COTABATO CITY, Sept. 12 (PNA) – The Department of Health in Central Mindanao Region has awarded three poor but cleanest villages in North Cotabato as the winner in its search for best…
DOST Science Nation Tour kicks off in Apayao in October
BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 12 (PNA) — A science extravaganza roadshow on Science and Technology (S&T) will kick-off in the Cordillera Region, in October, to promote the undertakings of the Department of Science…
AMAF+3 adopts 10-year cooperation plan on bioenergy, food security
By Cielito M. Reganit MANILA, Sept. 11 (PNA) – The 15th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministers of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China, Japan…
Top World Bank official gives PHL ‘good job’ praise at APEC meet
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu, Sept. 11 (PNA) — A top World Bank official on Friday gave the Philippines a pat on the back saying it has done a “good job” in five areas….
Cancellation of Valisno franchise is final, LTFRB says
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 11 (PNA) — The decision of the Land Transportation Franchising Board (LTFRB) to cancel the franchise of Valisno Express bus company which was involved in a…
PAL plane carrying VP Binay’s wife makes emergency landing in Davao
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 11 (PNA) — A Philippine Airlines (PAL) plane made an emergency landing at the Davao International Airport allegedly after a smoke came out of its cargo…
No Pinoy casualty in Japan flooding
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, Sept. 11 (PNA) – No Filipinos were reported hurt in the floods that hit eastern Japan, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday. Citing a report from…
President Aquino underscores need to invest in Filipino people to achieve inclusive growth
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 11 (PNA) – President Benigno Aquino III underscored on Friday the need to invest on his bosses –- the Filipino people — as best way to…
Solar Philippines, Pioneer offer insurance for solar rooftops
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept. 11 (PNA) — Solar-developer Solar Philippines and insurance-firm Pioneer is now offering “Solar Protect”, an insurance policy for solar rooftops. ”Solar Protect allows households with solar…
Therma South to start commercial operations next week
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept 11 (PNA) – Mindanao-based Therma South Inc., is scheduled to start commercial operations next week with its first 150-megawatt (MW) unit, said Aboitiz Power Corp. president…
IPPA contract termination with SPPC for Ilijan to prevent government losses – PSALM
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Sept 11 (PNA) – The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) stressed the decision to terminate the Independent Power Producer Administrator (IPPA) contract of South Premiere…
Fatal vehicular accidents in Bicol rose 32.5% in 2014
By Bobby Q. Labalan SORSOGON CITY, Sept. 11 (PNA) — Fatal vehicular accidents in Bicol Region rose by 32.5 percent last year compared to that in 2013, which also set off a…
DPWH in Northwest Leyte has 92.64% accomplishment rate
ORMOC CITY, Sept. 11 (PNA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 4th Leyte Engineering District (LED) hit an accomplishment rate of 92.64 percent, ahead by .17 percent for regular…
Catanduanes most peaceful province in Bicol; Camarines Sur worst
By Bobby Q. Labalan LEGAZPI CITY, Sept. 11 (PNA) — Catanduanes was the best and Camarines Sur was the worst among the six provinces in the Bicol Region in terms of peace…
LTFRB cancels franchise of Valisno’s 24-bus fleet firm
MANILA, Sept. 10 (PNA) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday cancelled the franchise of Valisno Express bus company over the fatal crash which killed four people last…