CEBU CITY, Sept. 10 (PNA) — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-Region 7 on Thursday reached a consensus on a PHP13 increase in the minimum daily wage in Metro Cebu,…
DepEd launches K to 12 “Big Books”
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 10 (PNA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) Negros Oriental division has launched the division-initiated K to 12 Localized Instructional Materials dubbed as the “Big Books” where stories and…
Bacolod’s MassKara ‘worth the plane ticket’ — U.S. website
BACOLOD CITY, Sept. 10 (PNA) — The MassKara Festival, staged in this city every October, continues to attract global attention. A recent article posted on thoughtcatalog.com said that the festival of the…
Sto. Tomas town in Pangasinan to finally have own public market
STO. TOMAS, Pangasinan, Sept. 10 (PNA) — Finally, the only town in the province without its own public market and also the smallest, will soon have one. Mayor Timoteo Villar III said…
Sen. Escudero admits he and Poe yet to make a decision
By Leonardo V. Micua DAGUPAN CITY, Sept. 10 (PNA)–Senator Francis Escudero said here he and Senator Grace Poe have yet to make a definite and final decision if they are seeking higher…
‘Tuloy Bahay Bata’ opens in Angeles City
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga, Sept. 10 (PNA) — Tuloy Bahay Bata, an institution that aims to uplift the welfare of street children in this city, is now open. City Mayor Ed Pamintuan, together…
Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival goes to Tokyo, Japan
ILOILO CITY, Sept 10 (PNA) -– World-acclaimed Dinagyang Festival will bring one of its winning tribes to perform in Tokyo upon the invitation of the Japanese government and the Filipino community there…
Weaker yuan no big impact on PHL GDP
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — The devaluation of Chinese yuan will have no significant impact on the Philippine economy, BPI Securities Corp. Chief Executive Officer Michael Angelo D….
LTFRB asks GrabCar to explain why its drivers are choosy
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — The Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB) on Wednesday asked app-based ridesharing service GrabCar to explain why its drivers had been declining commuters…
PHL unemployment rate further down in July 2015
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — The number of unemployed Filipinos further declined in July 2015 as the market continues to reflect the continued strength of the economy, according…
Roxas set to turn over 34 patrol cars to police stations in Isabela
CITY OF ILAGAN, Sept. 9 (PNA) — The Isabela Police Provincial Office (IPPO) is expecting the arrival of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas tomorrow, Thursday, to turn…
Increase IRA share of municipalities to spur inclusive economic growth in countryside – Chiz
LEGAZPI CITY, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Sen. Francis Escudero on Wednesday called for the restructuring of the distribution of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) to local government units (LGUs) by increasing the…
PNP deploys 700 personnel for Peñafranca fiesta
By John Mark Escandor NAGA CITY, Sept. 9 (PNA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol regional office is deploying 700 personnel in Naga City for the duration of the nine-day religious…
Sec. Mar Roxas welcomes new political party in Negros Oriental
DUMAGUETE CITY, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas has urged members of the the newly formed Partido Negorense headed by Negros Oriental Governor Roel Ragay…
BI execs say 69 aliens caught for online fraud in Cebu face deportation
CEBU CITY, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Immigration officials said the 69 foreigners, mostly Taiwanese nationals, arrested by police for online fraud in Cebu City Tuesday will face deportation proceedings, aside from criminal…