By Leilani S. Junio PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, Aug. 26 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH)-MIMAROPA, together with partners from the Philippine Coast Guard and Tourism Council of Puerto Princesa City,…
Catholic prelates on partial divorce bill
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Catholic prelates have expressed concern regarding the latest development on the partial divorce bill approved on third and final reading at the House of Representatives. Cubao Bishop…
Two solons propose measure that will address quorum problem in Congress
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Two former rebel soldiers-turned-partylist lawmakers proposed on Wednesday the enactment of the Congressional Reform Bill in the incoming 17th Congress to institutionalize punishment…
Cardinal Tagle suggests ways to ease traffic problems in Metro Manila
MANILA, Aug. 26 (PNA) — Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle voiced out measures which can be implemented to address the worsening traffic problem in Metro Manila. In an interview over Church-run…
PHL external trade reaches US$ 60-B in H1 2015
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — The country’s trade of goods with overseas markets in the first semester (H1) of 2015 reached US$ 59.61 billion, the Philippine Statistics Authority…
Gov’t to boost spending to back GDP growth, DBM exec says
MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — The Philippine government has started to boost its spending since June this year in order to support the economic growth, said Department of Budget and Management (DBM)…
(Feature) Cavite houses 1st coffee museum in PHL
By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — “How do you like your coffee?” We’re often asked this question whenever we order or request for a cup of coffee. Our…
Global Finance cites Tetangco as among World’s top central bankers
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — Global Finance cited Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. anew as among the top central bankers in the world, his fifth…
Peso slightly recovers vs. USD
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — The Philippine peso recovered against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors took profit following the dollar’s recent rally. It ended the day at…
Southwest Luzon signs two-year power supply deal with Meralco
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) – Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp. (SLPGC) has signed a two-year power supply agreement (PSA) with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) effective March 26,…
PHL stocks rebound on bargain-hunting
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — Philippine stock prices rebounded on Tuesday as investors picked up bargains after previous day’s huge sell-off amid uncertainties in the global markets. The…
NGCP upgrades transformers in Pampanga, Nueva Vizcaya due to soaring power demand
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) – The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has upgraded the capacities of transformers in Pampanga and Nueva Vizcaya due to the soaring…
Norwegian firm may put up composite LPG cylinder plant in PHL
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — Norwegian-firm Hexagon Ragasco may put up a composite cylinder manufacturing plant in the Philippines that will be decided on the demand, the company…
CIDG nabs gun runners, drug traffickers in Tarlac
CAMP MACABULOS, Tarlac City, Aug. 25 (PNA) -– The Tarlac Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested Monday members of notorious groups involved in the gunrunning and drug trafficking activities in the…
Basilan warring clans ‘smoke the pipe of peace’ through police efforts
CAMP SK PENDATUN, Maguindanao, Aug. 25 (PNA) — Police authorities in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) have yet settled another bloody Moro clan wars in Basilan after two families smoke…