By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) -– Malacanang on Tuesday said that Senator Grace Poe remains the administration’s top choice for vice presidential candidate based on her capability to continue…
House leader appeals for drastic move to stem absenteeism in congressional sessions
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — A House leader on Tuesday appealed to the House leadership to draft and approve rules against absenteeism aimed at reprimanding, suspending, and expelling…
Upgrade TESDA to the level of CHED, DepEd — Sec. Coloma
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr on Tuesday said he will propose to members of Congress to craft a bill upgrading…
Allow TNVS to pick up passengers at NAIA, LTFRB urges MIAA
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday urged the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to allow Transportation Network Vehicle Service…
Enrile made his presence felt in Senate; questions lack of quorum
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 25 (PNA) – Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, the oldest serving lawmaker of the country, on Tuesday made his presence felt at the Senate, reminding his colleagues…
PHL pushes for increased women participation in economy
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — The Philippines is set to host the APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Women and Economy 2015 Fora as it eyes more participation of…
Cayetano seeks for clear guidelines on proposed Php 34-B yearly block grant for Bangsamoro gov’t
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) – Senator Pia Cayetano on Monday calls for a clear-cut guidelines on how the Bangsamoro government would appropriate the Php34-billion block grant from the…
DSWD releases 7,968 family food packs in Ilocos provinces
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Aug. 24 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) field office in Region 1 has extended food assistance to the provinces which were hit…
WB conducts review on DA-Philippine Rural Development Projects
By Lilybeth G. Ison MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — A team from the World Bank (WB) will be visiting several sub-projects implemented under the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) to…
Finance ministers of APEC member economies all set to launch roadmap in Cebu meeting
MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — When finance ministers of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies meet in Cebu this September, they will take the first step towards financial integration for the region….
President Aquino to review Customs bureau’s plan to conduct spot checks on balikbayan boxes
MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Monday that he is set to meet with key officials to discuss the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) plan to conduct…
President Aquino still optimistic Sen. Poe will be Roxas’ running mate
By Joann Santiago MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III remains hopeful that Senator Grace Poe will agree to be the running mate of Liberal Party (LP) presidential candidate Mar…
More lawmakers ask Lina to show compassion to OFWs sending balikbayan boxes to their loved ones
By Sammy F. Martin MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — House Independent Bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez urged Bureau of Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina on Monday to show compassion and…
PSEi dives 6.75% as global uncertainties prompt sell-off
By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — The local stock market plunged to its lowest single-day close on Monday on massive sell-off amid continued uncertainties in the global markets. Philippine…
Phoenix Petroleum Phils OKs registration of existing P 3.5-B short-term commercial paper (STCP)
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Aug. 24 (PNA) — Phoenix Petroleum Philippines has approved the registration of short-term commercial paper (STCP) worth Php 3.5 billion, according to a disclosure from the Philippine…