Month: March 2022

DILG Zambales prepares LGUs for Peace and Order Council performance audit

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Zambales, headed by Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, conducted an orientation for this year’s iteration of the Peace and Order Council (POC) Performance Audit on March 28 via Zoom video conference platform. Municipal local government operations officers, local government units’ POC focal persons and POC secretariat… Read More DILG Zambales prepares LGUs for Peace and Order Council performance audit

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DSWD affirms continued service and program delivery amid election period

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirmed that it will continue to deliver its programs and services to address the needs of poor, vulnerable, and marginalized Filipinos amid the election period. This after the Commission on Election (COMELEC) granted the Department’s petition for the exemption of its routine and normal expenses from the… Read More DSWD affirms continued service and program delivery amid election period

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How Confident Are Women in Asia Nowadays?

AS WE celebrate International Women’s Day, Watsons released results from a regional ‘Women’s Confidence Survey in Asia’. According to Malina Ngai, CEO of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe), “Watsons has had a deep connection with women for over 180 years. We believe that the best version of you and your real beauty should radiate from… Read More How Confident Are Women in Asia Nowadays?

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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in PH with Filipino sailors

MANILA – The United States Navy has renewed its commitment to continue building a “strong military and people-to-people alliance” with the Philippines with the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, CVN 72 commanding officer, said the USS Abraham Lincoln’s first deployment in the Philippines was during the… Read More USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in PH with Filipino sailors

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SM Supermalls cited as largest private sector partner in national vaxx program

MANILA — SM Supermalls received a special award for its indispensable support in the government’s implementation of the National Vaccination Drive and for hosting VaxCertPh booths in SM branches nationwide, as well as carrying the Safety Seal Certification program as part of the shared fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. SM Supermalls received the citation during… Read More SM Supermalls cited as largest private sector partner in national vaxx program

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Largest-ever Balikatan exercise set to begin in Luzon

MANILA, March 22, 2022—Approximately 8,900 members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military are teaming up for Balikatan 2022, the largest-ever iteration of the Philippine-led annual exercise taking place across Luzon, from March 28 to April 8. The 3,800 AFP members and 5,100 U.S. military personnel will train shoulder-to-shoulder focusing… Read More Largest-ever Balikatan exercise set to begin in Luzon

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MARINA eyes Subic Bay satellite office

By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the government agency responsible for the development of the maritime industry, is looking to establish a satellite office in this free port to serve the big number of seafarers in the Zambales-Bataan area and nearby parts of Luzon. Retired Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad,… Read More MARINA eyes Subic Bay satellite office

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New SBMA chief wants ‘fast, friendly, flexible’ Subic

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 18, 2022 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Newly-installed Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Rolen Paulino Sr. on Thursday outlined the policy thrust of his administration to make the Subic Bay Freeport Zone more conducive to investment and business following two years of economic slowdown under the Covid-19 pandemic.… Read More New SBMA chief wants ‘fast, friendly, flexible’ Subic

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