P40 hike awaits minimum wage earners in C. Luzon

By ZORAYDA TECSON | Philippine News Agency CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga | May 31, 2022 – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-Central Luzon (RTWPB-3) has approved a PHP40 daily salary increase for minimum wage earners in the region. Geraldine Panlilio, regional director of the Department of Labor and Employment-Central Luzon (DOLE-3) and chair of… Read More P40 hike awaits minimum wage earners in C. Luzon

Nearly 27K tablets distributed to HS students in Bataan

By ERNIE ESCONDE   BALANGA CITY, Bataan | May 30, 2022– The provincial government here distributed on Monday nearly 27,000 tablets to junior high school students in public schools as part of its continuing effort to help enhance the quality of education. Governor Albert Garcia, together with Vice Governor Cris Garcia and Schools Division Office (SDO)… Read More Nearly 27K tablets distributed to HS students in Bataan

Bataan, Pampanga fisherfolk avail of gov’t fuel discount

By ZORAYDA TECSON | Philippine News Agency  CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga | May 27, 2022 – Another group of fisherfolk in Central Luzon has benefited from the government’s fuel subsidy program that aims to ease the impact of rising oil prices on the local fishing industry. Wilfredo Cruz, director of the Department of Agriculture –… Read More Bataan, Pampanga fisherfolk avail of gov’t fuel discount

Olongapeño is first Filipino to get U.S. Peace Corps’ prestigious John F. Kennedy Service Award 

MANILA, May 24, 2022 — On May 19, U.S. Peace Corps Philippines Youth Program Manager Roberto “Ambet” Yangco was honored with the JFK Service Award by U.S. Peace Corps CEO Carol Spahn at the iconic U.S. Institute of Peace. This is the first time that a Filipino has received this prestigious award, which is given… Read More Olongapeño is first Filipino to get U.S. Peace Corps’ prestigious John F. Kennedy Service Award 

Botolan SK, DENR, PNP plant forest trees

BOTOLAN, Zambales – Members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in Barangay Panan here planted about 100 seedlings of forest trees to help reforest parts of community watershed.  The tree-planting project was held on May 21 at Mount Katung-uhan in celebration of the International Day of Biodiversity 2022, which had the theme “Building a shared future… Read More Botolan SK, DENR, PNP plant forest trees

Groups partner for marine resources conservation in Subic Bay

By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Three government agencies and two private organizations on Friday formed a partnership here to intensify protection efforts for sea turtles and regenerate coral reefs to save the marine environment in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Zambales office led… Read More Groups partner for marine resources conservation in Subic Bay

Outdoor Dining with Stunning View at SM City Olongapo Downtown

IF you want to catch the sunset or enjoy the unobstructed view of the Subic Bay, SM City Olongapo Downtown’s Park, Play and Dine at the roofdeck is worth the visit. Dining outside is great and even better with stunning view. It can accommodate more people — great idea if you’re planning a birthday party… Read More Outdoor Dining with Stunning View at SM City Olongapo Downtown