BCDA: New Clark City is key driver of growth in Central Luzon

ANCHORED on the economic agenda and the Build Better More program of the current administration, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) seeks to harness the potential of New Clark City into a smart, sustainable and inclusive city that will help in further accelerating growth in Central Luzon. To realize this goal, the BCDA has… Read More BCDA: New Clark City is key driver of growth in Central Luzon

Cebu Pacific boosts Clark hub with 13 domestic, international routes: Airline to base three aircraft in Clark

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, strengthens its Clark hub by operating a combined 13 domestic and international destinations from Clark International Airport, making it the largest airline servicing northern and central Luzon. CEB is getting three additional aircraft which will be based in Clark. These are on top of the 10 new… Read More Cebu Pacific boosts Clark hub with 13 domestic, international routes: Airline to base three aircraft in Clark

Singkamas Festival springs back to life

By JOANNA ROSE AGLIBOT SAN MARCELINO, Zambales – After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Singkamas Festival, a celebration of the bounty harvest of singkamas (Mexican turnip or jicama) in this town has made a comeback. The weeklong festivity that started on Feb. 19 culminated on Sunday, Feb. 27, drawing thousands of people… Read More Singkamas Festival springs back to life

PBBM cites importance of protecting, promoting PH forest cover

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | February 18, 2023 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday cited the importance of taking care of the country’s forest cover to spur economic growth and development. In a media interview in Fort del Pilar, Baguio City, Marcos said the country’s forest cover is a “very valuable asset for the… Read More PBBM cites importance of protecting, promoting PH forest cover

BFAR, USAID team up to continue fight vs. illegal fishing

By Zorayda Tecson | February 17, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered for the continuing fight against illegal fishing in Central Luzon. BFAR 3 (Central Luzon) Director Wilfredo Cruz said on Friday that the USAID, through its… Read More BFAR, USAID team up to continue fight vs. illegal fishing

PBBM’s foreign trips yield P3.48-T in investments

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | February 17, 2023 MANILA – The foreign trips of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. have generated a total of 116 investment projects worth PHP3.48 trillion (USD62.926 billion), Malacañang announced Friday. The figures were disclosed during Marcos’ meeting with officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Office of the… Read More PBBM’s foreign trips yield P3.48-T in investments