350 pairs say ‘I do’ in Zambales Valentine’s Day mass weddings

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Botolan, Zambales HUNDREDS of lovestruck couples in Zambales said “I do” and pledged to live together as man and wife for richer or poorer in the loveliest possible time—Valentine’s Day. And love was all they needed literally to be legally united, as local government units sponsored “Kasalang Bayan” mass weddings in… Read More 350 pairs say ‘I do’ in Zambales Valentine’s Day mass weddings

Over 2.7K farmers in Zambales get fertilizer discount vouchers

By Zorayda Tecson | February 16, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A total of 2,709 farmers in Zambales have received fertilizer discount vouchers from the Department of Agriculture in Central Luzon (DA-3) since the distribution activities started early this month. Regional Rice Program Coordinator Lowell Rebillaco said on Thursday the recipients were from the towns… Read More Over 2.7K farmers in Zambales get fertilizer discount vouchers

Japanese tech firm sets P4.2-B expansion in Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Japanese precision motors manufacturer Nidec Subic Philippines Corporation has announced a P4.2 billion venture here to produce precision gearboxes for use in high-technology applications like robotics, aerospace and solar tracking. The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said the new investment project was among those signed during a recent meeting in Japan… Read More Japanese tech firm sets P4.2-B expansion in Subic Freeport

More help given to Masinloc payao fishers

By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 13, 2023 BOTOLAN, Zambales — More help is on the way for fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales who lost their livelihood after a Hong Kong-based cargo ship plowed over their fish aggregating device or payao in open sea last month. On Sunday, Congresswoman Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz of the Second District… Read More More help given to Masinloc payao fishers

Zambales gov’t assists payao fishers seeking justice

IBA, Zambales (February 9, 2023) — The Zambales provincial government has taken up the cudgels for local fishermen who lost their income when a Hong Kong-based cargo ship hit their fish aggregating device (FAD) or payao in open sea recently. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said a government legal team will represent the Masinloc fishermen who… Read More Zambales gov’t assists payao fishers seeking justice

Satisfy your cravings: It’s World Pizza Day on Feb. 9

STARTED out as a thin flatbread spread with sauce and speckled with cheese and other toppings, it is likely that the inventor of this humble but artistic snack — consumed way back by ancient Egyptians – was clueless on the sensation it had created and what it would become. The first World Pizza Day probably… Read More Satisfy your cravings: It’s World Pizza Day on Feb. 9

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-Tarlac Extension Office warns the public against individuals and groups soliciting investments without the necessary license. These entities have been found to be engaging in unauthorized investment-taking activities. The SEC advises the public to be vigilant in dealing with the following entities below and to view the full list, you may check this… Read More NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Cong. Jay files bill to condone P7.3-B Olongapo power debt

By ALEX GALANG OLONGAPO CITY — Zambales First District Representative Jefferson “Jay” Khonghun has filed a bill to condone millions of outstanding debts in electricity billings owed by the Olongapo City government to power distribution companies. Khonghun said the outstanding obligations of Olongapo that he proposed to be condoned amounted to PhP7,334,498,407.91. The Zambales solon… Read More Cong. Jay files bill to condone P7.3-B Olongapo power debt