2GO ramps up support for event logistics; services global triathlon franchise in Davao City

MANILA |March 31, 2023 – As major sporting, lifestyle, entertainment and corporate events stage a comeback in major cities with accelerated efforts for tourism, 2GO, the Philippines’ leading enabler for the movement of people and goods and a part of the SM Group, is best positioned to support these events of scale and varying needs with… Read More 2GO ramps up support for event logistics; services global triathlon franchise in Davao City

Cebu Pacific 2022 revenues hit P56.8 billion

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, recorded a 261% increase in revenues to P56.8 billion in 2022 from the previous year. Passenger business led the steep recovery with growth of 459% year on year to P35.1 billion, on the back of higher travel demand, both domestically and internationally, coupled with the easing of… Read More Cebu Pacific 2022 revenues hit P56.8 billion

SBMA gets $1.225-M cash dividends from SBDMC

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) received US$1.225 million in cash dividends from the Subic Bay Development and Management Corporation (SBDMC), which manages a sprawling industrial park here. In a ceremony in Taipei, SBMA Chairman and Administrator Rolen C. Paulino received the dividends as part of the agency’s share from the… Read More SBMA gets $1.225-M cash dividends from SBDMC

Paulino declares ‘banner year’ for Subic Bay

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 30, 2023 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Rolen C. Paulino declared record-breaking accomplishments for Subic in 2022, as he made his first State of the Freeport Address (SOFA) here in a ceremony hosted by the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.… Read More Paulino declares ‘banner year’ for Subic Bay

Villanueva files bill to address joblessness

SENATE Majority Leader Joel Villanueva sponsored in plenary Senate Bill No. 2035 seeking to establish the “Trabaho Para sa Bayan Plan”, which will serve as the country’s long-term employment generation and recovery masterplan. Villanueva said the landmark legislation aims to promote job-led economic growth and enhanced industry collaboration, and to provide overall services for worker… Read More Villanueva files bill to address joblessness

ROV-equipped US ship to help contain Mindoro oil spill

By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO | March 29, 2023 MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced that the United States government contracted vessel Pacific Valkyrie had arrived at Subic Bay, Zambales to help in the ongoing oil spill containment operations in Oriental Mindoro. The OCD said the ship, which arrived at the port at 7:12 a.m.… Read More ROV-equipped US ship to help contain Mindoro oil spill

Zambales prepares for biggest Mango Festival yet

IBA, Zambales — The biggest, liveliest and most exciting festival in the history of Zambales is about to happen this April, with at least 16 major events to highlight a nine-day festivity centering on the pride of the province—the world’s sweetest mango fruit. Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane said the provincial government and various community organizations have… Read More Zambales prepares for biggest Mango Festival yet

BCDA, JICA embark on plan for the Philippines’ model Transit-Oriented Developments

THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a technical cooperation agreement that will help BCDA develop the areas in and around railway stations being built by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). These sites are located in Fort Bonifacio and will serve as models of the Philippines’ Transit-Oriented… Read More BCDA, JICA embark on plan for the Philippines’ model Transit-Oriented Developments