Olongapo Mayor cites honest SM security guards

SM City Olongapo Central Security guards received a certificate of commendation from Olongapo City Mayor Rolen “Len J” Paulino Jr. for doing extraordinary deeds of returning valuable lost items. The first batch of SM “Honesto” awardees for 2023 was cited during the flag-raising ceremony for city government officials and employees on March 20. SG Alden… Read More Olongapo Mayor cites honest SM security guards

Former SBMA chair named distinguished alumna

Story and Photos by JONAS REYES OLONGAPO CITY – Former Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma was recognized as one of the eminent graduates of the St. Joseph’s School (now St. Joseph College) in this city during the 75th founding anniversary of the academy here on Saturday, March 18. The… Read More Former SBMA chair named distinguished alumna

Masinloc barangays nix renewal of CMI mining rights

By HENRY EMPEÑO MASINLOC, Zambales — Barangay chairmen in this town have expressed opposition to the application of a mining company for mineral production rights at Sitio Coto here, adding their voices to the clamor not to approve renewed mining in what used to be one of the biggest chromite-producing sites in the world. In… Read More Masinloc barangays nix renewal of CMI mining rights

AXA merges with CPAIC for unprecedented insurance accessibility

AXA offers life and non-life insurance as a single global brand IN a country regularly battered by devastating typhoons, it is almost easy to forget that the Philippines is also in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Just last year, Northern Luzon got a rude reminder of the fact when the region played unwilling host to… Read More AXA merges with CPAIC for unprecedented insurance accessibility

Cebu Pacific starts flights from Clark to Taiwan

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, continues to strengthen its Clark hub by adding flights to Taiwan, allowing more Juans to experience its bustling night markets and delicious street food. Starting April 29, CEB will fly directly from Clark to Taipei four times weekly — every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Return flights… Read More Cebu Pacific starts flights from Clark to Taiwan

Zambales pours P62M into ‘human infra’ development

By HENRY EMPEÑO IBA, Zambales — The Zambales provincial government’s long-term capability-building program to improve “human infrastructure” here continues to make headway, with some P62 million allocated thus far in educational assistance to local students in the past four years. Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. said the assistance is given to poor students who have… Read More Zambales pours P62M into ‘human infra’ development

New Clark City solar project open to local and foreign investors

CLARK FREEPORT — State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) welcomes the participation of local and foreign investors in the bidding for the lease and development of a 37-hectare property in New Clark City into a large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant. Following policy reforms to ease ownership restrictions on renewable energy (RE) projects in the… Read More New Clark City solar project open to local and foreign investors

Taiwan businesses eye more investments in Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – More Taiwanese businessmen are eyeing investments in this Freeport following their recent visit here arranged by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) of Taipei.  Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Senior Deputy Administrator for Business and Investment Renato Lee III said the Taiwanese businessmen arrived as part of the trade mission under… Read More Taiwan businesses eye more investments in Subic

PLDT, Smart boost advocacy groups’ anti-OSAEC efforts in PH

THE Philippines’ largest integrated telecommunications network PLDT, Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. have been tapped as the exclusive telco partner of the SCROL (Safety For Children and Their Rights Online) Project by Terre des Hommes Netherlands in Asia, and the Cebu-based Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc., to combat online child sexual exploitation. Terre des… Read More PLDT, Smart boost advocacy groups’ anti-OSAEC efforts in PH