BFP, SM hold nationwide simultaneous fire drill

SM Supermalls, the country’s largest chain of malls, in partnership with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), conducted a nationwide simultaneous fire drill in more than 80 SM Supermalls on March 13. With the theme “Sa pag-iwas ng sunog hindi ka nag-iisa” and #thinkfiresafetynow, the fire drill in highly dense areas like SM Supermalls is… Read More BFP, SM hold nationwide simultaneous fire drill

DA seizes P40-M misdeclared agri products in Subic

By STEPHANIE SEVILLANO | March 13, 2023 MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has confiscated around PHP40 million worth of mis-declared agricultural products at the Subic Port. In a statement, the DA said the smuggled products were consigned to a certain Abucayan Business and Trade. “The team found mis-declared agricultural products… Read More DA seizes P40-M misdeclared agri products in Subic

Zambales-wide power rates cut approved

MANILA — Residents of Zambales will once again feel much relief in paying for their electricity consumption after Zambales First District Representative Jay Khonghun, Zambales Second District Representative Doris “Nanay Bing” Maniquiz and Zambales Mayors League President Jeffrey Khonghun negotiated for another round of power rates reduction in the province. In a dialogue with the… Read More Zambales-wide power rates cut approved

SM in CL joins face-to-face 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

SM malls in Central Luzon, SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Olongapo Downtown, SM City Pampanga, SM City Clark, SM City San Fernando Downtown, SM Telabastagan, Savemore Market Apalit, SM City Tarlac, SM City Cabanatuan and SM Megacenter Cabanatuan joined the face-to-face 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on March 9, 2023. SM employees,… Read More SM in CL joins face-to-face 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

BCDA launches bids for solar farm project in New Clark City

IN ANOTHER effort to pursue the green and sustainable development of New Clark City, state-owned firm Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is seeking private partners to establish a large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant in this rising metropolis. The BCDA is inviting all interested private companies to participate in the bid for the long-term lease… Read More BCDA launches bids for solar farm project in New Clark City

LIFE FOUR CUTS: Famous K-Self Photo Studio Opens at SM City Olongapo Central

Life Four Cuts is a famous self-photo booth chain in South Korea, and it has finally made its way to SM City Olongapo Central! Capture your unique moments with friends, family and colleagues and take advantage of this active engagement where you can snap all the fun and happy memories and enjoy a whacky face… Read More LIFE FOUR CUTS: Famous K-Self Photo Studio Opens at SM City Olongapo Central

U.S. hosts Regional Maritime Sanctions Enforcement Workshop in Manila

MANILA (March 7, 2023) — The United States government recently hosted a workshop for customs, coast guard, and legal officials from the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Taiwan to strengthen regional cooperation in enforcing international maritime sanctions. Organized from February 28 to March 2 in Manila by the U.S. Embassy’s Export Control and Border Security (EXBS)… Read More U.S. hosts Regional Maritime Sanctions Enforcement Workshop in Manila

SM CONDUCTS FIRE SAFETY SEMINAR AND DRILL EXERCISES

In observance of Fire Prevention Month this March, SM Malls in Central Luzon conducted a series of fire safety seminar and drill exercises as part of their advocacy to educate the employees and raise awareness about the hazards and dangers of fire. SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown invited the Bureau of… Read More SM CONDUCTS FIRE SAFETY SEMINAR AND DRILL EXERCISES

U.S. hosts CSO summit to protect Philippine marine resources and biodiversity

MANILA (March 6, 2023) — On March 3, the United States government, in partnership with more than sixty civil society organizations (CSOs), convened the first-ever CSO Summit in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan to coordinate action for marine biodiversity conservation and protection in the coastal areas of Northern Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan that face the South… Read More U.S. hosts CSO summit to protect Philippine marine resources and biodiversity