Month: November 2023

BCDA makes GCG Hall of Fame for corporate governance

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has earned its place as a “Hall of Famer” among government-owned and-controlled corporations (GOCCs) for maintaining its “Outstanding” rating in the Governance Commission on GOCCs’ (GCG) corporate governance scorecard (CGS) for eight consecutive years. During the inaugural GOCC Governance Awards Ceremony organized by the GCG, the BCDA was… Read More BCDA makes GCG Hall of Fame for corporate governance

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DMCI eyes opening of 2 new mining sites in H1 2024

By Anna Leah Gonzales | November 26, 2023 MANILA – DMCI Mining Corp. is optimistic that its two new mine sites will start operations by the first half of 2024 and create additional employment in host areas.  DMCI Mining president Tulsi Das Reyes said the first mining site, located in its existing site in Zambales, will be… Read More DMCI eyes opening of 2 new mining sites in H1 2024

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Land conversion threatens Candaba Swamp, Central Luzon’s ‘flood sponge’

By Jag Lyra Costamero | November 25, 2023 ONCE, there stood a tall, forested mountain inhabited by a giant named Cargen Cargon. The mountain was abundant in trees, but the locals abused it by cutting more than they needed. Furious, Cargon pulled up the mountain and transferred it to another location. What was left of… Read More Land conversion threatens Candaba Swamp, Central Luzon’s ‘flood sponge’

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Clark eyed as premier logistics hub

By Marie Joy Carbungco | November 24, 2023 CLARK (PIA) – Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) is dead set on transforming Clark International Airport into a premier global civil aviation logistics hub of the Philippines. CIAC president Arrey Perez said the state-owned firm has laid down seven flagship programs that will be implemented from 2024… Read More Clark eyed as premier logistics hub

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A TIME TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS WITH OUR HOME

Make every celebration even the simplest of get-togethers more meaningful and festive this holiday with Our Home. At Our Home, the celebration is given a stylish look with furniture and furnishings, accents and accessories that are designed for entertaining while at the same time giving off a warm, cozy and homey feel. Red is always… Read More A TIME TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS WITH OUR HOME

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Subic Techno Park set to double SBMA dividends to $1M

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Japanese developer partners at the Subic Techno Park (STEP) have agreed to double annual dividend payments for the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to almost US$1 million. This was revealed by SBMA Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan following a STEP board meeting in Tokyo, Japan on November 17. STEP, which… Read More Subic Techno Park set to double SBMA dividends to $1M

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Many cases of violence against women and children remain unreported

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 23, 2023 IBA, Zambales (PIA) – A downtrend in the number of reported cases of violence against women and children (VAWC) was reported by the Department of Health (DOH) Central Luzon Center for Health and Development (CLCHD). The agency recorded a total of 1,583 reported cases of VAWC in 2018… Read More Many cases of violence against women and children remain unreported

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Criminal group leader, members fall in Zambales; yields P2-M shabu

By Zorayda Tecson | November 23, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Authorities arrested the alleged leader and two members of a notorious criminal group in an anti-drug operation that resulted in the seizure of some PHP2 million worth of shabu in Subic, Zambales on Wednesday night. In a report on Thursday, Police Regional Office-Central Luzon… Read More Criminal group leader, members fall in Zambales; yields P2-M shabu

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U.S.-funded solar-powered boat to serve vulnerable communities in Palawan

MANILA | November 22, 2023 — On November 8, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the Adlao Azul, a solar-powered boat that will help improve mobility and delivery of basic services across remote island communities in Palawan. Developed by Oceantera Energy Corporation through a Php25-million ($452,000) grant under… Read More U.S.-funded solar-powered boat to serve vulnerable communities in Palawan

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CIAC to put up national food terminal inside Clark

By Marie Joy Carbungco | November 22, 2023 CLARK (PIA) – The Philippines’ largest food trading hub will be built in a 64-hecatre land inside the Clark Aviation Complex, according to the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC). CIAC President Arrey Perez said the facility, dubbed as Clark National Food Terminal project, will support the national government’s… Read More CIAC to put up national food terminal inside Clark

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