‘US fuel storage will only increase regional tensions’ – SPARK

ACTIVIST group Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan in a press conference held on Wednesday with Stop the War coalition sought the Philippine and US governments to explain the clandestine transfer of 39 million gallons of fuel from the US military base in Red Hill, Hawai’i to Subic Bay.  “The broader context here is that there is… Read More ‘US fuel storage will only increase regional tensions’ – SPARK

Bahrain royalty eyes investment in Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Her Royal Highness Princess Shaikha Jawaher Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Princess of Bahrain, is eyeing possible investment in this premier Freeport following her visit at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) administration building on Wednesday, January 10. According to SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Business and Investment Group (BIG) Renato Lee… Read More Bahrain royalty eyes investment in Subic Freeport

Zambales farmers can now produce own organic fertilizer thanks to DTI aid

By Reia G. Pabelonia | January 09, 2024 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has turned over a shredding machine to farmers belonging to the Masinloc Federated Farmers Association (MFFA) in Zambales.  The grant was given under the Shared Service Facility (SSF) program of DTI that aims to improve micro, small,… Read More Zambales farmers can now produce own organic fertilizer thanks to DTI aid

Cebu Pacific wins accolades as among best low-cost, safest airlines in the world

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, started the year strong — winning three awards from two international bodies for being one of the best low-cost airlines in the world, its sustainable operations, and its safety record. CEB was hailed Best Low-Cost Airline Brand in the Philippines for 2023 by the World Economic Magazine,… Read More Cebu Pacific wins accolades as among best low-cost, safest airlines in the world

PAGASA warns of lower Baguio temperature until February

By Liza Agoot | January 8, 2024 BAGUIO CITY – The synoptic station of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) here has warned of further drop in temperature until the end of February. Temperature readings in this city ranged between 15 to 25.2 degree Celsius from Jan. 1 to 7, the same forecast for… Read More PAGASA warns of lower Baguio temperature until February

Dengue kills 21 in Pangasinan in 2023; cases up by 12%

By Hilda Austria | January 8, 2024 MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Health authorities are urging Pangasinenses to seek medical help immediately when experiencing symptoms of dengue fever after the province recorded 21 deaths and cases increased by 12 percent in 2023. Data from the Provincial Health Office (PHO) Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit showed that there were 3,308… Read More Dengue kills 21 in Pangasinan in 2023; cases up by 12%

GOCC dividends up by 46% in 2023; SBMA contributes P1.52-B

By Anna Leah Gonzales | January 8, 2024 MANILA – The Finance department’s Privatization and Corporate Affairs Group collected a total of PHP99.98 billion in dividends from government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) last year. In a statement on Monday, the Department of Finance (DOF) said this was higher by 46 percent compared to 2022’s PHP68.34 billion… Read More GOCC dividends up by 46% in 2023; SBMA contributes P1.52-B