Philippine, U.S. troops to kick off Exercise Balikatan 2024

MANILA | April 16, 2024—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral training exercise between the two Allies, from April 22 to May 10.  The exercise directly supports the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty by enhancing military cooperation and readiness between the… Read More Philippine, U.S. troops to kick off Exercise Balikatan 2024

Group calls for activation of nuke plant to address ‘energy crisis’

MORONG, Bataan | April 15, 2024 – Alpas Pinas, a non-stock, non-profit organization leading the advocacy for nuclear energy as a clean energy source, emphasizes the urgency of exploring the activation of the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant (PNPP) considering the country’s low power reserves. With the Philippines facing low power reserve margin, there is a… Read More Group calls for activation of nuke plant to address ‘energy crisis’

CCP literary journal accepting Zambales contributions

THE Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Intertextual Division is now accepting literary submissions for the 43rd edition of Ani, the official literary journal of CCP. The latest volume will feature multilingual literary works with the theme Zambales, preferably from writers who were born, raised, lived, or currently living in Zambales. Literary contributions may be… Read More CCP literary journal accepting Zambales contributions

Sen. Villanueva: Enterprise-based education and training to boost gov’t effort to address unemployment

REACTING to the decrease in unemployment rate in February, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva stressed the need for an institutionalized enterprise-based education and training program to boost the government’s effort in providing more employment opportunities for Filipinos. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a decrease in the unemployment rate from 4.5% or 2.15 million in… Read More Sen. Villanueva: Enterprise-based education and training to boost gov’t effort to address unemployment

SM Supermalls champions wellness and community: Health and Beauty Caravan 2024 returns!

SM Supermalls kicks off the continuation of Women’s Month celebrations with the press launch of the 3rd Health and Beauty Caravan by Ricky Reyes at SM Megamall. In cooperation with the Philippine Red Cross, Philippine Cancer Society, and Local Government Units (LGUs), this special project spearheaded by the Filipino Hairdressers’ Association (FILHAIR) for the Metro… Read More SM Supermalls champions wellness and community: Health and Beauty Caravan 2024 returns!

SBMA reaps ₱2.96-M savings from SPS project in 2023

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reaped ₱2.96-million savings from using solar power energy from January to December of 2023. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño attributes these savings to the solar power system (SPS) project that the agency has undertaken as early as 2017. “We are grateful… Read More SBMA reaps ₱2.96-M savings from SPS project in 2023

PH, US, Japan launch partnership for Luzon Economic Corridor dev’t

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos MANILA | April 12, 2024 – The Philippines, the United States and Japan announced Friday (Manila time) their partnership for the development of the Luzon Economic Corridor that will help accelerate investments in critical sectors. The partnership was unveiled during the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with US… Read More PH, US, Japan launch partnership for Luzon Economic Corridor dev’t

US, Japan to unveil Luzon investment connecting 4 major PH biz hubs

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | April 11, 2024 MANILA – The United States, Japan, and the Philippines are set to unveil the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) Luzon Corridor that will usher in new infrastructure projects to connect Subic Bay, Clark, Manila, and Batangas. The PGII, founded by the G7 countries, aims to… Read More US, Japan to unveil Luzon investment connecting 4 major PH biz hubs

BRING HOME A BRAND-NEW SUZUKI DZIRE GL AT SM CITY OLONGAPO CENTRAL’S 3 DAY SALE

It’s going to be more fun for everyone this summer, ‘coz it’s SM 3 Day Sale at SM City Olongapo Central.   Enjoy hot finds with great discounts up to 70% OFF this April 19 •20 •21! Check out cool stuff and fashionable finds this summer and get a chance to bring home a brand-new Suzuki… Read More BRING HOME A BRAND-NEW SUZUKI DZIRE GL AT SM CITY OLONGAPO CENTRAL’S 3 DAY SALE