883 families evacuate in Zambales as ‘Carina’ exits

By Henry Empeño | July 24, 2024 (As of 6:00 p.m.) IBA, Zambales — A total of 883 families composed of 2,374 individuals were evacuated to safety on Wednesday as Typhoon Carina in the last three days whipped up incessant monsoon rains that flooded areas in at least nine of the 13 towns of Zambales. The Zambales… Read More 883 families evacuate in Zambales as ‘Carina’ exits

DILG Zambales Unifies for Provincial Team Conference: Developing Strategies, Strengthening Public Service

ON July 19, 2024, the Department of Interior and Local Government had its regular Provincial Team Conference (PTC) at Brivas Resort, Brgy. Sabang, Sta. Cruz, Zambales. The aforementioned activity offers a chance to talk about pertinent issues and address concerns regarding various departmental programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) in order to give a more effective,… Read More DILG Zambales Unifies for Provincial Team Conference: Developing Strategies, Strengthening Public Service

Pamalakaya slams inaction for fishers displaced by WPS row

By Henry Empeño | July 23, 2024 MASINLOC, Zambales — The militant fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) panned the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, saying the 90-minute discourse was found wanting for concrete action on behalf of fishermen displaced by the… Read More Pamalakaya slams inaction for fishers displaced by WPS row

Scarborough fishers ‘disappointed’ with SONA

By Henry Empeño | July 22, 2022 MASINLOC, Zambales — While President Marcos vowed that the Philippines will continue asserting its rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), fishermen here said the presidential pronouncement lacked much significance to those who can no longer fish at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, due to the presence… Read More Scarborough fishers ‘disappointed’ with SONA

Marcos: PH won’t yield, waver on asserting West PH Sea rights

By Priam Nepomuceno | July 22, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Philippines will neither yield nor waver in asserting its rights over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. “In the face of challenges to our territorial sovereignty, we will assert our rights and interests in the same fair and… Read More Marcos: PH won’t yield, waver on asserting West PH Sea rights

Pres. Marcos imposes ban on POGOs amid snowballing calls

By Darryl John Esguerra | July 22, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has heeded snowballing calls to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in the country, an industry marred by controversies and illegal activities. During his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, Marcos acknowledged that POGOs have already “ventured… Read More Pres. Marcos imposes ban on POGOs amid snowballing calls

How to be a Business Game Changer for a Stronger 2024

Three Expert Insights from Francis Kong and Rex Mendoza DAVAO, PHILIPPINES, July 2024 – In celebration of National MSME Month, Sun Life Philippines ignited a spirit of entrepreneurial excellence at its recently held event in Dusit Thani Davao, “The Winning Edge: Be a Business Game Changer for a Stronger 2024”. The event, which was attended… Read More How to be a Business Game Changer for a Stronger 2024