U.S. donates emergency relief supplies to EDCA site in Nueva Ecija

MANILA | September 25, 2024 — On September 23, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated emergency relief supplies to Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija, an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) site, as part of its efforts to boost the Philippines’ disaster preparedness. U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson handed over… Read More U.S. donates emergency relief supplies to EDCA site in Nueva Ecija

U.S., PBEd, and McDonald’s PH train, provide opportunities to dozens of ​unemployed​​​ youth

MANILA | September 25, 2024—On September 24, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), and McDonald​’​s Philippines celebrated the first 53 trainees who graduated from a jointly offered work-readiness and job-placement program for unemployed youth. The participants were given training on food and beverage… Read More U.S., PBEd, and McDonald’s PH train, provide opportunities to dozens of ​unemployed​​​ youth

Subic tourism group bares plans for ‘Ber’ months 

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Stakeholders from the Hospitality Alliance of Subic (HAS) presented various activities that will boost tourist arrivals here for the rest of the ‘Ber’ months during the Talakayan sa Freeport media forum on Monday, September 23. HAS president for corporate affairs Pamela Khonghun said that this October, the group is holding the Subic Bay Hauntfest 2.0,… Read More Subic tourism group bares plans for ‘Ber’ months 

LOCAL DELIGHTS AT SM FOODIE FESTIVAL

Discover why the FavorEATS Market is a must-visit at SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown this September. As part of SM Supermalls’ Foodie Festival, this vibrant food bazaar offers a unique culinary adventure with compelling reasons to explore. Sushi lovers, rejoice! KAZOKU KRAVE brings you the freshest kani and sushi selections. A… Read More LOCAL DELIGHTS AT SM FOODIE FESTIVAL

BCDA, Korean gov’t agency partner for New Clark City dev’t opportunities

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korean government agency National Agency for Administrative City Construction (NAACC) to promote knowledge sharing and explore collaboration opportunities in the fields of urban planning, smart cities development, green energy, and smart administrative systems for the development of the 9,450-hectare New Clark… Read More BCDA, Korean gov’t agency partner for New Clark City dev’t opportunities

DTI-3 joins World Bamboo Month celebration

IN celebration of World Bamboo Day and Philippine Bamboo Month this September, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 3 took part in several bamboo-related activities under the theme “Buhay Kawayan: Haligi ng Industriya’t Kalikasan, Pag-asa sa Kinabukasan.” These events aim to promote bamboo’s immense potential as a sustainable resource, contributing both to… Read More DTI-3 joins World Bamboo Month celebration

Central Luzon biz groups back BCDA charter amendments

SEVERAL business groups based in Central Luzon welcomed the Bases Conversion and Development Authority’s (BCDA) proposed amendments to Republic Act 7227, citing the measure’s role in creating more inclusive communities and in spurring economic growth in the region and the country. These organizations, namely the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PAMCHAM), Clark Investors… Read More Central Luzon biz groups back BCDA charter amendments

SM OLONGAPO CENTRAL HIGHLIGHTS 10-FOOT PLATTER OF NACHOS AT BESTIVAL CHEF LAUNCH

SM City Olongapo Central’s homegrown tenant Xtremely Xpresso Café transformed its signature TexMex Nachos into a massive 10-foot platter of vibrant, crispy nachos topped with a flavorful and distinctive Zambales mango salsa during the launch of “Bestival Chef.” The festival features the region’s finest homegrown specialty dishes prepared by mall tenant chefs to showcase its… Read More SM OLONGAPO CENTRAL HIGHLIGHTS 10-FOOT PLATTER OF NACHOS AT BESTIVAL CHEF LAUNCH

SM COMMITS TO CREATING NEW WAVES WITH RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP

MORE than 23,000 volunteers from various organizations and communities across the country recently attended this year’s International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC), an annual event organized by SM in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Local Government Units (LGUs), and the International Coastal Clean-up Organization as part of their commitment to promoting cleaner… Read More SM COMMITS TO CREATING NEW WAVES WITH RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP

Cebu Pacific receives Golden Arrow Award for good corporate governance

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has been honored anew for its corporate governance leadership, receiving Three Golden Arrows from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). This marks the third time CEB was recognized alongside other top publicly listed Philippine companies for exemplary compliance with government regulations. The prestigious Golden Arrow award is… Read More Cebu Pacific receives Golden Arrow Award for good corporate governance