Cebu Pacific boosts Visayas-Mindanao network with 18 additional routes

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, further strengthens its Visayas and Mindanao network by operating a total of 18 additional routes, expanding its inter-island connectivity and providing passengers with more accessible and affordable air travel across the airline’s domestic and international destinations. By December, CEB will operate a total of 73 routes serving… Read More Cebu Pacific boosts Visayas-Mindanao network with 18 additional routes

e-PUVs on test run for 2 weeks at Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Two fully electric public utility vehicles (e-PUVs) will be plying the streets at the Central Business District here from September 13 to 27, as the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) looks forward to a “green” public transportation system at the Subic Freeport in the long run. The project is part of… Read More e-PUVs on test run for 2 weeks at Subic Freeport

Zambales LGUs undergo 2024 SGLG national validation, move closer to bagging excellence seal

IBA, Zambales — Seven local government units (LGUs) in Zambales successfully hurdled the national on-site validation for the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) from September 10 to 12, 2024, moving closer to earning the prestigious recognition of excellence in local governance. The LGUs, which underwent the process from September 10 to 12, 2024,… Read More Zambales LGUs undergo 2024 SGLG national validation, move closer to bagging excellence seal

Exclusive discounts for tourism workers as Robinsons Hotels and Resorts celebrate World Tourism Day

ROBINSONS Hotels and Resorts (RHR) is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate World Tourism Day with exclusive discounts across its 30 properties nationwide to honor the tourism industry’s dedicated professionals. In partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), RHR is offering a month-long celebration from September 3 to October 7, 2024, with exclusive discounts… Read More Exclusive discounts for tourism workers as Robinsons Hotels and Resorts celebrate World Tourism Day

U.S. gov’t donates Php11.6-M equipment to boost Cagayan’s disaster response

ON September 9 and 10, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), handed over a mobile storage unit and mobile energy systems worth more than Php11.6 million ($208,000) to boost Cagayan province’s disaster risk reduction capacity. USAID Mission Director Ryan Washburn handed over a mobile storage unit that can store… Read More U.S. gov’t donates Php11.6-M equipment to boost Cagayan’s disaster response

DA, BOC seize P136-M agri products, cigarettes from China, Taiwan

By Stephanie Sevillano | September 11, 2024 MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Wednesday confiscated around PHP136.58 million worth of smuggled agricultural products and cigarettes at Subic Port in Zambales. In an ambush interview, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the intensified collaboration led to the seizure… Read More DA, BOC seize P136-M agri products, cigarettes from China, Taiwan

Subic Bay Freeport sets carbon-neutral goal

By Henry Empeño | September 11, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) declared on Wednesday its commitment to bring to zero balance all the carbon footprint of industries, business establishments, offices and households in the Subic Special Economic and Freeport Zone within 16 years. SBMA Ecology Center manager Amethya dela… Read More Subic Bay Freeport sets carbon-neutral goal

DENR hastens processing, issuance of public land patents

By Marita Moaje | September 10, 2024 MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed to further speed up the processing and issuance of public land patents to eligible beneficiaries nationwide, in celebration of the “Handog Titulo” Month this September. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the DENR said this complies with the… Read More DENR hastens processing, issuance of public land patents

Subic Freeport all set for Sept. 11-12 tourism confab

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will host the 2024 Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Summit (CLSTS) on September 11 and 12 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Region 3. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the two-day event themed “Towards a… Read More Subic Freeport all set for Sept. 11-12 tourism confab

SM Foundation hosts medical mission for Olongapeños

CARING for indigent families through medical and dental missions is always a part of SM Foundations Health program. Through its partner government agencies and private organizations, such as the City Health Office, Olongapo City Medical Society, Barangay Health Workers, medical examinations of 780 beneficiaries/patients were conducted at the SMX Convention Center of SM City Olongapo… Read More SM Foundation hosts medical mission for Olongapeños