Month: October 2024

After Kristine and Leon, Greenpeace raises alarm on oil and coal spills; calls on PH to end fossil fuel dependence and demand payment for loss and damage

Greenpeace Philippines | October 31, 2024  IN the wake of severe tropical storm Kristine (Trami) and ongoing onslaught of super typhoon Leon (Kong-Rey), Greenpeace today called on the Philippine government to end fossil fuel dependence and to demand payment for loss and damage from those most responsible for the climate crisis. STS Kristine killed at… Read More After Kristine and Leon, Greenpeace raises alarm on oil and coal spills; calls on PH to end fossil fuel dependence and demand payment for loss and damage

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₱47.59 M sales in Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair

PARTICIPANTS in the 26th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair last October 16-20, 2024 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City earned a total of ₱47.597 Million in sales. The figure exceeded the target sales for the event pegged at ₱31 Million. The annual trade fair featured 150 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from across the… Read More ₱47.59 M sales in Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair

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Cebu Pacific expands network with inaugural Manila-Chiang Mai flights

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, inaugurated on October 29 its direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai, offering more Juans a seamless and affordable way to visit the mountainous region of northern Thailand. The Manila-Chiang Mai flights will operate three times weekly — every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. CEB — which is… Read More Cebu Pacific expands network with inaugural Manila-Chiang Mai flights

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‘‘Handog Edukasyon’ benefits 22,000+ students in Sept-Oct

IBA, Zambales — The provincial government continues to address the need for inclusive education under Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.’s “Handog Edukasyon” project, one of the cornerstones of his administration’s program to empower residents and build a sustainable community. Emphasizing education as a catalyst for community development and a game-changer for residents to improve their lot… Read More ‘‘Handog Edukasyon’ benefits 22,000+ students in Sept-Oct

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Cebu Pacific rolls out ‘Piso Sale’ for new Iloilo routes 

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is thrilled to offer Piso Sale in celebration of its expanded domestic network in Iloilo.  Travelers can book direct flights from Iloilo to Tagbilaran, Daraga (Legazpi), and Dumaguete for as low as PHP 1 one-way base fare until October 31, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The travel… Read More Cebu Pacific rolls out ‘Piso Sale’ for new Iloilo routes 

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Gov. Ebdane: Strategic action urgently needed for WPS fishers

By E.H. Edejer | October 29, 2024 IBA, Zambales — With geopolitical issues in the West Philippines Sea (WPS) adversely affecting local fisherfolk, Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. is calling for strategic actions that would sustain and enhance the livelihood of fishermen in the coastal province of Zambales. In his message at the Provincial Caravan for… Read More Gov. Ebdane: Strategic action urgently needed for WPS fishers

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United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response

MANILA, October 29, 2024—The United States government is providing Php84 million ($1.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. This funding will augment the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) ongoing efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance that will help individuals severely affected by the storm in the… Read More United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response

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SM OLONGAPO MALLS LIGHT UP CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECES

SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown welcomed the holiday season with a simple lighting ceremony of the Christmas setup on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Mall employees and mallgoers witnessed the symbolic Christmas lighting as it illuminated the atrium with a warm and inviting glow. SANTA’S WONDER CITY at SM CITY OLONGAPO CENTRAL… Read More SM OLONGAPO MALLS LIGHT UP CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECES

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GET READY FOR A SUPER MONSTERRIFIC HALLOWEEN AT SM

Prepare yourselves for a spooky season with SM Supermalls’ Super Monsterrific Halloween! Whether you’re in your villain era or final girl era, one thing’s for sure—if you’re brave enough to face the spooks and scares, then you’re ready for everything SM’s got in store this Halloween! Get your SuperKids in on the Halloween fun with… Read More GET READY FOR A SUPER MONSTERRIFIC HALLOWEEN AT SM

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Tug crew drowns as ‘Kristine’ batters Zambales coast

By Henry Empeño | October 25, 2024 IBA, Zambales — A crewmember of a tugboat drowned off the coast of Masinloc, Zambales as Typhoon Kristine battered the coastal province of Zambales with gusts of heavy rain and gale-force winds. A report from the Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) identified the fatality… Read More Tug crew drowns as ‘Kristine’ batters Zambales coast

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