By Tank Terminals | October 24, 2024 I Squared Capital announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Philippines Coastal Storage & Pipeline Corporation and its affiliate entities. Based in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and serving the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), Philippines Coastal is the largest independent import terminal in the… Read More I Squared acquires Philippines Coastal Terminal in Subic Bay
By Stephanie Sevillano | October 24, 2024 MANILA – The Department of Agriculture-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operations Center has recorded almost PHP 10 million worth of initial damage to agriculture in the Bicol region due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami). “Based on the initial assessment of the DA Regional Field Office… Read More ‘Kristine’ leaves P10-M initial agri damage in Bicol
By Priam Nepomuceno | October 24, 2024 MANILA – Seven persons were reported dead as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) battered most of Luzon and parts of the Visayas, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. In its latest situation report, the disaster response body said the deaths include six… Read More 7 dead, 431K families affected as ‘Kristine’ batters most of PH
THE “Share Shoes Initiative” of SM Store, a community-driven program dedicated to providing footwear to underprivileged children, has successfully turned over donations to Iram II Elementary School at Sitio Mampueng, Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, benefiting 140 Aeta children. Through the kindness and generosity of SM customers and the collective effort of everyone involved, these students… Read More 140 Aeta kids benefit from “Share Shoes” project of SM Olongapo Malls
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, further expands its Iloilo hub with the launch of three new domestic routes, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing inter-island connectivity and making air travel more accessible for every Juan. CEB will launch daily flights between Iloilo and Tagbilaran on December 1, followed by the Iloilo-Daraga (Legazpi) route… Read More Cebu Pacific strengthens Iloilo hub with 3 new domestic routes
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. celebrated a significant milestone during this year’s Día del Galeón as it officially turned over the Museo del Galeón space, located at SM Mall of Asia. The event, held at the China Blue Restaurant in Conrad Manila, brought together prominent figures from the SM Group and dignitaries from the Philippines, Spain,… Read More SM PRIME CELEBRATES DÍA DEL GALEÓN WITH THE TURNOVER OF MUSEO DEL GALEÓN SPACE AT SM MALL OF ASIA
By Henry Empeño | October 20, 2024 MASINLOC, Zambales — Fishermen and farmers from Zambales, along with climate activists representing vulnerable grassroots communities, sounded on Friday their opposition to the proposed expansion of the Masinloc coal power plant, warning of health and livelihood threats should the project push through. In a petition submitted to the… Read More Grassroots groups, climate activists oppose Masinloc coal plant expansion
SM Foundation, the social good arm of the SM group, recently welcomed the new batch of college scholars from Olongapo and Bataan, forging its commitment to supporting youth in breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty through education. SMFI SAVP for Education Eleanor Lansang welcomes the freshmen scholar during a contract signing event held at the… Read More SM FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW COLLEGE SCHOLARS IN OLONGAPO, BATAAN
By Henry Empeño | October 17, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Major ports in the Southeast Asian region have joined the Port of Subic in its campaign for resilient, sustainable and carbon-neutral ports, committing on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to strengthen collective action in promoting best practices and expertise in these areas. Ronnie Yambao, Subic Bay… Read More SEA ports alliance ink ‘green’ deal in Subic Bay
By E.H. EDEJER | October 17, 2024 CAPAS, Tarlac — Local government units using the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in this town said they are unprepared for the immediate closure of the garbage facility, pointing out that disposal costs would spiral out of control should they be forced to transfer to another site. Gener Tanhueco, Municipal… Read More LGUs not ready for Kalangitan landfill closure
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