2 Chinese vessels run aground in Ilocos Norte due to ‘Marce’

By Leilanie Adriano | November 8, 2024 LAOAG CITY – Authorities are monitoring oil leaks from two foreign vessels that ran aground in the Currimao shoreline early Friday because of strong waves and wind brought by Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) MV Aries 1 and LCT PanPhil 8 were anchored at the Currimao port but were… Read More 2 Chinese vessels run aground in Ilocos Norte due to ‘Marce’

Cebu Pacific, UNICEF raise ₱100 million for vulnerable children in the Philippines

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has surpassed the ₱100-million mark for its inflight fundraising program, Change for Good, highlighting the airline’s commitment to supporting vulnerable children nationwide. As of October 23, the Change for Good campaign has successfully collected ₱100,455,523.65. Launched in partnership with UNICEF in 2016, the initiative encourages passengers to… Read More Cebu Pacific, UNICEF raise ₱100 million for vulnerable children in the Philippines

PBBM orders immediate ban of POGOs, IGLs, other offshore gaming ops

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 8, 2024 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 74, ordering the immediate ban of the Philippine offshore gaming, internet gaming, and other offshore gaming operations in the country. EO 74, inked by Marcos on Nov. 5, covers the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), internet… Read More PBBM orders immediate ban of POGOs, IGLs, other offshore gaming ops

Discover the avian wonders of Subic Bay in “Birds of Subic Bay” by Vinz Pascua

EXPLORE the breathtaking bird life in one of the best birding sites in the Philippines through this new book by wild bird photographer Vinz Pascua. “Birds of Subic Bay” features one hundred and one species of birds found in the Subic Bay area, ranging from the sought-after Philippine endemics to the seasonal migrants and local… Read More Discover the avian wonders of Subic Bay in “Birds of Subic Bay” by Vinz Pascua

SBMA launches Christmas ‘parol’ contest

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is enjoining companies and stakeholders inside this premier Freeport to participate in the “Paskong Pinoy Parol Making Contest” this Christmas season.  SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño announced that the contest is open to all Subic Bay stakeholders and locators and will have… Read More SBMA launches Christmas ‘parol’ contest