SM OLONGAPO EMPLOYEES SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER TO LESS FORTUNATE KIDS

SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown employees have demonstrated the true meaning of giving by distributing gifts and food to less fortunate children of Niños Pagasa Center. “ChriSMiles”, a yearly tradition of SM through the SM Cares program, aimed to bring holiday cheer to those in need by providing both festive presents… Read More SM OLONGAPO EMPLOYEES SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER TO LESS FORTUNATE KIDS

BI, SBMA arrest 6 undocumented Chinese nationals in Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Bureau of Immigration (BI), in coordination with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), arrested six undocumented Chinese nationals at Trillo Bay Villas here on December 12, 2024. According to the SBMA, the six were apprehended after BI officials, together with SBMA operatives, implemented mission orders to arrest the suspects inside… Read More BI, SBMA arrest 6 undocumented Chinese nationals in Subic Freeport

Cayetano pushes BCDA charter amendments to boost ecozones, fund AFP pension

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday expressed strong support for proposed amendments to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) charter, emphasizing that strategic land sales could stimulate development in key economic zones. Cayetano filed Senate Bill No. 2647 earlier this year during his chairmanship of the Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, with… Read More Cayetano pushes BCDA charter amendments to boost ecozones, fund AFP pension

United States, The Asia Foundation launch P16.8-M initiative to boost cyber resilience of Philippine human rights groups

MANILA | December 13, 2024—In commemoration of Human Rights Day, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and The Asia Foundation launched on December 12 a Php16.8-million ($300,000) initiative that will strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations in the Philippines to thwart cybersecurity threats, including doxing, phishing, and organized digital… Read More United States, The Asia Foundation launch P16.8-M initiative to boost cyber resilience of Philippine human rights groups

Cebu Pacific celebrates 250-millionth passenger

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, proudly reached a new milestone as it celebrated flying its 250 millionth passenger, underscoring the airline’s continued dedication to providing affordable and memorable travel experiences for its passengers. The special occasion was marked with a vibrant event at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on… Read More Cebu Pacific celebrates 250-millionth passenger

Sun Life Foundation turns over 4 new barangay health stations in Central Luzon

MANILA | December 12, 2024 — As part of its ongoing commitment to expand healthcare access, Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) recently turned over four new barangay health stations (BHS) in Central Luzon. A joint initiative with Health Futures Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the Sun Life Barangay Health Stations program aims to bring… Read More Sun Life Foundation turns over 4 new barangay health stations in Central Luzon

Cayetano pushes for creation of PhilATOM to regulate safe use of nuclear energy in PH

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday stressed the need for a regulatory framework for nuclear energy as he pushed for a bill to establish the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM). The proposed measure aims to enhance the safety, security, and peaceful utilization of nuclear energy in the country. Filed under Committee Report No. 429… Read More Cayetano pushes for creation of PhilATOM to regulate safe use of nuclear energy in PH

Zambales launches P50-M ‘Mango Valley’ project

By E.H. Edejer | December 6, 2024 IBA, Zambales — A P50-million four-year pioneering program to promote, expand and sustain the production of Zambales’s highly popular carabao or “Dinamulag” mango has been launched by the Zambales provincial government recently. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said the Zambales Green Mango Valley Project, which will be a collaboration… Read More Zambales launches P50-M ‘Mango Valley’ project

5150 Triathlon FAB Recon Race set Dec. 7-8 with invited triathletes

FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN (FAB), Philippines (7 December 2024) – The spotlight is on the Freeport Area of Bataan as it gears up to host the thrilling 5150 FAB Recon Race on December 7-8, 2024. This simulation triathlon serves as the ultimate lead-up to the inaugural 2025 5150 FAB Triathlon. The invitational recon race will… Read More 5150 Triathlon FAB Recon Race set Dec. 7-8 with invited triathletes

Cebu Pacific transitions key facilities to 100% renewable energy

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has strengthened its commitment to decarbonizing its operations by powering two of its major facilities with 100 percent renewable energy (RE). In partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), one of Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing energy platforms, CEB has transitioned its APlus and AirJuan buildings to be… Read More Cebu Pacific transitions key facilities to 100% renewable energy