By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | January 11, 2025 MANILA – The BRP Teresa Magbanua remains deployed off the coast of Zambales to deter the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) illegal presence in the area, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. In a statement on Saturday, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela… Read More ‘Teresa Magbanua’ sustains vigilance vs. illegal CCG ship off Zambales
By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | January 10, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issued radio challenges following incursions of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels along the coastline of Zambales on Thursday. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Teresa Magbanua made persistent radio challenges to Chinese vessels… Read More PCG ship challenges CCG presence in PH EEZ
By Marie Joy S. Carbungco SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga (PIA) — Seventy-seven local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon, including several from Zambales, were cited for obtaining a 100-percent rating in the 2023 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit. During the 2024 Gawad Timpukan, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Anthony Nuyda said… Read More 77 LGUs in CL get perfect rating in anti-drug abuse drive audit
QUEZON CITY — Groups filed a complaint at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Wednesday, January 8, to seek the nullification of the almost hundred percent power rate increase imposed by the La Union Electric Company, Inc. (LUECO), which operates in the province of La Union. The groups were led by the San Juan Resort… Read More La Union electric co-op power rate hike scored
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – A new firing range opened inside this premier Freeport on Tuesday, providing a place for gun enthusiasts and law enforcers to practice their shooting skills. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño disclosed that the new Subic Freeport Shooting Range Inc., located at the Corregidor Highway,… Read More P25-million firing range opens in Subic Freeport
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is encouraging every Juan to discover more of the country’s cultural heritage as it unveiled its latest initiative to promote Philippine tourism –- the QR Flight Codes — patterned after the traditional weaves of various local communities. The QR Flight Codes, made in partnership with Department of… Read More Weaving the past into the future: Cebu Pacific promotes Philippine textile arts
By E.H. Edejer / January 9, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced plans to use waste-to-energy (WTE) technology as a renewable energy source in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in line with avowed goals to foster “smart and sustainable development.” BCDA said on Wednesday that it is… Read More BCDA eyes waste-to-energy facility as landfill alternative for Clark
By Henry Empeño / January 9, 2025 A major joint venture deal, toll and airport concessions, plus dividends from affiliates drove gross revenues of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to breach the P11-billion mark last year. The government-owned and controlled corporation said in a statement that its gross income increased by 3% from… Read More BCDA reaps P11.3-B revenue in 2024
THE Department of Budget Management (DBM) has tapped the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and key local media organizations to enhance communication efforts and promote the principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Aside from the PCO, the DBM also established strategic partnerships with the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, Inquirer Interactive Inc., DZRH Manila Broadcasting Company… Read More DBM taps PCO, media groups to back ‘Open Government Partnership’ initiative
THE Marcos administration’s multifaceted approach to strengthen the Philippine labor market paid off as unemployment and underemployment figures dropped in November last year. According to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), the labor market continues to be robust as indicated by the improved employment numbers. “Our labor market remains robust, with consistently high employment rates… Read More Unemployment, underemployment drops in Nov 2024
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