By Henry Empeño / January 8, 2025 FOLLOWING its cleanup of major river systems in Metro Manila and nearby Bulacan province, multinational conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced the recent completion of desilting operations at the Pampanga River, the second largest river in Luzon. SMC said nearly some 694,372 cubic meters of silt and solid… Read More SMC finishes desilting Pampanga River
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, has made history by securing Southeast Asia’s first Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) for a low-cost carrier. This landmark deal highlights CEB’s commitment to decarbonizing its operations and reinforces its leadership in sustainable air travel within the region. The loan was arranged by Crédit Agricole CIB and structured under… Read More Cebu Pacific secures Southeast Asia’s first sustainability-linked loan for low-cost airlines
MANILA | January 8, 2025 – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra (MMRV-4409) is “vigilantly” monitoring the illegal presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship continuing to operate for the fourth day within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said CCG vessel… Read More PH keeps ‘vigilant’ watch on China coast guard ship within EEZ
MANILA — The Social Security System (SSS) is pushing for a new program to help finance its members’ contribution. In a press briefing in Malacanang on Tuesday, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert Joseph M. de Claro even invited lawmakers for a discussion over what he called ‘Contribution Subsidy Program’ or CSP. De Claro… Read More SSS pushes contribution subsidy program
By Liza Agoot | January 7, 2025 BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the local government aims for a smooth management transition at Camp John Hay’s leased area and the recognition of provisions. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) took over the management of Camp John Hay’s 240-hectare leased property from Camp John Hay… Read More Baguio eyes smooth transition in John Hay, recognition of share
By Rick P. Quiambao | January 2, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Bataan clinched the Public Service Campaign Award – Provincial Level for its program “Kwentuhan Tayo, Bataeño” during the inaugural Parangal: Gawad ng Kahusayan sa Komunikasyong Publiko of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). The award recognizes the province’s exceptional efforts in engaging and connecting… Read More Bataan clinches PCO award for outstanding public communication
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