French carrier strike group makes first stopover in Philippines

(February 21, 2025) DEPLOYED in the Indo-Pacific as part of mission CLEMENCEAU 25, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) will make an operational break in Subic Bay and Manila from the 21st February for an unprecedented visit. THE aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle, two multi-mission destroyers, an air defense destroyer and the auxiliary oil replenishment ship Jacques… Read More French carrier strike group makes first stopover in Philippines

Cebu Pacific hosts sustainable aviation talk for Singapore Management University

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, welcomed faculty and officials from Singapore Management University (SMU) and members of its International Advisory Council (IAC) for an exclusive visit to its Aplus hangar. As the only airline selected for SMU’s two-day learning visit in Manila, CEB showcased its sustainability initiatives, highlighting efforts to reduce carbon… Read More Cebu Pacific hosts sustainable aviation talk for Singapore Management University

TAI-WANT to see cherry blossoms in full bloom? Fly to Taiwan hassle-free with AirAsia Philippines!

MANILA —With cherry blossom season in full swing and Taiwan’s cool weather enticing more travelers, AirAsia Philippines is seeing a significant surge in both passenger traffic and forward bookings for the first quarter of 2025. From January to March 2025, AirAsia Philippines has already flown 90% of the total passengers to Taiwan recorded in Q1 2024, highlighting the strong… Read More TAI-WANT to see cherry blossoms in full bloom? Fly to Taiwan hassle-free with AirAsia Philippines!

Residents oppose fossil gas project in Lanao del Norte; call to prioritize health and environment over dirty projects

ILIGAN CITY — Residents of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte are desperately gasping for clean air. Affected residents, vulnerable sectors, community, and other concerned environmental organizations, filed their opposition letter to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10 demanding the urgent need to respond to the threat… Read More Residents oppose fossil gas project in Lanao del Norte; call to prioritize health and environment over dirty projects

CA nullifies Tarlac court’s injunction vs. BCDA, CDC

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) welcomed the Court of Appeals’ decision to nullify a Tarlac court’s order that previously prohibited the BCDA and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) from recovering the 100-hectare Kalangitan Sanitary Landfill in Capas, Tarlac. In a statement, the BCDA said the decision supports the BCDA and CDC’s position that the… Read More CA nullifies Tarlac court’s injunction vs. BCDA, CDC

P1.8-M payao program to ensure sufficient catch for Zambales fishers

By Henry Empeño | February 21, 2024 IBA, Zambales — With the continuing geopolitical tension at the West Philippine Sea (WPS) effectively curtailing fishing at the contested Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, the provincial government of Zambales has put up concrete solutions to sustain the livelihood of local fishermen. The latest local government initiative,… Read More P1.8-M payao program to ensure sufficient catch for Zambales fishers

Capas-Botolan Road: Paving the way for motorist convenience and economic growth

By PTNI | February 21, 2025 THE Capas-Botolan road project is set to transform lives and drive economic progress by connecting the provinces of Zambales and Tarlac.  With its promise to cut travel time between the two provinces to just one hour and 20 minutes, the road has sparked excitement and hope among communities in… Read More Capas-Botolan Road: Paving the way for motorist convenience and economic growth