5 REASONS WHY SM SUPERMALLS IS YOUR GO-TO SUMMER SPORTS DESTINATION

Sun’s out, energy’s up, and SM Supermalls is where the summer heat meets the hype! Whether you’re chasing your personal bests, discovering new fitness passions, or just looking for a super fun, active barkada hangout, SM Supermalls is the ultimate playground for all things sports and wellness. Here’s why it should be your go-to place… Read More 5 REASONS WHY SM SUPERMALLS IS YOUR GO-TO SUMMER SPORTS DESTINATION

No Surprise: Gov. Ebdane, allies win anew in Zambales polls

By HENRY EMPEÑO | May 13, 2025 IBA, Zambales — There were no surprises in the recent local election results here, as Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and allies dominated the May 12 exercise, securing 11 seats out of 12 elective posts in the province and also topping the polls for the two congressional districts.… Read More No Surprise: Gov. Ebdane, allies win anew in Zambales polls

OUR HOME FOR BUSINESS: Your Partner in Efficient Fit-Outs

For corporates, developers, and hospitality operators, project delays equate to lost revenue and frustrated stakeholders. Our Home For Business offers turnkey, end-to-end furniture and fit-out solutions designed to streamline projects and accelerate timelines. Leveraging decades of retail merchandising expertise, Our Home delivers cost effective, detail-oriented design for commercial spaces, including offices, rentals, hotels, and restaurants.… Read More OUR HOME FOR BUSINESS: Your Partner in Efficient Fit-Outs

BIG LOVE FOR MOM, BIG FEAST FOR THE FAM, CHECK OUT SM’S MOTHER’S DAY MEAL DEALS

This Mother’s Day, SM is serving up the best way to show your love, full tummies, happy hearts, and a meal made for bonding time with Mom. Head to SM City Olongapo Downtown and SM City Olongapo Central and enjoy their Mother’s Day Feast Bundles—delicious deals made for sharing and celebrating. Nothing says “I love… Read More BIG LOVE FOR MOM, BIG FEAST FOR THE FAM, CHECK OUT SM’S MOTHER’S DAY MEAL DEALS

COA flags Tarlac mayor for P50-M medicine purchases, P45-M infra projects

By Henry Empeño | May 9, 2025 THE Commission on Audit (COA) has disallowed P50.8-million worth of medicine purchases and P45.6 million in infrastructure projects undertaken by the Tarlac City government in 2017 to 2018 and recommended that Mayor Maria Cristina C. Angeles and other city officials be held liable for gross violations of procurement… Read More COA flags Tarlac mayor for P50-M medicine purchases, P45-M infra projects

U.S. brings Coast Guard leadership course to SEA, trains PCG

MANILA, May 8, 2025 — From April 21 to May 2, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Southeast Asia Training Team (SEATT) conducted its first-ever Leadership and Management School (LAMS) course in Southeast Asia, with 43 members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as inaugural participants.  Originally developed at the USCG Academy, the LAMS course… Read More U.S. brings Coast Guard leadership course to SEA, trains PCG

Botolan highlights history, culture in Pinatubo Festival

By HENRY EMPEÑO BOTOLAN, Zambales — History, culture, and fun blended into a week-long colorful celebration for this town’s 206th founding anniversary when residents and visitors joined in this year’s staging of the Pinatubo Festival from April 27 to May 4. Two months prior to the actual celebration, two pre-festival events already kicked off to… Read More Botolan highlights history, culture in Pinatubo Festival

Mt. Pinatubo adventure trek suspended

By HENRY EMPEÑO BOTOLAN, Zambales — Trekking and other tourism-related activities at Mt. Pinatubo has been temporarily stopped by the local government of Botolan under Executive Order No. 5, which is effective beginning May 2 and until further notice. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane stressed, however, that the suspension of the Mt. Pinatubo adventure trek program… Read More Mt. Pinatubo adventure trek suspended

President Marcos praises PCG’s “crucial” role in WPS

By PND | May 6, 2025 PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday commended the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for steadfastly protecting the country’s territory and sovereign rights, emphasizing that its presence is most crucial and symbolic in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of 29 newly promoted Coast Guard officers… Read More President Marcos praises PCG’s “crucial” role in WPS

PBBM declares May 12 a non-working holiday for nat’l, local polls

By PND | May 6, 2025 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared May 12 a special non-working holiday to allow registered voters to participate in the national and local elections. Under Proclamation No. 878, President Marcos emphasized the “need to declare Monday, 12 May 2025, as a special (non-working) holiday to enable the people… Read More PBBM declares May 12 a non-working holiday for nat’l, local polls