By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | June 21, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday rebuked the China Coast Guard (CCG) for accusing Manila of violating its so-called sovereignty in the South China Sea to justify its water cannoning of two local vessels off Zambales. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deployed… Read More PCG exec: China violates law anew in Zambales water cannoning
By HENRY EMPEÑO | Updated June 21, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Authorities have apprehended about 1.5 tons of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” at the West Philippine Sea (WPS) off Zambales province early Friday, marking the biggest haul so far since bales of the illegal drug were found adrift off Western and Northern Luzon late… Read More More ‘shabu’ found in WPS: 1.5 tons worth P10B seized from fishing vessel
By Henry Empeño | June 20, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Wilcon Depot, the country’s leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer, has announced plans to open a P700-million branch here, promising accessibility and convenience to the growing number of companies and homeowners in this free port. This was announced by the Subic Bay Metropolitan… Read More Wilcon Depot eyes P700-M Subic Freeport branch
By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | June 20, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of 41 residents from Aurora, Tarlac, and Zambales received land titles from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during its Serbisyo Fair, held in celebration of Philippine Environment Month. They were granted agricultural and… Read More 41 Central Luzon residents receive land titles from DENR
SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) has once again been named the highest-ranking Philippine company in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500, securing the 9th spot on this prestigious list of the region’s largest companies by revenue. Now in its second year, the list highlights the growing role of Southeast Asia — including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore,… Read More SMC ranks 9th in 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, sole Filipino company in the top ten
By Mark Anthony G. Pangan | June 18, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Health (DOH) Central Luzon Center for Health Development (CLCHD) is ramping up its call for awareness, early testing, and prevention as the number of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases continue to rise in the region and… Read More DOH raises awareness amid rising HIV cases in Central Luzon
BOTOLAN, Zambales — Local athletes brought home pride and glory from the Palarong Pambansa with huge victories in volleyball, as well as athletics, in the 17-region multi-sports competition held recently in Ilocos Norte. The Danacbunga Elementary School Volleyball Girls Team from Botolan town shone the brightest by emerging champion in volleyball elementary girls and clinching… Read More Zambales youth-athletes victorious in Palarong Pambansa
BOTOLAN, Zambales — The local government of Botolan, Zambales gained back-to-back recognition this month for local projects that focused on community development, and child protection and welfare. Under the administration of Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane, Botolan LGU received an “Ideal Functionality” rating in the CY 2024 Local Project Monitoring Committee (LPMC) Assessment. This recognized the… Read More Botolan recognized for development, child protection and welfare projects
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is regulating the marketing, issuance, and trading of crypto-assets, as well as the registration and operation of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) in the country as it seeks to balance the promotion of innovative securities and technology-based ventures while ensuring market integrity and investor protection. The Commission on May 30… Read More SEC issues rules on crypto-asset service providers
HONG KONG – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Hong Kong office by paying tribute to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), recognizing their invaluable contributions to the airline’s growth and the nation’s progress. As part of the celebration, CEB presented its Values Awards to five exceptional OFWs who… Read More Cebu Pacific marks 20 years in Hong Kong with tribute to OFWs
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