New PCL, NMYL officers take oath of office

IBA, Zambales — Newly-elected officers of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Zambales Chapter, and the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) Olongapo-Zambales Chapter were sworn into office by Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. in separate ceremonies. PCL-Zambales leaders took their oath of office right after the election of 2025-2028 officers on Aug. 4 at the Travelers… Read More New PCL, NMYL officers take oath of office

SBMA bags ‘Outstanding Government Agency’ award

By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 20, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) was cited as the “Outstanding Government Agency for Special Economic Zone Management” during the Legacy Icon Awards held recently at Okada Manila in Parañaque City.  The Legacy Awards recognize icons, trailblazers, and visionaries throughout the country for their accomplishments and… Read More SBMA bags ‘Outstanding Government Agency’ award

DTI Zambales equips MSMEs with market skills, exposure

By REIA G. PABELONIA | August 19, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) – About 25 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Zambales gained market exposure and learned new business strategies through a benchmarking activity led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales at the National Trade Fair (NTF) 2025 at SM Megamall. Participants… Read More DTI Zambales equips MSMEs with market skills, exposure

Cebu journalists sharpen AI, media training skills

AS artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes newsrooms, journalists are exploring ways to adapt. In Cebu, local journalists and communications educators gathered for a full-day workshop designed to equip them with AI skills, while reinforcing the values of ethical and responsible journalism. “This workshop aims to help address pressing concerns and challenges which community journalists face daily in their work, such as digital safety,… Read More Cebu journalists sharpen AI, media training skills

Masinloc-Oyon Bay vies for ‘Para El Mar’ marine conservation award

By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 18, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Central Luzon’s lone marine protected area, the Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) in this town, is competing in the 2025 “Para El Mar” (For the Seas) Awards, which recognizes excellence in the conservation and governance of marine protected areas (MPAs). The… Read More Masinloc-Oyon Bay vies for ‘Para El Mar’ marine conservation award

Zambales to host Asia-Pacific jamboree

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The province of Zambales will be the venue this December of the 33rd Asia-Pacific Jamboree, a major scouting event expected to draw delegates from at least 11 countries across the globe. Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., who was named chairman of the National Jamboree Organizing Committee, said the provincial government is making… Read More Zambales to host Asia-Pacific jamboree

PBBM at PMMA rites: Gov’t to strengthen maritime education

By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 15, 2025 SAN NARCISO, Zambales — President Marcos said the government will further improve maritime education and provide better opportunities to aspiring Filipino seafarers. Speaking at this year’s commencement exercises at the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) here on Friday, Marcos said the government will come up with the National… Read More PBBM at PMMA rites: Gov’t to strengthen maritime education

BCDA seals P4B waste-to-energy deal during PH state visit to India

THE Philippines, through the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), secured a Php4-billion (US$70-million) waste-to-energy (WTE) investment with Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited, marking one of the major infrastructure agreements from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India. The deal will pave the way for the Philippines’ most advanced WTE facility in New Clark City,… Read More BCDA seals P4B waste-to-energy deal during PH state visit to India

Converge makes waves at the 2025 National Retail Conference & Expo

MANILA | August 15, 2025 – Converge Global Business, the corporate and large enterprise unit of leading broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., bannered its technology-driven solutions at the 2025 Philippine Retailers Association National Retail Conference & Expo (NRCE) held at the SMX Convention Center attended by over 700 retail industry and business… Read More Converge makes waves at the 2025 National Retail Conference & Expo