By Camille N. Gavino | August 8, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has advised rice farmers in Central Luzon and the Bicol Region to intensify field monitoring as the rainy season is expected to trigger a rise in pest and disease outbreaks until September. Based on reports… Read More PhilRice warns CL, Bicol rice growers of increased rainy season pest threats
IBA, Zambales — The Zambales Provincial Tourism and Investment Promotions Office (PTIPO) urged visitors to Zambales to book their stay only with LGU-registered or DOT-accredited accommodation establishments, following reports of online booking scams. The DOT-accredited accommodation establishments in Zambales are as follows: Subic – Ara-J Lodge, Balai Subik Hotel, JNV Dream Hotel, Whiterock Beach Hotel… Read More Tourists advised: ‘Book only with accredited resorts’
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recorded Php53.5 billion in approved investments during the first seven months of 2025, marking a 63.82 percent increase from the same period last year and solidifying BCDA’s position as one of the country’s top investment promotion agencies. These investments are expected to generate about 7,000 new jobs across… Read More BCDA investments soar 64% to P53.5B, unlocking about 7,000 new jobs
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is advancing the long-term modernization of the San Fernando International Seaport in Poro Point in La Union, with critical support from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. The project secured provisional funding under the Project Development and Monitoring Facility (PDMF), a key step in transforming the terminal into a… Read More BCDA fast-tracks Poro Point seaport modernization with PPP Center support
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, reported a net income of ₱8.5 billion for the second quarter of 2025, fueled by robust passenger growth, improved operational efficiency, and disciplined cost management. The airline flew 7 million passengers during the quarter, up 16% from last year, as both domestic and international markets posted double-digit… Read More 21% passenger growth, operational gains lift Cebu Pacific Q2 profit
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Department of Science and Technology in Region III (DOST-III) has turned over P20 million to the Zambales provincial government for the procurement of a Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MOCCOV) for its disaster-preparedness program. The project is part of DOST’s Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) program for Central… Read More DOST grants Zambales P20-M for mobile emergency hub
MANILA | August 5, 2025 — AirAsia Philippines became part of a couple’s purposeful journey to forever when a guest got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend during their flight to Tagbilaran, Bohol witnessed by family, friends, and fellow guests. Mark Anthony Adviento, 37, carefully planned the surprise engagement for his 32-year-old… Read More Sky-high wedding proposal aboard AirAsia Philippines flight to Bohol
By Henry Empeño | August 4, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) released to neighboring local government units on Monday, Aug. 4, some P197.85 million representing revenue shares for the first semester of this year. In a simple turnover ceremony at the SBMA corporate boardroom, SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo… Read More SBMA distributes ₱197.85M revenue shares to contiguous LGUs
By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 2, 2025 IBA, Zambales — The combined effects of typhoons “Crising,” “Dante,” and “Emong,” as well as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon or “habagat” in late July left some P1.75-billion in total damages to agricultural crops, aquaculture, and infrastructure facilities in Zambales. The Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and… Read More Typhoons leave P1.75-B agri, infra losses in Zambales
SENATE Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has appealed to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for stronger action to keep in check online lending apps, the use of which is reportedly linked to the rise in cybercrimes and the proliferation of online gambling. Villanueva said BSP regulatory oversight on online lending apps, electronic wallets, and digital… Read More Villanueva wants stronger action against online lending apps linked to online gambling
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