Cancer awareness mission, surgeries held for Zambales-Olongapo womenfolk

By JENA RAJNI CAROLINE A. EMPEÑO | September 14, 2025 OLONGAPO CITY — More than 70 women from Zambales and Olongapo City benefited from a gynecologic cancer awareness mission held on Sept. 12-13 at the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital in this city. The two-day activity organized by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the… Read More Cancer awareness mission, surgeries held for Zambales-Olongapo womenfolk

Zambales rushes dev’t of Asia-Pacific jamboree site

By E.H. EDEJER | September 14, 2025 BOTOLAN, Zambales — With barely 13 weeks before the big event, workers are now in a hurry building road, erecting structures, and installing facilities at the campsite for the 33rd Asia-Pacific Jamboree to be held in this town on December 14 to 21. In a 62-hectare site at… Read More Zambales rushes dev’t of Asia-Pacific jamboree site

1,600 CL gov’t workers plant 3,600 trees in Botolan

BOTOLAN, Zambales – More than 1,600 government workers joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in a tree-growing activity here on September 12 to mark the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service (PCS). Participants planted 3,600 seedlings of native and fruit-bearing species, including batino, fringon, akleng parang, cashew, and calamansi across a… Read More 1,600 CL gov’t workers plant 3,600 trees in Botolan

Zambales axes P1-B projects by Discaya firm

By E.H. EDEJER | September 12, 2025 IBA, Zambales — Two infrastructure projects worth close to P1 billion were axed by the Zambales provincial government after the contractor’s license was revoked amid government investigation of anomalous flood control projects. The projects were for the construction of a P499.6-million five-story new capitol building and a P499-million… Read More Zambales axes P1-B projects by Discaya firm

Japan reaffirms support for PH’s infrastructure dev’t

By Anna Leah Gonzales | September 12, 2025 MANILA – Japan committed to continuing its support for the Philippine government’s infrastructure development agenda, assuring financing assistance for big-ticket bridge, spillway, and maritime projects designed to improve connectivity and enhance safety. These include the funding of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) support facility development project in the… Read More Japan reaffirms support for PH’s infrastructure dev’t

U.S. announces P13.8 billion in health assistance to the Philippines

MANILA (September 12, 2025) — On September 12, the U.S. government announced approximately Php13.8 billion ($250 million) in foreign assistance to the Philippines that will strengthen health systems, improve disease detection and response capabilities, and enhance maternal and child health services in the country – measures that will make the United States and the Philippines… Read More U.S. announces P13.8 billion in health assistance to the Philippines

TESDA Zambales partners with HD Hyundai for shipbuilding skills training

By Reia G. Pabelonia | September 12, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA)—The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Zambales has partnered with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines, Inc. in Subic to implement the Enterprise-based Education and Training (EBET) program. The initiative aims to align training with industry needs and strengthen the local workforce for the… Read More TESDA Zambales partners with HD Hyundai for shipbuilding skills training

24 PDLs in Zambales receive SSS numbers through BJMP Help Desk program

By Reia G. Pabelonia | September 11, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — At least 24 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Zambales have received their Social Security System (SSS) numbers through the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Help Desk program. The initiative prepares PDLs for reintegration into society by equipping them with essential… Read More 24 PDLs in Zambales receive SSS numbers through BJMP Help Desk program

SBMA H1 port operations revenue breaches P1B

By HENRY EMPEÑO | September 10, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) posted a total revenue of P1.023 billion from port operations in the first half of 2025, eclipsing its P976-million earnings in the same period last year, the agency said in a statement Wednesday, Sept. 10. SBMA Chairman and… Read More SBMA H1 port operations revenue breaches P1B

SUSTEX 2025: SM and DOST lead the future of sustainability, bringing innovation and business

SM Prime Holdings, Inc., through SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies officially staged the inaugural SM Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025) at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Taguig. The two-day event, themed “Innovation for Environmental Stewardship,” brought together over 50 exhibitors,… Read More SUSTEX 2025: SM and DOST lead the future of sustainability, bringing innovation and business