PROUDLY ZAMBALEÑA: PH’s Anita Rose Gomez is Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 1st Runner-up

MISS Asia Pacific Philippines 2025 Anita Rose Gomez made the Zambales and the Philippines proud by placing 1st Runner-up in the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 competition on October 9. The coveted crown was won by Isabela Fernandes of Brazil, who bested 42 other delegates to be crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 at the… Read More PROUDLY ZAMBALEÑA: PH’s Anita Rose Gomez is Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 1st Runner-up

BCDA eyes expansion, extension of SCTEX major interchanges

By Shane F. Velasco | October 10, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA) — Major interchanges along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) are set to be expanded and extended by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) amid the continuous increase in traffic volume. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang disclosed during the Philippine… Read More BCDA eyes expansion, extension of SCTEX major interchanges

Masinloc mango farms eyed for Zambales Mango Green Valley Project

By HENRY EMPEÑO MASINLOC, Zambales — Agriculture personnel and farm experts visited selected mango orchards in this town on October 8 to assess their possible inclusion in the provincial government’s revitalized mango production program. Mayor Hazel Lim and some local mango producers toured the visiting experts led by Samahan ng Magmamangga ng Zambales (SMZ) president… Read More Masinloc mango farms eyed for Zambales Mango Green Valley Project

San Marcelino Accounting Office among PH’s most outstanding

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — The Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines, Inc. (AGAP) has recognized the local government of San Marcelino for having one of the Outstanding Accounting Offices for CY 2024. San Marcelino LGU representatives Madeline Amigable and Marife Ramos received the award on behalf of Mayor Elvis Soria and Municipal Accountant Mauna… Read More San Marcelino Accounting Office among PH’s most outstanding

AirAsia Philippines boosts flight frequencies ahead of ‘Undas’ travel rush

MANILA (Oct. 10, 2025) — AirAsia Philippines is ramping up its domestic flight operations to accommodate the surge of travelers heading home for Undas. In preparation for the All Saints’ Day long weekend, the airline has boosted flight frequencies across its major domestic routes this October.  From Manila, flights to Caticlan increased from 46 to… Read More AirAsia Philippines boosts flight frequencies ahead of ‘Undas’ travel rush

PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration

IBA, Zambales — Hydrogen reserves in Zambales may finally enter the exploration stage after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved landmark Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) to boost energy security in the country. According to the Department of Energy (DoE), President Marcos unveiled in Malacañang on October 8 eight new PSCs covering exploration areas across the Sulu… Read More PBBM greenlights Zambales hydrogen exploration

Cebu Pacific hosts Women in Aviation International, inspires next generation of Filipina aviators

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, proudly hosted the official launch of Women in Aviation International–Philippines (WAI-PH), the country’s first organization dedicated to empowering women across the aviation industry. The Philippine chapter is the local arm of Women in Aviation International (WAI), a nonprofit with over 20,000 members worldwide. WAI provides mentorship, scholarships,… Read More Cebu Pacific hosts Women in Aviation International, inspires next generation of Filipina aviators

SBITC to increase Subic terminal capacity to 1-M TEUs

By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 9, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — With new investments in infrastructure and equipment, port operator Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. (SBITC) is eyeing to increase the combined annual capacity of Subic’s New Container Terminals (NCT-1 and NCT-2) from 600,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to one million TEUs. International Container Terminal… Read More SBITC to increase Subic terminal capacity to 1-M TEUs

BFAR pushes initiatives to advance tilapia industry development

By Rick P. Quiambao | October 9, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — To strengthen collaboration and boost production in the country’s tilapia industry, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) last Oct. 3 gathered key stakeholders from across the country for the 2nd National Tilapia Dialogue held in Clark Freeport Zone,… Read More BFAR pushes initiatives to advance tilapia industry development