By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 5, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Port of Subic agreed to regulate the entry here of recyclable non-hazardous waste materials, a move expected to enforce environmental laws while boosting the recycling industry in this free port.… Read More SBMA, BOC to regulate entry of recyclable wastes in Subic
By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 4, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Seaside communities and villages located along riverbanks suffered the worst flooding in Zambales, as heavy rains from Typhoon “Paolo” and a rising tide combined to inundate most parts of Zambales on Friday, October 3. Rolex Estella, head of the Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and… Read More Coastal, riverside areas bear brunt of Zambales floods
THE Zambales Integrated Provincial Health Office (PHO) has announced the strict adoption and implementation of PhilHealth’s No Balance Billing (NBB)/Zero Balance Billing and No-Co-Pay policies in all hospitals run by the Department of Health (DOH) in the province. In a memorandum issued by Dr. Noel C. Bueno, Provincial Health Officer II, and approved by Gov.… Read More ‘No Balance Billing’ policy enforced in local gov’t hospitals
By Henry Empeño | October 3, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — A steady pouring of rain flooded several towns in Zambales, rendering parts of the national highway impassable to light vehicles and causing some residents to evacuate, as Typhoon “Paolo” (“Matmo”) drenched Northern and Western Luzon on Friday, Oct. 3. The Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction… Read More Typhoon ‘Paolo’ floods Zambales towns
CONVERGE ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge), the Philippines’ leading broadband and technology provider, has unveiled Content Plus, an innovative in-room entertainment solution specifically designed to elevate the guest experience in hotels and healthcare facilities. Poised to transform how businesses engage their guests while enhancing operational efficiency, Content Plus leverages the 100% fiber network and HD channel… Read More Converge introduces Content Plus to redefine hotel in-room experience
By Henry Empeño | October 2, 2025 THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched “Green Equity” guidelines for companies in the Philippine stock market that voluntarily choose to align their equity offerings or listings with environmentally sustainable finance goals. The guidelines are contained in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13, series of 2025, which was… Read More SEC unveils ‘green equity’ guidelines, the first in Southeast Asia
By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 2, 2025 SUBIC, Zambales (PIA) — About 80 fisherfolk in Barangay Calapandayan, Subic joined the Maritime Awareness Campaign and Fisherfolk Community Consultation and Dialogue Session to strengthen their role in protecting traditional fishing grounds. The activity, spearheaded by the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), in partnership with various government… Read More Maritime awareness, consultation seen to empower Subic fisherfolk
SUBIC, Zambales (October 2, 2025) —A 60-years old resident here was collared by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) following a buy-bust operation where he yielded P170,000 worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu. The suspect, who is said to be listed in the regional target list of drug personalities, was identified as alias… Read More Senior citizen yields 170-K shabu in Subic drug bust
SM Supermalls Celebrates SuperKids Month with Nonstop Fun! THIS October, SM Supermalls is rolling out the red carpet for the stars of the season—the SuperKids! From superheroes and anime icons to world cultures and adorable monsters, SM malls will transform into vibrant playgrounds filled with fun, fashion, and fantasy. With a lineup of exciting events,… Read More GET READY FOR AN EPIC OCTOBER
By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 1, 2025 THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed partnership deals with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), as well as two Japanese companies, for the development and promotion of projects supporting green energy transition, and environmental and social sustainability. BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang… Read More BCDA inks deals with JBIC, 2 Japanese firms for green energy, ICT projects
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