Zambales bags Silver in CLEXAH Awards; 10 towns also cited for health programs

CLARK FREEPORT — The Province of Zambales received the Silver Award in the 2024 Central Luzon Excellence Awards for Health (CLEXAH), which gives recognition to outstanding local government units (LGUs), health facilities, and professionals who excel in delivering public health services and supporting Universal Health Care (UHC). Zambales placed second to Bulacan Province, which was… Read More Zambales bags Silver in CLEXAH Awards; 10 towns also cited for health programs

DAR Zambales distributes IEC equipment to agrarian reform beneficiaries

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 24, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has distributed information, education, and communication (IEC) equipment to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) in different municipalities of Zambales. The activity is in line with the department’s objective of providing relevant information on its Support to Parcelization of Lands for… Read More DAR Zambales distributes IEC equipment to agrarian reform beneficiaries

Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Manila opens Run Week, Ready to Rock the Capital on Nov. 29

Miles, Music, and a Massive Turnout: 2025 RnR Manila Welcomes Its Biggest Race to Date MANILA (November 24, 2025) — The 2025 AIA Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Manila officially opened Run Week today with the launch of the AIA Health & Wellness Expo at Robinsons Place Manila, marking the start of five days of… Read More Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Manila opens Run Week, Ready to Rock the Capital on Nov. 29

SEC moves to expand REIT market

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing key amendments to the rules governing real estate investment trusts (REITs) to provide broader opportunities in the capital market for issuers and investors alike. The Commission on November 18 released for public comment the proposed amendments to SEC Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2020, or the… Read More SEC moves to expand REIT market

1st large-scale waste-to-energy plant to rise in New Clark City

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), together with a Filipino-Indian consortium, is moving forward with the establishment of the first large-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in the country—a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that will transform waste into clean energy, power thousands of households, and generate jobs for Filipinos across the Central Luzon region.  On 19 November,… Read More 1st large-scale waste-to-energy plant to rise in New Clark City

Gov. Ebdane reappointed RPOC-3 Chairman

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reappointed Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. as the Chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council for Central Luzon (RPOC-3), giving him another term of leadership to coordinate peace and security efforts in the region until 2028.  Gov. Ebdane, who has held the post since 2022, welcomed the reappointment, expressed gratitude… Read More Gov. Ebdane reappointed RPOC-3 Chairman

RDC III approves P11.5-B priority projects

THE 18th Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC III) has endorsed the region’s Top 30 Priority Projects with an aggregate budget requirement of P11.5 billion during a Special Full Council Meeting on November 21, via hybrid modality. RDC III Chairperson and Zambales Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. presided over the meeting and underscored the importance… Read More RDC III approves P11.5-B priority projects

Subic Freeport, Hermosa to be linked under proposed SCMB railway project  

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Freeport and the neighboring town of Hermosa, Bataan are being considered for interlinkage with the proposed Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway Project.   SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Port Operations Ronnie Yambao said an eight-kilometer access road with two bridges is being proposed to connect Hermosa to Subic Freeport’s Naval… Read More Subic Freeport, Hermosa to be linked under proposed SCMB railway project  

SBMA doctor named agency’s 2024 Best Employee

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A medical doctor received the highest honors from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) as the agency’s most outstanding employee. Dr. Arlene Gravina-Cesa of the Support Services Group, a Medical Officer IV and officer-in-charge of the Medical Division of the Public Health and Safety Department, was named SBMA Employee of the… Read More SBMA doctor named agency’s 2024 Best Employee