Zambales dike projects in Zaldy Co list ‘unknown’ to LGUs

By HENRY EMPEÑO | November 14, 2025 IBA, Zambales — Zambales local officials said they were not aware of the 10 slope protection projects along the Sto. Tomas River in San Narciso, Zambales that resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co listed as among the P10-billion project insertions in the 2025 budget. Co released the… Read More Zambales dike projects in Zaldy Co list ‘unknown’ to LGUs

SBMA cited for paperless initiatives 

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) was given a Special Citation and Certificate of Recognition from the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) for implementing the Document Management System: A Paperless Solution for Collaboration.  SBMA Office Services Department (OSD) OIC Manager Jaime Menor, Jr. received the citation from DAP President and… Read More SBMA cited for paperless initiatives 

Cebu Pacific wins bronze at 2025 Asia Integrated Reporting Awards

SINGAPORE – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has earned Bronze for Asia’s Best Integrated Report (First Time) at the 11th Asia Integrated Reporting Awards (AIRA) held at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. CEB was the only airline recognized at this year’s ceremony, underscoring its growing leadership in transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth through… Read More Cebu Pacific wins bronze at 2025 Asia Integrated Reporting Awards

DA provides P23-M aid to boost livestock production in Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 14, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon has distributed more than P23 million worth of livelihood aid to various farmers’ cooperatives and associations across the region to boost livestock production and augment their income.  Held at the DA compound in Barangay… Read More DA provides P23-M aid to boost livestock production in Central Luzon

Proactive LGU measures minimized ‘Uwan’ effects in Zambales

By HENRY EMPEÑO | November 14, 2025 IBA, Zambales — The province of Zambales escaped the wrath of super typhoon “Uwan” (Fung-wong) with minimal damages and disruptions primarily due to proactive measures undertaken by local government units. Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said LGUs had been proactive in preparing for the typhoon and closely monitored the… Read More Proactive LGU measures minimized ‘Uwan’ effects in Zambales

PDRRMO gets high-tech disaster-response command vehicle from DOST

By JONAS REYES | November 14, 2025 THE Department of Science and Technology Regional Office III (DOST 3) has turned over a Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MOCCOV) to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Zambales. Zambales PDRRMO head Rolex E. Estella received the MOCCOV during a turnover ceremony at the… Read More PDRRMO gets high-tech disaster-response command vehicle from DOST

Aurora declares state of calamity amid widespread damage from ‘Uwan’

By Michael A. Taroma | November 13, 2025 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — The provincial government of Aurora has declared a state of calamity following widespread destruction caused by Super Typhoon Uwan. Governor Isidro Galban, on Wednesday, November 12, signed a resolution—upon the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and concurrence of the… Read More Aurora declares state of calamity amid widespread damage from ‘Uwan’

TESDA Zambales empowers scholars, displaced workers through skills support

By Reia G. Pabelonia | November 11, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Zambales has extended livelihood and skills support to scholars and displaced workers across the province in observance of the National Day of Charity. The initiative, conducted under Proclamation No. 598, s. 2024, highlights the government’s continuing commitment… Read More TESDA Zambales empowers scholars, displaced workers through skills support

‘Uwan’ forces evacuation of 8,104 families in Zambales

By HENRY EMPEÑO | November 10, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — A total of 8,104 families comprising 23,394 individuals evcuated to safety, as super typhoon “Uwan” (Fung-wong) began lashing the province with gale-force winds late Sunday night, November 9. Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) head Rolex Estella said hundreds of residents from… Read More ‘Uwan’ forces evacuation of 8,104 families in Zambales