Month: December 2025

DENR, partners push forward reforestation efforts in Bataan

By Rick P. Quiambao | December 31, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with government, private sector, and community stakeholders, is advancing reforestation efforts in Bataan through the five-year “Puno ng Buhay–Limay Reforestation Project.” Spearheaded by the DENR, the reforestation effort is actively supported and advanced by the… Read More DENR, partners push forward reforestation efforts in Bataan

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6 DTI partner cooperators in Pampanga receive equipment, machinery

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | December 31, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of six cooperators in Pampanga have received equipment and machinery from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program. Recipients include the San Fernando Lantern Makers Association, which received P978,555 worth of machines;… Read More 6 DTI partner cooperators in Pampanga receive equipment, machinery

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DOT certifies 2 Subic Freeport hotels for passing Halal standard 

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Department of Tourism-Region 3 (DOT3) has awarded two hotels here for passing the standard of a Halal-friendly hotel.  DOT3 Regional Director Richard Daenos, together with SBMA Tourism Manager Mary Jamelle Camba, handed the certificates of recognition to representatives of The Aurora Subic Hotel and The Mansion Garden Hotel during the Subic Bay… Read More DOT certifies 2 Subic Freeport hotels for passing Halal standard 

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32 Zambales farmers receive e-titles, debt condonation certificates

By Reia G. Pabelonia | December 29, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — About 32 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Zambales received electronic land titles and debt condonation certificates from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). This aims to strengthen land tenure security and reduce the financial burden of farmers through the implementation of Republic Act… Read More 32 Zambales farmers receive e-titles, debt condonation certificates

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Pampanga newspaper wins Bayanihan Media Hall of Fame Award

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | December 26, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Digital media portal Pampanga News Now (PNN) was cited as the first Bayanihan Media Awards (BMA) Hall of Famer after winning the award for the third time this year under the Best Volunteerism-Digital Media Organization category. PNN is a… Read More Pampanga newspaper wins Bayanihan Media Hall of Fame Award

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DILG honors Central Luzon LGUs for integrity, transparent infra governance

By Rick P. Quiambao | December 23, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) honored 19 local government units (LGUs) and the nationwide top 10 Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLGIF) implementers for fiscal year 2024 during the 2025 Central Luzon SubayBAYANI Awards… Read More DILG honors Central Luzon LGUs for integrity, transparent infra governance

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Luzon prime commercial lot, various properties up for PDIC e-bidding from January 28-29

THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to sell a major portfolio of prime real estate, including some properties in Zambales, as it launches its first electronic public bidding (e-bidding) for 2026, offering investors and property seekers a rare opportunity to acquire strategically located assets across Luzon. The submissions of bid will start at… Read More Luzon prime commercial lot, various properties up for PDIC e-bidding from January 28-29

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Harvesting energy from the sun: Why solar power matters for our communities

THE Philippines is at a turning point in its energy journey. Across the country, households are feeling the pressure of rising electricity demand with more appliances, more electronic transactions and more digital life. At the same time, communities are also living with the realities of climate change: stronger typhoons, longer heat waves, and greater strain… Read More Harvesting energy from the sun: Why solar power matters for our communities

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33rd Asia-Pacific Scouts Jamboree underway at Camp Zambales

Story and photos by HENRY EMPEÑO | December 16, 2025 BOTOLAN, Zambales — Fireworks lit the sky, contingent flags fluttered in the wind, while close to 24,000 delegates danced to a high-energy celebratory song during the grand opening here of the 33rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scouts Jamboree (APRSJ) here at Camp Zambales on Monday night. Zambales… Read More 33rd Asia-Pacific Scouts Jamboree underway at Camp Zambales

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SMC denies pullout of Boskalis from NMIA dredging project

By HENRY EMPEÑO | December 15, 2025 SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) has disclaimed reports that Dutch dredging firm Boskalis Westminster NV has withdrew from its New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project in Bulacan. In a statement on Monday, December 15, SMC said land development works for the NMIA project “continue to advance in line with… Read More SMC denies pullout of Boskalis from NMIA dredging project

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