Month: February 2026

117 LGUs in C. Luzon pass child-friendly local governance audit

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | February 10, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — At least 117 local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon passed the 2025 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) and Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of the Interior and Local Government… Read More 117 LGUs in C. Luzon pass child-friendly local governance audit

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SBMA to release ₱158.9M revenue shares to contiguous LGUs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is set to release a total of ₱158.9 million to eight contiguous local government units (LGUs) as their revenue share for the second semester of 2025.  SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the amount for release would surpass by 10.99% the ₱143.17… Read More SBMA to release ₱158.9M revenue shares to contiguous LGUs

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United States, Philippines celebrate 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026

MANILA, February 6, 2026—U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Y. Robert Ewing and Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez launched February 5 the logo commemorating the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines in 2026.    The event marks the start of a yearlong campaign… Read More United States, Philippines celebrate 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026

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SBMA grants 5-day wellness leave to contractual, job order workers

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Board of Directors has approved the grant of ancillary benefits, including five days of wellness leave, to Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) employees.  The benefits cover 861 SBMA COS and JO employees starting January 1 this year. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo… Read More SBMA grants 5-day wellness leave to contractual, job order workers

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Solar energy strengthening PH power grid

ELECTRICITY is something most of us take for granted up until it goes out. For households, businesses, and industries, power interruptions are more than just an inconvenience; they can spoil goods, halt production, and disrupt social services. In Central Luzon, particularly in Zambales province, this reality has hit especially hard during extreme weather events. The… Read More Solar energy strengthening PH power grid

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