BFAR holds fish smoking training in Nueva Ecija town

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | March 19, 2026 NAMPICUAN, Nueva Ecija (PIA) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) capacitated about 15 farmers and fisherfolks in Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija on the proper fish smoking techniques to boost their skills and provide additional livelihood opportunities. Attendees were members of the Samahan ng Mangingisda… Read More BFAR holds fish smoking training in Nueva Ecija town

DENR, community partners release 70 sea turtle hatchlings in Zambales

By Rick P. Quiambao | March 19, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — Community groups and government partners helped return 70 olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings to the sea in San Felipe, Zambales as part of efforts to protect marine wildlife. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led the release activity along… Read More DENR, community partners release 70 sea turtle hatchlings in Zambales

Subic marine park settles P239.56-M claim by investor firm

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 19, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI), operator of popular tourism attractions here, has settled a P239.56-million investment claim by a venture company, finally ending a two-decades old dispute that cast a shadow over the largest tourism establishment in this Freeport. SBMEI President and CEO… Read More Subic marine park settles P239.56-M claim by investor firm

SEC, SCAD open help desk for Subic–Clark locators

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 19, 2026 CLARK FREEPORT — The Subic–Clark Alliance for Development (SCAD) in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extension office in Tarlac has opened a SCAD-SEC Help Desk here to bring services closer to businesses and investors in the Subic-Clark economic corridor. Located at the BCDA Corporate Center,… Read More SEC, SCAD open help desk for Subic–Clark locators

SEC to lift online lending moratorium under enhanced regulatory framework

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to lift the moratorium on the registration of new online lending platforms (OLPs) of financing and lending companies (FLCs), as part of efforts to improve access to credit but under stronger consumer protection measures to ensure responsible practices in the lending industry. The Commission on March 12… Read More SEC to lift online lending moratorium under enhanced regulatory framework