Month: March 2026

YAKAP program brings health, hope to the school community in Bataan

By Rick P. Quiambao | March 20, 2026 FOR many students at Mariveles National High School–Alasasin Annex in Bataan, a routine day turned extraordinary when the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at Kalinga Caravan arrived at their school.  Medical consultations, vision and dental screenings, and free medicines were delivered right where learners and teachers spend… Read More YAKAP program brings health, hope to the school community in Bataan

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Local mango takes centerstage in Masinloc fiesta

MASINLOC, Zambales | March 20, 2026 — The world’s sweetest mango and the pride of the Province of Zambales received prominent focus in the week-long celebration of the civic town fiesta here. Starting with the Agri-Tourism Booth exhibits on March 9, local mango products stole the show in the Mango and Suman Boodle Fight and… Read More Local mango takes centerstage in Masinloc fiesta

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Zambales pays tribute to Pres. Ramon Magsaysay in 69th anniversary memorial

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 17, 2026 CASTILLEJOS, Zambales — Government officials, war veterans, and plain citizens in Zambales paid tribute to the late President Ramon Magsaysay Sr. here on Tuesday, as the province commemorated the death anniversary of its most beloved son who was famously known as “Idol of the Masses” for his connection… Read More Zambales pays tribute to Pres. Ramon Magsaysay in 69th anniversary memorial

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PhilHealth launches GAMOT to provide essential outpatient medicines in Zambales

By Rick P. Quiambao | March 17, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) members in Zambales can now receive essential outpatient medicines at no additional cost after the San Marcelino District Hospital (SMDH) launched the Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program on March 12. PhilHealth’s GAMOT program provides up to P20,000… Read More PhilHealth launches GAMOT to provide essential outpatient medicines in Zambales

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