‘Lapse of judgment’: Cong. Bing to retract bill renaming Pres. Ramon Magsaysay State University

By E.H. EDEJER | March 17, 2026 IBA, Zambales — A bill seeking to rename the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) to Zambales State University (ZSU) will be withdrawn by the author today, just one day after its filing, as the proposal drew vehement opposition from Zambales residents. Zambales 2nd District Representative Doris “Bing”… Read More ‘Lapse of judgment’: Cong. Bing to retract bill renaming Pres. Ramon Magsaysay State University

SBMA, BJMP partner for mangrove project

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Region III have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to develop some 400 square meters of mangrove area within the Subic Bay Freeport.  SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño and BJMP Regional Director… Read More SBMA, BJMP partner for mangrove project

Look: 8k waterbirds monitored in Bataan

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its provincial and community offices in Bataan, recorded a total of 8,112 waterbirds in Balanga City and Pilar town during this year’s Asian Waterbird Census (AWC). Raul Mamac, provincial head of the DENR office in Bataan, reported that the AWC is ongoing, with monitoring teams recording… Read More Look: 8k waterbirds monitored in Bataan

DA, Aboitiz Foods make agriculture more relatable through digital educational program

By Ara Jamica R. Reparejo | March 13, 2026 TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico, has partnered with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 3 for the development of the Gen XP TV Series, a digital educational program designed to bridge traditional farming with innovation. ‎This is a youth-led digital… Read More DA, Aboitiz Foods make agriculture more relatable through digital educational program

Pampanga to open solar-powered water facility in Arayat town

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 13, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Provincial Government of Pampanga is set to open the Sinukwan purified water facility in Barangay San Juan Baño in Arayat using natural spring water from Mount Arayat.  This installation of a modern water filtration system is expected to provide safe… Read More Pampanga to open solar-powered water facility in Arayat town

BOC Port of Clark seizes P119M worth of illegal drugs

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 12, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Clark seized about 17.5 kilograms of shabu worth P119 million concealed inside crystal resin countertops.   Authorities reported that the parcel arrived from Las Vegas, USA, and was bound for Makati City. Operatives from the… Read More BOC Port of Clark seizes P119M worth of illegal drugs

Subic expects cruise ship arrivals in March-April

By E.H. EDEJER | March 12, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Four international cruise ships are expected to visit Subic Bay starting this Saturday, March 14, and until mid-April, buoying hopes for the revival of this sea port and economic zone as a regular cruise stop among Southeast Asian destinations. According to the Tourism Department… Read More Subic expects cruise ship arrivals in March-April

In line with Memo 114: Zambales cancels motor races in Mango Festival

Story and Photos by HENRY EMPEÑO | March 12, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Motor races and other events that consume large amounts of fuel will no longer be part of this year’s Dinamulag Mango Festival in Zambales in line with President Marcos’s March 6 memorandum for government units to strictly adopt energy conservation measures. “We… Read More In line with Memo 114: Zambales cancels motor races in Mango Festival

Shincheonji volunteers expand outreach efforts to more communities

SHINCHEONJI volunteers continue to expand community outreach efforts across the country through initiatives that provide immediate assistance while promoting volunteerism and environmental stewardship. Shincheonji Volunteers is a global volunteer organization affiliated with the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, serving communities through humanitarian initiatives such as blood donation drives, disaster response, education programs, and environmental clean-up campaigns. In… Read More Shincheonji volunteers expand outreach efforts to more communities