PhilRice urges proper harvest timing, use of combined harvester to boost farmers’ yield, income

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | April 27, 2026 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) urges farmers to harvest rice at the correct maturity stage and use combined harvesters to improve grain quality, reduce losses, and increase income. PhilRice Supervising Science Research Specialist Arnold Juliano said proper timing of… Read More PhilRice urges proper harvest timing, use of combined harvester to boost farmers’ yield, income

Community groups, DENR undertake rehab of Masinloc mangrove areas

By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 26, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — Volunteers from various stakeholder groups here joined Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) personnel in rehabilitating degraded mangrove areas within the Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS), the first and only marine protected area in Central Luzon. Donaver Guevarra, chief of… Read More Community groups, DENR undertake rehab of Masinloc mangrove areas

SBMA closes the loop on electronic waste

By E.H. EDEJER | April 25, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has launched a program to recover and recycle electronic and electrical wastes in the Subic Bay Freeport, aiming to close the loop on the fastest-growing waste stream and further promote a sustainable circular economy. On Wednesday, April 22,… Read More SBMA closes the loop on electronic waste

Cebu Pacific wins LinkedIn best employer brand for third consecutive year

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has been recognized as Best Employer Brand at the 2026 LinkedIn Talent Awards—marking its third consecutive win in the category for organizations with 5,000 to 10,000 employees. The annual awards recognize organizations that excel in attracting, engaging, and developing talent, highlighting those that build meaningful and lasting… Read More Cebu Pacific wins LinkedIn best employer brand for third consecutive year

It takes a village: AboitizPower, LGU, fisherfolk build resilient coastal communities in Bataan

MARIVELES, Bataan — The public-private sectors and the people understand how energy can be harnessed as a powerful force for good. While the power plants of Mariveles anchor the province’s industrial landscape, their influence extends far beyond the plants’ gates. Along the coasts of Morong and Orani, fishing communities feel the connection between energy and… Read More It takes a village: AboitizPower, LGU, fisherfolk build resilient coastal communities in Bataan

YOUR VIBE, YOUR TRIBE: SM SUPERMALLS DROPS NEW ANTHEM “GALA TO THE MAX” BY DNA

OLONGAPO CITY | April 24, 2026 — Forget the usual mall run; it’s time for a total vibe check. SM Supermalls, in an electrifying partnership with StarPop, has officially pulled the curtain back on its newest anthem, “Gala to the Max.” Performed by the rising group DNA, the track is more than just a catchy… Read More YOUR VIBE, YOUR TRIBE: SM SUPERMALLS DROPS NEW ANTHEM “GALA TO THE MAX” BY DNA

KASALANG BAYAN

COUPLE KISS: Young partners kiss after making the marital vow during the Kasalang Bayan mass-wedding ceremony in Cabangan, Zambales on April 23. A total of 20 couples were married under the sponsorship of the Cabangan LGU, with wedding sponsors that included Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and Mayor Ronald Apostol. (GO photo)

DA-PRDP gives nod to P727-M ‘mega FMR’ project in Zambales

By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 22, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — A P727-million farm-to-market road (FMR) project has been approved under the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) to provide year-round access to upland agricultural communities near the former Coto Mines in this town. The DA-Region III office announced the project on Tuesday, April 21,… Read More DA-PRDP gives nod to P727-M ‘mega FMR’ project in Zambales

234 students join Capitol SPES program

IBA, Zambales — A total of 234 students from various schools across the province have joined the provincial government’s Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) this year, following the selection of qualified applicants by the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO). The SPES beneficiaries, along with their parents, received an orientation about the… Read More 234 students join Capitol SPES program