PASAY CITY — Deputy Speaker and Zambales 1st District Rep. Jay Khonghun added another feather to his cap, as he was formally conferred the rank of Auxiliary Commodore of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during ceremonies held at the PCG Headquarters today, April 22. The donning of rank and oath-taking rites were led by PCG… Read More Rep. Khonghun dons PCGA Commodore’s cap
STATE deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) reported a remarkable surge in insured deposits maintained in the Philippine banking system for 2025, reinforcing its role as a pillar of financial stability for millions of depositors. By year-end 2025, total insured deposits were posted at P5.2 trillion, or an increase of P1.5 trillion or 40.9%… Read More PDIC: Insured deposits in PH banking system surge to P5.2-T in 2025
IN a unified effort to support environmental protection, disaster resilience, and future community livelihood, Shincheonji Volunteers (SCJ Volunteers) Manila led the multi-sector “Go Green, Grow Together” tree planting drive along the riverside in Barandal, Barangay Sta. Ana, San Mateo, Rizal, mobilizing 85 volunteers from government, civic, and community partners in celebration of Earth Month. A… Read More SCJ Volunteers Manila leads multi-sector tree planting drive for climate resilience
OFWs can pay OWWA membership through GCash, at zero fees from April 16 to July 16, 2026 THE Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and GCash have partnered to enable OFWs to pay their membership fees via the GCash app. OFWs can now pay membership fees conveniently and securely using the Bills Pay feature of GCash,… Read More OWWA, GCash partner to provide digital payment access to OFWs globally
By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 19, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Freeport, which has the largest fuel storage facility in the country, is expected to play a major role in the strategic procurement and security of local fuel supply amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, an official of the Subic… Read More Subic Bay sees bigger role in PHL energy security
By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 16, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — The new round of daily wage increase for minimum wage earners in Region III would barely benefit workers in the agriculture industry, which is one of the sectors targeted by the wage adjustments, a fisherfolk leader here said. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board… Read More P30 wage hike to hardly impact Zambales agri workers
IBA, Zambales — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP) in Zambales to strengthen national efforts to build disaster-resilient and empowered communities. DSWD Central Luzon Regional Director Venus Rebuldela and Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement on April 15 to… Read More DSWD inks pact with Zambales for community resilience
SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has called on local government units across the province to continue refining set contingency plans to better prepare for any disaster that may arise in their communities. Stressing the need for readiness at all times, Gov. Ebdane the LGUs should learn the measures by heart for effective… Read More Gov. Ebdane tells LGUs to fine-tune disaster-preparedness plans
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has been recognized as one of the world’s top-performing airlines for sustainability in the latest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The airline ranked within the top 25% globally and emerged as the most sustainable Philippine carrier, with a score of 47—well above the industry average of… Read More Cebu Pacific ranks among world’s most sustainable airlines
By JOANNA AGLIBOT | April 16, 2026 BOTOLAN, Zambales — Despite scaled-down festivities, organizers of the upcoming Pinatubo Festival expressed optimism that this year’s celebration will remain meaningful and inclusive, particularly for indigenous communities and residents who play a central role in the festival’s identity. The municipal government of Botolan has released a consolidated schedule… Read More Scaled-down Pinatubo Festival to honor indigenous heritage
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