Jollibee franchisee eyes Bataan Freeport expansion

By HENRY EMPEÑO | June 8, 2026 MARIVELES, Bataan — A major franchise operator of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) is set to establish its presence at the free port zone here, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) announced on Thursday, June 4. The De Guzman Group of Companies, a master franchise operator for… Read More Jollibee franchisee eyes Bataan Freeport expansion

BCDA, SBMA ink deal for LEC project workspace in Subic

By HENRY EMPEÑO | June 7, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) here on Wednesday, June 3, to further spur the flagship Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) project designed to supercharge Central and Southern Luzon into a… Read More BCDA, SBMA ink deal for LEC project workspace in Subic

Century Tuna IRONMAN returns to Subic Bay

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (June 5, 2026) – The Philippines’ biggest triathlon weekend returns to Subic Bay this June as the Century Tuna IRONMAN Philippines celebrates its fifth edition alongside the 10th anniversary of the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay, bringing together athletes from 46 countries for one of the largest endurance sports gatherings in the… Read More Century Tuna IRONMAN returns to Subic Bay

NE camp molds young ‘RICEponsible’ citizens to advance food security goals

By Camille N. Gavino | June 5, 2026 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for food security, a summer leadership camp in Nueva Ecija is inspiring a new generation of Filipinos to value rice, respect farmers, and safeguard the country’s food future.  The Be RICEponsible Summer Leadership Camp,… Read More NE camp molds young ‘RICEponsible’ citizens to advance food security goals

Aboitiz Renewables conducts medical outreach in remote Zambales villages

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), partnered with the San Marcelino Floating Solar Power Plant on June 2 to conduct a medical, dental, and minor surgical mission at Barangays Buhawen and Aglao in San Marcelino, Zambales. The outreach program benefited residents of the upland villages… Read More Aboitiz Renewables conducts medical outreach in remote Zambales villages

Brigada Eskwela mobilizes P43.8-M in support for Central Luzon schools

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | June 4, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Brigada Eskwela 2026 has generated more than P43.8 million worth of resources across Central Luzon on its first day of implementation, ahead of the opening of classes.  This strong turnout reflects robust multi-sectoral support for school readiness efforts, with over 201,000… Read More Brigada Eskwela mobilizes P43.8-M in support for Central Luzon schools

SBMA gets patient transport vehicle from PAGCOR

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has received from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) a patient transport vehicle (PTV), one of the seven such donations that the agency turned over on May 26 to help strengthen the government’s emergency response. PAGCOR President and Chief Operations Officer Wilma T. Eisma… Read More SBMA gets patient transport vehicle from PAGCOR

GCash opens GCash Central Hub at Ayala Malls

GCASH, in partnership with Ayala Malls, launched its first-ever GCash Central Hub at TriNoma. Serving as a one-stop, physical customer touchpoint, the hub allows customers to maximize their GCash experience with on-ground assistance and services. This flagship location is the first of several GCash Hubs to be rolled out across select malls nationwide. The launch… Read More GCash opens GCash Central Hub at Ayala Malls

Water-saving technologies pushed to protect rice production amid El Niño threat

By Camille N. Gavino | June 2, 2026 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The government is strengthening climate-resilient agriculture initiatives by urging farmers to adopt water-saving technologies to shield rice production from El Niño. Aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to safeguard food security and strengthen support for the agriculture sector, the Philippine Rice… Read More Water-saving technologies pushed to protect rice production amid El Niño threat