• KOICA, DA break ground for $6-M agribusiness incubation center in Zambales; CL farmers to benefit

    KOICA, DA break ground for $6-M agribusiness incubation center in Zambales; CL farmers to benefit

    SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — An Agribusiness Incubation (ABI) Center to be built in this town with a $6-million grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is expected to help Central Luzon farmers improve…

  • AirAsia Philippines opens new path for Filipinos to explore Europe

    AirAsia Philippines opens new path for Filipinos to explore Europe

    MANILA (October 2, 2026) — Europe is getting closer for Filipino travelers as AirAsia Philippines expands opportunities for guests to travel beyond Asia, connecting the Philippines to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur and opening access…

  • Subic truck importer opens P50-M expansion yard

    Subic truck importer opens P50-M expansion yard

    SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (October 1, 2026) — A major truck importation firm has opened a P50-million expansion yard at the Tipo Hightech Eco Park (THEP) here, reflecting the robust growth of the used vehicle…

  • Botolan indie pop-rock band gets raves

    Botolan indie pop-rock band gets raves

    BOTOLAN, Zambales — A homegrown Botolan band is now steadily making waves as a rising Filipino indie pop-alternative group and gaining national recognition in the modern Philippine music scene. Aw’te Amakeh, affectionately described as…

  • Zambales LGUs recognized by various award bodies

    Zambales LGUs recognized by various award bodies

    IBA, Zambales — Several local government units in Zambales received recognition from various award-giving bodies this month, reflecting growing excellence in local governance and public service delivery in the province. On September 23, the…

  • Subic airport ‘Swiss challenge’ bidding reset to Nov. 16

    Subic airport ‘Swiss challenge’ bidding reset to Nov. 16

    By Henry Empeño | September 28, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has again extended the deadline for the submission of comparative proposals for the Subic International Airport (SIA)…

  • Subic Freeport woos Greek maritime investors

    Subic Freeport woos Greek maritime investors

    By E.H. Edejer | September 27, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is eyeing Greek maritime investments through a strategic partnership with the Hellenic ASEAN Business Council (HABC), a…

  • LET BUYERS BEWARE!

    LET BUYERS BEWARE!

    Gov. Ebdane advises against purchase of accreted lands in public domain By HENRY EMPEÑO IBA, Zambales — “Caveat emptor.” Let the buyer beware! This foundational contract principle places the burden of due diligence on…

  • New Clark City water project open for ‘Swiss challenge’

    New Clark City water project open for ‘Swiss challenge’

    By Henry Empeño | September 26, 2026 CLARK FREEPORT — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has opened the New Clark City (NCC) Water Supply and Wastewater Project for comparative proposals or Swiss…