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P20/kilo subsidized rice makes a comeback
BOTOLAN, Zambales — More Zambaleño families benefited from the rice-subsidy project of Zambales Second District Representative Doris ‘Bing” Maniquiz since it made a comeback in the province late last month. The project, which was…
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Agila sees full revival of Subic shipyard
Story and Photos by Henry Empeño | August 9, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Six long years after the bankrupt South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin left the shores of Subic, a new tenant is painting…
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US. provides additional P13.8-M to help flood-affected families
MANILA | August 8, 2025 — The U.S. government is providing an additional Php13.8 million ($250,000) in funding to deliver emergency shelter assistance and hygiene kits to more than 3,000 families, or approximately 15,800…
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Five URC brands are still top picks among Filipino homes
FIVE flagship brands from food and beverage firm Universal Robina Corp. (URC) have landed in an exclusive list of products consistently chosen by millions of Filipino households. Great Taste, C2, Piattos, Nissin and Payless…
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PhilRice warns CL, Bicol rice growers of increased rainy season pest threats
By Camille N. Gavino | August 8, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has advised rice farmers in Central Luzon and the Bicol Region to intensify field…
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Tourists advised: ‘Book only with accredited resorts’
IBA, Zambales — The Zambales Provincial Tourism and Investment Promotions Office (PTIPO) urged visitors to Zambales to book their stay only with LGU-registered or DOT-accredited accommodation establishments, following reports of online booking scams. The…
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BCDA investments soar 64% to P53.5B, unlocking about 7,000 new jobs
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recorded Php53.5 billion in approved investments during the first seven months of 2025, marking a 63.82 percent increase from the same period last year and solidifying BCDA’s…
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BCDA fast-tracks Poro Point seaport modernization with PPP Center support
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is advancing the long-term modernization of the San Fernando International Seaport in Poro Point in La Union, with critical support from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. The…
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21% passenger growth, operational gains lift Cebu Pacific Q2 profit
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, reported a net income of ₱8.5 billion for the second quarter of 2025, fueled by robust passenger growth, improved operational efficiency, and disciplined cost management. The…
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