• SM Prime: Creating Infrastructure for Plastic-Free Communities

    SM Prime: Creating Infrastructure for Plastic-Free Communities

    ACCORDING to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the global production of plastics is forecasted to reach 1,100 million tonnes by 2050, with severe environmental, social, economic, and human health consequences. As one of…

  • Navy commissions newest naval vessels; PBBM leads NOB-Subic rites

    Navy commissions newest naval vessels; PBBM leads NOB-Subic rites

    By HENRY EMPEÑO | May 20, 2025 SUBIC, Zambales — The Philippine Navy formally christened and commissioned here on Tuesday, May 20, two of its newly-acquired naval assets, the guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar…

  • U.S. donates mobile energy systems for Palawan

    U.S. donates mobile energy systems for Palawan

    PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, May 20, 2025—On May 16, U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson led the turnover of three U.S.-government donated mobile energy systems (MES) that will provide safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity to remote communities…

  • San Miguel Foods reports lower malnutrition rates in expanded health program

    San Miguel Foods reports lower malnutrition rates in expanded health program

    SAN MIGUEL Foods Inc. (SMFI) has reported a significant reduction in malnutrition among children covered by its expanded mother-and-child health program, “Happy si Mommy, Malusog si Baby,” now reaching over 1,000 beneficiaries in 24…

  • U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts port visit in Palawan

    U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts port visit in Palawan

    PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, May 19, 2025—The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Cutter Stratton conducted a port visit in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, from May 16 to 19. During the visit, the USCGC Stratton’s crew participated…

  • DTI pushes innovation to strengthen MSMEs in Zambales

    DTI pushes innovation to strengthen MSMEs in Zambales

    By Reia G. Pabelonia | May 19, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales spearheaded a multi-sectoral forum focused on integrating innovation to strengthen micro, small, and medium…

  • ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains; ‘danger’ heat index seen in 24 areas

    ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains; ‘danger’ heat index seen in 24 areas

    By Darryl John Esguerra | May 18, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts rain showers over parts of the country on Sunday due to the intertropical convergence zone…

  • SBMA inaugurates ₱44-M Upper Binictican bridge 

    SBMA inaugurates ₱44-M Upper Binictican bridge 

    SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) inaugurated and opened the ₱44-million Upper Binictican Bridge at the Binictican area on May 15, replacing an old structure that was built by the…

  • DSWD assists 8 human trafficking survivors

    SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 3-Central Luzon responded swiftly to assist eight individuals who were rescued in an anti-human trafficking entrapment operation…