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
IBA, Zambales | April 15, 2026 — The Zambales schools contingent clinched the second overall position in the recently concluded 2026 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) athletic competition that pitted the best student players from 21 school divisions in Region III. Official and final medals tally from the Department of Education-Region 3 showed Zambales… Read More Team Zambales ends 2026 CLRAA campaign at Rank 2
POWER consumers may see a slight increase in transmission rates reflected in their April 2026 electricity bills, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said in a statement today, April 15. This as the overall equivalent average transmission rate for the March 2026 billing period to be billed by distribution utilities and electric cooperatives this… Read More Hike in overall average transmission rates seen in April electric bills
By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 14, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has announced a five percent reduction in tariff and cargo charges, as well as the suspension of new port-related fee increases, to help stabilize costs for the transportation and food sectors. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L.… Read More SBMA to suspend new port fees, cut charges by 5% to stabilize costs
By E.H. EDEJER | April 13, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Colors, challenges, cultural images, and culinary delights all combined to create an awesome tapestry of celebration in Zambales, as the three-day Dinamulag Festival commenced to promote the product pride of the province, the “dinamulag” or carabao mango. The first day of the festival kicked off… Read More Colorful Dinamulag Festival spotlights Zambales summer
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