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DICT activates free Wi-Fi sites in remote Zambales villages

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The Department of Information and Communications Technology in Region III (DICT-3) has installed and activated pubic wi-fi sites in remote Zambales villages, providing internet access to residents with limited or no connectivity. Recipient villages include Nacolcol in the municipality of Botolan and Buhawen in the town of San Marcelino, said DICT-3 Free… Read More DICT activates free Wi-Fi sites in remote Zambales villages

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SBMEI to auction JV China’s P32.5-million delinquent shares

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 22, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI), operator of the largest tourism complex in this freeport, will sell by public auction P32.5-million worth of shares of stock left unpaid by JV China, Inc., an investment firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida. SBMEI President and CEO… Read More SBMEI to auction JV China’s P32.5-million delinquent shares

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SM STANDS ALL FOR DOWN: ALL SM MALLS UNITE NATIONWIDE FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

ACROSS all SM Supermalls in the country, one message rang clear: SM is All for Down. In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), SM mounted a unified, nationwide activation through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares. The activation reaffirms SM’s long-standing commitment to becoming a truly inclusive Mall for All where every… Read More SM STANDS ALL FOR DOWN: ALL SM MALLS UNITE NATIONWIDE FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

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Sans name change, Zambale؜ños back charter amendments for state university

By E.H. Edejer | March 23, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Following the withdrawal of a bill seeking to rename the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) and enact certain amendments to its charter, Zambales residents now said they favor charter revisions but without the proposed name change. It may be recalled that Zambales 2nd District… Read More Sans name change, Zambale؜ños back charter amendments for state university

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BCDA eyes New Clark City as the country’s AI hub

By Ara Jamica R. Reparejo | March 23, 2026 NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac (PIA) — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has laid out plans to transform New Clark City into the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub. With the Philippines being this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and President Ferdinand… Read More BCDA eyes New Clark City as the country’s AI hub

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YAKAP program brings health, hope to the school community in Bataan

By Rick P. Quiambao | March 20, 2026 FOR many students at Mariveles National High School–Alasasin Annex in Bataan, a routine day turned extraordinary when the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at Kalinga Caravan arrived at their school.  Medical consultations, vision and dental screenings, and free medicines were delivered right where learners and teachers spend… Read More YAKAP program brings health, hope to the school community in Bataan

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Local mango takes centerstage in Masinloc fiesta

MASINLOC, Zambales | March 20, 2026 — The world’s sweetest mango and the pride of the Province of Zambales received prominent focus in the week-long celebration of the civic town fiesta here. Starting with the Agri-Tourism Booth exhibits on March 9, local mango products stole the show in the Mango and Suman Boodle Fight and… Read More Local mango takes centerstage in Masinloc fiesta

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BFAR holds fish smoking training in Nueva Ecija town

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | March 19, 2026 NAMPICUAN, Nueva Ecija (PIA) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) capacitated about 15 farmers and fisherfolks in Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija on the proper fish smoking techniques to boost their skills and provide additional livelihood opportunities. Attendees were members of the Samahan ng Mangingisda… Read More BFAR holds fish smoking training in Nueva Ecija town

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DENR, community partners release 70 sea turtle hatchlings in Zambales

By Rick P. Quiambao | March 19, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — Community groups and government partners helped return 70 olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtle hatchlings to the sea in San Felipe, Zambales as part of efforts to protect marine wildlife. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led the release activity along… Read More DENR, community partners release 70 sea turtle hatchlings in Zambales

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Subic marine park settles P239.56-M claim by investor firm

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 19, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI), operator of popular tourism attractions here, has settled a P239.56-million investment claim by a venture company, finally ending a two-decades old dispute that cast a shadow over the largest tourism establishment in this Freeport. SBMEI President and CEO… Read More Subic marine park settles P239.56-M claim by investor firm

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