By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 19, 2026 CLARK FREEPORT — The Subic–Clark Alliance for Development (SCAD) in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extension office in Tarlac has opened a SCAD-SEC Help Desk here to bring services closer to businesses and investors in the Subic-Clark economic corridor. Located at the BCDA Corporate Center,… Read More SEC, SCAD open help desk for Subic–Clark locators
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to lift the moratorium on the registration of new online lending platforms (OLPs) of financing and lending companies (FLCs), as part of efforts to improve access to credit but under stronger consumer protection measures to ensure responsible practices in the lending industry. The Commission on March 12… Read More SEC to lift online lending moratorium under enhanced regulatory framework
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 18, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — Zambales 1st District Representative and House Deputy Speaker Jay Khonghun has filed a bill seeking the reduction of tollway fees by as much as 70 percent, as the government sought measures to reduce the impact of surging oil prices on affected sectors. House Bill No.… Read More Zambales solon proposes 70% cut in tollway fees
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 17, 2026 CASTILLEJOS, Zambales — Government officials, war veterans, and plain citizens in Zambales paid tribute to the late President Ramon Magsaysay Sr. here on Tuesday, as the province commemorated the death anniversary of its most beloved son who was famously known as “Idol of the Masses” for his connection… Read More Zambales pays tribute to Pres. Ramon Magsaysay in 69th anniversary memorial
By Rick P. Quiambao | March 17, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) members in Zambales can now receive essential outpatient medicines at no additional cost after the San Marcelino District Hospital (SMDH) launched the Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program on March 12. PhilHealth’s GAMOT program provides up to P20,000… Read More PhilHealth launches GAMOT to provide essential outpatient medicines in Zambales
By E.H. EDEJER | March 17, 2026 IBA, Zambales — A bill seeking to rename the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) to Zambales State University (ZSU) will be withdrawn by the author today, just one day after its filing, as the proposal drew vehement opposition from Zambales residents. Zambales 2nd District Representative Doris “Bing”… Read More ‘Lapse of judgment’: Cong. Bing to retract bill renaming Pres. Ramon Magsaysay State University
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Region III have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to develop some 400 square meters of mangrove area within the Subic Bay Freeport. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño and BJMP Regional Director… Read More SBMA, BJMP partner for mangrove project
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its provincial and community offices in Bataan, recorded a total of 8,112 waterbirds in Balanga City and Pilar town during this year’s Asian Waterbird Census (AWC). Raul Mamac, provincial head of the DENR office in Bataan, reported that the AWC is ongoing, with monitoring teams recording… Read More Look: 8k waterbirds monitored in Bataan
By E.H. EDEJER | March 14, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) employees and students from local schools welcomed the cruise liner MS Crystal Symphony early this morning, March 14, buoying hopes for the revival of Subic as a regular cruise stop in Southeast Asia. Arriving at 7:00 a.m. with 550… Read More Subic welcomes first cruise ship visit for 2026
By Ara Jamica R. Reparejo | March 13, 2026 TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico, has partnered with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 3 for the development of the Gen XP TV Series, a digital educational program designed to bridge traditional farming with innovation. This is a youth-led digital… Read More DA, Aboitiz Foods make agriculture more relatable through digital educational program
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