Pampanga to open solar-powered water facility in Arayat town

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 13, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Provincial Government of Pampanga is set to open the Sinukwan purified water facility in Barangay San Juan Baño in Arayat using natural spring water from Mount Arayat.  This installation of a modern water filtration system is expected to provide safe… Read More Pampanga to open solar-powered water facility in Arayat town

BOC Port of Clark seizes P119M worth of illegal drugs

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 12, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Clark seized about 17.5 kilograms of shabu worth P119 million concealed inside crystal resin countertops.   Authorities reported that the parcel arrived from Las Vegas, USA, and was bound for Makati City. Operatives from the… Read More BOC Port of Clark seizes P119M worth of illegal drugs

Subic expects cruise ship arrivals in March-April

By E.H. EDEJER | March 12, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Four international cruise ships are expected to visit Subic Bay starting this Saturday, March 14, and until mid-April, buoying hopes for the revival of this sea port and economic zone as a regular cruise stop among Southeast Asian destinations. According to the Tourism Department… Read More Subic expects cruise ship arrivals in March-April

In line with Memo 114: Zambales cancels motor races in Mango Festival

Story and Photos by HENRY EMPEÑO | March 12, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Motor races and other events that consume large amounts of fuel will no longer be part of this year’s Dinamulag Mango Festival in Zambales in line with President Marcos’s March 6 memorandum for government units to strictly adopt energy conservation measures. “We… Read More In line with Memo 114: Zambales cancels motor races in Mango Festival

Shincheonji volunteers expand outreach efforts to more communities

SHINCHEONJI volunteers continue to expand community outreach efforts across the country through initiatives that provide immediate assistance while promoting volunteerism and environmental stewardship. Shincheonji Volunteers is a global volunteer organization affiliated with the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, serving communities through humanitarian initiatives such as blood donation drives, disaster response, education programs, and environmental clean-up campaigns. In… Read More Shincheonji volunteers expand outreach efforts to more communities

More Zambales towns join 4-day workweek bandwagon

By JOANNA AGLIBOT | March 11, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — More towns in this province have begun adopting a four-day workweek for government employees as part of efforts to conserve fuel and electricity amid rising global oil prices. Local government units (LGUs) in the municipalities of San Antonio, Masinloc, and Candelaria announced on March… Read More More Zambales towns join 4-day workweek bandwagon

Zambales adopts 4-day workweek

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 10, 2026 IBA, Zambales — Zambales province has implemented a four-day workweek program following the release by Malacañang on Friday of Memorandum Circular 114 enjoining energy conservation measures among national and local government units in face of rising global oil prices due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. Through Executive… Read More Zambales adopts 4-day workweek

BDO wins Gold Anvil for ‘Best Use of Influencer Marketing’

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 10, 2026 BDO Unibank, a member of the SM Group, clinched the Gold Anvil Award for Best Use of Influencer Marketing Category, besting more than 170 companies that vied for the honor in the recent 61st Anvil Awards. The Anvil Awards, organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines… Read More BDO wins Gold Anvil for ‘Best Use of Influencer Marketing’

DOT, BCDA energize sports tourism in New Clark City

RECOGNIZING the potential of sports as a key driver of tourism and economic growth, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have joined forces to strengthen sports tourism promotion in New Clark City and its world-class sports facilities.  Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and BCDA President and Chief Executive… Read More DOT, BCDA energize sports tourism in New Clark City

Converge Global Business clinches ‘B2B Client Initiative of the Year’ at 2026 Asian Telecom Awards

MANILA, Philippines (March 9, 2026) — Converge Global Business, the corporate and large enterprise unit of leading fixed broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. (Converge), has been honored with the B2B Client Initiative of the Year – Philippines at the prestigious Asian Telecom Awards 2026. Recognized for its Elevating Connections series, this initiative… Read More Converge Global Business clinches ‘B2B Client Initiative of the Year’ at 2026 Asian Telecom Awards