By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 24, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed into the Philippine naval fleet the offshore patrol vessel (OPV) BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) and the fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) BRP Audrey Bañares (PG-910) in a christening and commissioning ceremony at the Naval Operating Base here… Read More AFP commissions 2 new vessels for Philippine Navy
By ALEX GALANG | February 24, 2026 SECRETARY Vince Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has cleared the Second Engineering District Office of Zambales of any anomaly in flood control projects following an investigation conducted by authorities. Dizon said the probe found no evidence of irregularities in the implementation of infrastructure… Read More DPWH Chief: No ‘ghost projects’ in Zambales 1st District
By Rick P. Quiambao | February 24, 2026 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Bataan Police Provincial Office (PPO) intensified its campaign against economic crimes after seizing an estimated P2.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arresting a suspect during an entrapment operation in Limay town. Operatives of the Limay Municipal Police Station (MPS) conducted a buy-bust operation… Read More Police operation nets P2.5-M smuggled cigarettes in Bataan
THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will hold an electronic public bidding (e-bidding) for a prime commercial lot and other real properties located in Luzon from March 25 to 26, 2026, on an “as-is, where-is” basis. Interested buyers may submit their bids through the PDIC e-bidding portal at https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph starting 9:00 am on March 25,… Read More PDIC sets March 25 to 26 e-bidding for Luzon-based prime commercial lot, other real properties
By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 24, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos led the Bagong Pilipinas “LAB for All” Caravan here on Tuesday to bring primary health care services to residents from underserved communities and vulnerable groups around the Subic Bay Freeport. LAB for All, which stands for “Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at… Read More First Lady leads ‘LAB for All’ caravan in Subic
This March 2026, SM Supermalls is putting the spotlight on women as it celebrates Women’s Month with a series of activities and special offers across its malls nationwide. The campaign, “All About Women,” honors women for their strength, confidence, and individuality. It highlights how women continue to overcome challenges, define beauty in their own way,… Read More ALL ABOUT WOMEN: BE YOU TO THE FULLEST THIS WOMEN’S MONTH AT SM
By Jerome Carlo Paunan | February 23, 2026 MANILA (PIA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched the “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” initiative Monday, unveiling a record-breaking 58-billion-peso fund to empower local government units to respond directly to community needs. Speaking at Malacañan Palace’s Heroes Hall, Marcos said the program is anchored on the principle… Read More Marcos launches record P58-B fund to empower LGUs nationwide
IN tropical countries like the Philippines, sunlight is abundant almost all year. It’s what makes solar energy such a powerful opportunity for clean electricity. But what happens to the land beneath all those solar panels? With intense heat and heavy rains common in the tropics, open land can quickly dry out, harden, or erode. Left… Read More Why solar farms keep grass growing: safeguarding communities, waterways
By E.H. EDEJER | February 21, 2026 MARIVELES, Bataan — The local government of Mariveles has issued an executive order to curb the proliferation of contraband cigarettes here, as national authorities cracked down on illicit cigarette trade that costs the government billions of pesos in lost tax revenue annually. Mayor Ace Jello C. Concepcion issued… Read More Mariveles, Bataan issues EO to curb illicit cigarette trade
By Reia G. Pabelonia | February 20, 2026 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) and the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to expand access to graduate education and strengthen maritime training for personnel of both institutions in Makati City. This partnership supports continuing professional development of maritime educators… Read More PMMA, NMP partner to expand maritime education, training access
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