EZ Vibes: Bari-Bari! kicks off with music, lights, and community spirit in Liwliwa

By LOVELENE CHUA (La Zeblin Beach House/Contributed photos) SAN FELIPE, ZAMBALES — The first night of EZ Vibes: Bari-Bari! lit up the Liwliwa beachfront on October 25, transforming the stretch from The Cabins to CharKool Resort into a lively street filled with music, lights, and shared celebration. Locals, tourists, and resort owners came together to… Read More EZ Vibes: Bari-Bari! kicks off with music, lights, and community spirit in Liwliwa

Cabangan levels up with Paleng-QR digital payment

CABANGAN, Zambales — This municipality has stepped up into the fast-growing world of online shopping and e-commerce with the unveiling here on October 22 of the Paleng-QR digital payment system. Mayor Ronaldo F. Apostol, along with representatives from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as well as… Read More Cabangan levels up with Paleng-QR digital payment

SBMA launches Business Acceleration Hub, Subic Bay Angel Investor Network

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – This premier Freeport has become a center for business startup activities with the launching of the SBMA Business Acceleration Hub and the Subic Bay Angel Investor Network at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) on October 20, 2025. During the Dakal Lakad 2025 Demo and Graduation Day, Subic Bay… Read More SBMA launches Business Acceleration Hub, Subic Bay Angel Investor Network

Zambales LGUs told to plan for earthquakes

By HENRY EMPEÑO MASINLOC, Zambales — The Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has asked local government units (LGUs) to identify possible evacuation areas across the province following a series of earthquakes that jolted various places in the country, including Zambales. PDRRMO head Rolex Estella said this is part of the instruction… Read More Zambales LGUs told to plan for earthquakes

SM Supermalls dominates international business awards with all community-centric wins

SM Supermalls once again proved its global excellence and heart for community as it clinched seven major awards at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBA) held in Lisbon, Portugal — an unbeatable victory that shines a spotlight on its community-driven programs and campaigns. The awards reaffirm SM Supermalls’ purpose-driven commitment to uplifting communities through meaningful… Read More SM Supermalls dominates international business awards with all community-centric wins

Masinloc mango farms eyed for Zambales Mango Green Valley Project

By HENRY EMPEÑO MASINLOC, Zambales — Agriculture personnel and farm experts visited selected mango orchards in this town on October 8 to assess their possible inclusion in the provincial government’s revitalized mango production program. Mayor Hazel Lim and some local mango producers toured the visiting experts led by Samahan ng Magmamangga ng Zambales (SMZ) president… Read More Masinloc mango farms eyed for Zambales Mango Green Valley Project

SBITC to increase Subic terminal capacity to 1-M TEUs

By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 9, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — With new investments in infrastructure and equipment, port operator Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. (SBITC) is eyeing to increase the combined annual capacity of Subic’s New Container Terminals (NCT-1 and NCT-2) from 600,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to one million TEUs. International Container Terminal… Read More SBITC to increase Subic terminal capacity to 1-M TEUs

URC clinches awards affirming its place as among Asia’s best workplaces

UNIVERSAL Robina Corp. (URC) has clinched a string of awards for its hiring, employee growth and management programs that have made it still among Asia’s top workplaces. The company – one of the Philippines’ largest – was named one of Asia’s Best Companies to Work for by HR Asia for a third straight year. It… Read More URC clinches awards affirming its place as among Asia’s best workplaces

Cebu Pacific launches 10.10 Seat Sale for 2026 getaways   

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, gifts travelers the opportunity to lock in unforgettable trips for 2026 as it unwraps its Super Seat Fest in time for 10.10 festivities. From October 7 to 12, passengers may book flights to select domestic and international destinations for as low as PHP 10 one-way base fare,… Read More Cebu Pacific launches 10.10 Seat Sale for 2026 getaways