By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 19, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Freeport, which has the largest fuel storage facility in the country, is expected to play a major role in the strategic procurement and security of local fuel supply amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, an official of the Subic… Read More Subic Bay sees bigger role in PHL energy security
“WHEN you visit your favorite SM Supermall, take a closer look at the trash bins that invite you to join the movement toward a Waste-Free Future. Under the SM Green Movement, the Recyclable-Disposable-Compostable (RDC) Bins are designed to recover reusable resources while keeping waste out of landfills and oceans through mindful waste management. Demystifying the… Read More SM: ‘Understanding Recyclables a Step in Strengthening the Circular Economy”
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 25, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — Eking out a living from the sea is proving to be more difficult for fishermen in this province who have to contend nowadays with rising fuel prices, stagnant market prices, and continuing harassment by Chinese militia at sea. Leonardo Cuaresma, president of the New Masinloc… Read More Zambales fishers cope with surging fuel cost, Chinese bullying, low market prices
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 4, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The services sector remains to be the dominant force here in the Subic Bay Freeport, registering a strong 67.70 percent presence among the 172,226 workers recorded as of January this year. According to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), the Subic workforce continued to… Read More Services sector bulks up Subic workforce to 172,226
STATE deposit insurer Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) reported that total deposit liabilities of the banking system increased by P1.4 trillion, or 7.3%, to P20.9 trillion as of end-September 2025, higher from P19.5 trillion recorded in the same period in 2024. This robust growth was accompanied by a sharp increase in the total number of… Read More PH bank deposits post 7.3% growth to P21-T in Q3 2025; Insured deposits increase to P5.1-T
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is set to release a total of ₱158.9 million to eight contiguous local government units (LGUs) as their revenue share for the second semester of 2025. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the amount for release would surpass by 10.99% the ₱143.17… Read More SBMA to release ₱158.9M revenue shares to contiguous LGUs
ELECTRICITY is something most of us take for granted up until it goes out. For households, businesses, and industries, power interruptions are more than just an inconvenience; they can spoil goods, halt production, and disrupt social services. In Central Luzon, particularly in Zambales province, this reality has hit especially hard during extreme weather events. The… Read More Solar energy strengthening PH power grid
MICRO enterprises are now exempt from the submission of audited financial statements as part of their reportorial requirements, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moves to streamline compliance and reduce regulatory burdens for small companies. The Commission on January 20 issued Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2026, providing the Amendments to the Application… Read More SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS
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