BOC Clark seizes P5.1-M ecstasy tablets declared as pet food

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | June 24, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA)—The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Clark intercepted a shipment containing over P5.1 million worth of illegal drugs declared as animal food.  Operatives from BOC Clark and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized 3,004 pieces of ecstasy tablets, commonly known… Read More BOC Clark seizes P5.1-M ecstasy tablets declared as pet food

BCDA, AMA Land partner to explore affordable housing opportunities in New Clark City

By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | June 24, 2025 NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac (PIA) — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has partnered with real estate developer AMA Land, Inc. (AMALI) to explore new affordable housing opportunities in New Clark City. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang and AMA Land Chairman… Read More BCDA, AMA Land partner to explore affordable housing opportunities in New Clark City

New SCTEX interchange to rise in Hermosa, improving regional access

By Rick P. Quiambao | June 24, 2025 HERMOSA, Bataan (PIA) — A new road interchange will soon rise to connect the municipality of Hermosa in Bataan to the 94-kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), supporting the expansion of Central Luzon’s logistics and manufacturing corridor. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Bases Conversion and… Read More New SCTEX interchange to rise in Hermosa, improving regional access

Wilcon Depot eyes P700-M Subic Freeport branch

By Henry Empeño | June 20, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Wilcon Depot, the country’s leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer, has announced plans to open a P700-million branch here, promising accessibility and convenience to the growing number of companies and homeowners in this free port. This was announced by the Subic Bay Metropolitan… Read More Wilcon Depot eyes P700-M Subic Freeport branch

SBMA to build P1-B housing complex for workers

By HENRY EMPEÑO | June 12, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is set to build at the central business district here a P1-billion residential complex to provide affordable and accessible housing for its employees. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the complex of four condominium buildings… Read More SBMA to build P1-B housing complex for workers

SBMA puts up fast lane for workers’ IDs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has established a special lane dedicated for the batch processing of identification cards for workers here to facilitate the processing of SBMA IDs for companies with large number of employees. With the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) lane, said SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Business… Read More SBMA puts up fast lane for workers’ IDs

UP-PGH facility in New Clark City offers medical, dental services

By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | May 30, 2025 NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac (PIA) — The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Sports Medicine and Wellness Center in New Clark City, Tarlac is now offering basic medical and dental services to the public. This development boosts healthcare access for communities in Tarlac and… Read More UP-PGH facility in New Clark City offers medical, dental services

Subic Grain plans P4.1-B mega-logistics hub in Subic Freeport

By E.H. Edejer | May 30, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Bulk and break-bulk cargo specialist Subic Bay Freeport Grain Terminal Services, Inc. (Subic Grain) has committed some P4.135 billion for the development here of a multi-modal logistics hub that will seamlessly integrate facilities for seaport and airport cargo handling, as well as cruise tourism.… Read More Subic Grain plans P4.1-B mega-logistics hub in Subic Freeport