By E.H. Edejer | January 15, 2026 OLONGAPO CITY — The Olongapo City council has asked Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI) to go back to the community and secure the acceptance of residents so that it may push through with the second phase of its P15-billion solar power plant project here. In a session of the… Read More Olongapo council urges community acceptance for Olongapo solar farm expansion
By HENRY EMPEÑO | December 15, 2025 SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) has disclaimed reports that Dutch dredging firm Boskalis Westminster NV has withdrew from its New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project in Bulacan. In a statement on Monday, December 15, SMC said land development works for the NMIA project “continue to advance in line with… Read More SMC denies pullout of Boskalis from NMIA dredging project
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registrations of two companies owned by the Discayas—contractors linked to the flood control corruption scandal—for submitting false beneficial ownership information. In separate resolutions issued on November 26, the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) canceled the certificates of incorporation of St. Timothy Construction Corporation… Read More SEC revokes Discaya construction firms’ registration for false disclosure of beneficial ownership
By HENRY EMPEÑO | December 8, 2025 OLONGAPO CITY — Government officials and community leaders have expressed strong opposition to the proposal of Aboitiz-led AP Renewable Energy Corp. (APREC) to build and operate a second solar facility in this city, pointing out the potential harm to the environment and danger to surrounding communities. APREC, a… Read More Olongapo officials reject Phase 2 of Aboitiz solar farm
By HENRY EMPEÑO | November 14, 2025 IBA, Zambales — Zambales local officials said they were not aware of the 10 slope protection projects along the Sto. Tomas River in San Narciso, Zambales that resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co listed as among the P10-billion project insertions in the 2025 budget. Co released the… Read More Zambales dike projects in Zaldy Co list ‘unknown’ to LGUs
By Henry Empeño with Jena Rajni Caroline A. Empeño / Photos by TTL OLONGAPO CITY (Sept. 21, 2025) — Protesters in Olongapo City ripped into shreds “contracts” for ghost flood-control projects to show their disgust with alleged corruption in the government and plunder of public funds during a rally at the Rizal Triangle Park here… Read More Sept. 21 Protests: Olongapo rallyists tear up ‘contracts’ for ghost flood-control projects
By HENRY EMPEÑO | August 31, 2025 IBA, Zambales — Gov. Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr., along with officials of concerned local government units and national agencies, met with beach resort owners to thresh out issues and find solutions to the problem of coastal erosion at Sitio Liwliwa, a popular seaside destination in San Felipe town.… Read More SEEKING SOLUTIONS: Stakeholders meet to resolve beach erosion issues at Liwliwa resort area
By PCO | June 25, 2025 THE administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is ready to provide subsidies to public utility vehicles (PUVs) drivers and operators, as well as farmers and fisherfolks to mitigate the impact of any oil price shocks due to the Middle East conflict, Department of Energy (DOE) Officer-in Charge Sharon… Read More Marcos admin ready to disburse subsidy to PUV drivers, farmers, fisherfolks amid oil price volatility
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | June 21, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday rebuked the China Coast Guard (CCG) for accusing Manila of violating its so-called sovereignty in the South China Sea to justify its water cannoning of two local vessels off Zambales. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deployed… Read More PCG exec: China violates law anew in Zambales water cannoning
SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday, June 3, said the Senate is duty-bound to fulfill its constitutional mandate following the transmittal of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. “Kapag constitutional mandate, gagawin mo lang,” Cayetano told reporters in a brief interview. The senator was responding to a question on whether or not… Read More Senate must carry out constitutional duty in VP Duterte impeachment — Cayetano
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