Category: Regions

Heightened media literacy, fact-checking urged amid slew of online misinformation

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 18, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – With misinformation surrounding the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into the war on drugs spreading rapidly online, experts from the academe are calling for stronger Media and Information Literacy (MIL) programs and fact-checking initiatives to help the public critically… Read More Heightened media literacy, fact-checking urged amid slew of online misinformation

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NUSTAR Resort Cebu celebrates Women’s Month with art exhibits and dining promotions

CEBU CITY – NUSTAR Resort Cebu is hosting a series of events and promotions throughout March to empower and recognize the contributions of women. The Mall | NUSTAR will feature art exhibits, while the Fili Lobby Lounge and Il Primo will offer special dining experiences. Artistic Expressions of Women Empowerment at The Mall | NUSTAR… Read More NUSTAR Resort Cebu celebrates Women’s Month with art exhibits and dining promotions

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Comelec identifies 14 poll hotspots in Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 7, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) —The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed 14 areas in Central Luzon under heightened monitoring as election areas of concern ahead of the 2025 national and local elections.  These areas include eight in Nueva Ecija, two each in Pampanga and Bulacan,… Read More Comelec identifies 14 poll hotspots in Central Luzon

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5 wanted criminals in C. Luzon nabbed in police ops

By Jason De Asis | March 4, 2025 CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga (PNA) – Police in Central Luzon arrested five of the region’s most wanted individuals in separate operations on Monday, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 reported on Tuesday. First to fall into government hands was Marcial Tuazon, 52, who was arrested in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija… Read More 5 wanted criminals in C. Luzon nabbed in police ops

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DOT balances tourism development, environmental preservation in Central Luzon

By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | March 5, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is striving to balance tourism development with environmental preservation in Central Luzon. During the third episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency for 2025, DOT Regional Director Richard… Read More DOT balances tourism development, environmental preservation in Central Luzon

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Zambales shines in CL TRES tourism awards

IBA, Zambales — Zambales reaped top honors in the recent 2024 Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in the advancement of the tourism industry in Central Luzon. Zambales placed second runner-up in the Top Destination category based on tourist arrival, while the province’s iconic Dinamulag Festival was adjudged first… Read More Zambales shines in CL TRES tourism awards

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Subic Bay Freeport scores big at TRES Awards

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Subic Bay racked up major awards at the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Central Luzon Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards 2024 held at the Hilltop, Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City at the Clark Freeport on February 26, 2025. “Winning four prestigious awards is a testament that the agency’s collaborative efforts… Read More Subic Bay Freeport scores big at TRES Awards

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SBMA hosts boot camp for Luzon entrepreneurs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), through its Business and Investment Group, hosted on Feb. 26 to 28 the Start-Up Grant Fund Bootcamp, a capacity-building project for aspiring entrepreneurs from all over Luzon. The three-day training event held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center was organized by the Sulong… Read More SBMA hosts boot camp for Luzon entrepreneurs

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Focus crimes in C. Luzon down 6.33% from Jan. 1 to Feb. 22

By Jason De Asis | February 26, 2025 CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Police Regional Office in Central Luzon (PRO-3) reported a 6.33 percent drop in focus crimes from Jan. 1 to Feb. 22 this year. In a statement on Wednesday, PRO-3 said 444 focus crimes were recorded during the period, down from 474 in the same… Read More Focus crimes in C. Luzon down 6.33% from Jan. 1 to Feb. 22

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