Category: Regions

SEC registration hits all-time high in 2024; Central Luzon logs 6,141 new companies

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recorded an all-time high in company registration in 2024, driven by its continuous digital transformation efforts that simplify business registration in the Philippines. A total of 52,304 new companies were registered with the SEC in 2024, marking a 6% increase from 49,506 in 2023. This brought the total number… Read More SEC registration hits all-time high in 2024; Central Luzon logs 6,141 new companies

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Residents oppose fossil gas project in Lanao del Norte; call to prioritize health and environment over dirty projects

ILIGAN CITY — Residents of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte are desperately gasping for clean air. Affected residents, vulnerable sectors, community, and other concerned environmental organizations, filed their opposition letter to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10 demanding the urgent need to respond to the threat… Read More Residents oppose fossil gas project in Lanao del Norte; call to prioritize health and environment over dirty projects

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CA nullifies Tarlac court’s injunction vs. BCDA, CDC

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) welcomed the Court of Appeals’ decision to nullify a Tarlac court’s order that previously prohibited the BCDA and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) from recovering the 100-hectare Kalangitan Sanitary Landfill in Capas, Tarlac. In a statement, the BCDA said the decision supports the BCDA and CDC’s position that the… Read More CA nullifies Tarlac court’s injunction vs. BCDA, CDC

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Balanga becomes first PH city to receive international wetland accreditation

By Rick P. Quiambao | February 17, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Showcasing its dedication to environmental stewardship, the City of Balanga in Bataan became the first in the Philippines to receive Wetland City Accreditation from the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This recognition places Balanga among 31 newly-accredited cities worldwide that have demonstrated a strong… Read More Balanga becomes first PH city to receive international wetland accreditation

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DTI Central Luzon records 6,805 BMBE registrations in 2024

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | February 12, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recorded a total of 6,805 Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) registrations in Central Luzon in 2024. Bulacan leads with 2,536 registrations; followed by Pampanga with 1,030; Aurora, 845; Nueva Ecija, 838; Tarlac,… Read More DTI Central Luzon records 6,805 BMBE registrations in 2024

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Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

QUEZON CITY — Chest-deep floods swamped Puerto Princesa City and the municipalities of Narra and Aborlan in Palawan yesterday, February 9, displacing more than 600 families during the heavy rains caused by the shear line—a catastrophe worsened by environmental degradation, caused by mining, coal plant development, and poor waterway management. The shear line is the… Read More Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

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Cebu Pacific flies 5.6M passengers in Mactan airport in 2024

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, flew over 5.6 million passengers to and from Cebu in 2024, making up nearly 50% of Mactan-Cebu International Airport’s total passenger traffic of 11.3 million for the year. Driven by strong travel demand and strategic network expansion, CEB’s flights to and from Cebu grew by 34.7% –… Read More Cebu Pacific flies 5.6M passengers in Mactan airport in 2024

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Orion farmers, residents benefit from newly completed DPWH road project

By Rick P. Quiambao | February 5, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a farm-to-market road in Orion, Bataan.   The newly constructed road in Sitio Bangad, Barangay Sto. Domingo now provides local residents and farmers with more efficient transportation. DPWH Bataan 2nd District OIC-Assistant Engineer… Read More Orion farmers, residents benefit from newly completed DPWH road project

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Cebu Pacific takes flight as official airline partner of Dinagyang Festival 2025

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is thrilled to bring more Juans to Iloilo to celebrate this year’s Dinagyang Festival as its official airline partner, showcasing the vibrant street performances and cultural festivities this annual event is known for. Held every fourth Sunday of January, the Dinagyang Festival is a renowned celebration that… Read More Cebu Pacific takes flight as official airline partner of Dinagyang Festival 2025

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Mindoro town eyes 100% renewable energy by 2030

SABLAYAN, Mindoro Occidental — The municipality of Sablayan has made a declaration to transition its electric power source to clean, green renewables—an effort to help drive the tripling target of global renewables in 2030. On January 20, Sablayan Mayor Walter “Bong” Marquez, with an authorization from the Sablayan Municipal Council, entered into a memorandum of… Read More Mindoro town eyes 100% renewable energy by 2030

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