Category: Regions

Police operation nets P2.5-M smuggled cigarettes in Bataan

By Rick P. Quiambao | February 24, 2026 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Bataan Police Provincial Office (PPO) intensified its campaign against economic crimes after seizing an estimated P2.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arresting a suspect during an entrapment operation in Limay town. Operatives of the Limay Municipal Police Station (MPS) conducted a buy-bust operation… Read More Police operation nets P2.5-M smuggled cigarettes in Bataan

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PDIC sets March 25 to 26 e-bidding for Luzon-based prime commercial lot, other real properties

THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will hold an electronic public bidding (e-bidding) for a prime commercial lot and other real properties located in Luzon from March 25 to 26, 2026, on an “as-is, where-is” basis. Interested buyers may submit their bids through the PDIC e-bidding portal at https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph starting 9:00 am on March 25,… Read More PDIC sets March 25 to 26 e-bidding for Luzon-based prime commercial lot, other real properties

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Mariveles, Bataan issues EO to curb illicit cigarette trade

By E.H. EDEJER | February 21, 2026 MARIVELES, Bataan — The local government of Mariveles has issued an executive order to curb the proliferation of contraband cigarettes here, as national authorities cracked down on illicit cigarette trade that costs the government billions of pesos in lost tax revenue annually. Mayor Ace Jello C. Concepcion issued… Read More Mariveles, Bataan issues EO to curb illicit cigarette trade

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117 LGUs in C. Luzon pass child-friendly local governance audit

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | February 10, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — At least 117 local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon passed the 2025 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) and Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of the Interior and Local Government… Read More 117 LGUs in C. Luzon pass child-friendly local governance audit

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BCDA, Berthaphil advance aviation development in Clark, New Clark City

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has partnered with industrial real estate developer Berthaphil Inc. to advance the development of aviation-related industries within the Clark Aviation Capital in Pampanga and New Clark City in Tarlac. This is in line with the socioeconomic agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to promote infrastructure-led growth, strengthen… Read More BCDA, Berthaphil advance aviation development in Clark, New Clark City

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RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | January 5, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved the midterm update of the Central Luzon Investment Program (CLIP) 2023—2028, reaffirming the region’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development.  In a statement, the RDC said the updated CLIP serves as the region’s… Read More RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint

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P850-M land debt relief, titling boost livelihood of Aurora farmers

By Michael A. Taroma | January 2, 2026 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — Farming households in Aurora gained improved economic stability as the government condoned over P850 million in land amortization debts of 73 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), easing financial burdens and allowing farmers to focus on productivity and family welfare. Implemented under Republic Act No. 11953, the… Read More P850-M land debt relief, titling boost livelihood of Aurora farmers

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DENR, partners push forward reforestation efforts in Bataan

By Rick P. Quiambao | December 31, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with government, private sector, and community stakeholders, is advancing reforestation efforts in Bataan through the five-year “Puno ng Buhay–Limay Reforestation Project.” Spearheaded by the DENR, the reforestation effort is actively supported and advanced by the… Read More DENR, partners push forward reforestation efforts in Bataan

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6 DTI partner cooperators in Pampanga receive equipment, machinery

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | December 31, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of six cooperators in Pampanga have received equipment and machinery from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program. Recipients include the San Fernando Lantern Makers Association, which received P978,555 worth of machines;… Read More 6 DTI partner cooperators in Pampanga receive equipment, machinery

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