Category: Regions

Aurora declares state of calamity amid widespread damage from ‘Uwan’

By Michael A. Taroma | November 13, 2025 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — The provincial government of Aurora has declared a state of calamity following widespread destruction caused by Super Typhoon Uwan. Governor Isidro Galban, on Wednesday, November 12, signed a resolution—upon the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and concurrence of the… Read More Aurora declares state of calamity amid widespread damage from ‘Uwan’

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DICT pushes digital transformation, good governance through emerging technologies

By Rick P. Quiambao | November 5, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — Harnessing the power of digital innovation for inclusive growth, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) gathered leaders, students, innovators, and industry players in Balanga City, Bataan for the Global Emerging Tech Summit 2025 from October 27 to 28. With the theme “Driving Innovation… Read More DICT pushes digital transformation, good governance through emerging technologies

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DEPDev presents Regional Dev’t Plan midterm update

IBA, Zambales — Top officials of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) led by Regional Director Nerissa T. Esguerra consulted with Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and key Zambales officials on October 29 to discuss details of the Midterm Update of the Central Luzon Regional Development Plan (CLRDP) 2023-2028. The consultative meeting took place… Read More DEPDev presents Regional Dev’t Plan midterm update

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27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair generates P55.3M sales

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | October 30, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of P55.3 million in total sales was generated during the recent 27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI OIC Regional Director Edna Dizon said this, noting that about 148 micro, small,… Read More 27th Likha ng Central Luzon trade fair generates P55.3M sales

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DEPDev presents Regional Dev’t Plan midterm update

IBA, Zambales — Top officials of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) led by Regional Director Nerissa T. Esguerra consulted with Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and key Zambales officials on October 29 to discuss details of the Midterm Update of the Central Luzon Regional Development Plan (CLRDP) 2023-2028. The consultative meeting took place… Read More DEPDev presents Regional Dev’t Plan midterm update

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Bataan sustains provincewide micronutrient supplementation for children, adolescents

By Rick P. Quiambao | October 30, 2025 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Bataan Provincial Health Office (PHO) continues its provincewide implementation of the Micronutrient Supplementation Program to strengthen the health and nutritional status of children and adolescents. Spearheaded by the PHO in partnership with Municipal Nutrition Action Officers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and Department of… Read More Bataan sustains provincewide micronutrient supplementation for children, adolescents

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BCDA, Tarlac to open community college in New Clark City

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Provincial Government of Tarlac have forged a landmark partnership to establish the Tarlac Community College in New Clark City, a move seen to boost regional development, expand access to affordable and quality education, and build a future-ready workforce in Central Luzon. BCDA President and Chief Executive… Read More BCDA, Tarlac to open community college in New Clark City

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Students, MSMEs in Tarlac learn bamboo-based food production

By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | October 27, 2025 TARLAC CITY (PIA) — At least 20 participants composed of students and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) representatives in Tarlac have learned new skills in bamboo-based food production from a training organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Held at the Tarlac Capitol Center,… Read More Students, MSMEs in Tarlac learn bamboo-based food production

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PBBM names Ebdane as new Central Luzon RDC chairperson

By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 27, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Zambales Governor Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. as the chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Luzon under the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDEV).  As an economic strategy-formulation council, the RDC serves as the… Read More PBBM names Ebdane as new Central Luzon RDC chairperson

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