Clark International Festival of Speed returns Oct. 17-19

By RUFFIE NHYL CRUZ | October 15, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT — The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) is set to return to the Clark International Speedway from October 17 to 19 for its annual 4-Wheel Festival. The three-day event will feature the PHIMOS Cup, the official Philippine Motorsports Championship race series, where top drivers… Read More Clark International Festival of Speed returns Oct. 17-19

BCDA eyes expansion, extension of SCTEX major interchanges

By Shane F. Velasco | October 10, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA) — Major interchanges along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) are set to be expanded and extended by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) amid the continuous increase in traffic volume. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang disclosed during the Philippine… Read More BCDA eyes expansion, extension of SCTEX major interchanges

BFAR pushes initiatives to advance tilapia industry development

By Rick P. Quiambao | October 9, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — To strengthen collaboration and boost production in the country’s tilapia industry, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) last Oct. 3 gathered key stakeholders from across the country for the 2nd National Tilapia Dialogue held in Clark Freeport Zone,… Read More BFAR pushes initiatives to advance tilapia industry development

CSC cites outstanding public servants in Central Luzon

By Mark Anthony G. Pangan | September 24, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) honored outstanding government workers across Central Luzon during the 2025 Gawad Lingkod Bayani regional recognition rites held at the Kingsborough International Convention Center in this city. The annual recognition forms part of the 123rd Philippine… Read More CSC cites outstanding public servants in Central Luzon

‘SEC on Wheels’ brings services closer to Zambales firms

OLONGAPO CITY — The Securities and Exchange Commission–Tarlac Extension Office (SEC-TAREO) rolled out another successful run of its flagship outreach program, SEC on Wheels, bringing essential corporate regulatory services closer to businesses and organizations in Zambales. More than 40 companies and non-profit organizations from across Zambales, including clients who traveled from far-flung towns such as Sta.… Read More ‘SEC on Wheels’ brings services closer to Zambales firms

‘Handog ng Pangulo’ brings livelihood, land security to over 3,000 Pampanga farmers

By Mark Anthony G. Pangan | September 19, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA)—More than 3,000 farmers in Pampanga have benefitted from the ‘Handog ng Pangulo: Financial Assistance to Farm Laborers and Distribution of Titles,’ a national government initiative that speeds up land distribution and boosts agricultural livelihoods.  President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos Jr.… Read More ‘Handog ng Pangulo’ brings livelihood, land security to over 3,000 Pampanga farmers

Clark to host sports tourism forum

CLARK FREEPORT (Sept. 18, 2025) — Reinforcing its position as a major sports destination in the country, Clark Freeport will host the Sports Tourism Forum at the SMX Convention Center Clark on November 7, 2025. Sports and tourism stakeholders from national sports associations and clubs, local government units, hotel and resort executives, sports and MICE… Read More Clark to host sports tourism forum

Final tranche of SCTEX toll rate hike starts Sept 9

MANILA (September 7, 2025) – The third and final tranche of toll rate adjustments for the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) will begin on Sept. 9. The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the additional 64 centavos per kilometer for Class 1 vehicles (cars, jeepneys, vans, pickups and motorcycles); PHP1.29 per kilometer for Class 2 (larger sports utility vehicles… Read More Final tranche of SCTEX toll rate hike starts Sept 9

111 Central Luzon fishers finish training on sea safety, survival

By Reia G. Pabelonia | September 5, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — A total of 111 small-scale fisherfolk from the Central Luzon’s Zambales and Bataan provinces have completed a training on safety, survival, and security while at sea.   Designed to strengthen preparedness and resilience, the “Basic Safety, Survival, and Security at Sea” training was conducted… Read More 111 Central Luzon fishers finish training on sea safety, survival

194 farmers coops, LGUs in Central Luzon receive farm machinery

By Camille N. Gavino | September 4, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — A total of 194 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) and local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon received agricultural machinery under the second phase of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program. Led by the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development… Read More 194 farmers coops, LGUs in Central Luzon receive farm machinery