By E.H. EDEJER | May 2, 2026 BOTOLAN, Zambales (May 2, 2026) — The local government unit of Botolan has adopted the Paleng-QR PH Plus cashless payment program, paving the way for faster, safer and more convenient business transactions for residents. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane, along with representatives of national government agencies, financial institutions, and… Read More Botolan, Zambales adopts Paleng-QR PH Plus
By Michael A. Taroma | April 28, 2026 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is advancing plans to be a site for sustainable artificial intelligence (AI) data centers as it steps up efforts to attract digital infrastructure investments. The move follows recent talks with technology and cloud experts as… Read More Aurora ecozone gains ground as site for sustainable AI data centers
By Rick P. Quiambao | April 28, 2026 BALANGA CITY (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) turned over the country’s first solar and wind-powered modular cold storage facility to the municipal government of Dinalupihan, Bataan, on April 23, supporting national efforts to improve postharvest systems. Implemented under the Fiscal Year 2025 Locally Funded Projects – Cold… Read More DA turns over PH’s 1st solar, wind-powered modular cold storage in Bataan
PROPER waste segregation can make a meaningful environmental impact when the correct bins are used. At SM Supermalls, the Recyclable–Disposable–Compostable (RDC) system empowers customers to take part in a nationwide Green Movement. This initiative aims to promote circularity, divert waste from landfills, reduce methane emissions, and prevent soil and water contamination. “Through SM’s RDC bins,… Read More Trash to Transformation: How the SM Green Movement is building a circular, waste-free future
THE Philippines is at a turning point in its energy journey. Across the country, households are feeling the pressure of rising electricity demand with more appliances, more electronic transactions and more digital life. At the same time, communities are also living with the realities of climate change: stronger typhoons, longer heat waves, and greater strain… Read More Harvesting energy from the sun: Why solar power matters for our communities
By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | November 16, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) is highlighting the advantage of using mechanical rice threshers to make rice harvesting faster and more efficient. PHilMech Project Assistant John Jayson Cabrera said the use of the machine significantly reduces… Read More Faster, cheaper: PHilMech cites advantages of mechanical rice threshers
CABANGAN, Zambales — This municipality has stepped up into the fast-growing world of online shopping and e-commerce with the unveiling here on October 22 of the Paleng-QR digital payment system. Mayor Ronaldo F. Apostol, along with representatives from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as well as… Read More Cabangan levels up with Paleng-QR digital payment
By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 23, 2025 SAN MARCELINO, Zambales (PIA) — A total of 10 public elementary schools in San Marcelino, Zambales have received digital learning tools to enhance access to digital education and improve teaching resources in the municipality, through the Center of Excellence (CENTEX) Digital Education Project. A collaborative initiative between the Ayala… Read More 10 Zambales town public schools receive digital learning tools
By E.H. Edejer | October 19, 2025 FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN — A fully-autonomous robot now greets visitors to the administration building of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), probably a first-of-its-kind among free ports and special economic zones in the country. No, it’s not yet the C-3PO type of humanoid robot,… Read More Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot
By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 6, 2025 MARIVELES, Bataan — A combination of solar and geothermal energy sources now delivers 100 percent clean energy to factories and businesses at the main zone of the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) here, reducing dependence on fossil-based grids while ensuring continuous operations for industrial production. The Authority of… Read More Renewables now fully power Bataan Freeport
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