FUEL-INTENSIVE events have been scrapped from this year’s Dinamulag Festival, as directed by Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. That means we don’t get to see the fabulous lighted floats, nor enjoy watching thrilling motorsports races that have become popular festival mainstays in recent years. The reason is commendable, as it is practical and sensitive to these… Read More EDITORIAL: A Festival Sans Much Glitter
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) was recognized for its excellent performance in the 2024 Quarterly Survey of the Philippine Business and Industry (QSPBI) conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño accepted the award for 1st Place in Overall Performance from PSA Zambales Chief Statistical… Read More SBMA recognized for performance in PSA survey
By PIA DMD | November 5, 2024 QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture has ensured P1 billion worth of Quick Response Fund (QRF), together with various other forms of assistance, for the rehabilitation and recovery of farms across the country that were heavily affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami). The DA said… Read More DA ensures P1-B response fund, other aid for Kristine-hit farms
Greenpeace Philippines | October 31, 2024 IN the wake of severe tropical storm Kristine (Trami) and ongoing onslaught of super typhoon Leon (Kong-Rey), Greenpeace today called on the Philippine government to end fossil fuel dependence and to demand payment for loss and damage from those most responsible for the climate crisis. STS Kristine killed at… Read More After Kristine and Leon, Greenpeace raises alarm on oil and coal spills; calls on PH to end fossil fuel dependence and demand payment for loss and damage
MANILA, October 29, 2024—The United States government is providing Php84 million ($1.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. This funding will augment the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) ongoing efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance that will help individuals severely affected by the storm in the… Read More United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response
By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan (PNA)| September 5, 2024 MANILA – Police authorities swooped down on an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Zambales. In a report on Thursday, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Maj. Gen. Leo Francisco said the operation conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the hub located at 9-B Grouper… Read More 2 nabbed, 18 rescued in Subic Bay Freeport POGO raid
Cyberzone gears up for a month-long thrill-fest in tech, gadgets and gaming Cyberzone, the leading and largest IT retailer in the country, has some amazing activities lined up for Cyber Month! Think immersive gaming tournaments, showcases of the latest gadgets for shoppers to experience firsthand, and of course, exclusive deals and sales that await tech… Read More TIME TO LEVEL UP WITH SM’S CYBER MONTH 2024
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Korean Water Resources Corp., also known as K-Water – a South Korean government agency specializing in national management of water source development. These agreements formalized a partnership between BCDA and K-Water, aimed at developing comprehensive water resource plans for two… Read More BCDA signs MOUs with K-Water for Clark and John Hay
By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | July 5, 2024 MANILA (PNA) – The Philippines is working with China to reach an “understanding or a possible agreement” over the issue of Ayungin Shoal, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo confirmed Thursday. Manalo said among the focus of the recent Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting was the current situation… Read More PH China in talks to reach understanding agreement on Ayungin
LEADING building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. has successfully completed a project to help families make their homes more disaster-resilient in collaboration with non-profit social innovator Build Change, and Alalay sa Kaunlaran Microfinance Social Development, Inc. (ASKI). The partners helped 37 families in Aurora and Baler strengthen their houses against extreme weather. The project dubbed “Matibay na… Read More Holcim, partners help families in Central Luzon strengthen homes vs. climate change
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