ICTSI to launch app streamlining container flow

By Roumina Pablo | November 26, 2024 INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is set to launch a digital platform that streamlines container flow, simplifies truck schedules, and provides 24/7 online payment, in December. ICTSI’s Navigate combines appointment booking and online payment, connecting customers, partners, service providers, and its port terminals “in a seamless digital… Read More ICTSI to launch app streamlining container flow

Cebu Pacific lights up Burj Khalifa with Philippine wonders

IN a historic first for a Philippine company, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) on Saturday took over Dubai’s Burj Khalifa with a “Fly to Happy, Fly to the Philippines” lights and sound display, celebrating the most iconic reasons to visit the Philippines in 2025. Projected onto the world’s tallest building, the show captured the warmth and… Read More Cebu Pacific lights up Burj Khalifa with Philippine wonders

Celebrating Talent and Creating Safe Spaces: Zambales future stars shine at the 42nd Provincial Children’s Congress

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The 42nd Provincial Children’s Congress was successfully held at Botolan’s People Plaza on November 20, bringing together children from the 13 municipalities of Zambales to celebrate their talents and advocate for their rights. This year’s theme, “Break the Prevalence. End the Violence: Protect Children. Create a Safe Philippines,” resonated throughout the event,… Read More Celebrating Talent and Creating Safe Spaces: Zambales future stars shine at the 42nd Provincial Children’s Congress

2,487 ARBs in Pampanga to receive certificates of condonation

By Jag Lyra D. Costamero | November 20, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — About 2,487 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province of Pampanga are set to receive their Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROMs) on Thursday, November 21. A total of 2,939 COCROMs will be distributed to the ARBs,… Read More 2,487 ARBs in Pampanga to receive certificates of condonation

Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths

MANILA | November 18, 2024– The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday lauded local government units (LGUs) for their quick and efficient preemptive evacuation of residents at the height of Super Typhoon Pepito, resulting in just two confirmed casualties as of posting time. Pepito (international name: Man-yi) was downgraded to severe tropical… Read More Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths

EMB’s ‘Green Wheels’ caravan goes to SBF

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Green Wheels 2024: Environmental Compliance On-the-Go caravan, a project of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Central Luzon of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), opened at the Harbor Point Ayala Mall on Wednesday. The two-day event featured a One-Stop… Read More EMB’s ‘Green Wheels’ caravan goes to SBF

SM OLONGAPO MALLS MARK THE FINAL SET OF NSED AND COASTAL CLEANUP OF 2024

SM Olongapo Central and SM Olongapo Downtown wrapped up its 2024 community and safety initiatives with its final Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) and Coastal Cleanup event for the year. The two events, which took place on different days, highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental responsibility. SM conducted its final… Read More SM OLONGAPO MALLS MARK THE FINAL SET OF NSED AND COASTAL CLEANUP OF 2024

U.S. donates P25-M worth of learning materials for out-of-school youth

MANILA | November 15, 2024—On November 13, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated over 200,000 learning materials worth Php25 million ($450,000) to Philippine government agencies that support educational, skill-building, and employment programs for out-of-school youth. USAID Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn led the handover ceremony during the USAID… Read More U.S. donates P25-M worth of learning materials for out-of-school youth

Pagcor disowns control over raided Bataan BPO

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Nov. 14, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has denied having jurisdiction over Central One Bataan, a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm in Bagac, Bataan that was raided by authorities on Oct. 31 for allegedly operating as a scam hub. Lawyer Joseph Lobo, Pagcor regulatory… Read More Pagcor disowns control over raided Bataan BPO

Ejercito pushes to restore P10-B budget cut for AFP modernization, backs Subic as naval base site

SENATE Senior Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called for the restoration of the P10-billion slashed from the Department of National Defense (DND) budget, highlighting the funding’s crucial role in advancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program. During the deliberation on the DND’s proposed 2025 budget, Ejercito stressed that the… Read More Ejercito pushes to restore P10-B budget cut for AFP modernization, backs Subic as naval base site