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Cebu Pacific, UNICEF raise ₱100 million for vulnerable children in the Philippines

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has surpassed the ₱100-million mark for its inflight fundraising program, Change for Good, highlighting the airline’s commitment to supporting vulnerable children nationwide. As of October 23, the Change for Good campaign has successfully collected ₱100,455,523.65. Launched in partnership with UNICEF in 2016, the initiative encourages passengers to… Read More Cebu Pacific, UNICEF raise ₱100 million for vulnerable children in the Philippines

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PBBM orders immediate ban of POGOs, IGLs, other offshore gaming ops

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | November 8, 2024 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 74, ordering the immediate ban of the Philippine offshore gaming, internet gaming, and other offshore gaming operations in the country. EO 74, inked by Marcos on Nov. 5, covers the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), internet… Read More PBBM orders immediate ban of POGOs, IGLs, other offshore gaming ops

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DPWH begins construction of P93.6-M road in Aurora town

By Rick P. Quiambao | November 7, 2024 BALER, Aurora (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the construction of a three-kilometer road in the coastal town of Dingalan, Aurora. The project, located in Barangay Umiray, includes concreting the carriageway and shoulders on both sides, building stone masonry slope protection,… Read More DPWH begins construction of P93.6-M road in Aurora town

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Villanueva: EBET Act to boost employment for PH workforce

SENATOR Joel Villanueva, principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 12063, or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act, welcomed the signing of the measure as a significant milestone in the country’s effort to address the perennial problem of job-skills mismatch.  Villanueva expressed his gratitude to President Bongbong Marcos for entrusting him with… Read More Villanueva: EBET Act to boost employment for PH workforce

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DA ensures P1-B response fund, other aid for Kristine-hit farms

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

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COMELEC: Over 7.7 million voters in Central Luzon registered for 2025 polls

By Rick P. Quiambao | November 5, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Central Luzon announced that the region has 7,733,454 registered voters eligible to participate in the 2025 midterm elections. During the 23rd episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, COMELEC Regional… Read More COMELEC: Over 7.7 million voters in Central Luzon registered for 2025 polls

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₱47.59 M sales in Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair

PARTICIPANTS in the 26th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair last October 16-20, 2024 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City earned a total of ₱47.597 Million in sales. The figure exceeded the target sales for the event pegged at ₱31 Million. The annual trade fair featured 150 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from across the… Read More ₱47.59 M sales in Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair

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Cebu Pacific rolls out ‘Piso Sale’ for new Iloilo routes 

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is thrilled to offer Piso Sale in celebration of its expanded domestic network in Iloilo.  Travelers can book direct flights from Iloilo to Tagbilaran, Daraga (Legazpi), and Dumaguete for as low as PHP 1 one-way base fare until October 31, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The travel… Read More Cebu Pacific rolls out ‘Piso Sale’ for new Iloilo routes 

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Gov. Ebdane: Strategic action urgently needed for WPS fishers

By E.H. Edejer | October 29, 2024 IBA, Zambales — With geopolitical issues in the West Philippines Sea (WPS) adversely affecting local fisherfolk, Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. is calling for strategic actions that would sustain and enhance the livelihood of fishermen in the coastal province of Zambales. In his message at the Provincial Caravan for… Read More Gov. Ebdane: Strategic action urgently needed for WPS fishers

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I Squared acquires Philippines Coastal Terminal in Subic Bay

By Tank Terminals | October 24, 2024 I Squared Capital announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Philippines Coastal Storage & Pipeline Corporation and its affiliate entities. Based in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and serving the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), Philippines Coastal is the largest independent import terminal in the… Read More I Squared acquires Philippines Coastal Terminal in Subic Bay

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