By Stephanie Sevillano | October 24, 2024 MANILA – The Department of Agriculture-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operations Center has recorded almost PHP 10 million worth of initial damage to agriculture in the Bicol region due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami). “Based on the initial assessment of the DA Regional Field Office… Read More ‘Kristine’ leaves P10-M initial agri damage in Bicol
CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, further expands its Iloilo hub with the launch of three new domestic routes, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing inter-island connectivity and making air travel more accessible for every Juan. CEB will launch daily flights between Iloilo and Tagbilaran on December 1, followed by the Iloilo-Daraga (Legazpi) route… Read More Cebu Pacific strengthens Iloilo hub with 3 new domestic routes
BOTOLAN, Zambales — Taking one step further toward pollution control, resource management, and environmental protection, the local government unit of Botolan recently launched its “Pera sa Basura/ Junkshop on Wheels” program. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane said that with this project, the LGU endeavors to promote recycling and reuse of waste materials in the community, as… Read More Botolan launches ‘Pera sa Basura’ program
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Port of Subic Bay will host the 23rd International Network of Affiliated Ports (INAP) Conference starting October 16, bringing back members of the organization which met here 10 years ago. INAP Subic Organizing Committee chairman and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Deputy Administrator for Operations Martin Kristoffer Roman said the… Read More Subic Bay hosts 23rd ports conference on Oct. 16
MANILA, October 11, 2024 — The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), turned over Php5 million ($89,500) in aquaculture equipment to the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte to support fisherfolk in sustainably farming tilapia. USAID Philippines Deputy Mission Director Rebekah Eubanks handed over the donation to Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew… Read More United States donates P5-M in equipment to support fisheries in Ilocos Norte
SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday stressed the need for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to conduct a comprehensive review of ongoing reclamation projects, particularly around Manila Bay, with a focus on their ecological and engineering impact. During the department’s budget hearing for 2025 on October 10, 2024, the senator emphasized that… Read More Cayetano bats for DENR review of ongoing reclamation projects
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced the capital market to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups in Central Luzon in its recently held roadshow held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Spearheaded by the SEC Office for the Advancement of Strategic Investments in SMEs (OASIS)… Read More SEC roadshow in Subic promotes capital market as MSME funding source
By Liz Lagniton (Maritime Fairtrade.org) | October 7, 2024 FILIPINO fishermen are grappling with declining fish catches in the West Philippine Sea as geopolitical tensions, rising fuel prices, and climate conditions like El Niño took a toll. The Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, which is being claimed by China, has experienced a significant drop in fish… Read More Fish catch in West Philippine Sea declines amid geopolitical tensions, fuel costs and El Niño
SUBIC BAY | Oct. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and allied forces commenced the eighth iteration of Exercise Sama Sama in the vicinity of Subic Bay, the Republic of the Philippines, marking the beginning of two weeks of maritime engagements designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen… Read More Philippine Navy and US Navy commence ‘Sama-Sama 2024’
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – In an effort to promote renewable energy to locators in this free port, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) co-organized and welcomed the “Make REshift Happen” roadshow organized by the Board of Investments (BOI) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The event held at the Subic Grand Harbour Hotel here on… Read More BOI-DTI brings energy efficiency roadshow to Subic Freeport
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