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SINING FILIPINA 2025 ART COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

Calling all women artists to champion sustainability Calling all Filipina artists! Sining Filipina, the Philippines’ first nationwide, all-women art competition, is back on its 2nd year! Taking on the theme “Her Earth, Her Future,” the competition’s 2025 edition encourages artists to showcase their own interpretations of women leading the way in sustainability. Presented by SM… Read More SINING FILIPINA 2025 ART COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

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Cebu Pacific flies over 1M passengers via Clark in 2024

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, flew over 1 million passengers to and from Clark International Airport in 2024, up 36% or almost 300,000 passengers from the previous year. The average monthly seat count grew by 102% to 161,000 in December 2024 from 79,000 in January. The average number of flights also almost… Read More Cebu Pacific flies over 1M passengers via Clark in 2024

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Camp John Hay investments to soar to P10B under BCDA

Businesses begin outpour of investments in Baguio’s premier ecotourism destination FOLLOWING its successful recovery of Camp John Hay in Baguio City, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is now moving forward with plans to unleash the full potential of this economic zone, with investments seen to reach Php10 billion. As its first order of… Read More Camp John Hay investments to soar to P10B under BCDA

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Senators call for stronger, unified action vs. incursions in WPS

By Wilnard Bacelonia | January 13, 2025 MANILA – Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday called for stronger and unified action against Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) incursions in Philippine waters. “The repeated incursions of Chinese Coast Guard vessels into Philippine waters, particularly within our Exclusive Economic… Read More Senators call for stronger, unified action vs. incursions in WPS

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‘Teresa Magbanua’ sustains vigilance vs. illegal CCG ship off Zambales

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora | January 11, 2025 MANILA – The BRP Teresa Magbanua remains deployed off the coast of Zambales to deter the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) illegal presence in the area, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. In a statement on Saturday, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela… Read More ‘Teresa Magbanua’ sustains vigilance vs. illegal CCG ship off Zambales

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PCG ship challenges CCG presence in PH EEZ

By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz | January 10, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issued radio challenges following incursions of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels along the coastline of Zambales on Thursday. PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela said BRP Teresa Magbanua made persistent radio challenges to Chinese vessels… Read More PCG ship challenges CCG presence in PH EEZ

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Weaving the past into the future: Cebu Pacific promotes Philippine textile arts

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is encouraging every Juan to discover more of the country’s cultural heritage as it unveiled its latest initiative to promote Philippine tourism –- the QR Flight Codes — patterned after the traditional weaves of various local communities.  The QR Flight Codes, made in partnership with Department of… Read More Weaving the past into the future: Cebu Pacific promotes Philippine textile arts

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DBM taps PCO, media groups to back ‘Open Government Partnership’ initiative

THE Department of Budget Management (DBM) has tapped the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and key local media organizations to enhance communication efforts and promote the principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Aside from the PCO, the DBM also established strategic partnerships with the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, Inquirer Interactive Inc., DZRH Manila Broadcasting Company… Read More DBM taps PCO, media groups to back ‘Open Government Partnership’ initiative

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PH keeps ‘vigilant’ watch on China coast guard ship within EEZ

MANILA | January 8, 2025 – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Cabra (MMRV-4409) is “vigilantly” monitoring the illegal presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship continuing to operate for the fourth day within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said CCG vessel… Read More PH keeps ‘vigilant’ watch on China coast guard ship within EEZ

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Baguio eyes smooth transition in John Hay, recognition of share

By Liza Agoot | January 7, 2025 BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the local government aims for a smooth management transition at Camp John Hay’s leased area and the recognition of provisions. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) took over the management of Camp John Hay’s 240-hectare leased property from Camp John Hay… Read More Baguio eyes smooth transition in John Hay, recognition of share

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