CDA continues to empower coops in Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | December 4, 2024 CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan (PIA) — The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) continues its commitment to empower cooperatives in Central Luzon by promoting their growth and viability. During the 27th episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, CDA Assistant Regional… Read More CDA continues to empower coops in Central Luzon

14 Central Luzon LGUs among most competitive in PH

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 29, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognized a total of 14 local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon that made it in the top 10 of the national ranks in the 2023 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). DTI… Read More 14 Central Luzon LGUs among most competitive in PH

DPWH hosts infra summit towards building better Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 29, 2024 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) convened stakeholders to discuss strategies to bolster the region’s infrastructure development. The Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting and Infrastructure Summit highlighted the government’s commitment to build a more resilient and better… Read More DPWH hosts infra summit towards building better Central Luzon

U.S. Peace Corps hosts climate leadership training for Philippine Science High School students

MANILA, November 29, 2024 — From November 18 to 22 in Iloilo City, the U.S. Peace Corps organized a workshop that trained students from the Philippine Science High School System (PSHS System) to plan and implement sustainable, science-driven climate solutions in their schools and communities. During the workshop titled “Building Student Volunteer Leaders for Climate… Read More U.S. Peace Corps hosts climate leadership training for Philippine Science High School students

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

Gov. Ebdane urges farmers to embrace mechanization

By Henry Empeño | November 7, 2024 IBA, Zambales — Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has urged farmers in the province to embrace mechanized farming, saying it’s the only way to increase agricultural production and sustain the local farming industry. “Mechanization is apparently the only way now to increase farming efficiency and address the gap in… Read More Gov. Ebdane urges farmers to embrace mechanization

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

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

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

SEA ports alliance ink ‘green’ deal in Subic Bay

By Henry Empeño | October 17, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Major ports in the Southeast Asian region have joined the Port of Subic in its campaign for resilient, sustainable and carbon-neutral ports, committing on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to strengthen collective action in promoting best practices and expertise in these areas. Ronnie Yambao, Subic Bay… Read More SEA ports alliance ink ‘green’ deal in Subic Bay