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Zambales placed under state of calamity

IBA, Zambales — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zambales on Aug. 21 approved a resolution declaring the entire province of Zambales under a state of calamity due to the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones “Luis” and “Maymay.” The resolution cited: Section 11 of RA 10121 (Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management […]

SA SAWI KONG BAYAN, PANGALAN NA LANG NG MGA PULITIKO ANG LULUTANG-LUTANG

SA BAYAN ng Sto. Tomas, naging kalakaran nagsusumigaw na mga pangalan ng mga opisyal nakapaskel sa bawat gawaing bayan – “A Priority Project of CONGRESSWOMAN DRA. ANNA YORK BONDOC” o dili kaya’y “Gusto Ko Progreso – MAYOR JOHN SAMBO.” Sa laki ng mga pangala’y di kayang buwagin ng boto sa halalan, burahin ng panahon, o […]

MLQ’S LEGACY CELEBRATED IN ISRAEL

TEL AVIV, Israel — Philippine Ambassador to Israel Aileen Mendiola opens an exhibit on the historic rescue of more than 1,300 Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by President Manuel Luis Quezon, whose 148th birth anniversary is being observed on Aug. 19. Among the guests was Danny Weissler, son of the late Max Weissler, one of […]

Cong Pogi backs nationwide school safety drill for active attacks

ANGELES CITY – “Sinusuportahan natin ang direktiba ng Department of Education, kasunod na rin ng ilang insidente ng karahasan sa ating mga paaralan.” Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. expressed his full support for the nationwide school safety drills to be held of Aug. 25. “Nakakalungkot at nakakabahala na ang mga sunod-sunod na insidente […]

MacArthur Highway in San Simon remains impassable to small vehicles

SAN SIMON, Pampanga — Despite the easing of the southwest monsoon, a stretch of MacArthur Highway in Barangay Sta. Monica here remains impassable for light vehicles as of Aug. 21. Motorists are having difficulty crossing the dark and knee-deep floodwaters. As a result, some riders are paying to have their motorcycles carried across the flooded […]

Aquino Center and Museum open free to public on 43rd death anniversary of Ninoy

TARLAC CITY — The Aquino Center and Museum opened its doors to the public for free on Wednesday in observance of the 43rd death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. Visitors were able to view documents, photographs, and other memorabilia of the late opposition leader at the museum in Tarlac City. Among those […]

Nepo Center Scores Major Business Win as BPOSeats Signs With JDN Reality Group

JDN Realty has welcomed BPOSeats, under Reinventing Call Center Operations, Inc., as its newest office tenant, sealing a Memorandum of Agreement for a 4,210-square-meter operational expansion on the 7th floor of eNtec 1, Nepo Center. The expansion strengthens Nepo Center’s growing business community, positioning eNtec as a destination for companies scaling their operations in Pampanga. […]

Watch Vault PH at Hann: Time of luxury comes to Clark

CLARK FREEPORT – A. Lange & Söhne. Audemars Piguet. Breguet. Cartier. F.P. Journe. Patek Philippe. Richard Mille. Rolex. Vacheron Constantin. In alphabetical order now, not in price range – all available for the serious, if luxurious, collector at Watch Vault PH boutique inside the Hann Casino Resort. “Collecting watches should be about more than simply […]

E-Tour jeepney and more from Hann Foundation to AC

CLARK FREEPORT – Hann Foundation Inc. has signed a memorandum of agreement with the city government for the implementation of initiatives that will further strengthen the city’s tourism program and enhance facilities for minors under the care of the LGU. Under the MOA, HFI, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social development arm of the […]

Clearwater honors partners behind every memorable guest experience

More than 45 suppliers and business partners of Clearwater Resort were recognized for their vital role in keeping the resort’s operations running smoothly and delivering quality experiences to guests during the resort’s Supplier Appreciation Night. The event celebrated partners whose products, services and continued support have helped Clearwater maintain its standards and grow through the […]

Inter‑Agency Coordination at Sacobia River amid heavy rains

CLARK FREEPORT — Clark Development Corporation (CDC) underscored its coordinated effort with partner agencies to keep facilities resilient and maintain uninterrupted services for locators, workers, and communities in the Freeport during an inspection of the Sacobia River on Wednesday. CDC President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera led the inspection to check water levels and […]

BSP strengthens MSMEs’ financial resilience through learning program

CABANATUAN CITY (PIA) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) equipped over 100 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Luzon with essential skills in financial planning, digital services, and business protection through its Economic and Financial Learning Program (EFLP). This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to bolster micro-entrepreneurs,…

Aurora breaks ground for first tertiary hospital, brings healthcare closer to residents

BALER, Aurora (PIA) — Residents may soon have less need to seek higher-level medical care outside the province as Aurora breaks ground for its first Level III hospital. The Aurora Medical Center (AUMEC), a ₱300-million Department of Health (DOH) hospital, was established under Republic Act No. 12240, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in […]

139 Bulacan barangays still submerged in floodwaters

CITY OF MALOLOS — At least 139 barangays in 14 towns and cities in Bulacan remain submerged in floodwaters ranging from one to five feet, according to the latest report from the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The affected areas include barangays in Calumpit, Bocaue, Pulilan, Balagtas, Guiguinto, Hagonoy, Paombong, San […]

Price Freeze Takes Effect in Central Luzon Areas

The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) reminds retailers and consumers that an automatic price freeze on basic necessities is in effect in areas declared under a State of Calamity, pursuant to Republic Act No. 7581, or the Price Act. The price freeze covers the entire Province of Pampanga, Calumpit, Bulacan, and Masinloc, […]

CIAC turns over 250 ChariTimba food packs to Pampanga relief partner

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (CIAC-PAD, 19 August 2026)⸺The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has extended assistance to families affected by flooding in Pampanga through the turnover of 250 ChariTimba food packs to the Social Action Center of Pampanga, Inc. (SACOP) on Tuesday. The relief packs were turned over at the SACOP headquarters in the City […]

Philippine Hotel Industry Steps Up on Plant-Based Dining as More Groups Announce Commitments

Manila — Walk into a hotel restaurant in the Philippines today, and chances are the menu looks a little different than it did a few years ago. More vegetables taking center stage. More dishes built around grains, legumes, and fresh local produce. More guests asking not just what tastes good, but what their meal means […]

Clark builds sustainable ecosystem to keep pace with investment, tourism growth

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE (PIA) — The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is expanding partnerships with technology and service providers to develop solutions for food and industrial waste, as the Freeport strengthens its position as a major investment, employment, and tourism hub. CDC President and Chief Executive Officer Agnes Devanadera said the growing number of businesses and […]

PH hosting of 13th ASEANTOM meeting seen to strengthen ASEAN cooperation on nuclear safety and security

MANILA, Philippines — With the end in view of strengthening ASEAN cooperation on nuclear safety and security, the Philippines will host the 13th Annual Meeting of the ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy (ASEANTOM) from 11 to 13 August 2026 in Manila, Philippines. The meeting will bring together nuclear regulators, government officials, international organizations, […]

NEVER AGAIN

Two school shootings involving minors in barely two months should make us ask questions that go much deeper than school security. After the latest incident, I cannot stop thinking especially about the children who were inside those classrooms—the students who heard the gunshots, saw their classmates scrambling for safety, and witnessed a fellow student firing […]