8 NPA rebels yield in Central Luzon

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | April 12, 2024 MANILA – Eight communist rebels have surrendered to police units in Central Luzon, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 reported on Friday. In a statement, PRO 3 director Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr. said the former rebels surrendered during the period April 4 to 11 and pledged allegiance… Read More 8 NPA rebels yield in Central Luzon

Holcim, partners help families in Central Luzon strengthen homes vs. climate change

LEADING building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. has successfully completed a project to help families make their homes more disaster-resilient in collaboration with non-profit social innovator Build Change, and Alalay sa Kaunlaran Microfinance Social Development, Inc. (ASKI). The partners helped 37 families in Aurora and Baler strengthen their houses against extreme weather. The project dubbed “Matibay na… Read More Holcim, partners help families in Central Luzon strengthen homes vs. climate change

CLLEx project to resume Q2 2024; right-of-way row solved

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Taktikom News & Features IBA, Zambales — Construction of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx) that would link strategic areas in the region is expected to resume in the second quarter of 2024 following the resolution of right-of-way claims that previously bogged down the P11.8-billion government project. Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane… Read More CLLEx project to resume Q2 2024; right-of-way row solved

BCDA puts spotlight on Clark in Singapore Airshow

WITH the aim of building Clark’s reputation as an emerging aerotropolis, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) joined the inaugural Philippine Pavilion during the Singapore Airshow held last February 19 to 26, 2024. The BCDA participated alongside the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Department of Transportation, Clark International Airport Corp., Clark Development… Read More BCDA puts spotlight on Clark in Singapore Airshow

IRONKIDS Cebu in Lapu-Lapu partners with RLC Residences in 2024

LAPU-LAPU, Cebu– The IRONMAN Group Philippines and RLC Residences have announced in 2023 a new partnership—as the residential brand of Robinsons Land Corporation, RLC Residences becomes the title sponsor for IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu and IRONKIDS Davao for 2024. This April will be the first event of the partnership as the brand extends their support for the… Read More IRONKIDS Cebu in Lapu-Lapu partners with RLC Residences in 2024

2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu presented by Megaworld to stage the first All-Female Reyna Bulakna Run

LAPU-LAPU City, Cebu – The City of Lapu-Lapu is thrilled to host the most spectacular funrun to grace its shores – the Reyna Bulakna Run set on April 19, 2024 at the Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Cebu. On its 10th year staging of IRONMAN-branded events in Cebu, the IRONMAN Group Philippines, along with 2GO Group Inc.,… Read More 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu presented by Megaworld to stage the first All-Female Reyna Bulakna Run

BCDA pitches sustainability projects to UK gov’t, firms

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) sought the support of the United Kingdom (UK) government and UK-based investors for the financing and implementation of two major sustainability projects in New Clark City.  Joining a contingent of Philippine government officials during the recent UK Familiarisation Visit on Financing and Delivering Sustainable Infrastructure Projects, the BCDA… Read More BCDA pitches sustainability projects to UK gov’t, firms

Cebu Pacific, UNICEF raise ₱91 million for vulnerable Filipino children  

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB) demonstrates its unwavering commitment to empowering and uplifting the lives of vulnerable Filipino girls and boys as its in-flight fundraising campaign, Change for Good, has now reached ₱ 91 million in donations since its launch in 2016.  Change for Good, a joint initiative between UNICEF Philippines and CEB, aims to convert the spare change of passengers into life-saving… Read More Cebu Pacific, UNICEF raise ₱91 million for vulnerable Filipino children  

BCDA sets transfer of PAF facilities to New Clark City 

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is moving forward with the Php 4.24 billion project to transfer the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) housing facilities from the Air Force City in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga to an 85-hectare property in New Clark City, Tarlac.  BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang said… Read More BCDA sets transfer of PAF facilities to New Clark City 

PAGASA warns of lower Baguio temperature until February

By Liza Agoot | January 8, 2024 BAGUIO CITY – The synoptic station of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) here has warned of further drop in temperature until the end of February. Temperature readings in this city ranged between 15 to 25.2 degree Celsius from Jan. 1 to 7, the same forecast for… Read More PAGASA warns of lower Baguio temperature until February