Category: Events
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CIAC, PCSO sign deal for charity draw facility
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE – Officials of the Clark International Airport Corp. and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday signed a memorandum of agreement for the establishment of the charity institution’s Back-up Draw Court Facility. President and CEO Arrey Perez and Director Rommel Ma. Santiago signed for CIAC while General Manager Melquiades Robles and Arnel…
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PMMA 201st Commencement Exercises for Mandagayan Class of 2024
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) held its 201st Commencement Exercises for the Mandagayan Class of 2024 on Tuesday, July 30, in San Narciso, Zambales The 303-strong candidates of the MANDAGAYAN (𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘵, 𝘛𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘢𝘯, 𝘢𝘵 𝘒𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘢) is comprised of 150 candidates from the College of Marine Engineering and…
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How to be a Business Game Changer for a Stronger 2024
In celebration of National MSME Month, Sun Life Philippines ignited a spirit of entrepreneurial excellence at its recently held event in Dusit Thani Davao, “The Winning Edge: Be a Business Game Changer for a Stronger 2024”. The event, which was attended by over 160 Davaoeños, provided valuable insights and actionable strategies from two renowned guest…
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Olongapo City joins the observance of World Day Against Trafficking held at the Marikit Park on Tuesday, July 30. The celebration, with the theme “Batang Alerto, Huwag Magpaloko”, is spearheaded by the Philippines Against Child Trafficking (PACT) and PACT-Olongapo and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). The organizers gathered children, child welfare advocates…
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Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer
Close to a hundred men employees of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) participated in a seminar on “Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer” for employees under the Public Health and Safety Department (PHSD) Health and Wellness program on Wednesday, July 17 at the Ayala Malls Harbor Point in Subic Bay Freeport zone. The activity was organized in cooperation…
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NATIONAL PRIDE
As Cebu City prepares to host the prestigious Palarong Pambansa 2024, NUSTAR Resort and Casino projects the Philippine flag onto the façade of its hotel towers using architectural lighting. With the flag lighting from July 8 to 15, 2024, NUSTAR aims to inspire a sense of pride and unity among Filipinos, celebrating the spirit of…
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TESDA to hold 2024 Philippine National Skills Competition
Filipinos from various parts of the country will showcase their excellence and expertise in different skills areas in the Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) led by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The PNSC is an annual event that aims to provide an avenue for skilled workers and graduates of technical vocational schools…
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Subic Customs conducts free eye check-up and consultation for employees and stakeholders
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Subic conducted a free eye check-ups and consultations for all its employees in Subic Bay Freeport zone. The project dubbed “Community Optical Service Program,” is an initiative of District Collector Atty. Ricardo U. Morales II in collaboration with Metro One Dental and Optical Center…
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Mass commitment ceremony in Subic Freeport
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– Five LGBTQIA+ couples took part in a commitment ceremony in the 2024 Pride Celebration of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority – Gender and Development held at the Subic Park Hotel in Subic Bay Freeport on Thursday, June 27. The wedding-like event was celebrated by Reverend Cresencio Agbayani Jr. and Pastor Macario Sangcap…
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World Blood Donors Day bloodletting activity
The Philippine Red Cross-Olongapo City Chapter in cooperation with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) conducts a bloodletting activity in observance to the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donors Day at the at the Ayala Malls Harbor Point in Subic Bay Freeport zone.
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Isang linggong selebrasyon ng Arbor Day sa Subic Freeport, sinimulan na
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– Sinimulan na ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) ang halos isang linggong selebrasyon para sa Arbor Day sa pamamagitan ng iba’t-ibang aktibidad pangkalikasan na lalahukan ng mga stakeholders ng Subic Bay Freeport zone. Ang taunang selebrasyon na may tema ngayon na “Kanian Tiawon, Kanina Bi-ag, Kanian Bi-ay,” o Our Forest, Our Home,…
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Filinvest’s new hotel venture to enhance John Hay’s tourism, business landscape
The Grafik Hotel Collection, Filinvest Hospitality Corp.’s (FHC) newest hotel venture, is seen to strengthen Camp John Hay’s position as a tourism and investment destination and become a contributor to the economic growth of Baguio. During the topping off ceremony for the Grafik Pine House Baguio last June 14, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)…
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The Taong Putik Festival
NUEVA ECIJA– Villagers take part in the annual Taong Putik (‘mud people’) Festival as they gather in a churchyard to attend a dawn mass with their bodies covered in mud and dried banana leaves on Monday, June 24 in Barangay Bibiclat in Aliaga town of Nueva Ecija. The devotees celebrate the Feast of Saint John…
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Gov’t agencies, private sector tie up to empower gay lolos, lolas
MANILA – A total of 170 LGBTQIA+ community members and allies gathered in the Rainbow Care Caravan—a celebration of diversity and inclusivity aimed at advancing the welfare of gay lolos and lolas. The Rainbow Care Caravan, anchoring the theme “Ang Araw na Itech ay Para Sayis (This Day is for You),” is a multisectoral effort…
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Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines wins Philippines Public Sector Initiative of the Year at GovMedia Conference and Awards 2024
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines was recognized at this year’s GovMedia Conference and Awards 2024 as the recipient of the Philippines Public Sector Initiative of the Year—Tourism award for the outstanding success of one of its flagship programs, the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2023. TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles and Tourism…
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