Category: government
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BCDA exec sworn in as CIAC chief
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE- The Clark International Airport Corp. on Friday announced that Joshua Bingcang is its new president and chief executive officer. Bingcang is the senior vice president of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority who recently took his oath of office before Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista to assume the CIAC post, replacing officer-in-charge Darwin…
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Philippine rescue team in Turkey
Members of the Philippine rescue contingent take a break while others gather near an improvised fireplace to protect themselves from freezing cold before continuing an urban search and rescue operation Sunday, February 12 in Adimayan City, Turkey. The 82-man team sent to earthquake-devastated Turkey to help in search and rescue operations had found five survivors…
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House Bill No.7001 para sa condonation ng dating utang ng Gapo sa PUD, inihain ni Cong. Jay sa Kongreso
ZAMBALES- Pormal nang isinumite ni Zambales 1st District Representative Jay Khonghun kay Cecile Manlutac-Section Chief, Indexing and Monitorong Group at Rely Aguilar – Receiving Officer, Legislative Calendaring ng kongreso ang panukalang HB 7001 noong Enero 31, 2023. Sa maikling mensahe ng mambabatas sa kanyang social media page ay sinabi nito na “Today, I filed a…
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CSC CL calls for Outstanding Gov’t Workers 2023 nominees
PAMPANGA (PIA) — Civil Service Commission (CSC) Central Luzon continues to accept nominations for this year’s Search for Outstanding Government Workers. CSC Regional Director Fernando Mendoza said the search is an annual undertaking of the commission that recognizes government officials and employees who have displayed outstanding work performance, and culminates with the recognition and conferment of…
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DENR-EMB to conduct air, water tests on 2 Pampanga steel plants
PAMPANGA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will conduct air and water sampling tests on two smelting and steel plants in San Simon, this province. The move came on the heels of reported massive air pollution being spewed daily for the past weeks by Wan Chiong Steel Corp.…
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2.5K Zambales rice farmers get gov’t cash aid
PAMPANGA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to distribute cash assistance to eligible rice farmers under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund – Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RCEF-RFFA). DA Regional Executive Director Crispulo Bautista said on Tuesday that some 2,504 rice farmers from the towns of San Narciso and San Marcelino in Zambales, have started…
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Gov. Ebdane bares priority development projects
IBA, Zambales — Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. on Monday revealed plans for more development projects to improve public service delivery, create more economic opportunities, and further push for development sustainability in Zambales. Speaking before the Zambales provincial board and other local government officials in his 2023 State of the Province Address (SOPA), Ebdane said his…
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Panukalang pagpapalakas pa ng SBMA para sa kapakinabangan ng mga LGU’s isinusulong ni Cong. Roman sa Kongreso
Subic Bay Freeport—Isinusulong ngayon sa Kamara de Representantes ang panukala na naglalayong palakasin ang Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) sa pamamagitan ng pag-amyenda sa Republic Act No. 7227 nang sa gayon ay lumaki din ang kapakinabangan rito ng mga lokal na pamahalaan at gobyernong nasyunal. Ayon ka Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman, ang naturang panukala ay gagawin…
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Gov. Ebdane: ‘Proper mining regulation vital’
IBA, Zambales —Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. reiterated his call for proper regulation of mining operations in Zambales after a shipload of nickel laterite ore mined in Candelaria town and bound for China was seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for lack of an export permit and environmental compliance certificate (ECC). Ebdane said businesses, particularly…
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CIAC retains ISO certification
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE – The Clark International Airport Corp. retained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after passing an external surveillance audit conducted recently by the TÜV Rheinland Audit Team, a third-party certifying body. The TÜV Rheinland audit team headed by Ramoncito Puyat conducted the day-long audit which assessed the CIAC’s management system and its conformity to applicable…
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NTC warns public against SIM Registration scams
MANILA- The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) warned the public about scammers online that solicit fees for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration assistance. In a public advisory posted on NTC’s website, the commission reiterated that subscribers should be extra cautious and not engage with individuals asking for money in exchange for their assistance in SIM…
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SSS welcomes new president and CEO
QUEZON CITY– Former Social Security System (SSS) President and CEO Michael G. Regino (right) turned over the leadership of the SSS to newly appointed Acting President and CEO Rolando L. Macasaet (left) in a ceremony held today, January 10, 2023, at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City. In his message, Regino expressed his support…
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Inflation in Central Luzon climbs to 9.0% in Dec. 2022
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The inflation rate in Central Luzon continued to accelerate to 9.0 percent in December 2022 from 8.8 November 2022, based on the latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority-Regional Statistical Services Office (PSA-RSSO) III. This is the highest inflation recorded in the region since December 2008. The region’s average…
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Paulino sinagot ang mga alegasyong ismagling sa Subic
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— Bukas umano sa pakikipag-usap kay Albay Congressman Joey Sarte Salceda si Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman Rolen C. Paulino upang linawan ang mga alegasyong ismagling ng mga produktong agrikultura sa Subic Bay Freeport zone. Ang pahayag ay ginawa ni Paulino sa isang pulong balitaan na ipinatawag nito upang bigyang linaw ang…
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BCDA, DOST vow cooperation for the completion of virology institute
NEW CLARK CITY- Stressing the urgent need for a national virology center, the heads of Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have agreed to work together for the smooth and immediate completion of the five-hectare Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) in New Clark City…
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