Tag: central luzon
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Cayetano isinulong ang de-kalidad na tertiary education para sa mas maraming taga-Central Luzon
Isinulong ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ang paghahatid ng de-kalidad na tertiary education sa mas maraming taga-Central Luzon. Ginawa niya ito sa pag-sponsor sa plenaryo ng dalawang panukalang batas na magpapalakas sa isang kilalang state university sa Pampanga. Sa plenary session nitong December 18, 2024, inendorso ni Cayetano, na tagapangulo ng Senate Committee on Higher,…
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DTI CARP trade fair generates P8.39-M sales
PAMPANGA — A total of P8.39 million in sales was generated in the 7th CARP Regional Trade Fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Luzon. About 114micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who are beneficiaries of the government’s Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) participated in the trade fair held at the Marque…
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14 Central Luzon LGUs among most competitive in PH
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 OIC-Assistant Regional Director Richard Simangan said CMCI primarily aims to contribute to the…
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Siksik na Balita sa Freeport Finally, the members of the local media community covering the activities and development of the county’s premier Freeport and economic-industrial complex was able to discuss the “in free-wheeling “style with incumbent Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman-administrator Eduardo Jose Aliño, whose scheduled dialogue with media postponed twice since he assumed…
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DICT installs 1,195 free Wi-Fi sites in Central Luzon, promoting digital inclusion
PAMPANGA— The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has installed and activated 1,195 free Wi-Fi sites across Central Luzon as part of its “Free Wi-Fi for All” project. This initiative bridges the digital divide by improving connectivity in rural and underserved communities. During the 25th episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the…
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Central Luzon economy remains upbeat amid challenges
PAMPANGA — Central Luzon continues to showcase its economic resilience as the region’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) grew by 6.1 percent or P2.3 trillion in 2023. Although lower than the 8.1 percent growth rate in 2022, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Director Nerrisa Esguerra said the latest data shows that the region…
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Weeklong ops net 166 drug suspects, P3-M illegal drugs in C. Luzon
PAMPANGA– The Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) confiscated PHP3 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 166 suspects during a series of anti-drug operations over the past week. In a statement on Tuesday, PRO 3 chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said these were the results of the 122 coordinated law enforcement activities across…
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Wage hike in Central Luzon approved
Minimum wage earners in Region III (Central Luzon) are set to receive higher wages soon after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved a P50 to P66 increase in the daily minimum wage in the region. To streamline the wage structure, the region’s sectors have been simplified into three main classifications: non-agriculture, agriculture,…
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New C. Luzon police chief to continue PNP key programs
Newly installed Police Regional Office (PRO) 3 (Central Luzon) chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan pledged to continue key policies of the police force. These include the strict implementation of practical programs for crime prevention, the intensified campaign against illegal drugs, and tight security for the May 2025 polls. In a statement on Wednesday, Maranan expressed…
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Mga Cayetano, nagparating ng suporta sa health workers at kababaihan sa Central Luzon
Umabot sa 1,500 benepisyaryo mula sa mga sektor ng Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) at women’s groups sa Central Luzon ang natulungan ng mga tanggapan nina Senador Alan Peter at Pia Cayetano sa kanilang nakaraang pagbisita sa rehiyon. Sa pakikipagtulungan sa Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program ng Department of Social Welfare and Development…
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Central Luzon biz groups back BCDA charter amendments
Several business groups based in Central Luzon welcomed the Bases Conversion and Development Authority’s (BCDA) proposed amendments to Republic Act 7227, citing the measure’s role in creating more inclusive communities and in spurring economic growth in the region and the country. These organizations, namely the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PAMCHAM), Clark Investors…
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Cayetano, nais palakasin ang papel ng BCDA sa pag-unlad ng ekonomiya
Inihayag ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules and kanyang buong supota para sa Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) at binibigyang diin ang mga positibong kontribusyon ng mga economic zones nito sa ekonomiya ng bansa. Nitong September 11, 2024, pinanguhanan ni Cayetano ang pagtutulak sa Senate Bill No. 2647 na kilala rin bilang “An…
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PAO emphasizes free legal assistance to indigent clients in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA – The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has emphasized its commitment to providing free legal assistance to indigent clients across Central Luzon. Under the Department of Justice, PAO is the lead government agency that offers legal services to those who are oppressed, marginalized, and underprivileged, ensuring they have access to courts, judicial, and quasi-judicial agencies…
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PH Army urges public to join reserve force
TARLAC CITY— The 7th Infantry Division (7ID) urged the public to become part of the Citizen Armed Force and provide support to troops, especially during crises or emergencies. During the 12th episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, 7ID Commander Major General Andrew Costelo cited their various programs to encourage…
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Villar cites Clark as ‘major growth engine’
Senator Mark A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, has cited Clark’s potential to become a major engine of growth for Central Luzon and the whole country on the back of several high-impact projects in the special economic zone. In a forum held on July 17, Senator Villar expressed…
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