Tag: central luzon
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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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DOH, naglabas ng abiso kaugnay sa masamang epekto sa kalusugan ng oil spill sa Bataan
GITNANG LUZON—Nagbabala ang Department of Health sa publiko lalo’t higit sa mga responder sa lumubog na Motor Tanker Terra Nova sa Manila Bay malapit sa Limay, Bataan na maging maingat sa masamang epekto sa exposure sa kumakalat na krudo. Sa ipinalabas na Oil Spill Public Health Advisory ng DOH Central Luzon, pinayuhan nito ang publiko…
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SBMA recognized for outstanding upcycling efforts in CL
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) was recently recognized for its best efforts to upcycle wastes from among other contenders in Central Luzon. Themed “Celebrating the Excellence and Partnership of Environmental Champions,” the Environmental Summit 2024 was held on June 28 at the Widus Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga to give recognition to local…
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Bulacan Eco Zone law to hasten C. Luzon, North NCR dev’t
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to let the bill creating the Bulacan Special Economic Zone and Freeport lapse into law will speed up the economic development not only of Bulacan province but also of Central Luzon and other areas north of Metro Manila. The spread of economic progress in these parts of Luzon…
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Central Luzon remains number one in rice production
PAMPANGA — Central Luzon is still the country’s rice granary as it contributed 18 percent to the total national production with 3.63 million metric tons in 2023. During the fourth episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency, DA OIC-Regional Executive Director Eduardo Lapuz Jr. disclosed that the region is also…
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74 parents of child laborers in Tarlac receive livelihood packages from DOLE
TARLAC— A total of 74 parents of child laborers in Tarlac receive livelihood packages worth P30,000 each from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The distribution was among the highlights of Central Luzon’s observance of World Day Against Child Labor that was held in San Jose town, Tarlac. DOLE Regional Director Geraldine Panlilio said…
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No looming garbage crisis in Luzon–Lorenzana
TARLAC–Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana allayed fears of a looming garbage crisis in Central Luzon, pointing out the presence of three operational facilities that may serve as alternatives once the contract for the operations of the Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac expires. During an interview with Net25, Chairman Lorenzana…
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Philippine Red Cross, RC143 volunteers ready for large-scale disaster with MCI simulation exercise
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and its chapters and Red Cross 143 (RC143) volunteers in Central Luzon held a Mass Casualty Incident Training and Simulation Exercise on May 31 at Subic Training Center in Subic Bay Freeport Zone. PRC Chairman and CEO Richard “Dick” Gordon, PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang, and International Federation of…
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