SMC resumes flood-mitigating river cleanups in Bulacan
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is back cleaning rivers in Bulacan province, after completing a massive effort from October 2022 to September 2024, that removed over 4.15 million metric tons of flood-causing silt and waste from 74 kilometers of rivers, at no cost to government and with no commercial benefit to the company. This time, SMC […] The post SMC resumes flood-mitigating river cleanups in Bulacan appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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ICI CLEARS CHIZ FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has cleared Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero and former Senators Grace Poe and Nancy Binay of any liability in connection with the flood control mess after it found no sufficient evidence to warrant the filing of case.   The ICI the other day has recommended the filing of charges against […] The post ICI CLEARS CHIZ FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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ISRI’s rights over APSA 103 upheld
ITOGON, Benguet – The Cordillera office of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-CAR) ruled that Itogon Suyoc Resources, Inc. (ISRI) was able to establish its possession for a long period of time starting from the seventy five registered declaration of locations on various years as early as 1915 to the 1920s and the 1930s to […] The post ISRI’s rights over APSA 103 upheld appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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PhilHealth expands mental health package access in Palawan
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. is working to increase the number of accredited facilities in Palawan where members can avail of its P9,000 annual outpatient mental health package. Wilfred Hernandez, head of the Local Health Insurance Office Palawan, said only seven facilities in the province are currently accredited, including those in Puerto Princesa, Bataraza, Araceli […] The post PhilHealth expands mental health package access in Palawan appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Metrobank secures retirement fund mandate from BATELEC II
Metrobank Trust, the Trust Banking arm of Metrobank, has been selected by BATANGAS II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (BATELEC II) to manage its Retirement Fund, which secures the future for over 700 employees. This affirms Metrobank Trust’s expertise in institutional retirement fund management and tailored investment strategies for various organizations. This partnership highlights Metrobank Trust’s growing […] The post Metrobank secures retirement fund mandate from BATELEC II appeared first on Balikas News Network.

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Metrobank secures retirement fund mandate from BATELEC II
Metrobank Trust, the Trust Banking arm of Metrobank, has been selected by BATANGAS II ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (BATELEC II) to manage its Retirement Fund, which secures the future for over 700 employees. This affirms Metrobank Trust’s expertise in institutional retirement fund management and tailored investment strategies for various organizations. This partnership highlights Metrobank Trust’s growing […] The post Metrobank secures retirement fund mandate from BATELEC II appeared first on Kabayan News.

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The mathematics of the AFP salary base pay increase
Malacañang’s announcement of a 15% base pay increase for military and uniformed personnel (MUP) over three years came with a price tag that wasn’t explained during the policy rollout. So we took a look strictly at the numbers and imagined its implications. At present, the MUP pension system is a whopping ₱17.9 trillion. This is […] The post The mathematics of the AFP salary base pay increase appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Satellite voter registration reaches Iwahig penal farm to enfranchise PDLs
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) conducted a special satellite voter registration on Nov. 28 at the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm Central Sub-Colony to ensure eligible Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) and facility personnel can participate in the 2025 elections. A total of 14 PDL underwent processing during the on-site registration, with 12 successfully registered […] The post Satellite voter registration reaches Iwahig penal farm to enfranchise PDLs appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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PCSDS seizes regulated reef fish in operations across Palawan
The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development staff confiscated regulated marine species in a series of enforcement operations from October to December in El Nido, Puerto Princesa and Coron, after individuals were found transporting reef fish without the required permits. PCSDS officers seized assorted reef fish on Oct. 15 in Bucana, El Nido, including oversized, undersized […] The post PCSDS seizes regulated reef fish in operations across Palawan appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Pantone names Cloud Dancer as 2026 color of the year
Color and design company Pantone has named Cloud Dancer, a soft white shade, as its 2026 color of the year, marking the first time in the program’s history that a white hue received the designation. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said the choice is not a case of “defaulting to white,” […] The post Pantone names Cloud Dancer as 2026 color of the year appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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People of Asia for Climate Solutions empowers LGUs on solar power usage 
By: Genalyn Evangelista RIZAL, Nueva Ecija—People of Asia for Climate Solutions (PACS), a private renewable energy advocacy group, recently launched its rooftop solar power harnessing program aiming to empower local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines with a sustainable and cost-effective alternative power source. PACS is an advocacy group based in China and in the Philippines […] The post People of Asia for Climate Solutions empowers LGUs on solar power usage  appeared first on News Core Bulacan.

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SM Supermalls dominates International Business Awards with All Community-Centric Wins
SM Supermalls once again proved its global excellence and heart for community as it clinched seven major awards at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBA) held in Lisbon, Portugal — an unbeatable victory that shines a spotlight on its community-driven programs and campaigns. The awards reaffirm SM Supermalls’ purpose-driven commitment to uplifting communities through meaningful […] The post SM Supermalls dominates International Business Awards with All Community-Centric Wins appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Solon wants portions of 4 barangays segregated from mining reservations
BAGUIO CITY – Baguio’s Lone District Representative Mauricio G. Domogan proposed a bill in the House of Representatives segregating portions of four barangays in the city from mining reservations under Commonwealth Act 137, converting them into alienable and disposable public lands and declaring these open for disposition to bonafide qualified occupants and/or applicants under Republic […] The post Solon wants portions of 4 barangays segregated from mining reservations appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Christmas tree lights up Session Road anew
BAGUIO CITY – City officials, esteemed guests and visitors gathered to witness this year’s Christmas tree lighting at the top of Session Road on Monday, December 1, signifying the city’s welcome of the Christmas season and celebration. Resty Lopez, Joey Quinio, Reydon Amking and James Calicdan are the designers of this year’s vibrant Christmas installation, […] The post Christmas tree lights up Session Road anew appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Itogon mayor wants pasture lands for cows
ITOGON, Benguet – Mayor Bernard S. Waclin is proposing to the municipal council the passage of an ordinance requiring owners of cows to have their own pasture lands to ensure the overall safety of the animals and the public. Waclin made the request to the municipal council during the recent flag-raising ceremony following repeated posts […] The post Itogon mayor wants pasture lands for cows appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Tuba gears up for 114th foundation anniversary
TUBA, Benguet – The Municipality of Tuba prepared several activities for a week-long celebration of its 114th Foundation Anniversary set from December 5 to 11, with the theme, “A Resilient, Healthy and Self-reliant Municipality.” Around 18 activities are lined up for the said occasion, most of which are held on the municipal grounds. The celebration […] The post Tuba gears up for 114th foundation anniversary appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Council urged to strengthen MSME development body
BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council (BCMSMEDC) requested the city council to strengthen this body by amending certain provisions of Ordinance No. 58, series of 2024 that created it.  Under BCMSMEDC Resolution No. 3, series of 2025, the council claimed that there is a need to realign, reorganize, […] The post Council urged to strengthen MSME development body appeared first on HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon.

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Busuanga rolls out new tourism site to guide travelers
The local government unit of Busuanga has launched its official tourism website, www.busuanga.org, which it expects will help increase visitor arrivals starting December 5. Mayor Raymond Emil Cruz said the new website is part of the LGU’s plan to strengthen tourism and make it easier for visitors to learn about the town’s attractions. The site […] The post Busuanga rolls out new tourism site to guide travelers appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Wilma may weaken into LPA as it nears Palawan
Tropical Depression (TD) Wilma may weaken into a low pressure area as it moves across the Visayas and nears Palawan by Monday. Weather specialist Obet Badrina said recent data show the environment west of Palawan is not favorable for a tropical cyclone. “Possible na humina po at maging isang low pressure area (LPA) na lamang […] The post Wilma may weaken into LPA as it nears Palawan appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Norway and Roots of Health: Youth and community-led innovations key to closing PH’s HIV prevention gap
Youth and community-led innovations are essential to closing the Philippines’ widening HIV prevention gap, according to speakers at the World AIDS Day forum hosted by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Roots of Health, a Palawan-based NGO on Monday. Despite gains in testing and treatment, prevention remains the weakest link in the national HIV response. Infections […] The post Norway and Roots of Health: Youth and community-led innovations key to closing PH’s HIV prevention gap appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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From Blueprint to Breakthrough: TARI Estate delivers on its promise of progress
TARLAC CITY — Over a year since its launch, TARI Estate is steadily bringing its vision of progress to life, with major milestones and global investments taking shape on the ground—reflecting Aboitiz Economic Estates’ commitment to turning plans into tangible results. Launched in May 2024, the 384-hectare estate in Central Luzon has achieved 90% completion […] The post From Blueprint to Breakthrough: TARI Estate delivers on its promise of progress appeared first on Balikas News Network.

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Sleeping Through the Storm: The True Measure of Preparedness
In a nation where storms define seasons and resilience defines survival, the highest aspiration of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) is simple yet profound: that one day, families can sleep through the storm—not because hazards have disappeared, but because communities are truly prepared. Preparedness is not measured by the size of warehouses or the […] The post Sleeping Through the Storm: The True Measure of Preparedness appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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From Maximum to Minimum: What IPPF Inmates Wish for This Christmas
The other day, seven faculty members from our university stepped inside the sprawling grounds of Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm (IPPF) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Our mission sounded simple on paper: conduct a Training Needs Assessment among 100 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs)—50 from the minimum-security compound and 50 from maximum—to find out what skills […] The post From Maximum to Minimum: What IPPF Inmates Wish for This Christmas appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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SMC resumes flood-mitigating river cleanups in Bulacan
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is back cleaning rivers in Bulacan province after completing a massive effort from October 2022 to September 2024 that removed over 4.15 million metric tons of flood-causing silt and waste from 74 kilometers of rivers at no cost to the government and with no commercial benefit to the company. This time, […] The post SMC resumes flood-mitigating river cleanups in Bulacan appeared first on PALAWAN NEWS.

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Meralco set to energize Cagbalete Island
Pioneering Microgrid Project to Deliver 100% Electrification MANILA, PHILIPPINES — In a landmark move toward inclusive and sustainable energy access, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is moving forward to energize homes and businesses in Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon. Following the go signal from the Department of Energy (DOE) for its microgrid system proposal, […] The post Meralco set to energize Cagbalete Island appeared first on Balikas News Network.

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Pioneering Microgrid Project to Deliver 100% Electrification
Meralco set to energize Cagbalete Island MANILA, PHILIPPINES — In a landmark move toward inclusive and sustainable energy access, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is moving forward to energize homes and businesses in Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon. Following the go signal from the Department of Energy (DOE) for its microgrid system proposal, Meralco […] The post Pioneering Microgrid Project to Deliver 100% Electrification appeared first on Kabayan News.

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