Travelogue: Tasting Siargao
STEAMED RICE molded into SIARGAO punctuated with two coco palms on a bed of pancit framed by steamed lobsters, shrimps and mussels, grilled fish (mahi-mahi?) and squid, pork liempo, salted eggs, kinilaw na tuna, calamares, with sliced pineapples, mangoes and watermelons on the side. The quintessential fare in island boodle fights celebrated in just about […]
Pampanga gov’t okays construction of banca port in Samuan barangay – Gov Pineda
A port for the bancas will soon be constructed in Barangay Batang 2nd in Sasmuan town, Pampanga Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda said. “Approve ne pu ing bayung daungan kening Brgy. Batang 2nd,” the Provincial Information Office (PIO) said quoting Pineda. The mayor announced this during the “Barangay Program” for the residents of Barangays Batang 1st […]
Jocson College confers Gawad Felisa Jocson on feminist, rights advocate Sonia Soto
CLARK FREEPORT – In celebration of its Diamond (75th) Jubilee, Jocson College conferred its Gawad Felisa Jocson on the multitalented Sonia Soto “for her outstanding accomplishments as a feminist leader, activist, journalist, and public servant.” Handing the award to Soto are Jocson College president Dr. Felecitas Borja Manalang, executive vice president Leigh Jocson and board […]
TRAVELOGUE Bahandi Hotel: Siargao’s gem
LIVING UP to its name in Siargaonon translating to the English treasure, wealth, jewel, among other prized possessions, Bahandi Hotel adds an emerald facet to its fame – nestled as it is in coastal flora of towering talisay trees, shaded shrubberies of crotons, heliconias in all varieties, big-leaf colocasias, and myriad others. The refreshing greenery […]
PhilHealth San Fernando MOA Signing with the Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Fernando, Pampanga
On February 13, 2025, PhilHealth San Fernando signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Fernando, Pampanga for the registration of 163 priests under Group Enrollment Program at the Arzobispado de Pampanga. Most Rev. Florentino Lavarias D.D., Archbishop of San Fernando and PhilHealth Acting Vice President Henry V. Almanon led […]
13 million Central Luzon residents to benefit from PhilHealth’s expanded benefits
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced major expansion of benefit packages, providing enhanced financial protection and improved access to healthcare services for 13 million residents in Central Luzon. During the first episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency for 2025, PhilHealth […]
Mga empleyado ng NIA-UPRIIS madali nang makakapaghulog ng kontribusyon sa SSS, Pag-IBIG Fund
LUNGSOD NG CABANATUAN (PIA) — Magiging madali na ang paghuhulog at transaksyon ng mga empleyado ng National Irrigation Administration-Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation Systems (NIA-UPRIIS) sa kanilang buwanang kontribusyon sa Social Security System (SSS) at Pag-IBIG Fund. Ito ay matapos pumirma ng kasunduan ang ahensya sa dalawang state-owned firms. Ayon kay NIA-UPRIIS Department Manager Gertrudes […]
Point C to Point S: PAL connects, seamlessly
CLARK FREEPOT – What had for long polar points of destination in the country, flag carrier Philippine Airlines has connected seamlessly. Surfing capital Siargao in the far, far south is now but an hour and 40-minute flight from Clark – and for that matter the rest of Central and Northern Luzon – three times weekly […]
Eco Protect kicks off “MaLu” Project in AC school
ANGELES CITY – Continuing its advocacy for heightened environmental awareness among students, the Eco Protect Management Corp. (EMPC) launched its “Lunes Malinis (MaLu)” Project at the Gueco Balibago Elementary School here on Feb. 21. MaLu Project promotes the collection of single-use plastic sachets in exchange for garbage bins and armchairs to combat plastic waste and […]
Grafik Hotel Collection to Debut in Cebu as Filinvest’s Chroma Hospitality Seals Deal with QM AZ Holdings, Inc.
Grafik Hotel Collection in Moalboal, Cebu; designed by International Design Associates (IDA) Mactan, Cebu – Chroma Hospitality, a proud subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corporation, has officially signed an agreement with QM AZ Holdings, Inc. to introduce Grafik Hotel Collection in Moalboal, Cebu. This marks the second property under the Grafik Hotel Collection, following its first […]