Clark can gear for int’l MICE market, says hotel consult expert
With Clark as host to a premier gateway and Pampanga a center of culinary expertise, the Freeport could still emerge as an international MICE destination given its strategic location and infrastructure. At Pampanga Press Club’s News@Hues media forum, Michael Francis Nabong, founder and managing director of Hospitality Solutions PH (HSPH), said that Clark would just […]
BoC to use AI vs contrabands; cites Port of Clark for surpassing 2025 performance
BoC spokesman Atty Chris Bendijo (far right) cites use of AI and performance of Port of Clark. With him are (LtoR) BoC Clark Collector Jairus Reyes, PDEA Regional Director Jigger Montellana and BoC Deputy Commissioner Nolasco Bathan The Bureau of Customs (BoC) will be utilizing Artificial Intelligence or AI in checking contrabands in shipments into […]
Finance Department adopts more reforms for import processes and fees
The Department of Finance (DOF) yet takes another step in streamlining procedures and reducing fees that would help ensure free flow of goods and further boost the country’s economy. Finance Secretary Frederick Go has ordered the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to extend importer accreditation and cut on accreditation fees. He recently issued a Customs Administrative […]
CRK keeps strong showing vs. rising fuel costs with Holy Week surge
Despite the volatile global energy market spawned by the US-Iran war, Clark International Airport (CRK) reported a significant spike in passenger traffic in the recent Holy Week travel. Airport officials have confirmed that while jet fuel prices have climbed, the demand for holiday travel remained a powerful driver for the terminal’s operations. Dante Basanta, operations […]
PLDT Home’s PR lady cited for faith, influence in leadership
With the observation of the Holy Week, nothing could be more powerful than combining faith and influence. The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) has cited a woman-leader in public relations practice, with the applications of her faith in leadership. Cheryl Maxine Parangan-Loyola, Asst. Vice President and Head Public Relations, Influencer Management and Brand […]
We’ve been throwing away a power source
Not to scare anyone but the US/Israel-Iran War will push power cost to the stratosphere. The war is not confined in Israel, Lebanon and Iran. The oil-rich and oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia, and Qatar (known for its LNG or liquefied Natural Gas) have been drawn into it. This means more expensive fuel for our […]
PLDT keeps high premium on Journ values in corporate work
PLDT’s top communications executive has underscored journalistic values in the line of work. First Vice President and head of Public Engagement Group Roby Alampay said that joining the country’s integrated telco company has to be aligned with his values. Alampay hosted officers of the Pampanga Press Club at Widus Hotel inside Hann Resort in Clark […]
Mabalacat VM Castro pounds transparency and accountability
MABALACAT CITY – Vice Mayor Marcos “Jun” Castro has underscored the importance of transparency and accountability in pushing for various projects, citing their battle cry that won him and Mayor Geld Aquino last year the top two posts in this city. Guesting for the first time in KapiHann of the Pampanga Press Club, Castro has […]
Púpul ning Banua 2026 event and recognition cited by veteran host and professor
Renown Kapampangan host and professor Cecile Yumul has weighed in on the success of Pupul Ning Banua 2026, particularly the recognition given by the Angeles City government on artists and participants. The veteran broadcaster took to social media her appreciation of the event in celebration of the National Arts Month organized by the City Tourism […]
CIAC partnerships seen to boost heritage preservation, food security, economic growth in Clark
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE ⸺Beyond the ceremonial signing of two memoranda of understanding (MOUs), the latest partnerships forged by the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) signal a wider transformation poised to benefit communities, businesses, and future generations. Signed on 24 February 2026 at the Clark Aviation Capital Picnic Grounds, the agreements with the Philippine Association of Landscape […]