Tilapia FIESTA 2025 showcases unity, innovation for sustainable aquaculture industry By Marie Joy S. Carbungco
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Hundreds of fish farmers, researchers, investors, and students gathered in Pampanga for the first-ever Tilapia FIESTA [Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda], a national event uniting science, technology, and community to strengthen the country’s aquaculture sector. With the theme ‘From Pond to Plate: Celebrating a […]
CBMS convention highlights data-driven governance in Pampanga
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Pampanga spearheaded the 2025 Provincial Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Convention and Data Festival, emphasizing the vital role of accurate and updated data in crafting inclusive and evidence-based policies for local development. The event convened planning and […]
Feel At Home with FIESTA Communities at The PAG-IBIG National Housing Expo 2025
MANILA, Philippines — FIESTA Communities Incorporated, one of the trusted and top-performing Pag-IBIG Fund developers, proudly joins this year’s National Housing Expo happening on October 23-24, 2025 at The World Trade Center, Pasay City. As a consistent Top Developer of PAG-IBIG, FIESTA continues to champion the Filipino dream of homeownership—bringing to life its promise of […]
Solar-powered irrigation boom to farmers
Two solar-powered irrigation projects. Contributed photos CABANATUAN CITY – At least 1,789 farmers from various irrigators’ associations (IAs) within the service area of the National Irrigation Administration-Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigations System (NIA-UPRIIS) get benefits from solar-powered irrigation. Engr. Alvin Manuel, Sr., acting department manager of NIA-UPRIIS, said their office has implemented 92 solar-powered pump irrigation projects […]
New routes, more seats as Cebu Pacific strengthens Clark hub
Capacity to Reach 1.7M seats by yearend Cebu Pacific (CEB) will be launching direct flights to Naga and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, bringing Clark closer to the rest of the country and further improving its capacity in the hub to 1.7 million seats by yearend. This also strengthens Clark’s position as Central Luzon’s premier gateway […]
Asialink Group secures record $75-M syndicated facility from Standard Chartered Bank to power MSME growth amid lending gap
The financial institution is strengthening its support for MSMEs through partnerships with leading multinational banks. [L-R] Morris Huang, Deputy Manager for First Commercial Bank, Ltd. – Manila Branch; I Ching (Kimo) Chou, Deputy Manager, Hua Nan Commercial Bank Ltd. – Manila Branch; Ruben Y. Lugtu, II, Chairman of the Asialink Group of Companies,; Mike Samson, […]
Cong Pogi’s 1st 100 days: 3,644 AKAP, 317 financial aid given
FIRST DISTRICT, Pampanga – In the first 100 days of Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. as Representative of the Pampanga First District, 3,644 residents in the First District received assistance through the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and 317 residents received financial assistance from […]
BCDA maintains ISO certification for 12 consecutive years
TÜV Rheinland co-lead auditor Rhene Rose Zara conducts a surveillance audit on the Bases Conversion and Development Authority’s quality management system covering the provision of conversion and development services, as well as real estate management and engineering of land and assets under BCDA’s jurisdiction. (BCDA photo) The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has successfully […]
Safer & disaster-resilient Pampanga, layunin ng United Nations Development Programme at Kapitolyo
Photo from Pampanga PIO Isang makabuluhang hakbang tungo sa mas ligtas at matatag na Pampanga ang isinusulong ng Provincial Government sa pakikipagtulungan sa United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Sa ginanap na pagpupulong, tinalakay ng mga opisyal ng UNDP at ng Kapitolyo ang implementasyon ng SHIELD Programme o Strengthening Institutions and Empowering Localities Against Disasters and […]
CL MSMEs Shine Bright with ₱55.3M Sales at 27th Likha Trade Fair
Central Luzon’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) once again showcased their innovation and resilience at the 27th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair, held from October 15 to 19, 2025 at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City, generating a remarkable ₱55.3 million in total sales—exceeding the ₱36.5 million target by nearly 52%. The event gathered 148 […]