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DOLE chief, Pampanga vice governor sign usufruct deed for OFW hospital

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—The signing of the usufruct agreement between the provincial government here and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for the use of the very first overseas Filipino workers (OFW) hospital in the Philippines was held here on Friday. The signing was preceded by the kick-off ceremony… → Read More

AirAsia resumes flights at Clark airport on June 5

Clark Freeport—AirAsia has announced that it is set to gradually resume services from the Clark International Airport (IATA Code: CRK) on June 5 following the Philippine government’s directive of easing community quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila and several parts of the country. The resumption up of services will initially be… → Read More

CIAC welcomes Aaron Aquino’s appointment as president

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE -- The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) welcomed the appointment of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) chief Aaron Aquino its new president. "We warmly welcome Gen. Aquino and look forward to further strengthening CIAC under his able and dynamic leadership. His expertise and vast experience in… → Read More

Pampanga to buy NFA rice at P1,250 per cavan

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—To augment its relief operation efforts amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the provincial government of Pampanga will begin the procurement of low-priced rice from the National Food Authority (NFA). A memorandum of agreement with the NFA to supply rice to different cities and municipalities of Pampanga is set to be […] → Read More

‘Seafood Kadiwa Ni Ani at Kita on Wheels’ visits CSF barangays

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—Barangay residents in this capital city have benefited when the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) “Seafood Kadiwa Ni Ani at Kita on Wheels” paid them a visit this week. Agriculture Secretary William Dar crafted the strategy to market agri-fishery products from the provinces to Metro Manila residents. “But due to […] → Read More

SM extends help to mall tenants by waiving rent

SM Supermall said it has decided to waive the rent of its mall tenants nationwide from March 16 to April 14 to help them cope with the adverse impact of the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The waiving of rent is on top of the P100-million donation set aside by SM to help […] → Read More

CDC issues rules on community quarantine in Clark

CLARK FREEPORT—The people entering this freeport have been limited by the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) which oversees its management. The CDC has issued guidelines in limiting the movement of people in this freeport as part of the measures under the enhanced community quarantine in view of the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. Beginning March 18, […] → Read More

Pinoy farmers harvest edamame for the first time

Story & photo by Ashley Manabat / Correspondent CLARK FREEPORT—A joint project between a company and Northern Luzon farmers’ cooperatives allowed the Philippines to harvest edamame, or young soybeans from Japan, for the first time. A 20-hectare farm located in Barrio Talipapa, Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija produced the first edamame beans. The beans are […] → Read More

BCDA says New Clark City deal 'most transparent, aboveboard'

CLARK FREEPORT—The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said its joint-venture agreement (JVA) with MTD Capital Berhad for the development of New Clark City (NCC) is both “transparent and aboveboard.” In a press conference on Monday with Government Corporate Counsel Atty. Elpidio J. Vega, BCDA President and CEO Vince Dizon laid down the facts, emphasizing […] → Read More

City of San Fernando has new title: Home of the Giant Lanterns

CLARK FREEPORT—Pampanga’s capital, the City of San Fernando (CSF), is now the “Home of the Giant Lanterns” as it veered away from its moniker—the Christmas Capital of the Philippines. City Tourism Officer Ching Pangilinan made the statement here on Monday as she announced that the Giant Lantern Festival 2019 will be on December 14, which, incidentally, is also the 500th year countdown to March… → Read More

P12-billion luxury mountain resort to rise soon at New Clark City

CLARK FREEPORT—A P12-billion luxury mountain resort will soon rise at the New Clark City (NCC) in Capas, Tarlac. This developed as the Widus Group, owner and developer of Widus Hotel and Casino and the Clark Marriott Hotel here, is set to sign an agreement today (Friday) with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to lease and develop a 450-hectare property at the NCC for the… → Read More

PLDT Home Fibr powers Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales

CLARK FREEPORT—Leading digital services provider PLDT launched an exclusive broadband plan in Pampanga, Bataan and Zambales at the Park Inn Hotel by Radisson Clark here on Wednesday. John Palanca, vice president and regional head of PLDT and Smart, said residents in these three provinces can now experience and enjoy “the Philippines’s fastest fixed Internet at home with the all-new PLDT Home… → Read More

PNRI unveils plant growth promoter from seaweeds

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) on Friday launched here a plant growth promoter (PGP) it has developed from seaweeds which could increase rice yields by as much as 30 percent. The PNRI said Vitalgro Carrageenan plant growth promoter contains phytohormone-like compounds that support the growth and development of crops. Dr. Lucille […] → Read More

BCDA inks SEA Games self-driving cars deal

CLARK FREEPORT—The contract for the first deployment of driverless cars in Asia for a major international event was signed on Tuesday between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Coast Autonomous Llc. The memorandum of agreement was signed by BCDA President and CEO Vince Dizon and Coast Autonomous Chairman and CEO David Hickey at […] → Read More

CDC among top 10 GOCC dividend contributors

CLARK FREEPORT—The Clark Development Corp. (CDC) was recently hailed as one of the top dividend contributors among government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) in the country. It remitted P815 million in cash to the national treasury for 2018. A statement by the Department of Finance (DOF) noted that the CDC is… → Read More

S.B.M.A. grants P4.9 million worth of community facilities to Aeta tribe

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Some P4.9 million worth of community facilities were awarded to the Pastolan Ayta Tribe by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). Among the facilities that were given to the Aetas are a school building and a health clinic which form part of SBMA’s commitment in promoting the welfare of… → Read More

DataLand to expand into Clark Global City

CLARK FREEPORT—A reputable real-estate company that focuses on residential developments, retail and commercial developments, as well as hospitality and leisure development, is joining a growing number of property developers at the 177-hectare Clark Global City (CGC) here. DataLand Inc. said it is taking part in transforming CGC into the country’s… → Read More

Bacolor mayor challenges Pineda scion for Pampanga governorship

CLARK FREEPORT—“I will deliver Pampanga to be a better Pampanga in the years to come, especially in terms of commerce, peace and order, agriculture, livelihood and not only social services.” Thus, declared three-term Bacolor Mayor Jose Maria “Jomar” O. Hizon during the Balitaan media forum organized by the Capampangan in… → Read More

Pampanga governor thanks DENR chief for lifting quarry ban

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—Gov. Lilia G. Pineda has expressed her gratitude to Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu for lifting the ban on quarrying in Pampanga. "We → Read More

Clark named a major office space market

CLARK FREEPORT— An executive of a property developer has cited this free port as the second major office space market in the country now, surpassing Cebu.Clark Global City (CGC) Chief Investment Officer Evan McBride said at a recent assessment by Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) that Clark r → Read More