Day: January 30, 2025

Puerto Princesa City: The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) announced a new partnership with the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) to establish the country’s first mega economic zone in Puerto Princesa City, located in the Palawan province. This initiative marks a significant development for the region, leveraging part of the vast lands of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm. According to Philippines News Agency, the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed between PEZA and BuCor outlines the transformation of an initial 2,000 hectares of the 25,000-hectare idle land into the Palawan Mega Economic Zone (PMEZ). PEZA Director General Teresa Panga and BuCor

Sta. Rosa: Guido van der Valk carded the day’s best two-under-par 70 on Thursday, highlighted by an eagle and a birdie putt, to grab a two-stroke lead in the third round of The Country Club Invitational in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. He took the top spot at one-over 217 after first round co-leader LJ Go stumbled with two bogeys in the final seven holes and settled for a 74 and a 219. According to Philippines News Agency, Clyde Mondilla dropped to third place at 220 after posting a 77. He made a birdie on the par-5 second hole but had a

Manila: University of the East downed Umingan Volleyball Club, 25-22, 25-15, 25-14, in Group B of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-21 Championship National men’s division at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Thursday. It was the second consecutive victory for UE, which previously survived City of Naga-Cebu Volleyball Club, 25-12, 25-17, 23-25, 25-17, last Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in another match, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University achieved its first win in the five-day tournament organized by the PNVF, led by President Ramon ‘Tats’ Suzara. Notre Dame defeated City of Naga-Cebu Volleyball Club with scores of 27-25, 20-25,

Davos: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Thursday announced that the Philippines was highlighted as a role model in tackling cybersecurity and cybercrimes at the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy revealed that the Philippines was featured in a WEF video released on January 15, showcasing its leadership in confronting global cybersecurity issues, particularly the increasing prevalence of the “grandparent scam” that affects the elderly. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Uy emphasized the importance of promoting “cyber hygiene” as a life skill, akin to teaching children the necessity of

Bacolod: Business tycoon Hans Sy, chairperson of SM Prime Holdings Inc., was officially declared an adopted son and honorary mayor of this city during the 20th Bacolaodiat Festival, one of the country’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations. Sy, accompanied by his children Harvey and Hanna Carinna, received a copy of the resolution on his conferment from Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran during the City Council’s regular session Thursday afternoon. According to Philippines News Agency, Sy expressed his gratitude and humility in being conferred the titles during the festival. He highlighted Bacolod’s strong sense of community and the enduring partnership with