Senatorial candidate Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday expressed belief that Central Luzon holds a unique position in the country’s infrastructure development. In a statement, Ejercito said major infrastructure projects such as the North-South Commuter Railway and New Clark International...
A member of the notorious Serrano group criminal gang and Central Luzon’s most wanted person was arrested by the Bulacan police during a manhunt operation on Monday, Feb. 21. Col. Rommel J. Ochave, acting Bulacan police director, said arrested was Gerardo Talastas, 49, of Brgy. Bagong Silang,...
To help education stakeholders, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Nueva Ecija launched the eFARM (Engaging Food and Agriculture Resources Management) Academy Program. eFARM Academy / FB Funded by the CHED, the P15.4-million project aims to...
Anti-narcotics operatives seized P3.4 million worth of shabu on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 5, following the arrest of two drug suspects in a buy-bust operation in Bacoor, Cavite. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said that the suspects Joery Villafañe, 37, of Gen. Trias, Cavite and...
In the next 24 hours, the frontal system, also known as the convergence of warm and cold winds from the northeast and southeast, is expected to bring rain showers in the eastern section of central Luzon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
Several organizations urged presidential bets to heed people's demand for land, aid, and justice. (Unsplash) In a joint statement, Amihan National Federation of Peasant Women, Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon Farmers, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, and Anakpawis asked presidential aspirants to...
Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized P1.7 million worth of shabu following the arrest of 11 drug pushers in an entrapment operation on Saturday, Oct. 9 in Makati City. PDEA Central Luzon Regional Director Bryan B Babang identified the suspects as Ma. Carmita Gonzales,...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, Oct. 8, the development of test kits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Central Luzon. (Photo from Freepik.com/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the project was funded by DOST-III...
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized some P2.04 million worth of shabu following the arrest of two alleged drug pushers in an entrapment operation in San Jose, del Monte, Bulacan on Monday, Sept. 27. PDEA Central Luzon Regional Director Bryan Babang identified the suspects...
The Philippine National Railways’ (PNR) Clark Phase 2 project is expected to produce more jobs and spur economic recovery in Central Luzon once completed, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured. Design render of PNR Clark Phase 2 (Malolos to Clark Railway) of the North-South Commuter...
About 3,600 Kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana) and Bayog (Dendrocalamus merrillianus) propagules have been planted in various sites and forest reserves in Central Luzon as part of Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR's) efforts to rehabilitate denuded forests that have impacts on...
Senator Richard Gordon on Sunday, Sept. 4 urged lawmakers to expedite the passage of the bill that would encourage the entry of more investments in Central Luzon. Gordon is referring to Senate Bill No. 1549 or the Regional Investment and Infrastructure Coordinating Hub (RICH) of Central Luzon which...