The military has activated a central command and intelligence hub in Northern Luzon to streamline large-scale maneuvers with counterparts from the United States for the upcoming Exercise Balikatan next week. The Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) established its exercise support group (NESG) and a...
The United States (US) and the Philippines are planning to establish a 4,000-acre, or a nearly 1,619-hectare (ha), industrial hub in Luzon aimed at strengthening supply chains for critical inputs, according to the US Department of State. In an April 16 fact sheet, the US State Department said the...
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 hits the road on April 29 in Calatagan and no less than the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) has bestowed its recognition on the 14-stage race that features local and foreign teams. “The Philippine Sports Commission [PSC] supports the conduct of...
The biggest cash pot ever in Philippine cycling history of P12 million will be up for grabs in the 2026 MPTC Tour of Luzon (ToL) with the rider wearing the yellow jersey at the end of the 14-stage race bringing home P1 million and the team that stands atop the podium rejoicing its way to the bank...
In the recent “Central Luzon Unlocked: Market Intelligence on One of the Philippines’ Hottest Growth Corridors” event, organized by Co-quarterlliers Philippines and West Aeropark, Central Luzon’s fourth-quarter performance in the property market was highlighted as the region demonstrated...
Motorists traveling between Tarlac City and Cabanatuan City are set to benefit from faster and more efficient trips following the opening of a new segment of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) on Tuesday, March 31, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said....
The Police Regional Office-3 is deploying over 13,000 personnel across Central Luzon for Holy Week. PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez said the increase in personnel will match the growing number of travelers, pilgrims, and devotees across the region. “From our initial 2,000 personnel, we...
EDITORS DESK It must be the April heat, the burning sensation of the summer fever that keeps the tired legs going. Or perhaps the adrenaline — and oh boy, these gentlemen pack an extra dose to thread through the melting asphalt road, for 14 punishing stages. It could be the prize, now exceeding...
Police in Central Luzon recorded a 14.95-percent decline in focus crimes from Feb. 24 to March 18. In a report on Friday, the Police Regional Office-3 said that from 214 cases recorded between Feb. 1 and 23, the numbers dropped to 182. PRO-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez attributed the...
The Police Regional Office-3 is set to deploy 2,000 police personnel in Central Luzon to ensure a safe, orderly, and secure summer vacation under Ligtas Sumvac 2026. Police Brig. Gen. Jess B Mendez, PRO-3 director, said that they are on heightened alert and fully prepared from March 29 to May 31....
Razon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has broken ground on an ₱800 million expansion in Batanga, marking the start of construction for what will become the Philippines’ second-largest container gateway. The facility, branded as the South Luzon Container Terminal, is...
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) apprehended all top 10 regional most wanted persons in the past two days. In a news release, PRO-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez said nine are rape suspects while one violated the Anti-Child Pornography Act. “This...
