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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE. Philippines – A total of 43 irrigation projects for the province this CY 2026 were presented in a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony on July 8. The groundbreaking ceremony is led by NIA-CAR Regional Manager Ronilio Cervantes, Congressman Maximo Dalog, Jr. of the Lone District of Mountain Province, Montañosa Federation of Irrigators’ Associations President Ezra Gomez, and other officials. With a total budget allocation of ₱140 million, these 43 projects in the 10 municipalities of Mountain Province aims to serve a total area of 483 hectares, in which 165 hectares are considered new area. A total of 1,927 farmers and their families are estimated to use these irrigation projects when completed. Of these, 19 are new small irrigation projects (SIP), 5 are solar-powered pump irrigation projects, 9 projects are intended for restoration focusing on bringing abandoned or non-operational communal irrigation systems (CIS) back into service, 10 projects are for the repair of existing CIS (fix specific damages within existing CISs to ensure more efficient irrigation delivery. The 43 projects are distributed across the municipalities as follows: 10 projects in Bauko, 6 in Bontoc, 2 in Barlig, 4 in Besao, 4 in Sagada, 1 jointly covering Sagada and Besao, 5 in Paracelis, 2 in Sadanga, 3 in Natonin, 3 in Sabangan, and 3 in Tadian. Also leading the ceremonies are Hon. Alfonso Ligos, Jr., president of the Liga ng mga Barangay of Mountain Province, Provincial Governor represented by Provincial Administrator John Likigan, Engr. Abraham Akilit, former regional manager of NIA-CAR, NIA Mountain Province Satellite Office employees led by Provincial Head Winston Daoas, and presidents of various Irrigators’ Associations. Cong. Dalog said that project implementation is a shared responsibility, with irrigators associations playing an important role in project implementation as they can be stewards and monitors so projects are long-lasting. He also expressed hopes for a national irrigation project through the proposed Upper Butigue Irrigation Project to serve the wide valleys in Paracelis. Meanwhile, NIA-CAR Regional Manager Cervantes expressed that the groundbreaking aims to inform various stakeholders and the public of the projects, urging also all irrigators associations to become more active partners in monitoring and inspection. He also informed that after completion, communal and small irrigation projects are turned over to duly formed Irrigators’ Associations for operation and maintenance. Also, during the ceremony, a total of ₱283,618 operation and maintenance (O&M) subsidies were presented to MOFIA for distribution to various irrigators’ associations in Mountain Province. IAs are encouraged to continue with their O&M activities within their irrigation systems, submit reports and accomplishments to NIA to be able to continually claim their subsidies.

76th Januarius FIL-AM Invitational Golf Tournament

Sports

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CONTRACT SIGNING — Contract Signing Ceremony of Baguio Country Club and John Hay Golf, today, July 10,2026 for the 76th Januarius FIL-AM Invitational Golf Tournament to be held on November 24 to December 12, 2026. The signing was conducted by (From Left) Danilo Gacuya, Operation Director of Baguio Country Club; Leonida Whybrow, member, Golf and Sports Committee of Baguio Country Club; Anthony de Leon, General Manager of Baguio Country Club; Eduardo Arguelles, President, Golfplus Management Inc.; Mark Torres, Senior Vice President-BCDA and Manjit Beandi, President-JHMC. Photo by Zaldy Comanda

470 mangingisda ng Quezon pinarangalan ng Aboitiz Power

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By Danny Estacio PAGBILAO, Quezon — Pinarangalan ng Aboitiz Power ang may 470 mangingisda mula sa 26 na samahan sa bayang ito ng Therma Luzon Inc. (TLI), isang subsidiary ng Aboitiz Power, sa taunang pagdiriwang ng Alon at Ani — isang programang nagbibigay-pugay sa mga mahahalagang kontribusyon ng mga lokal na mangingisda sa kabuhayan at kaunlaran ng komunidad. Kasama ang Pagbilao LGU, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), at Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), nagsagawa rin ng mga talakayan tungkol sa pangkaligtasan at pangangalaga sa mga baybaying-dagat. Ayon kay Roger Cañares, Pangulo ng Samahan ng Mangingisda ng Banlisan at Pantoc (SMBP), ang aktibong pakikisama ng Kumpanya sa komunidad ay nagpatibay sa ugnyan nito sa mga lokal na mangingisda. “Maganda ang naidulot ng pakikipagsama [ng AboitizPower] sa mga mangingisda ng Pagbilao. Malaki ang natulong nito dahil po sa serbisyong kuryente nila pati na rin sa kanilang mga proyekto tulad ng livelihood at assistance sa mga mangingisda.” Ayon kay Lou Jason Deligencia, AVP ng Aboitiz Power for Corporate Services sa South Luzon at Metro Manila, layunin ng inisyatibang ito na tugunan ang mungkahi ng mga lokal na mangingisda noong nakaraang taon. “Bilang pagtugon sa inyong mungkahi na magkaroon ng pagkakataong higit pang matuto at makapagbahagi ng kaalaman, inanyayahan natin ngayong taon ang Provincial Fisheries Office at ang Philippine Coast Guard upang magbahagi ng mahahalagang kaalaman ukol sa kaligtasan at seguridad sa ating karagatan.” Bahagi ang programa ng mga inisyatiba ng TLI para sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa komunidad, na naglalayong pagtibayin ang pagkakaisa at pakikipagtulungan sa mga mamamayan ng Pagbilao, isang mahalagang bahagi ng kanilang misyong makapagbigay ng maaasahan at abot-kayang enerhiya.

Cebu Pacific lauded for Gender Equality, Workplace Inclusion Practices

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Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) has been recognized by the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) for advancing diversity and inclusion, making it the first and only local carrier to be assessed for its gender equality and workplace inclusion efforts. The award, conferred on June 30, follows the successful completion of 17 initiatives under the Gender Equality Assessment, Results and Strategies (GEARS) framework, spanning leadership accountability, flexible work arrangements, workplace safety, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. “We take pride in being the first and only local carrier to have our workplace practices independently assessed under the GEARS framework, but we don’t aspire to simply be first. Our focus is on building a workplace where everyone can grow and succeed. That means continuing to strengthen our programs, listening to our people, and sustaining the progress we’ve made so inclusion remains part of how we work every day,” said Felix Lopez, CEB Chief Human Resources Officer. Among CEB’s diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are the extension of healthcare benefits for employees’ same-sex and common-law partners, along with mandatory DEI training for leaders and new hires. Backing these efforts is the Juan CEB Community (JCC), the airline’s employee resource group championing inclusion for women, LGBTQIA+ employees, solo parents, and persons with disabilities. This commitment extends beyond CEB’s own workforce. In June 2026, the airline welcomed three Deaf student interns from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde’s School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) through its FLY Internship Program, with employees first taking part in a Deaf Awareness Session to build understanding of Deaf culture and inclusive communication ahead of their arrival. CEB also highlighted progress in gender representation, with women now making up 54% of its management workforce — a growth trend that extends to technical and operational roles as well, including among pilots. PBCWE is an independent business coalition that helps organizations strengthen gender equality and workplace inclusion by benchmarking their policies and practices against international standards through the GEARS framework.

SSS Baguio, TESDA-CAR strengthen social security protection for Job Order and Contract of Service workers

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BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) Baguio Branch and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority–Cordillera Administrative Region (TESDA-CAR) formally sealed their partnership for the social security coverage and protection of 60 Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers under the KaSSSangga Collect Program. Under the agreement, TESDA-CAR shall facilitate the JO and COS workers’ SSS member registration and contribution remittance, making it easier for them to qualify and avail of SSS benefits. “Through this collaboration, JO and COS workers, who are often excluded from traditional employment benefits, can now enjoy social security protection such as sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, funeral and death benefits. They, too, can enjoy various loan programs like Salary Loan, Calamity Loan, and Emergency Loan,” SSS Vice President for Luzon North 1 Division Normita Cruz said. Cruz also encouraged TESDA employees who previously worked in the private sector to continue their SSS contributions as voluntary members. “They may qualify for retirement benefits from both SSS and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), allowing them to receive two pensions upon retirement,” Cruz added.

Ortega pinapalakas ang Farm-to-Market-Road para sa agrikultura ng La Union

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BAUANG, La Union – “Hindi lamang ito bagong kalsada, ito ay isang konkretong hakbang upang mapagaan ang buhay ng ating mga magsasaka at mapalakas ang sektor ng agrikultura sa La Union,” ito ang naging pahayag ni Governor Mario Ortega sa mga magsasaka ng Barangay Pugo, Bauang, La Union. Pinagunahan mismo ni Gov.Ortega at iba pang mga opisyales ang inagurasyon para rehabilitation at improvement ng Barangay Pugo ng Farm-to-Market-Road, noong Hulyo 7. Ayon kay Ortega, patuloy niyang isusulong ang mga proyektong magbibigay ng pangmatagalang ginhawa sa sektor ng agrikultura sa buong lalawigan, sa layuning mapagaan ang araw-araw na hamon ng mga magsasaka sa pagdadala ng kanilang ani mula sa bukid patungo sa pamilihan. “Sa pamamagitan ng mas maayos at mas ligtas na kalsada, mas mapapabilis ang transportasyon ng mga produktong agrikultural, mababawasan ang gastos sa pagbibiyahe, at maiiwasan ang pagkasira ng ani.” Aniya, higit sa lahat, mas magiging madali ang pag-abot ng mga magsasaka sa mas malawak na pamilihan na magbibigay ng mas malaking oportunidad para sa kabuhayan ng bawat mamamayan ng lalawigan. Ang proyekto at programa sa agrikultura ay hindi bagong adhikain para kay Ortega, dahil pa noong siya ay nagsisilbi bilang isang halal na lingkod-bayan, patuloy na niyang isinusulong ang pagtatayo at pagpapabuti ng mga farm-to-market roads bilang isa sa mga pinakamahalagang puhunan para sa pag-unlad ng agrikultura at pag-angat ng kabuhayan ng bawat pamilyang Elyukano. “Sapagkat ang bawat kalsadang nag-uugnay sa bukid at pamilihan ay daan din tungo sa mas maunlad na kinabukasan para sa ating mga magsasaka at sa buong La Union. Sa Agkaysa, bawat proyektong natatapos ay hakbang tungo sa mas maunlad na La Union,” pahayag pa ni Gov.Ortega.

SNAP-Benguet recognized by ERC for operational excellence

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BENGUET, Philippines — SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAP-Benguet) was recognized by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for Binga hydroelectric power plant’s outstanding operational performance and steadfast commitment to ensuring reliable and secure electricity supply. The award was presented during the ERC’s 25th Founding Anniversary celebration on June 26, 2026. The award, personally received by SNAP representative Andrea Toyoda, Assistant Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, recognizes Binga hydro’s technical expertise and dedication to maintaining high standards of plant performance. With the theme, “The Next Watt: 25 Years of Regulating for a Modern Energy Future,” the event was held at Exquadra Tower in Pasig City and brought together stakeholders from across the Philippine energy sector. It also provided an avenue for attending relevant industry movers to discuss their respective roles in advancing a resilient, future-ready power industry. SNAP Chief Operations Officer Mike Hosillos said, “Reliable operations are built through our team’s disciplined commitment to hold themselves to the highest standards every day. This award recognizes those daily efforts, as well as SNAP’s core values of excellence and teamwork. We thank the ERC for the recognition and its continued support. We will keep raising the bar to help ensure a secure and dependable power supply.” SNAP acknowledges the recognition as it continues to pursue more innovative ways to improve operational reliability, reinforcing its role in helping provide a stable and secure electricity supply to the communities and industries it serves

SBMA assures Subic is safe area as no hazardous e-waste allowed in the Freeport

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By Ruben A. Veloria SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines – Officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) assured on Monday that the Subic Freeport is a safe area as the agency does not allow entry of hazardous electronic wastes or E-waste here. The statement was made by SBMA Director Honorio “Yuri” Allado III in a media forum held in Subic Convention Center which was attended also by Bureau of Customs- Port of Subic District Collector Geniefelle P. Lagmay, SBMA Sr. Dep. Administrator Amethya Dela Llana, and other SBMA officials, as resource speakers. “The agency does not allow entry of hazardous E-waste in the Freeport,” said Allado, adding that SBMA ensures the safety of the 6,000 workers in the company. “However, we respect the views of the NGOs,” he continued. The media forum was held following reports from non-government organizations (NGOs) and environmental groups that some 234 containers of suspected e-waste from the United States have arrived at Subic Bay since March this year. E-waste are discarded electrical or electronic devices, commonly referred to as waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), such as broken computers, television, laptops, radios, and other similar electronic devices where reusable parts such as aluminum, gold, copper, electronic parts are being collected. However, toxic or hazardous e-waste such as electric transformers, busted florescent bulbs, and used batteries are not allowed the Freeport. There are nine recycling companies inside Subic Freeport, all of which were inspected by the BOC, SBMA, and DENR-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) on July 1, following alleged arrival of e-waste shipments in the Freeport. No result of the inspection was provided Meanwhile, Collector Lagmay said that an inter-agency meeting was convened in Manila and discussed the issue concerning the e-waste shipments in Subic and to determine the appropriate course of action. The meeting focused on identifying the next steps in addressing the issue through coordinated ad whole-of-agency approach. The group also discussed measures to further strengthen existing mechanism and prevent similar incidents in the future. According to Lagmay, the meeting was led by BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, together with key officials from BOC, SBMA, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Office of Solicitor General (OSG), Department of Justice (DOJ), Dept. of Foreign Affairs (DOF), and EcoWaste Coalition, Basel Action Network (BAN) Toxic, and other concerned government agencies and stakeholders. When asked if the public is still safe in going to Subic Freeport, Dir. Yuri responded in saying, “Yes. We are safe in Subic.” For her part, Dela Llana said that SBMA supports recycling facilities, “As we (SBMA) support urban mining or urban recycling, the recovering and recycling reusable materials from discarded electronic equipment and devices. The process minimizes the environmental damage caused by industrial mining.

BDO launches sixth ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue

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BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) is set to issue Peso-denominated Fixed-Rate Sustainability Bonds with a minimum aggregate issue size of PHP5 billion (the “Bonds”). This marks the Bank’s second Sustainability Bond this year following a PHP 100 billion issue in January 2026. In aggregate, BDO has raised PHP 386.7 billion in Sustainability Bonds through five issuances since January 2022. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has confirmed that the proposed issuance complies with the requirements set forth under the ASEAN Sustainability Bond Standards and the SEC ASEAN Sustainability Bond Circular. The proposed issuance will have a tenor of one-and-a-half (1.5) years and a coupon rate of 6.26% per annum. The minimum investment amount is PHP500,000, with additional increments in multiples of PHP100,000 thereafter. The offer period will run from July 9 to 21, 2026, while the issue, settlement, and listing date will be on July 28, 2026. The net proceeds of the proposed issuance will be used to finance and/or refinance eligible assets as defined in the Bank’s Sustainable Finance Framework, support the Bank’s lending activities, and diversify the Bank’s funding sources. BDO reserves the right to amend the terms and the timing of the issuance as it deems necessary. ING Bank N.V., Manila Branch (“ING”) is the Sole Arranger and Sustainability Coordinator of the proposed issuance, with BDO and ING as Selling Agents and BDO Capital & Investment Corporation as Financial Advisor. THE BONDS ARE SECURITIES EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 9.1(e) OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE (“SRC”) AND AS SUCH WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE SRC. THE FOREGOING IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS, AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION OF ANY OFFER TO INVEST IN THE BONDS NOR AN OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF BDO TO ISSUE THE BONDS OR THE ARRANGER AND SELLING AGENTS TO ACCEPT ANY OFFER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE COMPLETE OR EXHAUSTIVE. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD READ THE OFFERING CIRCULAR FOR THE OFFER IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE BONDS WILL ONLY BE SOLD DURING THE OFFER PERIOD STATED ABOVE.

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43 irrigation projects ground breaks in Mountain Province