By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The newly-appointed chairperson of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will don another feather in her cap when she becomes one of the awardees for the “100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World” this year. According to Marilyn Mondejar, founder and CEO of the San Francisco, California-based… Read More SBMA chief to receive ‘Global Filipina’ award
By RUBEN VELORIA | Subic Bay Freeport THE Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed criminal complaints against current and former officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and other private individuals in connection with the takeover of the management of a hotel in this free port. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales approved the dismissal of… Read More Ombudsman clears Subic execs in hotel takeover
By JONAS REYES | Subic Bay Freeport SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will be requesting for allocations from the national government to fund major infrastructure projects here starting next year. SBMA Chairperson and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said that she has already asked the national government to provide funding to fix… Read More SBMA to tap gov’t funds for major infrastructure projects
IBA, Zambales (PNA) — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zambales has heard the appeal of residents of Candelaria and Santa Cruz towns in this province to cancel the permits of four mining companies which reportedly continue to destroy their communities. The appeal was submitted by the Concerned Citizens of Sta. Cruz, Zambales (CCOS) and other peoples’ organizations… Read More Residents appeal to stop mining operations
By PATRICK ROXAS | Subic Bay Freeport THE organized union of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) has filed a protest and called for another election after the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) declared as a failure the certification election conducted recently for the three labor unions. The Alyansa ng Manggagawang Pilipino Organisado–Trade Union… Read More DOLE: Hanjin union certification poll failed
By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The rehabilitation of piers and wharves in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone will be the priority of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in order to fully realize the potential of this premier maritime logistics center. Newly-appointed SBMA Chairperson and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the Subic agency… Read More SBMA sets P2.46-billion rehab of Subic piers
By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A two-day environment summit was held here on Sept. 28-29 to conclude the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) campaign in Zambales and consolidate community efforts in protecting the marine environment in the province. Zed Avecilla, ICC Zambales area coordinator, said that activities for the summit were held simultaneously at… Read More Zambales coordinates 2-day environment summit to consolidate ICC drive
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