Mayor Jay Khonghun: ‘Dynamic leadership and a united community will give us progress and growth’ By CARRIE T. ASPA and ALEX GALANG SUBIC, Zambales —FACING a growing population and rapid urbanization, the local government unit (LGU) of Subic, Zambales is, nevertheless, turning the tide towards sustainable growth by undertaking a multi-pronged campaign to empower citizens… Read More Subic: Gearing up for sustainability
EXPECT hysterical fans, singing and dancing until the wee hours of the morning, and unlimited opportunities for selfies and live facebook videos when a veritable constellation of stars descend upon the town of Subic, Zambales on May 5. This is for the Variety Show that will start at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal park. The… Read More Star-studded show highlights Subic Ay! night
SUBIC’s iconic town festival “Subic Ay!” takes off on April 30, with a week-long program that is guaranteed to raise the bar in local fiesta entertainment and cultural show. Under S.B. Resolution No. 52, series of 2004, the Subic Ay! Festival has been established as an official celebration for Subic to be held every three… Read More Subic sets week-long festival
SUBIC Vice Mayor Jose Benedicto “JB” Felarca is Mayor Jay Khonghun’s tag-team partner in the area of legislation — providing crucial support to the executive by leading the deliberation of issues and legislating policies for the municipality. “That has been my personal mission ever since I agreed to be Mayor Jay’s running mate in the… Read More Subic Sangguniang Bayan: Legislation for Progress
By PATRICK ROXAS IBA, Zambales — THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has urged the provincial government of Zambales to stop the issuance of Ore Transport Permits (OTPs) and Mineral Ore Export Permits (MOEPs) to companies quarrying lahar sand in the province pending compliance with the Notice… Read More DENR seeks to stop transport of Zambales lahar sand
By CARRIE T. ASPA MASINLOC, Zambales — Residents of Candelaria and Masinloc towns are currently dumping criticism and accusation on each other over the issue of open-pit dumpsites located in both towns that are feared to be causing pollution of the nearby Lauis River. Candelaria Mayor Napoleon E. Edquid fired the opening salvo when he… Read More Candelaria, Masinloc clash on dumps issue
IN FACE of the planned closure of Boracay Island for environmental reasons, the province of Zambales is getting attention from travelers and tour agencies that seek alternative beach destinations. In particular, the islands of Magalawa in Palauig and Potipot in Candelaria now stand out as huge candidates for “the next Boracay” title. Both are known… Read More Local islands get more attention in face of Boracay closure
By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport At least 20 cruise ship visits have been calendared this year by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), as the Subic agency aims to cement its newly-staked claim as the newest cruise-ship playground in Asia. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said that five different cruise ships… Read More Subic Freeport expects 20 cruise-ship visits this year
HARD & FAST By Roly E. Eclevia HOW would you feel if doctors refused to prescribe antibiotics? Outraged. Naturally. Ah, but that is perfectly analogous to lawyers and judges denying the accused his right to due process, the legal policy—if you can call it that—under the present dispensation. The rights enshrined in the Constitution are… Read More Of demons and dragons
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma “Amy” T. Eisma urged residents and visitors to this premier tourism destination to take extra precaution while enjoying the summer here. “While we enjoy swimming in beaches, hiking and biking or camping in our forests, let us not forget to do the… Read More ‘Keep safe from summer heat,’ SBMA tells Subic visitors
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