Gov. Ebdane vows renewed vigor for Zambales development under new term

By CARRIE T. ASPA and HENRY EMPEÑO |  BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES – Comebacking Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. on Saturday, June 29, pledged to accelerate the development of Zambales and bring it to its full growth potential under his new term. In his inaugural speech at the Botolan People’s Plaza in this town, Ebdane noted that Zambales… Read More Gov. Ebdane vows renewed vigor for Zambales development under new term

“Kids of War” is best picture in 2nd Subic Bay Int’l Film Festival

By CARRIE T. ASPA |  SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — “Kids of War”, which portrayed the hardship and trauma of Filipinos in the Second World War, won the best picture award at the recently concluded Subic Bay International Film Festival (SBIFF). Directed by Mike P. Silva and starring Richard Quan and Ronwaldo Martin, “Kids of War”… Read More “Kids of War” is best picture in 2nd Subic Bay Int’l Film Festival

Subic Freeport lures $10-M hotel project, other investment prospects in US mission

By HENRY EMPEÑO |  SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has drawn out strong interest from prospective investors in the United States during a series of investment promotion meetings last week with various business groups in the states of Texas and California. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma, who led… Read More Subic Freeport lures $10-M hotel project, other investment prospects in US mission

120 Olongapeños graduate from SM farming program

OLONGAPO CITY — A total of 120 residents of this city acquired innovative farming skills they can now use for alternative livelihood after getting hands-on training courtesy of SM Foundation, the social development arm of the SM Group of Companies. The trainees, who were taught sustainable farming techniques, formally graduated from the course in a… Read More 120 Olongapeños graduate from SM farming program

3,000 jobs up for grabs in Independence Day job fair at Subic Ayala Mall

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Some 3,000 jobs await applicants in this year’s Job and Business Fair in line with the celebration of the 121st Philippine Independence Day in Central Luzon, an official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here said on Monday. The event will be held at the 2nd floor of… Read More 3,000 jobs up for grabs in Independence Day job fair at Subic Ayala Mall

Carnap suspect nabbed in Subic Bay Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A suspected carnapper was arrested here on Sunday by law enforcers of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) after he was found driving a vehicle that he took in Laguna last March 5. According to Vicente Tolentino, head of the SBMA Law Enforcement Department (LED), SBMA security officers arrested Robert Escal… Read More Carnap suspect nabbed in Subic Bay Freeport