‘Democracy Nurtures Rights and Freedoms’

(Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline de Guia, on the 34th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution)   The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the country in commemorating the 34th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. This episode in our history was a shining moment for the Filipino people. It showed the… Read More ‘Democracy Nurtures Rights and Freedoms’

SBMA beefs up security with P3.5-M patrol boat

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (Feb. 25) — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has acquired a P3.5-million patrol boat to increase its police visibility in the bay area and strengthen its coastal monitoring and water rescue capabilities. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma, who inspected the just-delivered watercraft on Monday, said it will be used… Read More SBMA beefs up security with P3.5-M patrol boat

 SBMA turns over P175.7-M revenue share to LGUs 

By NING DIMAANO |  SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (Feb. 21) — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) turned over revenue shares amounting to P175.73 million to eight neighboring local government units (LGUs) on Wednesday. This amount, which was derived from revenue collections here from July to December last year, was released by SBMA Chairman and Administrator… Read More  SBMA turns over P175.7-M revenue share to LGUs 

SBMA affirms lifting of Taiwan travel ban; other COVID-hit countries still restricted

By HENRY EMPEÑO | SUBIC BAY FREEPORT —The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) acknowledged late Friday the lifting of entry restrictions on travellers and vessels from Taiwan after Malacañang announced the lifting of the temporary travel ban which has affected the operations of some investor-companies here. SBMA Chairman Wilma T. Eisma said the Subic agency… Read More SBMA affirms lifting of Taiwan travel ban; other COVID-hit countries still restricted

Ebdane bares anti-insurgency plan

IBA, Zambales — Gov. Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. laid out his plan on how to properly and accurately address communism and insurgency during a forum at the Balin Sambali Community Center here on February 12. Expressing a strong commitment to support the “whole-of-nation” approach set by President Rodrigo Roa Rodrigo through Executive Order No. 70,… Read More Ebdane bares anti-insurgency plan

2 patients under investigation in Central Luzon, negative for 2019 nCoV ARD

By MARIE JOY S. CARBUNGCO CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 4 (PIA) — Two patients under investigation (PUIs) in Central Luzon tested negative for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease (nCov ARD). This was confirmed by Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) Chief Monserrat Chichioco during a press conference. “Of the 10… Read More 2 patients under investigation in Central Luzon, negative for 2019 nCoV ARD