Sec. Honasan, Gov. Ebdane launch free Wi-Fi program

By CARRIE T. ASPA | Iba, Zambales THE much-awaited free Wi-Fi program touted to boost economic, social and educational opportunities for residents was unveiled on Tuesday by Secretary Gregorio Honasan II of the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) and Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. Honasan and Ebdane formally activated the free public internet… Read More Sec. Honasan, Gov. Ebdane launch free Wi-Fi program

DILG Zambales intensifies Disiplina Muna’s BIDA Advocacy

IBA, Zambales — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Zambales has urged government units to play an active community role in the fight against Covid-19 by enacting health safety regulations in the community. DILG-Zambales promoted the Disiplina Muna advocacy campaign as one of the strategies to contain COVID-19 and uphold peace and order… Read More DILG Zambales intensifies Disiplina Muna’s BIDA Advocacy

59 hired on-the-spot in 1st SBMA virtual job fair

By NING DIMAANO | Subic Bay Freeport A TOTAL of 59 job applicants were hired right there and then by business locators during the first online job fair conducted by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) last week. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said that more workers are expected to join the Subic… Read More 59 hired on-the-spot in 1st SBMA virtual job fair

SM Foundation equips Kalalake ES teachers for virtual learning modality

OLONGAPO CITY — With classes set to begin this coming October, SGV & Co., through SM Foundation, provided the teachers of Kalalake Elementary School (KES) in Olongapo City with laptops which they can use in holding their virtual classes. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, mass gathering are prohibited to help curb the spread of the… Read More SM Foundation equips Kalalake ES teachers for virtual learning modality

SBMA retains ISO seal for environment management

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has maintained its status as a duly-certified organization adhering to international standards in environmental management after hurdling an audit of operational systems early this month. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the SBMA retained its ISO 14001:2015 EMS certification after fulfilling all the… Read More SBMA retains ISO seal for environment management

SBMA virtual job fair keeps job-hunting safe under pandemic

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport AFTER video conferencing, online business meetings and web seminars, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) launched today its newest management innovation in response to the Covid-19 pandemic: virtual job fair. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the project is expected to be a game-changer as applicants… Read More SBMA virtual job fair keeps job-hunting safe under pandemic

SBMA restarts P122.7-M security fence, perimeter road rehab

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in public works projects, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has resumed the rehabilitation of a perimeter fence and perimeter road dating back to U.S. Navy days  to improve the security of this leading business and industrial zone. The two projects worth a total of… Read More SBMA restarts P122.7-M security fence, perimeter road rehab

Sta. Cruz buckles down vs rising ASF cases, Covid protocol violations

STA. CRUZ, Zambales — Local officials here urged the public to practice more stringent health safety measures, as the municipality of Sta. Cruz faced rising cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) amid the on-going new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. In a meeting of the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) on September 10, municipal officials… Read More Sta. Cruz buckles down vs rising ASF cases, Covid protocol violations

Zambales DILG, LGUs team up for locally-funded projects

IBA, Zambales — Local government officials received a heads up on rules and guidelines governing the implementation of locally-funded projects which qualify for government subsidy. The provincial office of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) spearheaded the conduct of orientation on the FY 2020 Policy Guidelines of the Assistance to Municipalities (AM)… Read More Zambales DILG, LGUs team up for locally-funded projects

‘SBMA logo’ appears in newest England crop circle

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport DID aliens find the logo design of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) too irresistible not to reproduce? This fantastic notion crops up as the social media site Art & Crop Circles, which is dedicated to the crop circle phenomenon, posted several photographs of a new crop circle… Read More ‘SBMA logo’ appears in newest England crop circle