537 families evacuate as ‘Ulysses’ exits over Zambales

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Iba, Zambales HUNDREDS of families fled from flood-prone and low-lying areas in the province on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as Typhoon Ulysses made its exit over Zambales after wreaking havoc in Southern Luzon and parts of Metro Manila early Wednesday. The Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (ZPDRRMC) said a… Read More 537 families evacuate as ‘Ulysses’ exits over Zambales

37 ships changed crew in Subic Freeport in 2 months

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport A TOTAL of 37 ships had successfully changed their crew in the Subic Bay Freeport in the two months that the government’s crew-change program began operations here to enable stranded seafarers to either take badly-needed rest or renew work aboard commercial vessels. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T.… Read More 37 ships changed crew in Subic Freeport in 2 months