Red Cross opens Covid-19 saliva test center in Subic Bay Freeport

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) began offering here on Monday the Covid-19 saliva test, touted to be a cheaper and more comfortable alternative to the nasal swabbing method to detect Covid-19 infection. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the PRC opened a… Read More Red Cross opens Covid-19 saliva test center in Subic Bay Freeport

SBMA gets 3 top-of-the-line Pierce firetrucks

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has acquired top-of-the-line Pierce firetrucks to augment the firefighting capability of its Fire Department. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the new acquisitions consisted of three pumper trucks bundled with various firefighting equipment, as well as self-contained breathing apparatus, HAZMAT suits, and repair… Read More SBMA gets 3 top-of-the-line Pierce firetrucks

Subic Freeport pushes corporate jet maintenance ‘bubble’

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport BANKING on Subic’s health safety record as an international gateway, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is pushing for the operation of a “Corporate Jet Maintenance Bubble” (CJMB) here that will deliver maintenance services for business aircraft despite the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T.… Read More Subic Freeport pushes corporate jet maintenance ‘bubble’

U.S Forces, PHL Coast Guard conduct tactical training in Palawan

MANILA — Members of the U.S. Civilian Military Support Element-Philippines (CMSE PHL) conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Training for Philippine Coast Guard District Palawan (CGDPAL) personnel and the crews of PCG vessels across Palawan as part of the Coast Guard’s Surface Support Force (CGSSF) Boarding Officer Course on January 28 to 31. According to… Read More U.S Forces, PHL Coast Guard conduct tactical training in Palawan

Zambales cites growth amid Covid-19 crisis

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Iba, Zambales EVEN as the Covid-19 pandemic derailed government projects and programs in the country last year, the Zambales provincial government successfully sustained growth in key sectors while delivering effective response to manage the health crisis in the 13 towns comprising the province. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said in his recent… Read More Zambales cites growth amid Covid-19 crisis