By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT [March 30] — The adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic notwithstanding, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) expects to pursue development goals this year and make best use of the evolving local and global economic situation, said Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma. The Subic chief said the SBMA… Read More Subic Bay undeterred, seeks opportunities in ‘new normal’
Women leaders profiled in new book call for need to celebrate women heroes year-round, beyond just National Women’s Month ALTHOUGH March is National Women’s Month here in the Philippines, the message that women can do anything and everything they set their mind to should be a point of emphasis in media, especially literature. Filipina women… Read More March With Fearless Filipinas
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A total of 78 personnel from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s Public Health and Safety Group (SBMA-PHSG) got inoculated with Covid-19 vaccine on Thursday, March 25. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the mass vaccination was made possible through the assistance of the Department of Health (DOH) and the… Read More SBMA health frontliners get vaccinated vs Covid-19
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The successful conclusion of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) championship games here at the Subic Gym on Sunday has further cemented Subic’s claim to fame as a safe destination for sports events under the “bubble” concept. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the MPBL… Read More SBMA: MPBL hosting boosts Subic’s ‘safe haven’ claim
By HENRY EMPEÑO | Iba, Zambales THE Zambales provincial government ordered tougher guidelines in entry and movement of people in the province following double-digit daily records of confirmed coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases here since the second week of March. On Monday, Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. issued Executive Order No. 7, which imposed longer curfew hours,… Read More Zambales toughens control measures as Covid-19 cases spiral
By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport CURFEW hours and other restrictions on entry and mobility were reimposed in this special economic zone by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) on Monday to help curb the resurgence of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) infections. The curfew hours here will be from 12 midnight to 5:00 in the… Read More Curfew, limited access back in Subic Freeport
THE national and local chapters of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) elected new officers recently as the group continued to resist attacks on press freedom, as well as journalists. During its 11th Congress and Safety Conference held through blended platforms on March 20-21, 2021, nearly a hundred members from 30 chapters… Read More Emerging stronger: NUJP national, local chapters elect officers; call on fellow journalists to unite, resist attacks
By NING DIMAANO | Subic Bay Freeport SUBIC business locators have given the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) superior grades for its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic since March last year, citing its strict implementation of safety protocols that allowed businesses to continue operation amid the health crisis. In a series of interview for last… Read More Subic firms give SBMA excellent rating for Covid-19 response
By HENRY EMPEÑO | Iba, Zambales Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. announced on Monday, March 22, that he has tested positive of the corona virus disease (Covid-19) and is now in isolation to prevent further transmission of the virus. Ebdane said he tested positive last Sunday in a post on “Zambales for the People”, which… Read More Gov. Ebdane in isolation for Covid-19
According to the World Economic Forum, by 2050 the global demand for food will be 60% greater than today. With this projection, the agricultural sector needs to increase the production of safe and quality food, while preserving the natural resources that agricultural productivity depends upon. This is the reason why SM Foundation (SMFI) is committed… Read More SM Foundation opens opportunities for KSK farmers
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