Botolan wildlife park OK’d as animal rescue center

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The Botolan Wildlife Farm (BWF), a family-run private wildlife sanctuary located at Barangay San Juan in this town, has been authorized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to operate as a wildlife rescue center in the province. Under a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed by officials of BWF and… Read More Botolan wildlife park OK’d as animal rescue center

U.S.-supported COVAX vaccines arrive in Manila

MANILA – The United States Embassy in Manila announced the successful arrival of 487,200 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines on Thursday, March 4. These vaccines were made available through the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.  COVAX was launched in April by the World Health Organization… Read More U.S.-supported COVAX vaccines arrive in Manila

SBMA to impose maximum fine for quarantine violation by foreign seaman

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will fine a shipping agency in Olongapo City after a disembarked foreign seaman sponsored by the firm repeatedly violated safety protocols at a quarantine hotel here. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the SBMA will impose the highest penalty under the law to… Read More SBMA to impose maximum fine for quarantine violation by foreign seaman