Month: March 2021

SBMA: Sound economic fundamentals shielded Subic Freeport from Covid-19 impact

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport SOUND economic fundamentals, as well as decisive Covid-19 management, allowed this premier free port to dodge the hard impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and also gain some measure of growth last year, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said on Thursday. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma,… Read More SBMA: Sound economic fundamentals shielded Subic Freeport from Covid-19 impact

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MPBL Lakan Cup resumes in Subic under strict sports ‘bubble’

By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport AFTER one year in deep-freeze due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) resumes its deciding games for the season here at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone gymnasium under strict sports “bubble” concept. The matches, which will decide the champion in the MPBL Chooks-to-Go Lakan… Read More MPBL Lakan Cup resumes in Subic under strict sports ‘bubble’

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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

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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

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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

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