SEA Games triathlon qualifiers in Subic Feb. 13

By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 11, 2022 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Freeport, long considered a go-to place for sporting events under a Covid-19 pandemic “bubble” setup, will host the 2022 National Age Group Triathlon (NAG-T) this Sunday to qualify Philippine triathlon delegates to the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam… Read More SEA Games triathlon qualifiers in Subic Feb. 13

SPECIAL FEATURE: Watsons Develops Successful Partnerships with K-Beauty Brands in Asia

JUST as K-Drama and K-Pop have surged in the entertainment scene, K-beauty is making inroads in the skincare and cosmetics industry. But is it here to stay? According to the data released by the Korea Customs Service and Korea Cosmetic Association, South Korean South Korean cosmetics exports climbed 16.1% to reach nearly USD7.6 billion in… Read More SPECIAL FEATURE: Watsons Develops Successful Partnerships with K-Beauty Brands in Asia

SBMA records P3.47-billion operating revenue

By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 9, 2022 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) registered a revenue of P3.47 billion last year, capping the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic with an 8% growth in income and other major accomplishments in key performance areas. In her 2021 annual report to President Duterte,… Read More SBMA records P3.47-billion operating revenue

Robredo signs covenant with rural electrification movement

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Gerona Robredo and leaders and advocates of rural electrification signed a covenant here at the Royce Hotel on Feb. 3 in what was described as a momentous and extraordinary event in the history of rural electrification movement. The commitment, called “Covenant for Equitability Through Empowerment of… Read More Robredo signs covenant with rural electrification movement

U.S. provides additional Php51 Million for Typhoon Odette assistance

MANILA, February 3, 2022—The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional Php51.1 million ($1 million) in humanitarian assistance to help communities affected by Typhoon Odette. The U.S. Embassy, in a statement, said this brought total U.S. support for this response to more than Php1.08 billion ($21.2 million).… Read More U.S. provides additional Php51 Million for Typhoon Odette assistance

SM Foundation opens SY 2022-2023 scholarship program

SM Foundation (SMFI) has announced an invitation to incoming college freshmen to apply for the SM College Scholarship program for School Year 2022-2023 via its online application portal until March 15. The SM scholarship program is open to Grade 12 graduates from public and private schools in the areas covered, with a general weighted average… Read More SM Foundation opens SY 2022-2023 scholarship program