Zambales starts P500-M project for new Capitol

By HENRY EMPEÑO IBA, Zambales — A modern facility with technology upgrades embedded in the design will soon replace the provincial Capitol here, a structure that has been reconstructed at least two times from a building built in the 1870’s by the Spanish Civil Government. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said the provincial government of Zambales… Read More Zambales starts P500-M project for new Capitol

Guinness record for largest car horn ensemble awarded in Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Ford Everest Club Philippines (FECP), a mid-size sports utility vehicles (SUV) club with 15,000 active members and one of the largest and most active car clubs in the country, succeeded in its attempt to break the Guinness world record for the “Largest Car Horn Ensemble” last Sunday, August 27. A total… Read More Guinness record for largest car horn ensemble awarded in Subic

‘Womenpreneur’ market is back at SM Supermalls

Committed to creating a conducive environment for women entrepreneurs, SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), gave the spotlight once again to women-owned and women-managed MSMEs as the SM Supermalls welcomes back the Womenpreneur Market.  In SM City Olongapo Central and SM City… Read More ‘Womenpreneur’ market is back at SM Supermalls

Villanueva: New travel guidelines unreasonable, burden to Pinoy travelers

MANILA — Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said that the guidelines issued by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) are unreasonable and puts an additional burden on Filipino travelers.  “Hindi naman po ata makatarungan na bigyan ng dagdag pasakit ang ating mga kababayan na gusto lamang pumunta sa ibang bansa para mamasyal. Daig pa po… Read More Villanueva: New travel guidelines unreasonable, burden to Pinoy travelers

Seniors, PWDs and youth complete SM Foundation sustainable agri program

OLONGAPO CITY — A diverse group of graduates from Olongapo City and San Marcelino, Zambales celebrated the successful completion of the SM Foundation’s Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) Sustainable Agriculture Program. The graduation ceremony and harvest festival were respectively held on August 24 and 25 at SM City Olongapo Central and Mateo’s Farm in San Marcelino,… Read More Seniors, PWDs and youth complete SM Foundation sustainable agri program

SBMA gets ISO certification anew for quality management system

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – DQS Certification Phils. Inc. has recently re-certified the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for its compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 standards. According to Vicente Evidente, Jr., SBMA Planning and Development Office (PDO) manager and the agency’s quality management representative (QMR), the third-party surveillance audit is the DQS’s first face-to-face audit… Read More SBMA gets ISO certification anew for quality management system

DepEd-Central Luzon assures smooth school opening on Aug. 29

By Zorayda Tecson  CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Education-3 (Central Luzon) assured that preparations are in place to ensure the smooth and orderly opening of classes in the region on Aug. 29. DepEd-3 information officer Michelle Capat Lacson, in a radio interview on Aug. 24, said all the necessary preparations to address… Read More DepEd-Central Luzon assures smooth school opening on Aug. 29

SBMA issues ₱203-M LGU shares; chief cites investment program

By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has issued revenue shares to neighboring local government units (LGUs) in the amount of P203 million, reflecting growing corporate taxes paid by Subic-registered investors that reached P207.65 million in the first half of this year. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan… Read More SBMA issues ₱203-M LGU shares; chief cites investment program

SM Supermalls celebrates International Dog Day with ‘Dog Pawstival’

SM Supermalls is pumped-up to invite all dog lovers and their furry friends to join an unforgettable celebration of International Dog Day at the highly anticipated Dog Pawstival! Happening on August 26, Saturday at SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown, this event guarantees a day filled with thrilling activities exclusively tailored for… Read More SM Supermalls celebrates International Dog Day with ‘Dog Pawstival’