EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON AT SM CITY OLONGAPO DOWNTOWN’S CHRISTMAS-THEMED PARK

SM City Olongapo Downtown is proud to present a Christmas experience like no other, where joy, tradition and magic converge in a Christmas-themed park located at the ground level. The park is iluminated by a breathtaking display of twinkling fairy lights that drape across the trees, archways, and walkways, creating a magical and inviting atmosphere.… Read More EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON AT SM CITY OLONGAPO DOWNTOWN’S CHRISTMAS-THEMED PARK

“LEMON JAR”, THE NEWEST SAMGY RESTAURANT IS NOW AT SM CITY OLONGAPO CENTRAL

The air is filled with alluring aromas, laughter, and the sizzle of marinated meat as food enthusiasts in SM City Olongapo Central gather to celebrate the grand opening of “Lemon Jar” last October 20. With its authentic Korean cuisine, friendly atmosphere, and innovative dining experience, this newly opened samgyupsal restaurant is already capturing the hearts… Read More “LEMON JAR”, THE NEWEST SAMGY RESTAURANT IS NOW AT SM CITY OLONGAPO CENTRAL

Navy frigates, attack craft hold live-fire drills off Zambales

By Priam Nepomuceno | October 27, 2023 MANILA – The Philippine Fleet (PF) on Friday announced that its missile frigates, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) and BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), along with a multi-purpose attack craft armed with a Spike-ER (extended range surface-to-surface) missile successfully fired their weapons during a gunnery exercise on Thursday. In a statement, PF… Read More Navy frigates, attack craft hold live-fire drills off Zambales

U.S. provides P625M to boost competitiveness of 9 Philippine cities

MANILA | October 27, 2023—On October 27, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new partnership with the Philippine government to help fast-track the economic development of nine cities outside Metro Manila. USAID’s five-year, Php625-million ($11 million) Urban Connect Project will fund capacity-building initiatives and provide technical assistance… Read More U.S. provides P625M to boost competitiveness of 9 Philippine cities

SBMA CHAIRMAN WARNS TRADERS: ‘FOLLOW PROTOCOL OR GET BANNED’

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan warned port users here engaged in truck trading to follow protocol or get banned from doing business inside the Freeport. Chairman Tan in a meeting with 100 stakeholders on Thursday said that the agency is clamping down on illegal activities… Read More SBMA CHAIRMAN WARNS TRADERS: ‘FOLLOW PROTOCOL OR GET BANNED’

US cites 1951 treaty in support of PH amid Chinese harassment

THE United States has expressed support to the Philippines amid repeated harassment by China in the South China Sea, citing provisions in the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). The expression of support was contained in a statement from the Office of the Spokesperson, United States Embassy in Manila on October 22. Article IV of… Read More US cites 1951 treaty in support of PH amid Chinese harassment

LOOK: SM CITY OLONGAPO CENTRAL LIGHTS UP CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE

SM City Olongapo Central officially ushered the holiday with an enchanting world of ‘Santa’s Christmas Park’. The Christmas centerpiece is a magical wonderland, featuring a stunning Santa Claus statue, Santa’s charming sleigh, a magnificent 27-foot Christmas tree adorned with twinkling stars and vibrant red and silver Christmas balls, accented with giant gift boxes around the… Read More LOOK: SM CITY OLONGAPO CENTRAL LIGHTS UP CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE

DOST gives internet connectivity to 70 remote schools in C. Luzon

By Zorayda Tecson | October 20, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Learners in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) in Central Luzon will soon have access to the internet which could help address the digital gaps in the education sector. The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) on Friday awarded Starlink satellite internet service… Read More DOST gives internet connectivity to 70 remote schools in C. Luzon

3 Central Luzon provinces, OCD get high-tech disaster, relief vehicles 

By Zorayda Tecson | October 20, 2023 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) on Friday turned over Mobile Command and Control Vehicles (MOCCOV) to the provincial governments of Bulacan, Tarlac and Aurora, and to the Office of Civil Defense-Region 3 to help strengthen local disaster preparedness capacities in communities. Funded… Read More 3 Central Luzon provinces, OCD get high-tech disaster, relief vehicles