A Mother’s Day Celebration to Remember at SM

On Mother’s Day, SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown took the opportunity to honor the women who have made an incredible impact in our lives. This year, SM endeavored to make the occasion truly special for mothers, they were treated to a heartwarming celebration filled with surprises, music, and cherished moments. In… Read More A Mother’s Day Celebration to Remember at SM

Subic Freeport chosen for 1st international bird, wildlife, landscape photo tilt

THE Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines (WBPP) recently announced that it will organize the First International Bird, Wildlife and Landscape Photomarathon in Subic Bay Freeport Zone. WBPP co-founder and president Alain Pascua said this inaugural event titled “Subic Bay 1st International Photomarathon (Birds, Wildlife, Landscapes)” aims to showcase the beauty and biodiversity of the… Read More Subic Freeport chosen for 1st international bird, wildlife, landscape photo tilt

Marcos: Cerberus, Hyundai tie up to restore PH shipbuilding glory days

By Darryl John Esguerra | May 14, 2024 MANILA – The partnership between US equity firm Cerberus and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in the strategically located Subic Bay will allow the Philippines to regain its footing in the global shipbuilding industry, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. During the announcement of the partnership… Read More Marcos: Cerberus, Hyundai tie up to restore PH shipbuilding glory days

PH Navy to monitor civilian group’s mission to Bajo de Masinloc

By Priam Nepomuceno | May 14, 2024 MANILA – A Philippine Navy (PN) ship is in close contact with the civilian group “Atin Ito Coalition,” which is heading to the Bajo de Masinloc (also known as Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to hold a “peace and solidarity regatta,” a Navy official said Tuesday.… Read More PH Navy to monitor civilian group’s mission to Bajo de Masinloc

Filipino lecturer is named president of Rotary Club in Vietnam

By Manila Standard  | May 11, 2024 HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam–A Filipino has been named as president of the Rotary Club of Saigon International (RCSI). John Bayarong is a lecturer at the RMIT University in the city. His appointment made history because he is the first Filipino club president in the rich but abbreviated history… Read More Filipino lecturer is named president of Rotary Club in Vietnam

U.S. envoy cites importance of Balikatan exercise

AMBASSADOR MaryKay Carlson has emphasized the need for robust relationship between the United States and the Philippines in security and economic aspects during the closing ceremony for Exercise Balikatan 2024. “As we have heard both President Marcos and President Biden say, security and economic prosperity are inextricably linked – and nowhere is that more apparent… Read More U.S. envoy cites importance of Balikatan exercise

Subic-Clark council wants 3 freeport zones declared transshipment hubs

THE Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCADC) is proposing to declare Clark Freeport Zone, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and Freeport Area of Bataan as transshipment hubs to accelerate their development as a mega-logistics hub. SCADC Resolution No. 1 approved on April 22 the endorsement of an executive order (EO) to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to… Read More Subic-Clark council wants 3 freeport zones declared transshipment hubs