PH, US military officials inspect Basa Air Base

By Priam Nepomuceno | August 29, 2024 MANILA – Filipino and American military officials on Wednesday visited Base Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga – one of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites – to inspect upgrades done in the facility. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM)… Read More PH, US military officials inspect Basa Air Base

PH fleet on 3-day naval exercise off Subic Bay

By Priam Nepomuceno | August 29, 2024 MANILA – Major naval and air assets of the Philippine fleet (PF) are carrying out a unilateral naval exercise, focusing on in-depth naval warfare operations, in the waters southwest of Subic Bay, Zambales from Aug. 27 to 30. PF public office chief Lt. Giovanni Badidles said the exercise would… Read More PH fleet on 3-day naval exercise off Subic Bay

Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Grandparent’s Day at SM

SM Supermalls pays tribute to our beloved Lolo and Lola on Grandparent’s Day. Celebrate the cherished bonds between generations this September 1 to 8 as SM malls honor the wisdom, love, and warmth that our grandparents bring into our lives. SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown have some exciting events lined up… Read More Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Grandparent’s Day at SM

Riders express support, bring ‘care packs’ for WPS defenders

By Priam Nepomuceno | August 26, 2024 MANILA – Some 500 motorcycle riders on Sunday showed their support for military personnel tasked to defend the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through a “ride for a cause”. The riders motored their way from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City to Naval… Read More Riders express support, bring ‘care packs’ for WPS defenders

Comelec’s Register Anywhere Program until Aug. 31 only

By Ferdinand Patinio | August 25, 2024 MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday reminded the public to take advantage of the Register Anywhere Program (RAP) set up in private establishments and government offices across the country until Aug. 31.  In a social media post, the poll body said qualified Filipinos who would like… Read More Comelec’s Register Anywhere Program until Aug. 31 only

United States, Philippines host workshop to strengthen youth volunteerism

MANILA | August 23, 2024—From August 19 to 21, the United States Peace Corps and the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) hosted the second “Youth Volunteerism Workshop” in Subic, Zambales, bringing together over a hundred Peace Corps Volunteers and their Filipino counterparts to promote active youth participation in community development. Funded by the… Read More United States, Philippines host workshop to strengthen youth volunteerism

DTI features bamboo, coconut products of Zambales entreps

By Reia G. Pabelonia | August 22, 2024 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — About 15 entrepreneurs in Zambales joined the 5th Palinawan Trade Fair of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held at Harbor Point Ayala Mall in the Subic Bay Freeport. It is an annual event for Zambales Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program entrepreneurs (CARPpreneurs)… Read More DTI features bamboo, coconut products of Zambales entreps

BPI sets up border control for agri products in Subic port

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – In its effort to provide a better and more efficient way to safeguard the agricultural industry in the country, the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) inaugurated its Plant Quarantine Service (PQS) office here Tuesday morning.  DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Subic Bay Metropolitan… Read More BPI sets up border control for agri products in Subic port

Gov. Ebdane distributes P10-M cash assistance to farmers, fishers

By Henry Empeño | August 20, 2024 IBA, Zambales — The provincial government of Zambales on Monday distributed cash assistance worth a total of P10 million to 1,000 farming families and fisherfolk in the province who were affected by the El Niño phenomenon. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., who led in the distribution, said the assistance… Read More Gov. Ebdane distributes P10-M cash assistance to farmers, fishers