SBMA to hold Labor Day jobs fair with 2,300 job opportunities 

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will hold a jobs fair in time for its Labor Day celebration at the Harbor Point Ayala Mall here, with more than 2,300 job opportunities available to jobseekers tomorrow, May 1. Labor Center Department Manager Atty. Melvin Varias disclosed that around 45 companies in and… Read More SBMA to hold Labor Day jobs fair with 2,300 job opportunities 

Subic Freeport Holy Week arrivals exceed 400,000 mark

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Tourist arrivals in this premier Freeport reached 408,800 during the Holy Week, according to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Tourism Department. The department said this figure exceeded last year’s 367,228 arrival record by 54,384, roughly an increase of 14.8 percent. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said that this has significantly… Read More Subic Freeport Holy Week arrivals exceed 400,000 mark

Botolan route to Mt. Pinatubo remains open

By HENRY EMPEÑO BOTOLAN, Zambales — The popular adventure trek to the Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake remains available to adventure-seekers and nature lovers through the Botolan route. This was the assurance made by the Botolan Tourism Office here, as stakeholders operating the Capas, Tarlac route tried to resolve complaints by some Ayta tribesmen that recently… Read More Botolan route to Mt. Pinatubo remains open

SM SUPERMALLS AND ASP INK PARTNERSHIP FOR AUTISM-INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT

MANILA, Philippines—SM Supermalls has partnered with the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) to create work opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum and help them succeed in the retail industry. This collaboration reflects SM’s enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across its operations. This newly inked partnership builds on that legacy, ensuring more meaningful, sustainable… Read More SM SUPERMALLS AND ASP INK PARTNERSHIP FOR AUTISM-INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT

Four-day Dinamulag Festival to kick off May 21

By E.H. Edejer | April 27, 2025 IBA, Zambales — A four-day festival that promises a spectacular celebration of the province’s most popular product, the “dinamulag” or carabao mango, will begin here on May 21 with traditional agro-cultural presentations melding with sports events and product shows. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said on Saturday the festival… Read More Four-day Dinamulag Festival to kick off May 21

Cayetano-led bill to modernize PHIVOLCS now a law

 SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano’s push to modernize the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is now a reality.  This after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, signed Republic Act No. 12180 or the PHIVOLCS Modernization Act, which is based on Senate Bill No. 2825 which Cayetano sponsored and defended in the… Read More Cayetano-led bill to modernize PHIVOLCS now a law

Villanueva’s digital nomad visa bill gains momentum following PBBM executive order

SENATOR Joel Villanueva said that his push for the passage of the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) bill is gaining traction, following the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 86, which grants DNVs to foreigners wishing to work remotely from the Philippines. The senator added that the move will pave the path for the country to… Read More Villanueva’s digital nomad visa bill gains momentum following PBBM executive order

US trains PH soldiers on use of Avenger Air Defense System

By Priam Nepomuceno | April 23, 2025 LOAD ‘EM UP. Philippine and US troops engage in detailed familiarization with the Avenger Air Defense System, gaining insight into its shoot-on-the-move capabilities and integrated targeting systems at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command in San Antonio, Zambales on Tuesday (April 22, 2025). This activity is part of ongoing… Read More US trains PH soldiers on use of Avenger Air Defense System

SM SUPERMALLS, DOLE LAUNCH NATIONWIDE LABOR DAY JOB FAIRS

IN celebration of Labor Day, SM Supermalls reaffirms its dedication to supporting Filipino job seekers by providing accessible employment opportunities through strategic partnerships and nationwide job fairs. As part of this commitment, SM is renewing its collaboration with Jobstreet by SEEK to enhance job matching, ensuring that more Filipinos find meaningful careers. Renewing our partnership… Read More SM SUPERMALLS, DOLE LAUNCH NATIONWIDE LABOR DAY JOB FAIRS

Gov. Ebdane, other Zambales officials enthroned as ‘rajahs’, ‘princesses’

By E.H. Edejer | April 21, 2025 SUBIC, Zambales — Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. became the honorary ruler of the province of Zambales on Sunday in an Islamic ceremony here that also gave “rajah” and “princess” titles to top Zambales government officials in recognition of their excellence in community service. In an enthronement ceremony held… Read More Gov. Ebdane, other Zambales officials enthroned as ‘rajahs’, ‘princesses’