SUBIC BAY FREEPORT: A multi-nation group of new investors – Subic Dragon Town – signed a sharing agreement with the Subic Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) last week committing to further promote Subic to tourists from China.

Subic Yacht Club

The investors said at least 100-200 tourists from China and other Asian countries will initially be added to tourists visiting Subic Bay and could soon rise to 500-1,000 tourists a month. Desmond Yap, a businessman from Malaysia, told The Manila Times they have been doing business in Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and the Philippines and have decided to set up shop in Subic because of its reputation as a safe and secure area, good transportation and the environment is all conducive to attracting tourists. Yap’s group includes businessmen from Taiwan and Vietnam who are also seeking good local business partners. Subic Dragon Town representative Jacqueline Weber signed the sharing agreement with lawyer Francis Antonio, SBYC representative.

First Published: manilatimes.net

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The long wait is finally over! The Global Swim Series is now in the Philippines and is poised to make waves all over the country. With 66,000 swimmers joining 100 races around the world, you can now swim your way into this fast growing family of elite athletes.

Global Swim Series Invitational Swim

On the 95th of July, the Global Swim Series will take to the beaches of Subic Bay for the first time, spearheaded by S-Link Sports Management. The event will take place at the Camayan Beach Resort, Subic Bay, Zambales, race starts at 6:00 am.

We are inviting all swimming enthusiasts, triathletes and varsity teams and even first timers to be part of this event. Participants can join in three swim distances, 1km, 3km and 5km (limited slots).

The Bert Lozada Swim School and FINIS will also hold an open water workshop for those who are interested in learning the fundamentals of open water swimming.

The waters of Subic Bay is waiting for you! So, loosen those shoulders and ready those kicks, drive down to Subic and swim away! This promises to be a great day of fun and activities. Invite your family and friends and join the rest of the world in promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

First Published: gsssea.com

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Maaga pa lang ay bumuhos na ang malakas na ulan sa buong lungsod ng Olongapo na dala ng habagat at naging sanhi ng bahagyang pagbaha sa ilang lugar partikular sa Brgy. Sta. Rita, E.B.B, Brgy. Banicain, Brgy. Pag-asa at iba pa.

Sa pag-iikot ng SBC News napag-alamang mabilis din namang humupa ang tubig sa mga nabanggit na lugar pagkaraan ng ulan. Subalit may ilang ding lugar na nananatiling unpassable para sa mga motorista. Ayon naman sa weather update naman ng Philippine Red Cross Olongapo, kasalukuyang nasa Yellow Warning Level ngayon ang buong lalawigan ng Zambales, Naitala ang hightide alas onse ng umaga at inaasahan naman ang low tide alas 7:29 ng gabi.

Sa mga sandaling ito ang patuloy pa rin ang panaka-nakang pag-ulan at nakaantabay rin ang mga kawani ng DRRMO at ang PRC para maghatid ng impormasyon at ihanda ang publiko sa mga sakuna partikular sa mga lugar na madalas ang flashflood at landslide. Samantala, humingi naman ng public apology sa kanyang social media account ang Punong Lungsod ng Olongapo dahil sa late na pag-anunsyo ng suspensyon ng mga klase sa lahat ng antas sa pribado at pampublikong paaralan. Ayon sa punong lungsod, huli na rin umano nilang natanggap ang rainfall warning mula sa Pag-asa.

First Published: Subic Broadcasting Corporation @ Facebook

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Dinaluhan ng mahigit sa dalawampung miyembro ng local at national media ang press briefing na ipinatawag ng Social Security System sa pamamagitan ng Philippine Information Agency Region 3 Martes ng hapon sa Subic Bay Freeport.

Ulat ni Lolito Ramada Go

Pinangunahan ni SSS Chairman Amado Valdez ang pag-uulat sa mga nagawa at sa mga gagawin pa ng SSS sa ilalim ng kanyang pamunuan. Sinimulan nito ang kanyang talumpati sa pagsasabing ang SSS ay maihahalintulad sa karakter na si Robinhood na kumukuha mula sa mayayaman upang ibahagi sa mga maralita.Kasama rin ni Valdez sina SSS Olongapo Branch Head Marilou Santos at SSS Central Luzon OIC Gloria Corazon Andrada.

Ilan sa mga naitanong sa naturang press briefing ay kung may kapangyarihan ba ang naturang ahensya na magsampa ng kaso o kailangan pang tumungo ang mga nagrereklamo sa DOLE kaugnay ng hinaing ng ilang empleyado sa SBMA na diumano’y dinadaya ng kanilang employers. May mga sumbong diumano kasi na hindi naireremit sa SSS ang mga ikinakaltas sa sahod ng mga manggagawa.Mabilis naman itong tinugunan ni Valdez sa pagsasabing marami na umano silang naipakulong kaugnay ng mga katulad na sumbong.

Pinasalamatan din nito ang media at hiniling ang patuloy na kooperasyon upang higit na mabantayan ang interes ng mga empleyado. Tinalakay din ang pagkakaroon ng general membership para sa mga informal sector, sa mga artist, kasapi ng media at iba pang sektor ng lipunan. Kabilang naman sa huling tinalakay ang mga hakbang upang mas mapabilis ang claiming process at ang pagre-release ng mga SSS card. Ayon kay Valdez susi umano ang modernisasyon at ang ginagawa nilang upgrading sa kanilang electronic system.

First Published: Subic Broadcasting Corporation @ Facebook

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The United States government, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. (UPLBFI), recently marked the completion of the P76 million Bicol Agri-Water Project (BAWP) during a Farmers’ Summit at the Macagang Business Center in Nabua, Camarines Sur.

(L-R) USAID Executive Office Acting Chief Timothy Marlowe, DA-RFO5 Technical Director Rodell Tornilla, Bicol Agri-Water Project (BAWP) Director Dr. Agnes Rola, Agricultural Training Institute Policy and Planning Division Assistant Head Dr. Vicente Dayanghari Jr., Bicol University Graduate School Dean Dr. Antonio Payonga, and BAWP Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Cely Binoya at the Farmers’ Summit in Nabua, Camarines Sur on July 14, 2017

The five-year program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), introduced local farmers to new technologies and innovative rice farming practices to reduce the impact of natural calamities and improve food security in the region.

As a result of the project’s Climate Field School Program, more than 600 farmers are now using disaster-resilient practices, while local government partners have adopted the use of a seasonal climate forecast. At the Farmers’ Summit, USAID also presented the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) with a training manual for farmers on how natural disasters impact rice production and how they can use different farming techniques to improve harvests.

“USAID is pleased to work with our partners to help rice farmers in the Bicol region gain new knowledge and skills that will help them be prepared and more resilient to the impacts of natural hazards,” said USAID Philippines Executive Office Acting Chief Timothy Marlowe.

The BAWP is implemented by the UPLBFI in partnership with the DA’s Regional Field Office 5 (DA-RFO5), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, International Research Institute – Columbia University, Central Bicol State University, Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry, and the local governments of Camarines Sur, Albay, Nabua, Buhi, and Polangui.

“Preparedness is much better and cheaper than response, and through the Bicol Agri-Water Project, farmers are now better prepared for the future,” DA-RFO5 Regional Executive Director Dr. Elena De Los Santos said.

First Published: subicbaynews.net/

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