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City Hall release 09 accomplishment report

The local government of Olongapo has release its 2009 accomplishment report which focused on infrastructure, livelihood, health, housing, education and environmental projects.

In a report the city government has spent more than P74 million in infrastructures alone.

The amount which totaled to P74,744,613.74 was largely focused on...

Residents ignore ban, celebrates New Year with a Bang

Despite an ordinance banning firecrackers in the city, residents of the city opted to ignore the city ordinance and celebrate the New Year with a bang.

The ban covers manufacture, sale distribution, possession and use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic device within the territorial jurisdiction of Olongapo...

P260M worth of goods lost in Iba fire

Iba, Zambales: An estimated P260 million in properties and merchandise was lost due to fire that hit this towns public market, Tuesday evening.

According to reports the fire started around 9pm and in just 15 minutes the whole market was ablaze.

The Iba fire department who first...

Photo Feature: Subic’s elite

The Special Weapons and Tactic (SWAT) group of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority under the Law Enforcement Department display their anti terrorist capability during a demo held at the Subic Remy Field. Photos by Anthony Bayarong

Date: December 28, 2009 Time: 16:00 hour Location: Remy Field Subic Bay Mission:...

SubicTimes record 1 million hits in 4 months

SubicTimes the first and only independent news website in the Subic Bay area recently broke the 1 million hit mark, making its present felt in the online community in just 4 months.

“The website went online around mid-July this year, it was actually July 16, our...

Only 100 party-list groups may be accredited for 2010

BY BERNICE CAMILLE V. BAUZON REPORTER

Saying that there seems to be an influx of party-list groups gearing to win a seat in the House of Representatives, a high-ranking official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said that the poll body might only approve one-third of...

500 residents gets Christmas gift from SBMA

Subic Bay Freeport: Some 500 residents from poor families in Olongapo City were given a Christmas treat by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority under the agency’s annual “Pamaskong Handog” project.

The project is spearheaded by the office of the SBMA chairman and administrator which aims to...

Filipino companies rescue Subic from FDI slump

SUBIC BAY Freeport: Despite the noticeable drop in foreign direct investments (FDI’s) investments in this Freeport, Filipino companies however continue to poor in and make up for the lost FDI’s.

According to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Administrator (SBMA) Armand Arreza, FDIs recorded in the Subic Bay...

Photo Feature: Olongapo’s Santa Cops

Lady Cops from the Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO) do their version of Santa Cops giving away gifts to children all over the city. The gift giving activity is part of OCPO’s community relations program which has been subject to numerous awards.  Photos by David...

Turtles release of the coast of Morong

Morong, Bataan: Government authorities together with volunteers released 180 baby turtles off the coast of barangay Nagbayayong this week.

The release formed part of the annual Pawikan Festival in Morong, Bataan.

Deputy Presidential Spokesman Lorelei Fajardo joined local officials, volunteers and residents  in releasing the baby turtles.

The...

Only 8 Palace bets eligible

Comelec limits official Senate aspirants to 58

By Bernice Camille V.  Bauzon, Manila Times- REPORTER

Out of the 99 individuals who filed their candidacies for president in the 2010 elections, only eight were declared qualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday. The poll body...

Filipina model is Int’l animal rights’ group Person of the Year

Filipina model Isabel Roces is named Asia’s “Person of the Year” by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a global animal rights organization.

PETA said Roces, a vegetarian since elementary school is a granddaughter of wealthy publisher Don Joaquin “Chino” Roces. She was...

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