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JC gets nod from 4 more Bishops
Ang Kapatiran presidential standard bearer JC delos Reyes is on a roll, this after four more Catholic bishop openly announced their support for his candidacy.
The new batch of bishop who announced their willingness to support the candidacy of delos Reyes were Bishops Antonio Tobias of Novaliches, Joseph Nacua of Ilagan, Antonio Palang of San Jose de Mindoro and retired Bishop Teodoro Bacani.
Delos...
Magsaysay ends 30 years of drought for thousands of residents
Some 1,000 families living in the ridge of barangay Kalaklan and Barretto finally got running water after 30 years of neglect.
Barangay Barretto Chairman Carlitos Baloy said that they have exerted all efforts in the past to convince the city government and Subicwater to provide permanent water supply for the families in the area but to no avail.
‘Lahat na nang sulat at paki-usap ginawa na naming...
Election na, Kilala mo ba sila? Jerome “Jer” Bacay
Name: Jerome Bacay
Running for: Mayor, Olongapo City
Political Party: Independent
Jerome Michael Songco Bacay was born on September 30, 1959. His father was Dr. Vicente C. Bacay known as the “Doctor of the Masses” who came from humble beginning and belong to a religious family, whose eldest brother Elpidio was a priest and his youngest sister is a Carmelite monk, Sister Assumpta. Kap Jerome’s...
JC gets nod from two catholic bishop
After being mocked by running in a league far from his own, Ang Kapatiran standard bearer JC delos Reyes got a surprise support from two catholic bishop.
Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles and Bacolod Bishop Vicente Navarra resigned from the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) before throwing their support for delos Reyes.
The two bishops broke tradition by endorsing a candidate for...
Magsaysay lays down plans for Olongapo
Lakas Kampi mayoralty bet Vicente Magsaysay has announced his priorities if elected as Mayor of the city.
He outlined his plans to reduce local tax by 30%, repair road networks, reduce power rates and provide free land titling.
He laid down his plans during a forum with Columban College Faculty Association (CCFA), Student Council and several other organizations.
‘Babawasan ko ng 30% ang taxes...
Sotto wants special drugs courts to help LGUs’ fight illegal drugs
Senatorial candidate Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said that the country needs a special drugs courts to heighten the campaign against illegal drug trade, especially in areas considered as hotspots.
In an interview with www.subictimes.com , Sotto also said that Olongapo, to his recollection, was included in the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) illegal drugs hotlist and hoped that all cities and municipalities...
Sports activities to greet summer tourists in Subic
Sport will be one of the attraction in this freeport this summer as several sport festival lined were lined up by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
According to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) deputy administrator for business Raul Marcelo, sports festival will start this month as part of the agency’s tourism program.
“Subic is known for its unique blend of business and leisure....
New Seniors 20% discount to benefit 5M elderly Pinoys
Filipino senior citizens can now stretch their cash a tad further. A 250 peso meal, for example, at any restaurant would now cost them only P200.
The signing into law of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (ESCA), or Republic Act No. 994 will benefit some five million elderly Filipinos in the form of discounts on certain goods and services.
The law will allow senior citizens to avail themselves...
SBMA all set for Mini Olympics
Schedule of activities for the SBMA 2010 Mini Olympics
Day 1 (February 17)
TIME ACTIVITY VENUE
6:00 – 6:30 ASSEMBLY TIME IN FRONT OF BLDG. 229
6:30 – 7:30 PARADE -DO-
7:30 – 8:00 PROGRAM REMY FIELD
RAISING OF THE FLAGS
OATH OF SPORTMANSHIP
LIGHTING OF THE TORCH
8:00 – 10:00 LARO NG LAHI REMY FIELD
PATINTERO
KADANG-KADANG
TUG OF WAR
TANDEM...
A councilor runs for president
If you can’t believe a president of the Philippines is running for Congress to represent a medium-size district at the end of her term, try reflecting on a city councilor from Central Luzon aspiring to become president of the Republic. Councilor John Carlos “JC” de los Reyes of Olongapo City is the standard-bearer of the Ang Kapatiran Party, a group of idealists and reformers seeking to change...
Update: Kalaklan bridge open until June
The Kalaklan bridge will be open until June 2010.
This was the announcement of SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza in a recent statement.
Arreza further explained that the bridge will continue to be open to light vehicles and pedestrians, in response to appeals made by the city government and business groups in Olongapo City.
Arreza also ordered SBMA engineers to regularly monitor the bridge and ad additional...
Gapo student place 8th in recent nursing exam
A student from RMTU-Mondrium Aura College placed 8th overall during the recent Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE).
Richard Domondon led 9 other students from Aura who passed the recent NLE.
Among those who also passed were Jazzel Bacles, Larry De Guzman, Ricahrd Esposo, Jerome Foo, Jancis Flores, Ronald Gaton, Jamielyn Jamielyn, Rubelyn Lina and Robyn Pailip.
Meanwhile the passers from Gordon...











