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Olongapo seniors can now watch movies for free

Anthony Bayarong — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:35:06 +0000

OLONGAPO City: Senior citizen in the city can now watch movies for free on selected days at Times Squares Cinemas located inside Subic Bay Freeport.

Olongapo City Mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr. said Time Square Cinemas was the first to act in response to his letter asking theater operators for free movie viewing for senior citizens.

He explained that the city passed city resolution No. 116, series of 2011, requesting all cenema operators to grant complimentary admission for Olongapo City senior citizens.

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Olongapo LGU reminds residents to prepare for upcoming rainy season

subictimes — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:01:58 +0000

OLONGAPO City: The local government of Olongapo reminded residents to start preparing for the upcoming rainy season.

“Habang matindi ang sikat ng araw, ayusin natin ang mga bubong at parte ng bahay na maaaring masira sa panahon ng bagyo at itaas ang mga gamit at papeles na importante upang hindi abutin ng baha,” Olongapo mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr. said.

Gordon said the city’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) is also set to conduct a training on water rescue operations [...]

PNP Regional Maritime mangrove planting: slideshow

subictimes — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:24:32 +0000

The Regional Maritime Unit 3 conducted a mangrove planting in Barangay Kalaklan and Barangay Banicain, Olongapo City (April 14, 2012-Saturday) as part of their mangrove reforestation program in the region. Photos courtesy of PNP Regional Unit 3

Olongapo hostage drama ends after 12 hours

Anthony Bayarong — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:56:18 +0000

OLONGAPO City: After more than 12 hours of hostage negotiation, police authorities here stormed a house at around 6am and arrested a lone hostage taker and successfully rescued a 15-year-old hostage in Barangay West Bajac Bajac.

The hostage taking started around 4pm Tuesday when the suspect identified as a certain Francisco Mamolo entered the compound in #43 Arthur St. and after a few minutes declared the hostage.

3 individuals was in the house when Mamolo forcibly entered the house but the two [...]

Dependable Public Servants

subictimes — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:22:34 +0000

Olongapo Mayor James “Bong” Gordon Jr. and DILG Regional Director Florida Dijan pose with Traffic Officers Joel Salazar, Emmanuel Decano, Saturnino Ada and CSSU Security officer Carlito Gatmaitan after presenting them with certificates of recognition for their participation in efforts that led to the arrest of a suspected drug pusher. Meanwhile, Traffic Officer Jayson Madolara and Special Operation Robert Gregorio were also commended for their assistance in returning lost belongings to rightful owners.

Bulacan dominates CLRAA 2012

Anthony Bayarong — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:43:39 +0000

Iba, Zambales: The province of Bulacan dominated the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) besting out 17 other division in the region as it formally close today at the Zambales sports complex.

Bulacan gathered 499.66 overall points while second place went to Pampanga with a total 358 points. Tthe city of Olongapo came in third with a total of 247.91 points.

4th place went to Bataan, 5th to Angeles, 6th to Tarlac, 7th Nueva Ecija, 8th place went to Malolos city, 9th to Tarlac and last place in the [...]

Olongapo marks step for solar energy utilization

Anthony Bayarong — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:27:54 +0000

OLONGAPO CITY, Philippines – The Olongapo City government has taken steps in solar energy utilization after it successfully mounted several solar panels in one of its busiest government facility.

City Mayor James Gordon Jr. said the city installed solar panels on the roof of Olongapo Rizal Triangle, which host to sports activities, conferences, meetings and other activities of both the local government and private sector.

“This experimental project is not only for the continuous improvement of the city’s parks and landmarks; it is [...]

Olongapo to host 1st ICT Congress

Anthony Bayarong — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:21:35 +0000

OLONGAPO City: Thousands of students from this city and the province of Zambales, and members of the information technology industry are expected to attend the first ICT Congress here at the end of the month.

Close to 2,000 high school students from almost all public schools in Olongapo and Zambales already confirmed their attendance for the event organized by Comteq Computer and Business College, PTT Philippines Foundation.

“We are always striving to get students nearer to their goal of a bright future,” [...]