News in Subic, Olongapo, Bataan, Zambales » Subic

Second US nuclear sub cancels port visit in Subic

subictimes — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:58 +0000

SUBIC BAY Freeport: Another US submarine which was supposed to port here in Subic has suddenly cancelled its schedule.

Sources said that USS Tucon, a nuclear powered attack submarine by the United States was supposed to dock in Subic’s port on the 19th but suddenly cancelled.

The cancelation came 2 days after USS North Carolina was spotted docked at Alava pier here and caught the attention of local and foreign media after www.subictimes.com posted its picture Tuesday.

USS North Carolina being assisted [...]

Protest against US submarine in Subic: Video

subictimes — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:40:43 +0000

Members of the Kilusang para sa Pambansang Demokrasya (LPD) staged a lighting protest infront of the main gate of Subic Bay Freeport were a US nuclear powered submarine is currently docked. USS North Carolina an attack submarine by the United States is said to be in a ‘routine port visit’ in Subic’s Alava pier. Tension magnified after the US submarine was arrive here in Subic amids tension with China regarding the Scarborough Shoal which is located near the province of [...]

Subic regatta goes green

subictimes — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:58:08 +0000

SUBIC Bay Freeport: The Lighthouse Marina Resort will be hosting the first ever Columbia Recyclable Regatta here in Subic Bay. Aptly called, “Columbia Recyclable Regatta”, this unique boat race aims to promote concern for the environment, a better understanding of recycling, and developing a love for the outdoors, while still keeping things fun.

Different schools, organizations, and companies have been tapped to take part in this event to help create better awareness for the benefit of recycling in their respective areas. [...]

Illegal loggers nabbed in Olongapo

subictimes — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:36:35 +0000

OLONGAPO City: The local government of Olongapo together with the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) apprehended 2 suspected illegal loggers in Barangay Sta. Rita this city.

CENRO identified the suspects as John Bolbar, 22 and Wermer Migollas, 44.

Local authorities seized from the two suspect’s two jungle bolos, a chainsaw and 15 pieces of cut Kupang logs.

Kupang (Parkia timoriana), also known as P. Javanica, is one of the Philippines’ native species that is planted when starting a rainforest project because [...]

Olongapo journalist gets death threats

subictimes — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:01:13 +0000

OLONGAPO City: A correspondent of the Pilipino Star Ngayon (PSN) complained of receiving barrage of death threats after accompanying several individuals who filed charges against the chief of police here.

Alex Galang said he got several text messages the evening after coming home to cover the filing of charges against Olongapo City police chief Christopher Tambungan at the Office of Ombudsman and the Philippine National Headquarters in Camp Crame.

He however said it was not clear whether the messages came from the [...]

Subic to host Century Tuna 5i50 Triathlon Philippines

Anthony Bayarong — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:43:03 +0000

SUBIC BAY Freeport: This former military base where the best American soldiers were trained to win a war is now officially the home of Century Tuna 5i50 Triathlon Philippines, a distance competition where some of the world’s best triathletes are expected to compete.

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman Roberto Garcia and Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC) president and CEO Fred Uytengsu signed a memorandum of agreement making the Subic Bay Freeport the venue for the 5i50 Triathlon this year until 2014.

Garcia [...]

Zambales mobile clinic program launched

subictimes — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:50:43 +0000

IBA, Zambales – The Provincial Government of Zambales launched Tuesday its first mobile clinic in an effort to further boost its medical program for the province.

Two fully air-conditioned vehicles – a bus outfitted with X-ray, ultrasound and electrocardiogram (ECG) and a cargo van with dental equipment are the firsts of their kind in the Philippines.

In a ceremony at the Capitol grounds, Governor Jun Ebdane said the project is an important aspect of the province’s program to deliver health services in [...]

Subic chair urges youth leaders to contribute to economic dev’t

subictimes — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:09:11 +0000

SBMA Chiarman Roberto Garcia.

SUBIC Bay Freeport: Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman and Administrator Roberto Garcia encourage youth leaders to be part of the economic development during a big youth gathering here.

Garcia made the statement during the 2nd Second SK Central Luzon Youth Summit were 350 SK official gathered.

He added that the Sangguniang Kabataan members should contribute their share in maintaining “good governance” as one way of helping in the programs of the President.

“As President Aquino has always said, ‘the future [...]