SBMA urges freeport locators: ‘Connect, or go extinct!’

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has urged business locators here to invest more in technology to remain competitive, or simply be left behind. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said companies operating in the Subic Freeport have to strengthen their capacity to interconnect computing systems and application platforms because […]

Extreme trail run returns to Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Not even the rains cannot dampen fun and excitement in this premier adventure tourism enclave, as the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) announced various events timed for the rainy season. The biggest thriller scheduled so far this month is the Subic leg of Salomon Xtrail Pilipinas, an all-terrain running race that […]

Mayor AJ distributes livelihood packages to Mariveles folks

MARIVELES, Bataan – Municipal Mayor Ace Jello “AJ” Concepcion recently led the Sustainable Livelihood Program awarding ceremony on Dressmaking NCII and NegoKart here. Thirty “Negosyo sa Kariton” or NegoKarts and 45 sewing machines were distributed to qualified beneficiaries. The sewing machines were given to those who finished Dressmaking NCII TESDA course. The livelihood assistance project […]

LGU-Mariveles installs LED streetlights in village roads

MARIVELES, Bataan – The Local Government Unit of Mariveles headed by Mayor Ace Jello “AJ” Concepcion initially started to install 35 LED streetlights in Barangay Batangas II Proper here. The LGU project aims to provide a safer environment for its residents in all of the municipality’s 18 villages or barangays. Recent reports stated that other […]

Escalona, Roque among top officials with highest net worth on SBMA’s SALNs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Top officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) have released information on their financial position and business interests in connection with the government’s transparency and accountability initiatives. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said 12 of the 15 SBMA directors had already signed a data privacy consent form that […]

SBMA CChairman Eisma: More prospects for investments, employment at Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) expects to continue attracting foreign direct investments and to generate more jobs this year, as it plans to expand into surrounding communities to accommodate major development projects. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma reported in a presentation at the recent Subic Labor Congress here […]

Bataan, other CL provinces get new patrol vehicles

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga-Thirty two brand new Toyota Hi-Lux Patrol Jeep Single Cab (4×2) from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Directorate for Logistics were received by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) in line with the PNP’s Capability Enhancement. The Blessing and Turn-Over Ceremony of the said automobiles were held at the PRO3 Parade Ground, Camp […]

FIESTA Communities launch model units in Mariveles

MARIVELES, BATAAN- After it made history for its record-breaking 365 reservations during the first day of its Grand Open House in March, FIESTA Communities- Mariveles opened its doors once more to the folks of Mariveles aspiring to have their own home on July 7 and 8 where new model units that are suited for bigger […]

Bataan local officials benchmark Valenzuela’s “Disiplina Village”

BALANGA CITY – Last Wednesday, July 4, 2018, the delegation of Bataan headed by Governor Abet Garcia along with Mayors Francis Garcia of Balanga City, Gila Garcia of Dinalupihan, Ace Jello Concepcion of Mariveles, MBDA General Manager Charlie Pizarro and Orion acting Mayor Virgilio Isidro conducted a benchmarking activity in Valenzuela City. Governor Garcia said […]

PB Dela Cruz leads village watchmen’s “elite training”

ORANI, Bataan – Newly-elected village chief of Barangay Mulawin of this first-class municipality, Punong Barangay Marvin Dela Cruz recently led the intensified training for his barangay peacekeeping action team or BPATs. Commonly known as “barangay tanods” Dela Cruz said he wants all his village watchmen to be well-educated with proper knowledge at par with what […]