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Month: October 2025

COPS ON COSPLAY AT OLONGAPO MARDI GRAS

STORY AND PHOTOS BY PERCY ROXAS Olongapo City — They used to be on the sidelines, keeping the peace, ensuring everyone is safe and everything is in order during the city’s major annual tourism draw, the Olongapo Mardi Gras. But…

Arizona Lawmakers Explore Partnership with Subic Freeport  

Subic Bay Freeport – Lawmakers from the Arizona State Legislature recently visited this Freeport for potential economic partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). “The visit is a testament to the strong relationship between the Philippines and the United…

Marcos: PH to remain firm, calm and resolute in defending West Philippine Sea

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday reaffirmed the Philippines’ steadfast commitment to peace, stability, and the rule of law in the region, emphasizing that the Philippines will remain firm, calm, and resolute in defending its sovereignty and ensuring the…

Aboitiz Renewables showcase innovation, expertise at PH geothermal conference

The geothermal arm of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), showcased its Overhauling Reduction Days Program, which aims to reduce maintenance time for its geothermal plants, as well as the Bay Battery Energy Storage System…

Toy Kingdom offers Boo-tiful Costumes and Spooky Fun

Toy Kingdom, the country’s favorite toy and costume store, invites everyone this Halloween with its frightfully fun 2025 Halloween Collection—with scary suits, spooky hats, magical dresses, and more spellbinding surprises. Everything kids need to dress up, stand out, and trick-or-treat…

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PH Navy Poised to Host First-Ever Drone Warfare Summit

The Philippine Navy, through the Philippine Fleet, is gearing up for the first-ever Drone Warfare Summit to be held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) from October 27 to 29, 2025. Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C…

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Yacht Club switches on Holiday Harbor Christmas display

By Julie Sionzon Subic Bay Freeport – The Subic Bay Yacht Club held its annual Christmas Tree lighting and brought together officials, residents and tourists alike for the spectacle. Movie actor Ariel “Aga” Muhlach graced the lightning ceremony for the…

SM Supermalls Wins 7 Awards at 2025 International Business Awards

SM Supermalls once again demonstrated its global excellence by clinching seven major awards at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBA) held in Lisbon, Portugal. This is an unbeatable victory that highlights its community-driven programs and campaigns. The awards reaffirm SM…

SBMA employees, freeport workers given orientation on gov’t housing program

Subic Bay Freeport – Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) employees and other Freeport workers were given an orientation on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program recently.  The orientation was held at the Subic Bay Exhibition…

Countdown: 74 days to Christmas Day!

Planning your Christmas trips this 2025? Remembering the last minute drives last year to visit local Christmas attractions? How your group of family and friends laughed all the way to Pampanga, catching up on stories and life updates, stopping only…