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I couldn’t help to comment on the anti Wang-Wang trend. This has been the mark of PNoy’s speech during his inaugural.
this year
from January 1 to 7.According to the Philippine Atmospheric,
Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA),
skywatchers can train their eyes on the northeastern skies where the
meteors are expected to radiate. To be exact, the meteors’ radiant would be located south of the Big Dipper.The agency said the meteors can be seen at the rate of at least 40 meteors per hour. The Quadrantid meteor shower hits the Earth’s atmosphere at the rate of about 40 kilometers per second. The showers are said to be incinerated dust apparently derived from the
debris ejected by the near-Earth asteroid 2003 EH discovered in 2003.The Quadrantids are named after the now defunct constellation Quadrant
Murales where the radiant was located during its discovery in 1835. Its
alternative name, the Bootids refers to the modern constellation of
Bootes where the shower appears to radiate.
(Honor guards stand in front of the Capitol of Iba during the inaugural ceremony of Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. Wednesday. Photo by Anthony Bayarong) He was sworn into office by RTC Judge Josefina D. Farrales, who also swore in other elected officials of the province. A political neophyte, Ebdane ran in the recent election against veteran politician Amor Deloso, who first served as OIC governor in 1986 and later won four terms, sitting as elected governor in 1988 to 1998, and again in 2007 to 2010. Ebdane, who won by a landslide in the May 10.In his inaugural address, Ebdane challenged Zambales officials, as well as residents, to rally to the call for change and progress, reminding them that the development of the province is everyone’s concern.
organised by and for members of
the Saturday Afternoon Gentlemen Sailors (SAGS) – a motley band of
sailing enthusiasts who wanted to sail in Subic Bay despite the
challenges posed by fickle yacht club rules and the weather. They just
went out and did it.
focuses on as part of his “HELPS
Program,” the letter "L" standing for Livelihood and labor.With
the full support of First Lady and Zambales Vice Gov. Anne Marie
Gordon, Mayor Bong Gordon wants to strengthen ‘self-employment’ and
address both unemployment and underemployment, thus the creation of the
Livelihood Cooperative Development Office (LCDO).The projects
of the LCDO includes the ‘Gawang Gapo Product Exhibit’. ‘Gawang Gapo’
provides budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to display and sell
their products at the lobby of the City Hall. In 2009, over sixty (60)
exhibitors availed of the chance to showcase their products.Also,
over one thousand (1,000) residents benefitted from the Livelihood
Skills Training given by the LCDO like fish processing, fruit preserves
making, herbal soap-making, balloon decorating, scented candle making,
fashion accessories making and many others.
market worldwide with its aggressive tourism promotion program and the continuous development of tourism facilities in this free port.
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Close to 700 workers of Wistron InfoCom (Philippines) Corporation will be losing their jobs here after its the company’s Mobile System Unit (MSU) plant closed down last week. In a letter dated July 05, 2010 to SBMA labor center, Maria Teresa Esteban, Wistron Human Resource Manager, said that it was no longer financially feasible to continue doing business and that they ‘decided to cease or close (its)Mobile System Unit (MSU) effective July 05, 2010. “We would like to notify your good office that those 694 regular employees shall be deemed terminated affective August 5, 2010 on the ground of partial closure.” the letter said. Written by subictimes
Schoolchildren from the Olongapo City Elementary School (OSEC) had an extra learning session Wednesday during the pedestrian road safety workshop sponsored by FedEx Express and the Safe Kids Philippines (SKP) in observance of the annual National Safe Kids Week. Organized as part of the FedEx/Safe Kids Walk This Way program, the activities focused on teaching schoolchildren about road safety and smart pedestrian behavior to keep them safe as they walk to and from school. MANILA, June 1 –All chess roads lead to Subic anew as the 10th ASEAN
+ age-group chess championships get underway on June 5 to 12 at the
Subic Exhibition and Convention Center.More than 175 players from Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran,
Singapore, Thailand, Russia, United States, Vietnam and host
Philippines are expected to see action in the 10-day tournament hosted
by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) in
cooperation with the ASEAN Chess Confederation.
“Like the Asian Individual Chess Championships, this is another major chess tournament in the Asian calendar. And the country is proud to be the host of this prestigious competition for young and talented players in the region,” said NCFP president Prospero “Butch” Pichay. Pichay said the NCFP is doing everything to ensure the success of the multi-nation tournament, including “giving the foreign participants a taste of the world-famous Filipino hospitality.” NCFP secretary-general and Tagaytay City Mayor Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said more than 50 Filipino players are entered in the six age categories in both the boys and girls divisions. These categories are boys 20 under, 16 under, 14 under, 12 under, 10 under and 8 under and 20 under, 16 under, 14 under, 12 under, 10 under and 8 under. The tournament will be played in three categories: standard, rapid and blitz. Medals will be awarded to the top three players in each category, while team medals will be given to the top countries based on the total scores of their top three players. Among the notable Filipino players seeing action in the event are Jan Emmanuel Garcia, Mari Joseph Turqueza, Alcon John Datu and Haridas Pascua in the boys 20 under; JanNigel Galan and Marc nazario in the boys 16 under; Vince Angelo Medina and Austin Jacob Literatus in the boys 14 under; Paulo Bersmaina and Daryl Samantila in the boys 12 under; Vincent Salcedo and Haince Patrick de Leon in the boys 10 under; and Stephen Rome Pangilinan and Julius Gonzales in the boys 8 under. In the girls division are Jedara Docena, Christy Lamiel Bernales and Akiko Charmaine Suede ( girls 20 under); Jan Jodilyn Fronda, Mikee Charlene Suede and Nikki Yngayo (girls 16 under); Janelle Mae Frayna and Dhona Yngayo (girls 14 under); Samatha Glo Revita and Marie Antonette San Diego (girls 12 under); Jesca Docena and Alexis Osena (girls 10 under); and Cristine de los Reyes and Irish Yngayo (girls 8 under). Registration fee is US$ 200 for players through federation and US$ 250 for direct registration. Accompanying persons are charged US$ 75.(PNA) LBV/LOR
Hanjin says Subic shipyard’s cost competitiveness stands out in crisis Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction–Philippines Inc. (HHIC-Philippines) said Subic shipyard found its market niche in cost competitiveness in the middle of an economic downturn."The true value of Subic Shipyard and its unrivaled cost competitiveness stands out in the depression of the shipbuilding market," said one official at HHIC-Philippines.HHIC-Phils said Subic Shipyard received new building contracts because its market competitiveness was beginning to be recognized following the completion and full operation of Dock 6. With its many geographical advantages such as competitive workforce and high-tech facilities enabling a 24-hour operation, Subic Shipyard has proven its ability to gain orders even after the new building price has dropped dramatically. HHIC’s plan is to become the world’s shipbuilding leader by promoting Subic Shipyard as its main production facility that can compete against Chinese shipyards. The company will be gradually expanding its shipbuilding capacity to include high value added vessels and ultra large vessels while pursuing qualitative growth. HHIC-Philippines said it won the contracts to build two vessels ordered by Hsin Chien Marine of Taiwan, in the midst of a severe economic downturn in the shipping and shipbuilding industry. The 180,000 ton bulk carriers will be delivered starting September 2011. The contracts for the two 180,000 bulk carriers were signed on January 10, 2010. Subic Shipyard has two docks, each measuring 370 meters and 550 meters in length. Each dock is equipped with 2 super-sized goliath cranes. It also has 3.3 km of quay and its assembly yards are over 1,000 meters long. It has an order backlog of over two and a half years. Subic Shipyard covers an area of 2.5 million, which is more than 10 times the size of Yeongdo Shipyard in Korea. Yeongdo shipyard in Korea. It will be modernized into a production facility specialized for building high value added vessels. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman Feliciano Salonga said Hanjin sold eight container ships worth $470 million to clients since the latter part of 2008. A total of 36 vessels will be built until 2012 amounting to $3.4 billion. Salonga said HHIC has helped infuse money to the national coffers, contributing significantly in terms of taxes and jobs to thousand Filipino workers. HHIC Philippines has a total working force of 16,700 workers mostly Filipinos. Its investments has reached $1.8 billion as of Jan. 6, 2010 but it is projecting to invest more by 2012. MICE conference in Subic MANILA, Philippines – Tourism leaders worldwide are expected to attend the Philippine MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) Conference to be held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center on February 4-7. Most of them are to discuss the current market situation and the business opportunities for the $300-billion global MICE industry, according to Tourism Undersecretary Edu Jarque, the conference chairman. Organized by the Department of Tourism and its marketing arm, the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corp., the MICE Conference includes an Amazing MICE Race, a leaders forum..... Educational Tracks for MICE
Mates, market seminars, business networking, and bid presentations of
future conference hosts. Among the tourism and MICE leaders who will participate in the conference are Gregory Duffel (Pacific Asia Travel Association CEO), Mina Gabor (World Tourism Organization consultant and former tourism secretary), Yeoh Siew Hoon (Web in Travel producer and SHY Ventures editor at large), Martin Sirk (CEO of the International Congress and Convention Association or Icca), Anthony Wong (Asian Overland Services group managing director), Paul Flackett (Regent Exhibitions managing director), and Imtiaz Muqbil (Travel Impact Newswire executive editor). For details, call the MICE Conference secretariat (525-9318 loc 233 or 525-6110), e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.dotpcvc.gov.ph. In the field of sports, Olongapeños showed what they are made of. In fact, 2009 has been a big and exciting year for the people because of the sports-related programs available for them through the ‘HELPS Program’.In January 2009, the 1st Gordon’s Cup Inter-Department Tournament was launched, followed by the National Milo Marathon and the 9th Olongapo City YMCA Age Group Chess Tournament where over three hundred (300) elementary, high school and college level chess masters participated. On March, the 1st Mayor Gordon’s Cup Bike-a-thon 2009 was launched followed by the 1st Mayor James Gordon, Jr.’s Cup Handicapping Ten-Ball Tournament and the Olongapo City Drivers Basketball League where the city’s jeepney and tricycle drivers’ associations were the main participants. During summer or the month of April came the Milo Sports Clinic. Over one thousand (1,000) boys and girls alike joined and learned different sports like swimming, football, basketball, volleyball and chess. In May, different barangays displayed skills, talents and strength in the 2nd Mayor Gordon Barangay Olympic Festival: “Sports for Peace, Teamwork and Excellence”. There were also a lot of young men who manifested promise in boxing through the ‘Programang Paboksing ni Mayor James Gordon, Jr. in the seventeen (17) barangays in Olongapo. Meanwhile, even in other places, Olongapeños showed and proved its power in the field of sports. In fact, at the ‘1st Angeles City Mayor’s Cup Football Tournament’ in Angeles City, Olongapo players competed and emerged over-all champion. Olongapo City’s best swimmers also showed their stability at the ‘1st Grassroots Swimming Tournament’ and not to be counted out is the Olongapo City Football Team which competed at the ‘Friendship Cup – Army Reserved Command’ held in September. In October, the city’s bets boxed a la Manny Pacquiao at the ‘3rd Handog ni Mayor Francis Nepomuceno Twin Fiesta Amateur Boxing Matches’ held in Angeles City while over five hundred (500) hurdlers and runners joined the ‘5th Olongapo Marathon’ and the ‘1st Bong Gordon Age Group Open Badminton Tournament’ held in November. Olongapeño players at Brent International School ‘Football Festival-Football Tournament’ were also invited to participate at the ‘14th National Alaska Cup’ Football Tournament at Ayala, Alabang, Metro-Manila and at the Olongapo City Football Festival (age group). As directed by Mayor Gordon, the field of Sports in Olongapo will be much more intensified in 2010. Get inside minds of children, Ad Congress told SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—If companies want to reach children, they will have to get inside their young minds and preferably with the use of technology, a marketing and network executive told delegates of the 21st Philippine Advertising Congress here Friday. Jeremy Carr, vice president of Turner Entertainment Network, that owns the Cartoon Network said although television is still the dominant medium to reach children in the Philippines and Asia, online platforms have begun to flex their muscles for a share of the young market. The Cartoon Network—which introduced Filipino children to the “Powerpuff Girls,” “Dexter’s Laboratory,” “Tom and Jerry,” and “Ben 10”—is the leader in kid’s entertainment. “We have made connecting to kids our highest goal. We invest in proprietary research and technology to achieve that goal,” Carr said. On the third day of the 21st PAC, delegates to the largest gathering of creative minds in the local advertising industry were treated to discussions on the growing number of children online and how marketers can use traditional and digital media to reach them. Carr said there are over 40 million Philippine households with television and “it will continue to grow ... Audiences are spending a lot of time on other media, but a lot of their time is spent watching TV,” he said. He said, however, that there has been a surge in Internet-based consumption of content by Filipino children, a situation that is reflected across Asia. Carr said the purchasing power of Filipino kids, which his firm’s research pegged at P42 billion, has made this segment attractive to a lot of companies. “They drive a lot of purchase decisions. Their influence is strong and undeniable in their parents’ spending decisions,” he said. Carr said there are now 21 million Internet users in the Philippines, with the average user between 10 and 19 years old. “Our core audience is 10. This means the success of marketers in the near future will be based on how kids are consuming online media content,” he said. He cited a project, undertaken by the Cartoon Network and computer company Hewlett-Packard, designed to reach Filipino children. “HP wanted to connect to schools and schoolchildren. What we did was come up with the HP Toon Creator Awards in which ‘Ben 10,’ a Cartoon Network character, was used,” Carr said. The campaign tapped 785 schools and asked children to create their own ending to a story based on the “Ben 10” character, he said. “Online space was used as the core driver for the idea and TV as the promotional vehicle. Kids were able to develop their own ending to the story of ‘Ben 10,’ which they had to do online,” Carr said. As a result of that campaign, he said at least 151,000 animations were created online by 26,000 participants. About 2.5 million page views were generated by Internet users from around the world. Carr said the Cartoon Network’s leadership came from investing in all platforms and technology. “TV is great but marketers are going one step further. They are looking to make connections online by developing games, video content and a way for children to interact. We’re really growing in that space ourselves,” he said. Andrew Kingham, managing director of the Marketing Store, a marketing solutions agency, said marketers should view the world “through the eyes of a child.” He cited a European study that said children in industrialized countries are still “fundamentally at the top of the family priority.” “Their parents believe that kids should not be burdened by what parents have to do. The emphasis is still about happiness, enjoyment and experiencing the world,” Kingham said. He, however, said brands should do more to help families—mothers in particular—to make informed decisions on products.
“The principal trade-off being made is the well-being of the family, children in particular. There is not enough time to do everything in a day,” he said. Kingham said this was where brands were “failing in a large degree,” citing the nutritional labeling of food products as an example. “There is confusing nutritional information out there. Food brands are not doing a good job of nutritional labeling. This puts more pressure on mothers about health issues that affect their children, especially now that child obesity [in the West] is an issue of concern,” he said. Kingham said children are also starting to become aware of what is going on around them and have become concerned with global events and issues like endangered animals and global warming. He noted the rise of “minipreneurs” or children who engage in entrepreneurial activities “because they are starting to want certain things.” “Parents are saying to them, ‘We will contribute but we want you to see the value of what you are asking …’ And so… kids are selling, trading, [becoming more] aware of the value of money,” Kingham said. MANILA, Philippines - Companies were invited to bid for the right to run and manage a new container terminal in Subic Bay, the Philippine government announced on Monday. The New Container Terminal 2 is the second-phase of a project intended to enhance Subic Bay’s capacity as a logistics port, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said. Located at Cubi point, the facility will be used as a transshipment hub for shipping lines, SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza said. Completed early this year, the NCT-2 can handle 300,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) a year. The facility includes a newly-constructed container yard, measuring 14 hectares, a 280-meter long newly-constructed wharf, two units of 53-ton quay gantry cranes, among others. Companies eligible to bid for the management of the transshipment hub—where cargo can be reconfigured and transport modes can be changed—should ideally be “shipping lines and port operators," Arreza said. Interested bidders should already be operators of an international container shipping line whose facility processes at least two million twenty-foot metal containers every year. Companies belonging to consortia of international shipping lines can also qualify as long as they handle 100,000 TEUs a year. Companies should also be worth at least $50 million to run the facility, Arreza said. Bid documents will be available on December 9, 2008 at the Project Management Office, Bldg. 29 Waterfront Road Extension, SRF Compound, Subic Bay Freeport upon paying a 100,000 or $2,500 fee. Completed bid documents should be submitted on or before 5:00 p.m. of January 22, 2009. - GMANews.TV
100,000 Jobs in Subic by 2010 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority officials have pinned their hopes on an online job matching system to reach the agency’s target of 100,000 new jobs in the free port by 2010. SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza said the system seeks to address the issue of job-skills mismatch and employment gaps “At the same time, it assures present and future locators in the free port of readily available human resources with the skills and work background they need for their projects,” he said. Developed by WOWCard Inc., a firm that recently launched the first Internet-based job fair in this free port, the system is designed to allow for the pooling and skills classification of available manpower. Victorino Quiton, WOWCard Inc. president, said the whole job-hunting process has now been reduced to accomplishing a form that is uploaded to a database at www.job8s.com, where applicants can avail themselves of free featured services. These include online job search, online matching, online forum where job seekers and employers may negotiate, data center support service and a short message service (SMS), which sends text messages about job openings that match one’s qualifications. “So far, 48 employers offering more than 20 job types have met close to 1,600 job seekers through the online job-skills matching system,” Quiton said. Ramon Agregado, SBMA senior deputy administrator for support services, said that with the WOWCard system, digital information on applicants could be sent to participating employers who could inform job seekers on the status of their application through SMS notification. “We are always stepping up efforts to sign in more businesses—BPOs (business process outsourcing), call centers, manufacturing—just about anything to match the abundant labor force in the Greater Subic Area, which includes Olongapo City, Zambales and Bataan,” Agregado said. In a statement, the SBMA said the Internet-based job fair was held in Zambales last Oct. 9 to be followed in Bataan on Oct. 18. Similar job fairs will be held in the Clark Freeport and Pampanga areas, SBMA said. SBMA officials said the agency has started linking with local colleges and universities to help them develop curricula to fit the overall development plan for Subic Freeport and Central Luzon. “With technology on our side—and considering that for the past two years, SBMA has been averaging from 8,000 to 10,000 new jobs annually—this goal [of 100,000 jobs by 2010] is achievable,” Agregado said.
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