Subic bay news vol 13 no 41 20.00Php

Tapas Bar and Restaurant 2nd Floor Subic Gas Bldg 724, Dewey Avenue, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

SBMA opens Subic hotels SM Central Christmas Launch to returning OFWs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has opened several hotels here for the tem- porary accommodation of overseas Fili- pino workers (OFWs) who were brought home under the government’s emergen- cy repatriation program. SBMA Chairman and Adminis- trator Wilma T. Eisma said close to 400 OFWs were given temporary lodgings in quarantine hotels here since Sunday when Typhoon Rolly threatened Metro Manila and parts of Central Luzon with violent winds and heavy rain. “We took them in for humanitar- ian reasons—and subject to strict health protocols— because there was a storm coming and our kababayans would be trapped at the Clark airport otherwise,” Eisma explained. She said the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), which is bringing about half a million OFWs back to the country, made a frantic call for help as hotels in Clark Freeport and Pampanga that were accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) for such purpose were already full. Eisma added that she requested clearance from local government units SM City Olongapo Central unveils its Christmas Centerpiece with Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino, Jr., City Councilor Lugie (LGUs) near Subic and they had agreed Lipumano, City Tourism head Fifi Legaspi, Regional Operations Manager North 3 Engr. Bong Garcia and SM Central Mall Man- to take the OFWs in. The returning OFWs ager Ana Lorraine Azucena. The centerpiece highlights the Christmas Log House with 30 ft. high Christmas tree. see, SBMA temporarili opens, page 02 EducationUSA Hosts a Series of Events for Literacy Month Manila, November 3, 2020 — In celebra- dents interested in studying in the Unit- tion of National Literacy Month in Octo- ed States, as well as first-year college ber, EducationUSA Philippines staged a students who plan to transfer to a U.S. series of educational programs designed college in the coming year, participated to enhance college application literacy in the program. Representatives from throughout the Philippines. standardized testing organizations ACT, On October 13, EducationUSA IELTS, TOEFL, Common App, and Pearson hosted its first virtual graduate studies joined as resource speakers. fair in which 25 U.S. graduate school rep- Participants cycled through on- resentatives met with 215 prospective line breakout rooms during the Zoom students on Zoom. The majority of the event to receive tailored advice on nar- participating higher education institu- rowing down their college options, filling tions offer financial aid to international out the FAFSA and CSS Profile, under- students and virtual program options. standing the different standardized test A representative from Fulbright Philip- options, completing the Common App, pines also shared information regard- and writing an effective college essay. ing scholarship opportunities. In recent Following these events, EducationUSA years, the number of Filipinos attending presented at four college and career fairs graduate programs in the United States for high school students, hosted by Ever- has grown significantly. est Academy, Multiple Intelligence Inter- On October 24, EducationUSA national School, Philippine Science High advisers and Filipino alumni from U.S. School Davao campus, and Life Academy universities welcomed 130 Filipinos to International. EducationUSA's fourth annual universi- EducationUSA closed out Litera- ty application drive, conducted virtually cy Month with a Statement of Purpose this year due to the ongoing pandem- Writing Workshop for 83 students inter- ic. Junior and senior high school stu- More than 200 prospective students and 25 U.S. university representatives joined see, EducationUSA, page 02 EdUSA’s Graduate Studies Fair via Zoom. SBMA opens Subic convention center to evacuees Port of Subic tops target by 7.42%, col- SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay lects P2.83-M in October Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has opened the Subic Bay Exhibition and Con- SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – While its re- that the Port of Subic’s back-to-back ap- plaque of appreciation was Marubeni vention Center (SBECC) to residents of lentless campaign against imported il- prehensions and condemnations of ille- Philippines Corp., which was named barangay Old Cabalan in Olongapo City, legal and counterfeit goods has scored gal and counterfeit cigarettes and other as the Top 1 revenue contributor for who wished to evacuate from low-lying a success, the Port of Subic surpassed contrabands were not just the highlights the third quarter after posting PHP1.2 and risk-prone areas in face of the ex- anew its assigned monthly target for last month. billion; High Glory Subic International pected onslaught of Typhoon Rolly. October by 7.42 percent. “This milestone is the product of Logistics; Goldenshare Commerce and SBMA Chairman and Adminis- District Collector Maritess Mar- the collective efforts of our stakeholders Trading, Inc.; and Micro Dragon Petro- trator Wilma T. Eisma said she gave the tin said Tuesday that for seven consec- and all the men and women of the port leum, Inc. order to open up SBECC for evacuation utive months, the Port of Subic con- who remained focused and dedicated to Martin thanked these compa- after receiving a request for access to Ka- sistently exceeded its collection target providing efficient service despite the nies for their tremendous contribution layaan from Old Cabalan Barangay Cap- despite the effects of the pandemic. risk to their health and safety,” she said to the port’s performance. tain Lester Nadong. “The Regional Science High Last month, she said, the port in an interview. The Port of Subic, she said, is School (RSHS) has offered them four was able to collect PHP2.83 million, As part of the Bureau of Customs’ eyeing to collect the remainder of the rooms for evacuation, but I can imag- which is 7.42 percent higher than its efforts to continue its partnership with year’s revenue target this November ine that the rooms will be cramped and monthly target of PHP2.63 million. stakeholders and promote trade facili- and “further intensify our border pro- won’t allow for social distancing, so I of- Its total collection from tation, the Port of Subic has recognized tection as (the) Christmas season nears fered SBECC instead,” Eisma said. January to October has reached the Top 20 revenue contributors for the and the smugglers might take advan- PHP23,389,745,608.40. second and third quarters of the year. tage of it.” (PNA) see, SBMA opens , page 02 Martin noted that this proves Among the recipients of the Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 02 SBMA Fire Department Army, Police assist assistance in restoring in relief drive to power supply in Guino- ‘Rolly’ affected areas batan, Albay in Central Luzon

SUNSHINE AFTER THE STORM. Senator Richard J. Gor- don, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chairman and CEO, on CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- Army 48th Infantry Tuesday led International Federation of Red Cross and Battalion (48IB) and the Philippine National Police assist- Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Head of Delegation Rob- ed the GMA Kapuso Foundation during the distribution of ert Kaufman, PRC officials and officials of the local- gov food packs in Super Typhoon Rolly affected areas in Bula- ernment of Catanduanes in distributing relief goods to can and Bataan. families in San Andres, Catanduanes that were affected In Bulacan, about 380 families benefitted during by super typhoon Rolly. the relief drive in barangay Meysulao in Calumpit and 228 families in barangay Paliwas in Obando. SBMA opens...... from page 01 Moreover, a total of 150 families in barangay Town Site in Limay, Bataan. Each beneficiary in the three activities received rice, noodles, biscuit and bottled water. In a statement, 703rd Infantry Brigade Command- er Brigadier General Andrew Costelo lauded the efforts of the Army’s partner-stakeholders for the conduct of the re- lief operations for the victims of Typhoon Rolly in the two provinces. “Your Army is always ready to assist stakeholders in delivering the needs of our people, especially during ca- lamities,” Costelo furthered. For his part, 48IB Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Felix Emeterio Valdez said that the unity of secu- Members of the SBMA Fire Department clear fallen rity forces and partner-stakeholders bring positivity and trees as they provide assistance to personnel of Aboitiz hope to the affected individuals during calamities. (PIA 3) Power in restoring power supply in the typhoon rav- aged areas of Guinobatan, Albay Thursday (Nov. 05). (Photo courtesy of SBMA FD) SBMA temporarily...... from page 01 were swabbed at Clark airport before being brought to EducationUSA...... from page01 Subic quarantine hotels, she said. ested in studying in the United States, and a webinar for According to the SBMA Tourism Department, a to- graduate students on October 30. tal of 104 OFWs arrived here on Nov. 1 and were billeted EducationUSA is now gearing up for a series of at various hotels accredited by the SBMA and the Bureau events to be held during International Education Week, of Quarantine (BOQ) to take in OFWs and returning sea- November 16 to 20. farers under the government’s crew-change program. EducationUSA provides free advising services Of these OFWs in the first batch, 20 are already to prospective international students in more than 170 scheduled for transport to their respective homes after countries, and offers student resources and tools to nav- their RT-PCR tests had turned out negative, said SBMA igate the Five Steps to U.S. Study: researching schools, tourism manager Jem Camba. identifying financing, completing the application, obtain- Another batch of OFWs consisting of 273 workers ing a student visa, and preparing for departure. There are arrived here the following day, Nov. 2, after a similar re- more than 4,500 accredited higher education institutions quest from the OWWA Region 3 office. in the United States, and an EducationUSA adviser can Camba said the repatriated OFWs were brought help students define their priorities in order to narrow to accredited accommodation establishments like the their options and plan their college careers. EducationU- Bayfront Hotel, Best Western Hotel Subic, Camayan Beach Sleeping cots and eating areas are ready for evacuees SA does not offer scholarships, but can assist students in Resort, Horizon Hotel, Le Charme Suites, Mansion Garden at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center identifying financial assistance opportunities. Hotel, Segara Residencias, Subic International Hotel, Subic You can find more information about Educatio- Bay Venezia Hotel, Terrace Hotel, Travelers Hotel, and Vis- “Moreover, the evacuees would be more com- nUSA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/educationusa. ta Marina. fortable at SBECC because it has more accessible toilets philippines, on Instagram at @educationusa.philippines, The 13 hotels have a total of 528 rooms available and has two passageways for separate entrance and and on Twitter at @EducationUSA_PH. for OFWs on quarantine. exit,” she added. Following the arrival here of repatriated OFWs SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator Ramon during Typhoon Rolly, Eisma said the SBMA will consult Agregado said the SBMA will set up 30 cots at SBECC’s with neighboring LGUs if they would agree to continue VIP 1 Hall, with option to open up more halls as need- with the program. ed. “I’d be inviting representatives from the LGUs, He reminded evacuees, however, to observe OWWA, the Task Group on the Management of Returning safety protocols at the evacuation site: “The evacuees Overseas Filipinos, and owners of Subic hotels and other will have to undergo temperature screening and to exe- stakeholders to a meeting so that we can finally decide cute health declarations,” he said. the matter,” she added. The Subic agency has also advised its employ- Eisma said that in a previous meeting, the SBMA ees living in low-lying, flood-prone or landslide-prone had agreed to a request from LGUs to provide them with areas to relocate temporarily at the Subic Learning Cen- a list of workers from their communities who will work ter in the Cubi area during the typhoon. Eisma said that in quarantine hotels, so that proper Covid-19 precautions 17 rooms are available for employees at SLC’s 5th floor. could be taken. At the same time, the SBMA has called for do- The SBMA further ordered participating hotels nations from Subic Bay Freeport locators and residents to house on-duty staff and to quarantine them after each for use by the evacuees. Beddings, easy-open canned two-week work schedule, she added. goods, bottled water, rice, mosquito nets and hygiene “We will be taking all necessary health safety kits may be dropped off at the SBMA Public Relations measures just like we did for the repatriation of Filipino Office, Bldg. 255. Barryman Road, Central Business Dis- seafarers under the crew-change program,” Eisma said, trict. Branch: 1677 Rizal Ave., West Tapinac,Olongapo City referring to the government initiative that was imple- Typhoon Rolly (international name Goni), which mented here starting Sept. 10 after the LGUs gave their is considered the world’s most powerful tropical cy- consent to the project. clone this year, made a landfall in the Philippines early today, November 1, with violent winds and torrential rain. Authorities said it has slightly weakened, but still poses a grave threat. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Man- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC agement Council (NDRRMC) has raised typhoon signal number 3 today over Zambales, Pampanga and Bataan, along with other areas in the path of the typhoon and Notice is hereby given to the public that advised residents in coastal and low-lying areas to evac- an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF uate. ESTATE OF DECEASED WITH WAIVER for the following tricycle : A. HONDA wth plate number XD 2347, zone color green, Body NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC No. 2516 and CR No. 203961133 B. Kawasa- ki 2019 MTC type, plate number XD2347 CR Notice is hereby given to the public that an Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate of the De- Number 38856369-6 was made and executed ceased Among Heirs with Deed of Absolute Sale by the heirs of the late PAZ NORMA P. PALO- was made and executed by the legal heirs of the MO who died intestate on January 15, 2020 late Julian M. Pacrem and Castura Realin Pacrem in Olongapo City as per Doc no 62 Page No. who died on December 20 2006 and October 29, 14, Book No.XXXIV Series of 2020 in the no- 2005 respectively both in Castillejos, Zambales as per Doc no 321 Page No. 66, Book No.XXXI tarial registry of Atty. Edwin C. Torres Series of 2020 in the notarial registry of Atty. Eric- 8C Fontaine Ext., East Tapinac, Olongapo City All interested parties, creditors,and per- son Chang Aguila. TEL. 251- 3104 CELL: 0917 503-8350 / 0928 503-8350 sons having money claims against the dece- All interested parties, creditors,and persons 0932 879-8350 / 0917 879-8350 dent are hereby required to file their claims having money claims against the decedent are email: [email protected] with the court appointed executor of their estate. hereby required to file their claims with the court ap- www.subicbaynews.com 1 pointed executor of their estate. 3 Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 03

AROUND CENTRAL LUZON BALITA SA WIKANG PINOY NLEX, Pampanga quarry truck- ZAMECO II, tutulong sa pag- ers Quarrel Over Load Limits CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Board (TRB), Pampanga Governor Den- babalik ng kuryente sa Bicol The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Cor- nis Pineda’s office, and the mayors of poration is assuring the motoring public San Fernando, San Simon, Apalit in Pam- that concerns about legal load limits be- panga, Calumpit, Pulilan, Malolos, and ing raised by motorists and truckers are Guiguinto in Bulacan, the affected truck- taken seriously by the management. ing groups, and the Pampanga Chamber The statement came after Pam- of Commerce to highlight the urgency of panga quarry-based haulers barricaded repairing the Candaba Viaduct to assure several NLEX interchanges on Saturday its long-term viability as a vital road link morning in protest of the temporary re- between North and Central Luzon and routing of 12-wheeler dump trucks. Metro Manila. The NLEX, in its statement, said The NLEX also said that it issued it compelled to temporarily regulate public advisories that the reconstruction the entry of perennially overloaded will require the closure of certain lanes 12-wheeler dump trucks for safety rea- and the implementation of temporary sons while major rehabilitation of the counter-flow traffic measures. five-kilometer Candaba Viaduct is ongo- To assuage the concerns of the ing. affected quarry-based truckers and haul- The reconstruction and rehabili- ers, the NLEX said dialogues are ongoing tation of the 35-year-old Manila-bound to demonstrate proper and compliant carriageway of the Candaba Viaduct procedures for loading their trucks. started last August. The NLEX currently implements Before the project’s implementa- the load limits provisions of R.A. 8794 tion, the tollway company said it reached and the Joint DOTr-DPWH Implementing out to the Department of Public Works Rules and Regulations revised in 2012 and Highways (DPWH), Department of which sets the maximum load limits for Transportation (DOTr), Toll Regulatory trucks nationwide. (PNA) Tutulong ang Zambales II Electric Cooperative upang maibalik ang kuryente sa il- ang lugar sa Bicol na napuruhan ni Super Typhoon Rolly. Nagpadala sila ng isang team na binubuo ng limang linemen at isang maintenance service vehicle upang LANDBANK gives cash cards to residents makatulong sa mga tinamaan ng naturang bagyo. (ZAMECO II) affected by railway project CASTILLEJOS, Zambales -- Tutulong ang Zambales II Electric Cooperative o ZAME- Tutulong ang Zambales II Elec- CO II upang maibalik ang kuryente sa il- tric Cooperative upang maibalik ang ang lugar sa Bicol na napuruhan ni Super kuryente sa ilang lugar sa Bicol na napu- Typhoon Rolly. ruhan ni Super Typhoon Rolly. Nagpadala Ayon kay ZAMECO II OIC-General sila ng isang team na binubuo ng limang Manager Romwil De Jesus, nagpadala sila linemen at isang maintenance ser- ng isang team na binubuo ng limang line- vice vehicle upang makatulong sa mga men at isang maintenance service vehi- tinamaan ng naturang bagyo. (ZAMECO cle upang makatulong sa mga tinamaan II) ng naturang bagyo. Walang gastos yung benepis- Kabilang sila sa 17 electric coop- yaryo na electric cooperative dahil lahat erative mula Gitnang Luzon at CALABAR- ng equipment at linemen kasama ang ZON na tumulak ngayong araw pa-Cama- mga gustusin nila ay pahiram at sagutin rines Sur. Matapos nito ay lilipat sila ng nung mga electric cooperative na luma- Catanduanes para tumulong din sa res- hok sa Task Force Kapatid. Lahat yan ay toration ng kuryente doon. kusang loob na pagtulong at libre para sa Paliwanag ni De Jesus, ang Task benepisyaryo. Force Kapatid ay isang grupo ng mga Mensahe ni De Jesus sa mga ka- electric cooperative na tumutuong sa babayan sa Bicol na lubhang naapektu- agarang pagbalik ng serbisyo elektrisi- han ni Bagyong Rolly, huwag mawawalan dad sa mga kapwa electric cooperative ng pag-asa. na tinamaan ng matinding sakuna gaya Batid aniya nila na ang agarang LANDBANK Dau Branch Acting Head Noreen Polintan (right) leads distribution of ng bagyo at pagputok ng bulkan. pagbalik ng serbisyo elektrisidad ay cash cards to an initial 40 beneficiaries who were affected by the 148-kilometer Ang National Electrification makakatulong ng husto sa pagbangon ng Clark-Calamba Railway, otherwise known as the North-South Commuter Railway Administration o NEA, katuwang ang mga residente at industriya na nawalan Extension Project. (LANDBANK) Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives ng kabuhayan kaya handa ang Task Force Association of PHILRECA, ang siyang Kapatid para tumulong. nangunguna sa pag-organisa nito at sa Dagdag pa niya na hanggat nan- deployment kung saang mga lugar ang dyan ang NEA, PHILRECA, at mga electric nangangailangan ng tulong pagdating sa cooperative na handang tumulong , hin- power restoration. di sila nag-iisa. (PIA 3) 30 magpaparol sa San Fernando, tumanggap ng ayuda mula sa pamahalaang lungsod

LANDBANK Dau Branch provides financial literacy training to about 21 residents affected by the the 148-kilometer Clark-Calamba Railway, otherwise known as the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project. (LANDBANK) MABALACAT CITY -- Residents affect- tlement Action Plan Entitlements Distri- ed by the 148-kilometer Clark-Calamba bution Mechanism—in partnership with Railway, otherwise known as the North- the DOTr and the Philippine National South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Ex- Railways (PNR)—LANDBANK serves as tension Project, have started receiving the distribution agent that will facili- cash cards and financial literacy train- tate the delivery of non-housing cash ings from Land Bank of the Philippines entitlements to 21,000 identified Proj- (LANDBANK). ect-Affected Persons residing along the Its Dau Branch led by Acting Head railway’s right-of-way from Malolos in Noreen Polintan distributed LANDBANK Bulacan to Clark in Pampanga, then from May 30 Fernandinong magpaparol ang nakinabang mula sa tulong pangkabuhayan cash cards to an initial 40 beneficiaries. Tutuban in Manila to Calamba in Lagu- na bigay ng pamahalaang lungsod bilang bahagi ng Lantern Industry Rehabilitation Moreover, about 21 beneficiaries na,” Polintan explained. and Support Program. (CSFP-CIO) in the locality who were endorsed and LANDBANK is also tasked to en- LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, Pampan- dios Agoncillo na Setyembre pa lamang identified by Department of Transporta- sure that the beneficiaries will make use ga -- May 30 Fernandinong magpaparol ay nagsimula na sila sap ag-screen ng tion (DOTr) attended a financial literacy of the cash entitlements wisely by hold- ang nakinabang mula sa tulong pangka- mga rehistrado at lehitimong magpap- forum. ing orientations and distributing printed buhayan na bigay ng pamahalaang lung- arol posibleng maging benepisyaryo ng “Under the NSCR Project’s Reset- materials on financial literacy. (PIA 3) sod bilang bahagi ng Lantern Industry programa. Rehabilitation and Support Program. Ani Agoncillo, dumaan sa bali- Tumanggap ang bawat benepis- dasyon ang lahat ng mga benepisyaryo, DA 3 kicks off National Rice Awareness yaryo ng 20,000 pisong pera at mga ma- kabilang dito ang pagtiyak na may permit teryales sa paggawa ng parol. sila mula sa Business License and Permit Month celebration Ayon kay Mayor Edwin Santiago, Division, rehistrado sila sa Department layunin ng nasabing ayuda tulungan ang of Trade and Industry, at aktibong mi- CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga -- De- small share of RICEponsibility by valuing mga potensyal at mga maliliit na ngeo- yembro sila ng g lantern-makers associ- partment of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon every grain of rice and eating healthier rice syo, lalo na sa panahon ng pandemya. ation. kicked off the month-long celebration of to benefit themselves, other consumers, Bukod sa pagpapalago ng nego- Sa ngalan naman ng lahat ng mga the 2020 National Rice Awareness Month. rice farmers, and the country as a whole. syo, isa rin aniya itong paraan para ipaki- benepisyaryo, nagpasalamat si Roland DA OIC-Regional Director Crispulo Further, the celebration is meant ta ang pagmamahal sa kultura at sining Quiambao sa ayudang natanggap. Bautista Jr. said the celebration themed to advocate the use of yield-enhancing ng pagpaparol sa San Fernando. Bilang tanda ng pasasalamat, "Grow Local. Buy Local. Eat Local. #Supp- and cost-reducing technologies among portourRiceFarmers", underscores not the farmers in order to optimize their farm Ayon pa sa alkalde, bilang isang nangako siya na hindi sila titigil sa pag- only marketing and consumption but also yields. matatag na gobyerno, kailangang mas gawa ng mga parol lalo na sa gitna ng production of local rice. For his part, Rice Program Coor- lalo din nitong patatagin ang ekonomiya pandemya dahil gusto aniya nilang mag- “Through this, we want to solicit dinator Lowell Rebillaco presented the at kultura ng nasabing industriya. silbing simbolo ng pag-asa para sa mga the support of local government units and month-long celebration activities includ- May 30 Fernandinong magpaparol ang Fernandino at mga Pilipino ang parol ng other institutions to our farmers especial- ing poster making contest, webinar on rice nakinabang mula sa tulong pangkabu- San Fernando. ly in buying their harvests as a reasonable resiliency project, and webinar on Palaya- hayan na bigay ng pamahalaang lungsod Sinabi din niya na 30 porsyento price. At the same time, we want to call manan. bilang bahagi ng Lantern Industry Re- ng natanggap nilang tulong ay gagamitin on the public to patronize our locally-pro- The annual observance is pursuant habilitation and Support Program.- (CS nila upang gumawa ng mga abot-kayang duced rice over imported ones,” Bautista to Presidential Proclamation No. 524 series FP-CIO) "Fernandino Parol" na eksklusibong ibe- said. of 2004, declaring November as National Samantala, sinabi ni City Invest- benta para lamang sa mga Fernandinos He called on the public to do their Rice Awareness Month. (PIA 3) ment Promotion Officer Engineer Reme- (PIA 3) IN THE NAVY

SMX Convention Center furthers expansion with its 1st managed venue in Olongapo City

PHILIPPINE SEA. Operations Specialist Seaman Jacob Gilbert, from Dallas, stands watch in the commanding officer’s tactical operation plot of the Navy’s only- for ward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe- cialist Seaman Apprentice Oswald Felix Jr.)

SMX Convention Center, the largest pri- preventive measures under the New Nor- vately-owned meetings and conventions mal such as no face mask and face shield, facility in the country since 2007, opens its no entry; temperature checks, foot baths 1st managed venue in the north, Olongapo and hand sanitizers at all entrances; fre- City Convention Center. The 2,130 square quent sanitation of high contact surfaces meters of leasable space is located on and physical distancing in all areas includ- the 4th level of the new SM City Olonga- ing restrooms, lifts and escalators. Guests’ po Central in Olongapo City, a 1 hour and and employees’ safety, security and well- 15 minutes’ drive from Clark International being are its utmost priority and concern. Airport. It can hold a total of 2,400 guests Olongapo City Convention Center has also on a regular setting and up to 1,900 guests required its accredited caterers, contrac- with the new normal. Olongapo City Con- tors and event organizers to follow its strict vention Center can accommodate any type regulations before entering the facility, of event set up from theatre, banquet to #SMXsafespaces. cocktail with 5 flexible Function Rooms, 7 The other 6 SMX Convention Cen- Meeting Rooms, 6 Kitchens or preparation ter properties are strategically located in rooms, key cities across the country– SMX Manila 1 car lift and 2 freight lifts and 1 passen- in Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City; SMX ger lift. Parking slots are available at the Aura on the 3rd and 4th levels of SM Au- mall parking building. The new venue will raPremiere in Taguig City; SMX Bacolod on provide its brand and quality of service to the 3rd level of SM City Bacolod in Bacolod local professional event organizers, associ- City; SMX Davaoon the 3rd level of SM La- ations, corporate and government sectors nang Premiere in Davao City; Sky Hall Sea- PHILIPPINE SEA. Operations Specialist Seaman Ashley Manetta, from Miami, stands and will address the demand for facilities side Cebu on the 3rd level of SM Seaside watch in the commanding officer’s tactical operation plot of the Navy’s -only for that would cater to the meetings, incen- City Cebu in Cebu City and Megatrade Hall ward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flag- tives, conventions and exhibitions (M.I.C.E) on the 5th level of SM Megamall in Man- ship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends market. daluyong City. the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners “Olongapo City Convention Center “Having more event venues in in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman -Ap will be the pillar of exciting events in the bustling cities like Olongapo, Clark, Lagu- prentice Oswald Felix Jr.) city and nearby. We can cater to a range na and Cebu will only reinforce our com- of events - from small intimate gatherings, pany’s commitment to having a presence social events, meetings, incentives, and in key Philippine gateway cities. With our conventions to the biggest exhibition the continuous expansion, SMX Convention city has to offer, said SMX Convention Cen- Center will continue to dominate the ter Vice PresidentGeneral Manager, Agnes M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conven- Pacis. We are looking forward to hosting tions and Exhibitions) segment and remain events and sharing the SMX hospitality as the brand for eXciting events, eXtraor- that we have built over the years to the city dinary locations and eXceptional service.” of Olongapo and to all the Olongapeños.” said SM Hotels and Conventions Corpora- Olongapo City Convention Center tion Senior Vice - President for Operations, and the mall have put in place stringent Walid Wafik. ZAMBALES COVID Update As of NOVEMBER 7, 2020 Source: Zambales Provincial Health Office and Department of Health

PHILIPPINE SEA. Capt. Matthew Ventimiglia, executive officer of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), observes a replen- ishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective mar- itime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oswald Felix Jr.)

PHILIPPINE SEA . The Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) pulls alongside the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) during a replenishment-at-sea. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Oswald Felix Jr.)