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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.