Subic bay news vol 13 no 48 20.00Php Tapas Bar and Restaurant 2nd Floor Subic Gas Bldg 724, Dewey Avenue, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Bataan now red tide free CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Re- sources (BFAR) has declared Bataan free of the deadly red tide toxin and lifted the shellfish ban it imposed last Oct. 19. BFAR regional director Wilfredo Cruz said on Wednesday the latest shell- fish bulletin declared the absence of red tide in the coastal waters of Bataan after laboratory tests showed negative results of the toxin from samples drawn from the areas. Red tide toxin causes paralytic shellfish poisoning with symptoms in- cluding abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and numbness in the face and arms. With the lifting of the ban, Cruz said that harvesting, transporting, selling and eating of shellfish from the coastal areas of Bataan are no longer prohibited. Cruz welcomed the develop- ment, saying he was happy that finally, those dependent on shellfish for their livelihood can now heave a sigh of relief. “Region 3 is red tide-free. Res- idents can now eat tahong (green mus- sels), talaba (oyster), and other shellfish from Bataan,” he said in a statement. SM GROUP BRINGS CHRISTMAS JOY THROUGH KALINGA DONATION DRIVE. Aeta residents from Maliwakat Tribe Brgy. (PNA) New Cabalan were among the recipients of SM Christmas Kalinga packs. (story on page 2) Here's to better times in the coming year! God Bless Us All! Season's greetings from yourSubic Bay News Family! Agri-business hub to rise in New Clark City NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac -- Department of and mini-seed production farms that will Agriculture (DA) inked a Memorandum of allow the development of all types of seed Agreement with Bases Conversion and De- varieties to ensure access to high-yielding velopment Authority (BCDA) to establish seeds. an inclusive agri-business hub in New Clark Similarly, BCDA President and CEO City (NCC). Vince Dizon recognized the project's import- DA's Agro-industrial Business Cor- ant role in agricultural sustainability of the ridors (ABC) project aims to attract more country. investments in the agriculture sector. “The Agro-Industrial Business Corri- DA Secretary William Dar stressed dor is critical not just for Clark but for the en- the agency’s vision to upgrade equipment tire country because agricultural sustainabil- and game plan to contribute to the coun- ity is really the cornerstone, not just of this try's economic growth as it seeks to intro- government, but of the entire country and of duce innovative agricultural technology to governments to come,” Dizon noted. farmers and provide them access to quality Other components of the first phase seeds. of development include incubation hubs, a "We want to work out what are Project Management Office, and other insti- the component strategies that will make it tutional developments of the DA. possible for this country, really being an ag- NCC agribusiness hub is also seen to riculture country, to unleash its potential as complement the planned Clark Fresh Food a major pillar of the economy," he empha- Market in the Clark Civil Aviation Complex, sized. which aims to integrate post-harvest facil- The first phase of the project will ities and target niche markets for organic involve putting up the first National Seed produce, halal-certified goods, and premium Technology Park in a seven-hectare land. quality food products. (CLJD/GLSB-PIA 3) It will include a seed laboratory Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 02 U.S. Embassy Awards Php400,000 in Grants to Outstanding SM Group brings Youth Organizations for Positive Community Impact Christmas Joy through Kalinga Donation drive SM Group Christmas Kalinga packs donation drive in Olonga- po City was spearheaded by SM Foundation AVP for Livelihood and Outreach Program Christie Angeles (middle), SM Super- malls Sr. Vice President for Operations Engr. Bien Mateo(R) Asst. Vice President for Operations Engr. Junias Eusebio(L). U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law and Senator Sonny Angara joined the online YSEALI YOUnified Awards Night to recognize eight youth organizations that had a remarkably positive impact on their communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters. Manila, — On December 19, the U.S. Embassy in the Sulong Kabataan Youth Organization, an award The Christmas Kalinga Drive is a joint project of SM Su- permalls, The SM Store, SM Supermarket and SM Founda- Philippines recognized the achievements of Filipino winner from Binangonan, Rizal, mobilized 112 youth to tion. Residents of Brgy. Gordon Hgts. Cell 1 receive Kalinga youth organizations making a positive impact on their raise Php2.3 million ($47,500) to provide food, hygiene packs from SM volunteers. communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and kits, and personal protective equipment for 1,112 natural disasters of 2020 with the YOUnified Awards families displaced by the recent typhoons. Another Night. The event is part of the 7th Anniversary cel- awardee, Sakai.QC, developed a Facebook and Viber ebration of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initia- bot that provided reliable driving routes and directions tive (YSEALI), the U.S. government’s flagship program and COVID-19 updates to almost 20,000 commuters to strengthen youth leadership development and net- in Quezon City. Other winners included GoodGov PH, working in Southeast Asia. Keep Hope Alive, Accessible Assistance Alliance, Light At the Awards Night, YSEALI recognized eight In Giving Hope for Tomorrow, Inc., Global Shapers Iloi- youth organizations that led projects promoting envi- lo, and the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Bay- ronmental sustainability and food security, good gover- bay, Leyte. nance, volunteerism and community mobilization, and “Although the ongoing global pandemic has re- economic development. The winning organizations stricted the ability to hold in-person YOUnified events, will receive a plaque and Php 50,000 grants ($1,030) YSEALI members have still found innovative ways to from the U.S. Embassy to bolster their community ini- collaborate and promote positive change across the tiatives. region,” said U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law. YSEALI members throughout Southeast Asia are or- Resident of Bantay Ilog Brgy. Kalaklan receives Kalinga ganizing 261 online and in-person community service pack from SM Regional Operations Manager for North 3 projects, including 76 in the Philippines, in December Engr. Bong Garcia. alone. “Our young people’s appetite for change and reform is quite large, and they are looking forward to some rapid changes in society, in politics, and life in general. Hopefully, you can all play your roles in being instruments of change -- good change -- and reforms,” Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara challenged the attendees. Since its launch in 2013, YSEALI has provided Southeast Asian youth leaders with educational and cultural exchanges to the United States and Southeast Asian countries, seed funding for innovative project ideas, and training programs on civic engagement, sustainable development, education, and economic Branch: 1677 Rizal Ave., West Tapinac,Olongapo City growth. YSEALI has grown to become a network of more than 150,000 youth leaders in Southeast Asia, in- SM Supermalls Sr. Vice President for Operations Engr. Bien C. cluding more than 28,000 in the Philippines. Mateo hands over the Kalinga Pack to one of the members of For more information about YSEALI and the Solo Parent group. YSEALI YOUnified Awards, visit https://yseali.state.gov The SM Group is spreading hope and good cheer this and https://www.younified.ph/. Christmas season to thousands of families nationwide as it mobilizes its Christmas Kalinga donation drive. This is a joint project of SM Supermalls, SM Retail, SM Markets, and SM Foundation to provide es- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC sential items to residents and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent natural calamities. Notice is hereby given to the public that "Christmas is the time for solidarity and gen- erosity. After experiencing great adversities this year, an AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION, this is the time for us to give hope and reach out to was made and executed by KRISHNA A. those in need. It is through our converged effort that , sole heir of the deceased we can make this possible," said SM Supermalls presi- CAYABYAB RO- dent Steven Tan. SARIO C. ANAMOS. who died on April 4, The SM Group have distributed over 70,000 2020 at Candelaria, Zambales as per Doc. food packs across the country. In Olongapo City, a total of 1000 families ben- No.124 Page No. 26 Book No 188 Series of efitted the Christmas Kalinga packs including the Mali- 2020 in the notarial registry of Atty. Roel K. wakat Tribe Brgy. New Cabalan, Upper Sibul Brgy. East Romero. Bajac Bajac, Gordon Heights Cell 1 and Bantay Ilog Brgy. Kalaklan. The donation drive was spearheaded All interested parties, creditors,and by SM Foundation AVP for Livelihood and Outreach 8C Fontaine Ext., East Tapinac, Olongapo City persons having money claims against the Program Christie Angeles, SM Supermalls Sr. Vice Pres- TEL. 251- 3104 CELL: 0917 503-8350 / 0928 503-8350 decedent are hereby required to file their ident for Operations Engr. Bien Mateo, Asst. Vice Pres- 0932 879-8350 / 0917 879-8350 claims with the court appointed executor of ident for Operations Engr. Junias Eusebio, Re-gional email: [email protected] Operations Manager Engr. Bong Garcia and other offi- their estate. 2 cials and volunteers of SM City Olongapo Central and www.subicbaynews.com SM City Olongapo Downtown. Subic Bay News www.subicbaynews.com 03 AROUND CENTRAL LUZON BALITA SA WIKANG PINOY 5.1K families in Central Luzon 1,200 pamilya sa Botolan nakinabang get livelihood aid sa Serbisyo Caravan CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – or informal sector who have lost income At least 5,125 families in Central Luzon or livelihood due to community quaran- have received livelihood assistance from tine),” Maristela said in official social- me the Department of Social Welfare and dia account.