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SBMA sets more measures to curb BPO Covid-19 surge
By MAR T. SUPNAD SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has required a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm here to implement additional safety measures like staggered shutdowns and work-from-home arrangements to prevent further transmission of Covid-19 at its offices here. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the measures were…
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SBMA, Olongapo work hand in hand for progress, economic dev’t, says Eisma
By Mar T. Supnad SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma vowed that Olongapo City and Subic Bay Freeport will work hand in hand to promote progress and development for their common stakeholders. “We’re on the same page,” Eisma said on Friday, stressing that friendship and cooperation…
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SBMA frontliners get P22.73 million hazard pay for ECQ work
By Mar T. Supnad SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Workers in the frontline and essential services of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) received a total of P22.73 million in hazard pay for physically reporting for work assignments here during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the compensation was…
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SBMA job fair keeps job-hunting safe under pandemic
By Mar T. Supnad SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) launched on Monday a three-day virtual job fair to provide employment opportunities to job-seekers via video conferencing. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma the project is expected to be a game-changer as applicants can meet potential employers, fill up forms,…
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SBMA improves perimeter fencing, road rehab projects
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has resumed the implementation of perimeter fencing and perimeter road rehabilitation projects designed to improve the security in this premier free port zone following the easing of COVID restrictions in construction works. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the projects were disrupted by…
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Subic crew-change hub begins operations
By Mar T. Supnad SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic started operations as a crew-change hub on Thursday, September 10, with the arrival here of five Filipino seafarers who finally disembarked after being stranded aboard their ship for several months due to port restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator…
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SBMA hits fake news on repatriation program
By Mar T. Supnad SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has clarified reports that it is withholding information about a government plan to bring home repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through the Subic Bay Freeport. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said on Tuesday that the plan to use Subic…