Olongapo City Flood 08SEP09 

This was brought by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon which was, itself, enhanced by the Tropical Storm 13W/Dujuan and an active LPA NW of Olongapo City.  

BlackDangeros (2 months ago) 0  

Reply I Miss olongapo im from there new cabalan there a live... :D... i hope my lola its ok.... TheRenegadeAssassin (3 weeks ago) 0  

Reply That's funny, my wife and I have a place in in the Foresty in Old Cabalan. What people need to know is that this is normal every year in downtown Ologapo. Especially in the market area. 32baller (2 months ago) 0  

Reply dapat ang sakayan ng victory liner nasa old cabalan malapit sa dam. para hindi matraffic sa rizal ave. masyadong malaki para sa makitid na daan.maswerte parin ang mga taga gapo kumpara sa iba. jlagardejr (2 months ago) 

Reply This issue was floated a lot of years ago but I don't know what the status is. Victory Liner and Saulog Transit ought to think about this but the question remains that are we willing to spend few pesos more to go to Old Cabalan (especially from the folks West and South of Old Cabalan) just to get to ride the bus to the destination? cutechel95 (2 months ago) 0  

Reply thank you for sharing this video ramil123451 (3 months ago) 0 

Reply maybe ibalic na ang us military para gumanda uli ang olongapo.... jlagardejr (2 months ago) 

Reply this is not the answer to the matter. In fact sa US din may ganitong mga pangyayari din and they are already a First World Country. It's a matter of Strong Political Will and the population's willingness to do there part. rattlecode (3 months ago) 0  

Reply Huh, That time I just left gapo more than a week. What a mess, pero na miss ko ang baha. Parte na yan ng buhay ng tga Olongapo, since i was a child I have some few memories ng baha. jlagardejr (2 months ago) 

Reply That's true, nagkataon talaga na unusual yung rains na dala ng wx systems ngayong taon na ito. sayang walang record about the mean rainfall sa Olongapo City. And it happened twice in one day.  

Olongapo 1980 Bumpy ride along Magsaysay Drive, shot on super 8 Ektachrome film.  

MT PINATUBO DAMAGES AROUND SUBIC BAY AREA MT PINATUBO ERUPTION JUNE 1991

TFC OSTC, WELDER TRAINING ON ABS CBN NEWS

Guam Mayors visit Olongapo & Subic Bay

Mayor James "Bong" Gordon Jr. together with Councilor Edwin Piano and Olongapeños welcomes
Mayor Jose "Pedo" Terlaje & wife Florence from Yona Guam,
Mayor Dale Alverez & wife Helen from Santa Rita Guam
Mayor Roke Blas & wife Maria from Sinajana, Guam
Vice Mayor Louise Rivera from Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Guam
Benny San Nicolas - President, Guam Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Executive Director Angel Sablan & party during their visit in Olongapo City & Subic Bay Freeport Zone last August 14 to 17, 2009


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Hanjin bus rams jeeps in Subic: 2 killed, 19 hurt

A man was killed and 19 others were injured after a speeding bus of Korean firm Hanjin slammed into two passenger jeeps in Subic in Zambales province early Wednesday.

Radio dzXL reported that many of the injured in the 7 a.m. incident in Nagyantok village were employees of Hanjin Heavy Industries.

The fatality was initially identified as Edwin Asuncion.

Initial investigation showed that the driver of the bus lost control after the vehicle's brakes failed.

In February, at least 18 people were injured after a speeding Hanjin bus carrying them plunged into a canal in Zambales province.

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At the time, reports said the driver of the bus allegedly tried to overtake two other buses while speeding along the Hanjin access road in Kawag village also in Subic.

Early this year, executives of the company faced a Senate probe on the number of deaths of workers inside their facilities.

Records at the Department of Labor showed that since 2006, over 4,000 accidents happened there, of which 19 were killed. - GMANews.TV

UPDATE:

Two persons died while nine workers of the Korean-owned Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co. were seriously hurt on Wednesday when their mini bus collided with a passenger jeep at Barangay Nagyantok here, police said.

The bus was transporting the workers to the Hanjin shipyard at the Subic Bay Freeport.

The bus conductor, Edgar Asuncion, died at the San Marcelino District Hospital in Marcelino town where he was taken along with the injured workers.

One of the injured, Melba Carreon, died of head injuries later at the St. Jude Hospital in Olongapo City where she was transferred.

The jeepney driver, Adam Hassien, 24, told police investigators that he could not avoid the speeding bus because of an oncoming motorcycle. The bus crashed into his jeepney and pushed it far enough to hit another jeepney, he said.

Asuncion fell from the bus and succumbed to head injuries.

The bus driver, Roy Yap, surrendered to the police.

GMA in Olongapo Subic

Briefing on Climate Change and Solid Waste Management with Selected Officials of Zambalez Bataan and Olongapo City

Zambales under state of calamity

THE whole province of Zambales is now under state of calamity due to severe damage caused by Typhoon Kiko.

This was confirmed by Philippine Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo, saying because of the heavy damages in the province, Zambales Gov. Amor D. Deloso declare the whole province under a state of calamity.

Aside from Zambales, also hit by Typhoon Kiko were provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac and Northern Philippines.

Arevalo said as part of government efforts to help affected residents the Navy disaster response teams has been on alert.

He said six disaster and rescue response (DRR) teams, two from the Naval Forces Northern Luzon and four from the Naval Education and Training Command rescued a total of 521 persons in flash- floods in Central and Northern Luzon.

The teams of around 80 officers and enlisted personnel rushed to Botolan, Zambales, particularly at Barangays Paco, Bangan and Carael to conduct rescue and assistance operations in response to the distress call.

Each DRR team is equipped with one M35 truck with DRR trailer, two rubber boats and complete DRR equipment.

Aside from these, members of Provincial Disaster Coordination Council boarded the Navy’s aircraft PN Islander 312 and conducted air reconnaissance of the flooded areas in Zambales.

NETC also transported 100 sacks of relief goods from Olongapo to Botolan.

The Navy’s immediate response to distressed citizens in times of natural calamities affirms the Navy’s multi-faceted role in carrying out non-combatant missions. By: Zaida delos Reyes-Palanca - Journal online

Meanwhile, the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce lead by Prof. Danny Piano is continually sending donations to the affected areas...

Follow link below to discuss this article or to send donations

http://subicchamber.org/DiscussionBoard/index.php?topic=82.0

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Welder from Gordon College is finalist for TESDA Idol 2009

A former fruit vendor, ice drop vendor and an automotive shop helper is Region 3's bet for the TESDA IDOL 2009

NELSON P. GUZMAN who took a TEK-BOK Course in Welding under Olongapo's Skills Training Center is now a certified SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDER NC II and AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING TECHNICIAN.

The President Ramon Magsaysay Outstanding Filipino Worker Award (PRMOFWA) search also called, "Search for TESDA Idol," is one of the most prestigious awards being given by the TESDA annually. It is the government's concrete recognition of the important role played by Filipino workers who are honest, hardworking, persevering, highly successful in their respective fields, toward achieving the country's economic goals in support of national development.

The award is institutionalized through Executive Order 411 on May 1, 1997 and named after the late President Ramon Magsaysay, who was once a blue-collar worker.

Olongapo Skills Training Director Councilor Ed Piano endorses NELSON P. GUZMAN for TESDA Idol 2009

To vote for Nelson, text TESDAIDOL POLL D send to 70083732

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TESDA Idol is an institutional award created to recognize the graduates of TESDA programs who have attained skills excellence and success in their chosen occupations and contributed to the economic growth of their communities. It is an award to tech-voc graduates who have attained exemplary performance and serves as role models for others through their success stories, which are potent instruments that could provide inspiration and veer the youth and the unemployed towards promising careers in tech-voc. The candidates may either be self-employed or wage-employed working within the country.

The awarding of recognition for the regional and national winners will be held at the TESDA Central Office during the 15th TESDA anniversary celebration this August 24, 2009. The celebration will be observed in all TESDA offices.

Voting thru text/sms (patterned after popular contests) is part of the competition.

Olongapo Skills Training Director Councilor Ed Piano, in behalf of the City of Olongapo and all of Region 3 endorses NELSON P. GUZMAN for TESDA Idol 2009

To vote for Nelson, text TESDAIDOL POLL D send to 70083732

Olongapo Sangunian Hour EDPIANO Aug 13 P1

Weekly update over DWGO regarding resolutions and ordinances being tackled in the Olongapo City Council session hall. also provides update on Guam buildup project under TaskForceGuam headed by Councilor Ed Piano


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Olongapo Subic Bay Freeport Plan

Olongapo Subic Bay Freeport Plan by Design Science Animation & Graphics by DIGISCRIPT PHILS
This is a concept as of this time... Masterplan under review prior to approval


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Olongapo Sangunian Hour EDPIANO Jul 30 p3

Weekly update over DWGO regarding resolutions and ordinances being tackled in the Olongapo City Council session hall. also provides update on Guam buildup project under TaskForceGuam headed by Councilor Ed Piano The video is compilation of photos during the induction ceremony of metro olongapo chamber of commerce at olongapo convention center


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Sanggunian Hour with EDPIANO Jul 22 '09

SANGUNIAN HOUR WITH COUNCILOR ED PIANO DATED JULY 22, 2009

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Olongapo Sangunian Hour EDPIANO Jul 15

Weekly update over DWGO regarding resolutions and ordinances being tackled in the Olongapo City Council session hall. Also provides update on Guam buildup project under TaskForceGuam headed by Councilor Ed Piano The video is compilation of Slides on Socio Economic Impact of Local Inter-Migration in Olongapo City

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Olongapo Skills Training for Guam at ABS CBN NEWS

Guam-OFW.com Olongapo Skills Training for Guam Buildup

Training being done by Olongapo City in preparation for the upcoming Guam Buildup. Featured in Bandila News ABS-CBN Channel 2 by Henry Omaga-Diaz July 15, 2009

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Sanggunian Hour with EDPIANO Jul 10 '09

SANGUNIAN HOUR OVER DWGO WITH COUNCILOR ED PIANO DATED JULY 10, 2009


Olongapo Sangunian Hour DWGO July 10 Part1

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Olongapo Sangunian Hour DWGO July 10 Part4

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Olongapo Sangunian Hour DWGO July 10 Part5

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Olongapo Sangunian Hour DWGO July 10 Part6

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NEBES Read-Aloud and Storytelling Session

Kgd. Piano tackles ‘skill development’ to 50 kids

“Dream big for yourself and put them into action.”

This is the theme of the story entitled “A Beautiful Dreamer” which City Councilor and Olongapo Skills Training Center Director Edwin J. Piano, had retold to some 50 school children of Nellie E. Brown Elementary School (NEBES) during the Read-Aloud and Storytelling Session held last June 26 at the school Extensive Reading Center (ERC).

The NEBES Read-Aloud and Storytelling Session is a monthly reading-aloud activity where professionals and other community leaders are invited to read or retell stories that could inspire the schoolchildren.


A PDI-Inspired Activity

This reading program was introduced to the school by Mrs. Eva B. Imingan, the District English/Reading Coordinator which aims to promote genuine love for reading among children through reading-aloud strategy – an idea that was inspired by the Read-Along Session of the Philippine Daily Inquirer where celebrities / community leaders were invited to tell stories to schoolchildren in the public schools.

Meaningful Reading Project

This reading project seeks to enhance children’s reading experiences by presentation of literature of various genres by the invited guest storyteller; with connection to the content subjects they have in their classroom.

This activity was made possible through the support of the school principals Mrs. Reolita R. Ecura and District Supervisor, Dr. Ramil G. Gonzales.

Said program of the school is now on its second year of implementation with the approval from Dr. Ligaya B. Monato, the Schools Division Superintendent.

A Reader today is a Leader tomorrow

The story, “The Beautiful Dreamer” – a Chinese fable, tries to share and point out the value of hard work and perseverance in reaching out for one’s goals in pursuing dreams in life. It is also about learning the necessary skills to be able to survive the challenges of life in these times of economic crisis. Unemployment is just one of the many problems that affect our country and so please must learn the skills needed to best the odds and uplift their lives.

“We need to be persistent in developing our talents and abilities. This is the only way that we can make a difference in our families and to the community as a whole.” Kgd. Piano admonished to the crowd of eager listeners. “One should not stop from reading and learning. Everyone must strive for personal excellence in order to be productive; and practice always make perfect results,” added.

“It is timely and an eye-opener for all children,” said Roma Angela Manuel (VI-I) regarding the suitability of the book.

The children had taken part in reading the story with Kgd. Piano and they were all delighted while listening and reading the story in a power point presentation.

High Hopes

Mrs. Reolita R. Ecura, the school principal, hopes for the continuous implementation of this activity in the years to come. “I think this one is a worthwhile reading activity to be done in our school for the benefit of our children. A reader today is a leader tomorrow.”

“We hope that more children will be inspired to read books and become just like our guest storyteller who shares with us the noble advocacy in educating the youth through reading. “She pointed out with optimism.


By. Melody M. Gonzales
Grade IV Teacher
Nellie E. Brown Elementary School

TESDA WELDER TRAINING

Bagumbayan, PESO & Task Force Guam Job Fair

Guam Task Force, Bagumbayan, Subic IT Council, PESO Job Fair

Over four thousand (4,000) Olongapeños and from neighboring provinces such as Bataan and Zambales trooped to the Olongapo City Convention Center (OCCC) on May 26, 2009 for the Special Recruitment Activity (SRA), a part of Mayor James Gordon, Jr.s job and opportunities assistance program for the people of Olongapo. The activity was a joint effort of the Subic IT Council headed by Engr. Jay Son, WOW Card Inc., Public Employment Services Office (PESO), Bagumbayan Volunteers and the City Councils Committee on Labor and Employment.

Mayor James Bong Gordon, Jr. through the Public Employment Services Office (PESO), headed by Evelyn delos Santos, thousands of job seekers were served, including the former US base employees, who are given priority on the Guam project. Twenty thousand (20,000) skilled workers are needed to fill in jobs created by the impending transfer of the US military facility in Okinawa, Japan to Guam. In line with this, an on line registration was also conducted which made the processing of applications fast and easy.

Patuloy nating ilalapit sa mamamayang Olongapeño ang mga trabaho sa pamamagitan ng PESO. Ito ay bahagi ng naisin ko na maiangat ang pamumuhay ng ating mga kalungsod, Mayor Gordon said. Nineteen (19) Overseas Recruitment Agencies and thirteen (13) Local Companies participated in the Special Recruitment Activity (SRA), in cooperation with the Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE), Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA), Technical Skills Development Agency (TESDA) and PESO skills Training.

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Anti Con Ass Rally

Rally held in Makati to denounce Congress for its attempt to railroad Con-Ass and Cha-Cha to extend the Power of PGMA. Joined by Anak Pawis, Bayan Muna, PDP-Laban, Bagumbayan, ACT, church, academe and manu more

Guam Update 13 June 2009 over DWGO

Guam Task Force Head Councilor Ed Piano during interview by Anchorman Romy Guerrero over DWGO AM radio 1008khz.

The recorded audio file was used as voice-over to also present Slideshow of Guam photos

Guam Update 13 June 2009 part 2

Guam Update 13 June 2009 part 3

Guam Update 13 June 2009 part 4