Tag: Subic Bay Freeport
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Subic Bay Freeport Mourns Passing of Former Chairman
Young bicyclists ride past the 92-foot flagpole, lowered to half-staff, as Subic Bay Freeport pays tribute to the late Chairman Roberto V. Garcia on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Ang Pahayagan / JUN DUMAGUING)
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BOC–Port of Subic’s New District Collector Pays Courtesy Call on SBMA Chief
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Newly assigned Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Subic District Collector Atty. Geniefelle P. Lagmay paid a courtesy call on Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Engr. Eduardo Jose L. Aliño to strengthen inter-agency coordination and partnership within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Lagmay was accompanied by outgoing…
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OPINYON: HINDI SAPAT ANG PAGHUHUGAS-KAMAY, PANAHON NA PARA KUMILOS
Anim na taon nang nakatambak sa loob ng Subic Bay Freeport ang mga abandonadong reefer containers na pinagmumulan ng mabahong amoy at pangamba sa kalusugan ng publiko. Taon-taon, paulit-ulit na lamang ang pangako ng aksiyon, imbestigasyon, disposal, at koordinasyon. Ngunit hanggang ngayon, nananatiling nakatiwangwang ang problema habang patuloy na naaapektuhan ang mga manggagawa, residente, turista,…
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OPINYON: NASAAN ANG PANGIL NG SBMA PARA SA KALIKASAN AT KALUSUGAN NG PUBLIKO?
Sa gitna ng usapin hinggil sa 118 overstaying reefer containers sa Subic Bay Freeport, isang malaking tanong ang muling lumulutang: May tunay bang kapangyarihan at “pangil” ang SBMA upang ipatupad ang batas at protektahan ang kalikasan at kalusugan ng publiko kahit kapwa ahensya ng gobyerno ang kaharap nito? Hindi simpleng administrative issue ang problemang ito.…
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DTI Zambales, Iniulat ang mga Nagawa sa Unang Kuwarter ng 2026 Alinsabay sa Pagbubukas ng Zambales Summer Fair
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Ibinida ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales ang mga pangunahing nagawa nito para sa unang kuwarter ng 2026 kasabay ng pagbubukas ng Zambales Summer Fair nitong Lunes, Mayo 4 sa Harbor Point Ayala Malls. Pinagsama-sama ng naturang aktibidad ang mga opisyal ng pamahalaan, pribadong sektor, at iba pang stakeholder…
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SBMA-Labor Center Opens Labor Day Celebration with 3K Fun Run
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority–Labor Center kicked off its Labor Day celebration early Friday at Ayala Malls Harbor Point in Subic Bay Freeport with a 3K Fun Run joined by around 300 runners from SBMA, locator companies, and their families. The whole-day celebration also featured a Job Fair, the Relax-Enjoy-Siesta-Time-out (REST) program offering free seated…
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Subic Bay sees bigger role in PHL energy security
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Freeport, which has the largest fuel storage facility in the country, is expected to play a major role in the strategic procurement and security of local fuel supply amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, an official of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said. SBMA Senior…
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BI Chief orders probe into alleged Subic Incident involving foreign nationals
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT –The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched a motu proprio investigation into the reported involvement of foreign nationals in an alleged unauthorized attempt to enter and take control of private resort facilities in Subic Bay Freeport last April 8. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado has ordered the immediate verification of the identities,…
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50 WHEELCHAIR IPINAMAHAGI SA ILALIM NG “MOBILITY FOR DIGNITY 2026
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– Pinangunahan ng Philippine Red Cross (PRC), katuwang ang Wheelchair Foundation, Chair the Love, at Rotary Club of Manila 101, ang pamamahagi ng mga wheelchair sa mga benepisyaryo mula sa Bataan, Olongapo at Zambales sa ilalim ng programang Mobility for Dignity 2026. Isinagawa ang aktibidad nitong Huwebes, Abril 9, sa PRC Subic Logistics…
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US Envoy Visits Subic as DPAA Launches Major Oryoku Maru Recovery Mission
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — United States Chargé d’Affaires Robert Ewing visited the USNS Salvor in Subic Bay to observe the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s ongoing recovery mission involving the World War II wreck of the Oryoku Maru. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has launched one of its largest and most complex recovery efforts to…
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MS Piano Land Returns to Subic, Brings Over 1,000 Tourists on Second Visit
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE, Zambales — The Subic Bay Freeport welcomed the return of the cruise vessel MS Piano Land on Monday, marking its second port call and reinforcing Subic’s position as a growing hub for international cruise tourism. The ship arrived carrying more than 1,000 passengers and approximately 400 crew members, underscoring the Freeport’s…
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USNS Salvor Leads Historic Underwater Recovery Mission in Subic Bay
The USNS Salvor is reportedly working with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on an ongoing mission that began February 15 to locate the remains of around 250 American prisoners of war believed trapped in the Japanese hell ship Oryoku Maru, which sank in Subic Bay in 1944. The underwater excavation—considered one of the largest…
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SBMA cited for boosting Philippines–Australia–New Zealand ties
Subic Bay Freeport – The Australia and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCham) recognized the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for its efforts in fostering strong economic linkages between the Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand. The citation was given during ANZCham’s 45th Annual General Meeting and Awards Night held at the Makati Shangri-La on March…
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DA eyes Bio-Safe facility in Subic Bay Freeport
Subic Bay Freeport – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to build a Bio-Safe facility in Subic Bay Freeport to help protect the country’s agriculture, fisheries, and fertilizer supply from smuggling and diseases. Earlier this week, officials from the DA’s Inspectorate and Enforcement unit, led by Undersecretary Carlos Carag, met with Subic Bay Metropolitan…
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BOC Steps Up Enforcement vs. Agri-Smuggling; ₱47.4M Worth of Products Seized at Subic Port
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has intensified its crackdown on agricultural smuggling, intercepting ₱47.436 million worth of misdeclared frozen and processed food products at the Port of Subic. The operation supports the directive of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that only safe and compliant goods reach local markets. Under the…
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