Tag: Subic Bay Freeport
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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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Warm Welcome for Cruise Ship Tourists in Subic Bay
Performers welcome the arrival of MV Adora Mediterranea as it docks at Boton Wharf in Subic Bay Freeport on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Around 1,200 tourists, mostly Chinese nationals, disembark from the cruise ship for day tours across various destinations in the Freeport, providing a boost to local businesses grappling with rising costs driven by…
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SBMEI to Auction P32.5-Million Worth of Delinquent Shares of JV China
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI), operator of the largest tourism complex within the Subic Bay Freeport, announced that it will conduct a public auction of P32.5 million worth of delinquent shares of stock owned by JV China, Inc., an investment firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida. SBMEI President and…
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Subic Bay Welcomes First Cruise Liner of the Year with 550 Tourists
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) welcomed the first cruise ship visit to Subic Bay for 2026 as the luxury liner MS Crystal Symphony arrived early Saturday morning, March 14, signaling renewed momentum for the area’s cruise tourism industry. SBMA employees, together with students from nearby schools, greeted the vessel upon its…
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Subic workforce reaches 171K in 2025, up by 4.4%
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The workforce in the Subic Bay Freeport reached 171,653 workers in 2025, marking a 4.4 percent increase from the 164,400 recorded in 2024, according to the annual report of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). Data from the SBMA Labor Department showed continued employment growth in the Freeport, reflecting the steady…
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KOLUM | PUNTO: ISYU PO KASI ‘YAN AT HINDI DAPAT ITAGO
Ang Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) ang pangunahing ahensiya ng pamahalaan na nangangasiwa sa Subic Bay Freeport Zone—isang mahalagang sentro ng kalakalan, turismo, at pamumuhunan sa bansa. Mula nang ito’y maging dating base militar ng mga Amerikano hanggang sa maging freeport zone, nakasalalay sa pamunuan nito ang pagpapanatili ng kaayusan, seguridad, at patuloy na pag-unlad…
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Subic inks sister-port agreement with Kaohsiung, Taiwan
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Port of Subic has signed a sister-port agreement with the Port of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, the third such arrangement made by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to strengthen its global network in maritime trade and port development. SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Port Operations Ronnie Yambao said the sister-port…
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CREATIVES LAUNCH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ARTS MARKET FOR NATIONAL ARTS MONTH
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — In celebration of National Arts Month last February, local creatives came together to launch a vibrant, community-driven arts market that showcased the region’s growing creative industry and strengthened collaboration among artists. The initiative was conceptualized by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Tourism Manager Mary Jamiel Camba and fellow community organizers, who…
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