Tag: Subic Bay Freeport
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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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222 Volunteers Join Monthly Clean-Up Drive in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – A total of 222 volunteers came together for the monthly Subic Bay Freeport Friday Clean-Up Drive, reaffirming that environmental protection is a shared responsibility among stakeholders and the community. The activity covered the Waterfront Road, the Mini Golf Course, and the Boardwalk Area, with participants actively collecting and segregating waste to…
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AO 35 IPINAKILALA SA GITNANG LUZON SA PAMAMAGITAN NG MULTI-SECTORAL DIALOGO
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT–Isinagawa para sa iba’t-ibang sektor ng Gitnang Luzon ang isang dayalogo na pinangunahan ng Commission on Human Rights (CHR) upang ipresenta at ipaliwanag ang Administrative Order (AO) 35. Ang nasabing dayalogo ay ginanap sa Seorable Hotel sa Subic Bay Freeport kung saan dinaluhan ang aktibidad ng mga kinatawan mula sa non-government organizations (NGOs),…
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Subic theme park investors hit ‘illegal’ board elections as takeover attempt
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Majority stockholders of the Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, Inc. (SBMEI), which owns and operates the popular Ocean Adventure marine theme park here, have decried a recent stockholders’ meeting that elected unqualified persons to the firm’s board of directors, saying it was an attempt to take over the multi-billion tourism company. Virginia…
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First Lady leads ‘LAB for All’ caravan in Subic
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos led the Bagong Pilipinas “LAB for All” Caravan here on Tuesday to bring primary health care services to residents from underserved communities and vulnerable groups around the Subic Bay Freeport. LAB for All, which stands for “Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot Para sa Lahat,” was launched in…
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SBMA Chief Aliño Named People of the Year 2026
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Eduardo Jose L. Aliño, Chairman and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), has been named one of Stargate PeopleAsia’s People of the Year 2026. Aliño was recognized for his leadership and advocacy of choosing “not what is easy, but what is right,” as well as for steering Subic Bay…
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Friendship, Flavor, and Fun: Yootopea Restaurant Opens New Branch in Subic Freeport
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Yootopea Restaurant proudly announces the grand opening of its newest branch in Subic Freeport, marking another milestone in its expanding presence across Central Luzon. Founded in 2019, Yootopea began as a humble food concept centered on mango slushies and takoyaki. Over the years, it has grown into a vibrant Asian dining…
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Nasagip na Philippine Grass Owls at Philippine Hawk-Eagle, isinurender sa MENRO
GITNANG LUZON–isinurender sa Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) ang dalawang Philippine Grass Owl at isang Philippine hawk-eagle na hiwalay na natagpuan sa Gitnang Luzon sa nakalipas na mga araw. Sa pinakahuling ulat na nakalap ng Ang Pahayagan, Sabado, Pebrero 7 nang matagpuan ang nanghihinang isang Philippine hawk-eagle sa palayan sa Barangay Suklayin sa…
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Health and Wellness Caravan in Subic Bay Freeport
IN PHOTO: Dr. Maria Olivia E. Alquizar-Ogalesco, an Internal and Lifestyle Medicine specialist, shares insights on managing lifestyle diseases during the Health and Wellness Caravan held Wednesday, January 28, at the Ayala Malls Harbor Point Activity Center in Subic Bay Freeport. The Health and Wellness Caravan is a community-focused initiative of the Subic Bay Metropolitan…
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