Tag: Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)
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SBMA to offer temporary fee cuts, support for port clients
Subic Bay Freeport – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will temporarily reduce fees and extend support to port clients to help ease the impact of rising global fuel costs. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said in a statement released to media, the move is in line with Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s…
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BIGLAANG PAGSIBAK SA MGA EMPLEYADO NG HOTEL, INIREKLAMO
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Inirereklamo ngayon ng mahigit 20 empleyado ng isang hotel sa Subic ang biglaang pagtatanggal sa kanila sa trabaho noong Abril 5, na wala umanong sapat na abiso mula sa pamunuan ng establisyemento. Ayon sa mga apektadong manggagawa, nagulat na lamang sila nang ideklara ang kanilang huling araw sa trabaho. Hindi anila…
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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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Petroleum, grains imports hike SBMA port revenue by 13%
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A surge in cargo volume driven by a 47 percent upsurge in grains and petroleum products imports in this free port boosted port operations revenue for the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) by 13 percent in January. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the agency’s Port Operations Group…
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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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SBMA Fire Department Launches Month-Long Fire Prevention Activities in Subic Bay Freeport
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Fire Department has rolled out a series of activities and programs in observance of Fire Prevention Month 2026, aimed at strengthening fire safety awareness and emergency preparedness among stakeholders within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Anchored on this year’s theme, “Act Early, Prevent Fire, 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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Two-Storey Starbucks with Drive-Thru Opens in Subic Freeport
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – A new two-storey branch of Starbucks with a drive-thru lane has officially opened along Rizal Highway in the Central Business District of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, further expanding dining and lifestyle options for residents, workers, and visitors in the area. The new Starbucks branch, developed by Pandabest Realty and Trading,…
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SBMA turns over revenue shares to 8 LGUs, up 10.99%
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) turned over P158.9 million in revenue shares for the second semester of 2025 to eight neighboring local government units (LGUs). During a check distribution ceremony held March 3 at the SBMA Boardroom in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, SBMA Chairperson and Administrator Eduardo Jose Aliño said the…
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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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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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