SBMA sets Subic water summit on Jan. 28-29

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will host the first Subic Bay Water Summit here on January 28-29 to address concerns on the sustainability of this free port’s number one asset — the waters of Subic Bay. Experts said the 12,350-hectare body of water, which plays a critical role in the [...]

Clark to host 1st newsmen’s golf tourney

The Clark Freeport will be the host of the to be held on January 22 at the Mimosa Golf and Country Club here, the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) announced. CDC President Benigno N. Ricafort said the event is a joint project between the state-owned CDC and top Manila-based editors that aims to raise funds for [...]

SBMA cops pay respect to fallen comrades

LAST SALUTE. Law enforcement officers of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) honor Capt. Ceferino Abadia during his interment at the Olongapo City Memorial Park. Abadia died in the line of duty along with MSG. Delfin Orines early this month. SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — About 300 law enforcers of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) [...]

Discovering the (natural) wonders of Subic

The Subic Forest Watershed Reserve (SFWR) is located in the west-central portion of the major Philippine island of Luzon, 160 km by road northwest of Manila. It is at the northern portion of the Bataan Biogeographic Zone, which noted high biodiversity and endemism. This secondary growth, low land dipterocarp forest covers approximately 9,800 hectares of [...]

Subic plays vital role on RP-Japan bilateral relations

Agriculture undersecretary Bernie Fondevilla (right) receives the P131-milion shipment of ammonium sulfate fertilizer from Japanese ambassador Makoto Katsura after they were unloaded at the Subic Bay Freeport. The shipment is bound to various typhoon-affected provinces in Central Luzon, Ilocos, and Cagayan regions. Japan has extended humanitarian assistance to the Philippines specifically intended to alleviate the [...]

Prestigious China Sea Race will finish in Subic Bay

The China Sea Race, a popular event that attracts competitors from all over the world with over a distance of 1047 km (565 nautical miles), sets sail from Hong Kong this summer.

Olongapo City: The country’s first Freeport zone and next Hong Kong in Asia

The vision of Olongapo City to become truly the country’s first Freeport zone similar to Hong Kong offering tax and duty-free privileges would soon be realized with the P3-billion development project proposed by Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) for the city’s business district.

Japanese electronic firm transfers China operations

Nicera Philippines, a Japanese electronic manufacturing firm engaged in producing ultrasonic sensor devices, formally announced that it will infuse $1-million fresh investment for Subic facility for its expansion project.

World-renowned online real-estate broker opens in Subic Freeport

OPENING RITES. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Senior Deputy Administrator lawyer Ramon Agregado (second from right) leads the ribbon cutting ceremony to formally open the office of world-renowned Century21 Real Estate. Joining him are SBMA Director Ted del Rosario, real estate guru Donald Lawby and Ronald Wang. Buying or selling a home is one of the [...]

Subic Bay Gateway Park sets up high-tech security system

Subic Bay Gateway Park (SBGP) has recently upgraded its security system through the installation of CCTV cameras positioned at strategic locations inside the sprawling industrial park to make it a truly safe and secure haven for investments.

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