Philip Morris opens P600 million leaf distribution hub in Subic

Philip Morris International (PMI) opened yesterday in Subic Bay Freeport its P600 million regional tobacco leaf warehouse facility which will serve as regional distribution hub in the Asia-Pacific region. “This development establishes the Philippines particularly the Subic Freeport zone as a major center for regional tobacco leaf trading and distribution,” Chris Nelson, managing director for [...]

Arreza ready for House or Senate probe

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) administrator Armand Arreza said he is ready to face any inquiry by the Senate or the House of Representatives to present proof that he did not receive a P26.9-million salary in 2009. Arreza, who has refuted recent news reports that placed him as the highest-paid government official in the country, [...]

‘Pinoy pride’ dominates Subic ‘Karakol’ festival

The Subic Free port community celebrated this year’s “Karakol” festival with a twist — a three-day barrio fiesta that extolled the unique culture and talent of Filipino workers who sustained the economic growth of this free port. The fiesta, which was held in honor of San Roque, Subic Bay ’s patron saint, culminated on Monday [...]

‘When in Rome , Act Like a Roman’: Ebdane scolds Hanjin execs

Zambales Gov. Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. had this clear message as he reminded discourteous executives of Korean shipbuilding firm Hanjin that ‘you’re still in the Philippines.’ Korean officials at the Hanjin shipbuilding facility here received an earful from irate governor when they tried to restrict the entry of government personnel at the shipyard last Thursday. [...]

SBMA to advance P48-M payment for FSC separation benefits

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will advance the payment of P48 million to its manpower subsidiary, the Freeport Service Corporation (FSC). In a press statement, SBMA administrator Armand said that it will guarantee full compensation of separation benefits for 241 workers affected by the closure of the firm. “The decision was made with the [...]

Arreza refutes CoA report on fat pay check

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) administrator Armand Arreza yesterday refuted the inaccuracy on the report made by the Commission on Audit (CoA) making him the highest earning government official with P26.865 million annual salary. Arreza who showed his pay check voucher to media in a press conference here said, “my monthly [...]

Malaysian envoy slams DMIA terminal project

Malaysian ambassador to the Philippines Dr. Ibrahim Saad openly criticized the manner on how officials of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) handled the selection process to develop a new $150-million airport terminal. At the same time, the Malaysian ambassador came to support the bid of Malaysian consortium Bristeel Overseas Ventures, Inc. (Bristeel) to undertake [...]

Clark ranks as one of the world’s best free zones

Clark Freeport Zone, a former US Air base which was transformed into a bustling Freeport and economic zone, has been recently recognized by London-based Foreign Direct Investment Magazine as one of the top global free zones of the future. Clark was ranked number one in Cost Effectiveness category among other investment destinations in the world [...]

Hanjin shipyard workers cautioned on malaria

Subic Freeport authorities reiterated yesterday its warning on possible malaria outbreak with the onset of rainy season urging thousands of workers of Hanjin shipyard at the Redondo Peninsula and residents in nearby communities to take preventive measures against the mosquito-borne infectious disease which is endemic in that particular area. The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) [...]

Subic braces for ‘purely Pinoy’ festivity this month

The Subic Bay free port community is gearing up for a full-blast barrio fiesta celebration on August 14-16 to commemorate the feast of San Roque, Subic Bay’s patron saint. Everything from food, music, decoration and presentations will feature the countryside Filipino lifestyle for this year’s version of the Subic Bay “Karakol” festival, which since its [...]

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