US backs Luzon Economic Corridor, hikes funding for Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas railway study

MANILA – The United States has reinforced its commitment to the Philippines’ infrastructure modernization efforts by continuing the support and raising funding for the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) despite the Trump administration halting some US government financing programs in different countries. Office Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go said in a statement on Sunday that...

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SBMA to hold Labor Day jobs fair with 2,300 job opportunities

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will hold a jobs fair in time for its Labor Day celebration at the Harbor Point Ayala Mall here, with more than 2,300 job opportunities available to job-seekers on May 1, 2025. Labor Center Department Manager Atty. Melvin Varias disclosed that around 45 companies in and around the Subic Bay Freeport Zone will participate in the said jobs fair. Varias added that aside from the jobs fair, a 3-kilometer...

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SBMA’s Passport on Wheels project yields 92 processed passports

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s (SBMA) Passport on Wheels (POW) project at the Harbor Point Ayala Mall on April 29, 2025, was able to process 92 passports in record time of 4 hours. SBMA Human Resource and Management Department (HRMD) Manager Vivian Abalos shared that the successful processing of the 92 passports was just a portion of the total 200 passport applications since the other 108 that were supposed to be processed did not...

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Subic Bay Freeport exceeds 400,000-mark in Holy Week tourist arrivals

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reported a record high of 408,800 tourist arrivals during the Holy Week Celebration in this premier Freeport. The SBMA Tourism Department gladly shared that this figure exceeded last year’s 367,228 visitors by 54,384, roughly an increase of 14.8 percent. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said that the data has significantly contributed to the hotel...

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SBMA holds week-long 16th Recyclables Collection Event in celebration of Earth Day 2025

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is holding the 16th Recyclables Collection Event (RCE) from April 21 to 25, 2025, in celebration of this year's Earth Day. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” is highlighted by the Communication Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) caravan, which aims to empower stakeholders. The caravan happens on April 22 and 24 at the Function Hall B of the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention...

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SBMA, Subic Grain Terminal test safety response operations in simulation exercises

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and Subic Bay Freeport Grain Terminal Services Incorporated (SBFGTSI) conducted a simulation exercise (SimEx) at the latter’s premises inside this premier Freeport on April 4, 2025. According to SBMA Seaport Department SimEx Director Diego P. Aviles, the activity dubbed “Responding to Active Shooter and Barricaded Scenario” was conducted to test procedures and contingency plans for security and safety response...

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SBMA, PPSA eye partnership to train future Fire Marshalls

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), through its Fire Department, and the Philippine Public Safety Academy (PPSA) are set to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to train the latter’s cadets for a future career in firefighting.  SBMA Fire Chief Ranny Magno revealed this plan during the graduation ceremony for the Fire Cadets of PPSA Class of 2025 who have completed the comprehensive Advanced Firefighting Training from March 24 to...

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SBMA chair Aliño highlights Subic Bay’s Green Port vision in his 1st SOFA

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño disclosed the agency's new vision to transform Subic Bay into a Green Port City and a key player in the regional cruise industry. The SBMA chief made this revelation during his first State of the Freeport Address (SOFA) at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC), while sharing his accomplishments during the past year.Aliño delivered...

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SBMA, SubicWater sign 20-yr. franchise agreement anew

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and Subic Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (SubicWater) have extended their franchise agreement (FA) for another 20 years. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño welcomed this development as their partnership with the agency has been harmonious since they started here. The 3rd Amendment to the franchise agreement and the 4th Amendment to the SBMA-SubicWater Lease Agreement were signed...

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NBI, SBMA joint ops lead to arrest of Chinese nationals allegedly involved in kidnapping, illegal POGO

A joint enforcement operation between the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), and the Naval Special Operations Group (NAVSOG) was conducted against Chinese nationals at the Grande Island here on March 19, 2025. Led by NBI Director Judge Jaime Santiago, the operation resulted to the arrest of six foreign nationals and two Filipino nationals, including Chinese national Qiu Feng, whose real name is Ye...

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P1.1B dormitory complex to open in Subic Freeport

 A P1.1-billion dormitory complex is set to be constructed soon to become the site for a "home away from home" for some 6,000 employees working here.  Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño on March 19, 2025 led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a five-storey building. "This is why I cannot hide how overjoyed I am today,"  SBMA Chairman and Administrator...

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91 Cagayan Valley students troop to SBF for Fire Dept educ’l tour

Some 91 students from the University of Cagayan Valley (UCV) visited the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)-Fire Department (FD) as part of their educational tour last March 5 and 12, 2025. SBMA Fire Chief Ranny D. Magno states, "This group of UCV Criminology interns is the second batch of learners. The first batch was here last March 5. The educational tour is part of the Open Fire House Program for the 2025...

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SBMA, Taipei BioInnovation Park partnership eyed

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is looking into entering into a joint venture with the Taipei BioInnovation Park (TBIP). SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño was impressed with the TBIP’s biotechnology and biomedical facilities in his recent trip to Taipei, Taiwan. “This visit to the Taipei BioInnovation Park was a truly unique learning experience. We proposed the expansion of SBDMC (Subic Bay Development and...

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Neighboring LGUs around SBF receive ₱143M revenue shares

Neighboring local government units (LGUs) around this premier free port received their revenue share of ₱143 million from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño explained that the revenue shares accorded to neighboring LGUs are given to seven municipalities and a city surrounding Subic Bay Freeport (SBF) to supplement their development funds in communities and enhance LGU projects in...

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Subic Freeport tows honors at Central Luzon TRES Awards

This premier Freeport was able to rack up major awards at the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Central Luzon Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards 2024 held at the Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark Freeport Zone, on February 26, 2025.“Winning four prestigious awards is a testament that the agency's collaborative efforts with tourism stakeholders, as well as the tourists themselves, are paying off,” quips Subic Bay Metropolitan...

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SBMA gathers Luzon entrepreneurs for fund bootcamp project

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), through its Business and Investment Group, welcomed aspiring entrepreneurs from different regions of Luzon to the Start-Up Grant Fund Boot Camp. The three-day boot camp, which will run from February 26 to 28 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC), was organized by the Sulong Central Luzon Start-up Consortium, Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry,...

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