LOOK: New bale of baby turtles released

Children watched with thrill as they released the first bale of Olive Ridley baby turtles, which is part of around 200 hatchlings at All Hands Beach Resort in Subic Bay Freeport Saturday (Dec. 10). The releasing of hatchlings has been attracting tourists to Subic Bay as visitors are given the opportunity to participate in preserving this highly endangered turtle species. The All Hands Beach regularly hosts turtles on its shores and the owner...

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Belarussian, Chinese GMs share lead in PH chess tilt

Sixth seed Grand Master Vladislav Kovalev of Belarus downed woman GM Lei Tingjie of China in 60 moves of a Benoni last Friday to snatch a share of the lead after five rounds in the Philippine International Chess Championship at the Peninsular Hotel in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales. Kovalev is now tied with China's GM Wang Hao. (left to right) GM Vladislav Kovalev of Belarus; GM Lei Tingjie and GM Wang Hao of China Wang, owner of a tournament-best...

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OGCC clarifies status of SBMA Board of Directors

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) can convene its Board of Directors, whose members with terms that have expired may continue to perform in hold-over capacity. This was clarified by the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) in response to a letter by SBMA OIC, Office of the Administrator Randy B. Escolango seeking clarification over the status of the agency's board. “SBMA directors whose term expired and/or resignations...

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SBMA eyes P140B Big-Ticket Projects to boost investment in Subic Freeport

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman Martin B. Diño disclosed the multi-billion-peso big-ticket projects that the agency will be undertaking in anticipation of the upsurge of foreign investors by next year. In a recent meeting with the press, Diño said that he will be sending to Malacañang his budget proposal in the amount of P140 billion (US$2.8 billion) to fast-track six major projects he intends to implement during his term as SBMA...

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Hanjin cited as top ship exporter in PH

Subic Bay Freeport – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has awarded the country’s biggest shipbuilding firm Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction – Philippines (HHIC-Phil) as the top exporter for the shipbuilding sector yesterday at the Philippine Trade and Training Center (PTTC) in Pasay City. With last year’s exportation of 16 large vessels to foreign shipping lines, HHIC-Phil, bagged the Top Sectoral Exporter citation during the National...

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SBMA employees urge Diño to respect Malacañang on Escolango

THE SBMA Employees Association (SEA) is urging Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman Martin B. Diño to bury the hatchet and work hand-in-hand with OIC Administrator Randy B. Escolango. “It’s the SBMA that suffers, including the employees, because of the dispute between Chairman Diño and OIC Administrator Escolango,” said Elmer L. Libo, president of the close to a thousand strong members of SEA. “With Malacañang’s clarification that Atty....

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Int'l chess tourney opens in Subic Bay, Torre leads PH team

The Philippine International Chess Championship reels off today at the Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City, Zambales. The nine-round Swiss System tournament has drawn the participation of 10 foreign grandmasters led by Wang Hao (2678) of China. PH Grandmaster Eugene Torre The other prominent foreigners entered in the event are GM Anton Demchenko (2629) of Russia, GM Boris Savchenko (2613) of Russia, GM Mikheil...

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SBMA plans to develop Smart City, Green Zone

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is set to develop a Smart City that is expected to spur investments and international trade in the country. SBMA Chairman Martin Dino said in a statement that the Smart City will be developed in the Redondo Peninsula in Zambales where the shipyard of Hanjin Philippines, the world’s fourth biggest shipbuilding facility, is located. Redondo Peninsula c/o Google maps The SBMA proposes to convert...

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LOOK: The M/V Susitna arrives in Subic Bay

The M/V Susitna, a 195-foot military prototype vessel sits atop a barge as she arrives in Subic Bay Friday afternoon (Dec. 02). Acquired by the Philippine Red Cross, it will serve as a multi-purpose vessel for emergency units’ fast transport and landing, relief supply transport, sea rescue, mobile operations command post and also for humanitarian education and training ship. PRC Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon said a ship was essential...

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Malacañang resolves confusion over SBMA top posts

MALACAÑANG has finally clarified that Martin B. Diño is not the SBMA Administrator, only Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Please be advised that the designation of Atty. Randy B. Escolango as Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Administrator, SBMA, has not been revoked by the Office of the President and thus remains in full force and effect,” said Menardo I. Guevarra, Sr. Deputy Executive Secretary in a letter dated Nov. 28, 2016. Guevarra’s...

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Press Statement of SBMA OIC Administrator Randy Escolango

This is to bring to the fore the facts behind the various media reports pertaining to the Accounts Receivable of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and Cash Advances made by some key officers. The reports evidently show that the source thereof had made a flawed appreciation of facts and great misimpression on audit observations made by the Commission on Audit (COA) dealing on the transactions and actions mentioned therein. As the Deputy...

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House leaders back vital Subic-Manila coastal highway

HOUSE Leaders yesterday endorsed the construction of the 65-km coastal highway from Subic Bay to Manila to dramatically unclog the premier international shipping gateway to the country and decongest traffic in the metropolis. In separate interviews, Quezon City Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo, Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe, and Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone joined Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman Martin Diño in seeking...

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LOOK: The Ten Outstanding Freeport Workers of 2016

The winners of the Ten Outstanding Freeport Workers pose for a souvenir photo during the awarding ceremony held at the Ayala Harbor Point Mall in Subic Bay Freeport zone. Dennis Pablo, from an Aeta community of Iram in Olongapo City and works at Cresc Inc., proudly shows his plaque after being recognized as one of the awardees of the Ten Outstanding Freeport Workers. Dennis Pablo joins his family for a souvenir photo. SBMA Office...

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2016 ten outstanding Subic Freeport workers awarded

An Aeta tribal member and a school paper adviser complete the ten workers in this freeport who were recognized Friday (Nov. 25) for their exemplary performance and contributions in their respective workplace. The Ten Outstanding Freeport Workers, also known as “Ten-O,” is an annual event initiated by the Subic Bay Workforce Development Foundation, Inc. (SBWDFI), a non-government entity established by Freeport-based locators and investors, in partnership...

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GQMC recognizes SBMA’s quality management system

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) recently was given recognition by the Government Quality Management Committee (GQMC) for attaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification which led to achieving successful years for the agency. The GQMC annually recognized government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations, state universities and colleges, and local government units whose quality management systems...

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