SBMA reveals big-ticket projects to AMCHAM North Luzon

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has revealed three big-ticket infrastructure projects before the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AMCHAM)-North Luzon during the latter’s visit here on September 17, 2025.

During the Subic Freeport leg of its visit to economic districts in the country, SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator (SDA) for Business and Investment Renato Lee III welcomed AMCHAM President Denise H. R. Molintas at the SBMA corporate boardroom. 

Department of Transportation (DOTR) Planning Service Director Felicisimo C. Pangilinan Jr. also shared a few insights on the various projects that would boost businesses in Luzon.

According to Lee, the SBMA is planning to create a new cruise ship berth at the Redondo Peninsula where cruise ships making their port calls in Subic can unload their passengers at the said facility.

He added that the ₱1.2-billion facility will have a quay length of 380 meters for berth 1, and 350 meters for berth 2. Lee cited that the reclamation for the cruise passenger terminal and cruise leisure and commercial area would cost ₱8.3 billion.

The agency is also intending to redevelop Boton Wharf into a 12.8-hectare terminal with a berthing length of 920 meters. The project will have five warehouses with a floor area of 5,000 square meters each. 

To complement these projects are the construction of administration offices, staging areas, access roads, rehabilitation of existing road networks, and the installation of shore power.

Meanwhile, Lee disclosed that while still in its preparatory stage, a multipurpose terminal will also be constructed at the Redondo Peninsula which will provide access and support to the area, with a total area of 30 hectares, a quay length of 600 meters, and a depth of 12 meters. It will involve the construction of warehouses, an administration building, truck parking, and weighing scale, offices, and facilities for workers. (MPD-SBMA)

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“Subic has great potential for int’l films” – Dir. Alabado, DOT IV-B

The country’s premier Freeport was affirmed “almost Hollywood-ready” during the 1st Sustainable Tourism Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards night last September 11, 2025.

Department of Tourism Director Roberto Alabado III of the Office of Film and Sports Tourism and concurrent Region IV-B Director said that film production is not just about the beauty of the location. It also entails amenities and facilities that go with it.

 

“Subic has almost everything that is needed by a film production. Region 3 has a very big potential for Hollywood films, K-pop and soon Bollywood, which is a much bigger industry,” Alabado said during his inspirational speech.

 

He added that his office recently facilitated the filming of an A-list movie showcasing the sights and sounds, culture and destinations of the Philippines, which will have its premiere in Hollywood next year.

 

He emphasized that the film has the power to entice people to travel and see the film location in reality.

 

Meanwhile, eight tourism stakeholders in Central Luzon were recognized for their sustainable practices that are geared toward a greener future.

 

“The honorees we celebrate tonight have embraced the challenge of balancing development with responsibility, and progress with preservation. They are the trailblazers who remind us that sustainability is truly pragmatic, where decisions made on the ground, partnerships built with care, and actions that ripple across generations,” said Dr. Richard Daenos, Department of Tourism-Region 3 Director.

 

SBMA Tourism Department manager Mary Jamelle Camba shared that the 1st Sustainable Tourism Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) awards was created to celebrate and honor outstanding tourism establishments, organizations, and destinations in Central Luzon that are leading the way in sustainability.

 

Sustainable Sanctuary award celebrates recreation, health and wellness facilities that integrate eco-friendly operations, resource management and mindful guest experiences, and was awarded to ACEA Subic Beach Resort.

 

Salt of Sustainability award honors food and beverage establishments that elevate dining through sustainable practices by sourcing local, organic and ethically produced ingredients. These culinary leaders remind us that what we eat not only nourishes our bodies, but also sustain our farmers, our communities and our planet. The award was given to The Nest by the Sea of Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

 

Bridges of Change award recognizes tourism establishments whose corporate social responsibility programs create lasting positive impacts for local communities. These change-makers prove that empowering people build stronger, more resilient and more meaningful tourism for all. The award was given to The Lighthouse Marina Resort of Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

 

Resilient Destination award honors destinations and establishments that lead the way in climate resilience, disaster preparedness and risk reduction. These proactive leaders ensure the safety of visitors and communities, protect natural and cultural treasures, and keep tourism thriving despite challenges. The award was given to Municipal Tourism Office-LGU Guimba, Nueva Ecija.

 

Path to Purpose award honors tourism establishments that have overcome challenges, embraced innovations, and made remarkable progress in adopting responsible practices. Their stories remind us that the world of sustainability is not always easy, but it is always worthwhile. And it paves the way for others to follow. The award was given to Emerald Manor Hotel of Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

 

Green Stay Excellence award honors hotels, resorts, and lodging facilities that showcase outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability. These leaders have integrated green practices into their operations, proving that comfort and care for the environment can go hand in hand. The award was given to Mimosa Cityscapes, Inc. of Clark Freeport Zone.

 

Community-based Tourism Legacy award honors establishments that engage and empower local communities through inclusive and sustainable tourism initiatives. These trailblazers uplift their host communities while delivering meaningful visitor experiences, ensuring tourism benefits both people and places. The award was given to Balangay Apuy Community Tourguides of Malolos, Bulacan.

 

Green Tourism Champion award, the pinnacle recognition of the STAR awards, honors a tourism establishment that demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovation and unwavering commitment to sustainable tourism practices. These champions not only integrate sustainability into their operations, they also influence entire communities and industries to embrace a greener, more responsible future. The award was given to Pulong Kabyawan Agricultural Farm of Pulilan, Bulacan.

 

“From protecting natural sanctuaries, celebrating culture, and empowering communities, to driving innovation, resilience and excellence in tourism services, these categories honor the full spectrum of what it means to be a sustainable tourism champion,” Camba said. (MPD-SBMA) 

 

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3rd Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Summit in Subic Bay Freeport concluded

This premier Freeport recently concluded the 3rd Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Summit at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) last September 12, 2025.

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño lauded organizers and participants for the resounding success of the three-day event, which ran from September 10 to 12, 2025.

 

Themed “Building Green Legacies: Sustaining Nature, Celebrating Culture, and Empowering Industry,” the summit was well-attended by business leaders and communities who plan to shape the Freeport and the rest of Central Luzon into a greener, more inclusive future.

 

Aliño gave his presentation on “Sustainable Subic: Tracking the Race to Zero,” which discussed the plight of Subic Bay Freeport’s bid to become the first carbon-neutral economic zone in the country.

 

He said that the agency’s first move was to map out the SBMA’s pathway to carbon neutrality, which entailed turning over of solar-assisted electric vehicle charging stations for the e-buses, and regular community-based projects and activities such as coastal cleanups and collecting recyclables.

 

“We aim to make sustainable Subic stakeholder engagements, initiatives, and activities like these a way of life here in Subic Bay,” he added.

 

During the summit, distinguished guests namely, Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Maria Esperanza Frasco, DOT Director for Office of Film and Sports Tourism and concurrent OIC Region IV-B Director Roberto P. Alabado III, DOT Region III Director Richard G. Daenos, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region III Executive Director Engr. Ralph C. Pablo, all expressed their full support for the summit.

 

The three-day activity included a trade expo of local products, various ecotours of “green” destinations, and lectures on “Heritage Conservation: Living Traditions in the Modern World” by UP Cebu’s Dr. Laya B. Gonzales, and “From Relics to Relevance: Museum as Custodians of Archeology, History, and Heritage for Sustainable Development” by National Museum of the Philippines Dr. Michael P. Canilao.

 Also, a lecture on “Green Infrastructure: Designing Cities that Breathe” was given by Philippine Green Building Initiative Arch. Michaela Rosette M. Santos-Tayag, followed by “From Plate to Planet: Food waste, Recycling and the Power of Segregation” by Zed Avecilla of the Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability (PARMS), Rina Papio and Nikki Sevilla of the Philippine Alliance for Sustainable Solutions (PASS).

 

The summit wrapped up with more lectures from Philippine Institute for Development Studies Dr. John Paulo Rivera on “Youth in Sustainability: Shaping tomorrow’s Green Leaders” and “Sustainable Tourism: Protecting Underwater Cultural Wonders while Welcoming the World” by National Museum of the Philippines Curator Bobby Orillaneda.

 

The entire event was highlighted by the Sustainable Tourism Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards to honor champions of sustainability in the tourism industry. (MPD-SBMA)

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SBMA Port Operations surpasses ₱1B year-on-year revenue generation

The Port Operations of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) under the leadership of SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño surpassed its year-on-year performance in terms of revenue generation, achieving ₱1.023 billion from January to July of 2025.

SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator (SDA) for Port Operations Ronnie R. Yambao stated that the amount also represents a 4.8 percent increase compared to the ₱976 million in revenue recorded during the same period in 2024.

Yambao added that this revenue milestone is attributed to the 18 percent increase in importation of containerized cargoes of assorted food products and agricultural products, as well as a 2.6 percent increase in exportation of containerized cargoes.

 

He also noted the increase in cargo handling services due to the surge of non-containerized cargo (dry bulk) such as rice, which is up by 437 percent, and timber, which is up by 18 percent. This also includes payment of SBMA shares from joint venture partners, cargo handling, and miscellaneous tariff adjustments, as well as efficient management of port operations.

 

By the end of the year, the agency is projecting ₱1.75 billion in revenue earnings, which is 2.77 percent higher than the ₱1.706 billion earned in 2024.

 

“This will be realized by the policies approved by the SBMA Board of Directors, increasing trade volume growth through aggressive global and domestic marketing campaigns and creating alliances with local and international ports around the world,” Yambao said.

 

The Port Operations has committed to generating ₱3 billion in revenues by 2030, and ₱10 billion by 2050, taking advantage of the national government’s thrust to bolster high-impact investments through the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) by port expansion projects and other Green Initiatives.

 

“In fact, the Government has already appropriated ₱100-million budget to procure Shore Power Connection Facility in this premier port, coupled by the DOTR’s aggressive support in the implementation of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas Railway Project with the assistance of the USAID and other financing institutions,” he added.

 

The Port Operations team under Ronnie Yambao, Senior Deputy Administrator for Operations, is led by Atty. Martin Kristoffer Roman, Deputy Administrator for Ports, with Engr. Zharrex Santos, General Manager of the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA), Jerome M. Martinez, General Manager of the Seaport Department, and Joy Quito, Officer-in-Charge of the Trade Facilitation and Compliance Department (TFCD). (MPD-SBMA)

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DOLE launches “Benteng Bigas Meron na” program in Subic Bay Freeport; benefits 300 workers

Around 300 qualified workers were among the first wave of beneficiaries of the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) na” program launched by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño recalled that when President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. appointed him to lead the agency, he was asked to “take care of Subic Bay workers.”

“Here in Subic Bay, we regard our workers as the bloodline of our economy, and I’m glad that this program would greatly help the minimum wage earners here,” Aliño said. 

The BBM program, in coordination with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Labor Department, was launched yesterday, September 4, 2025, at Cresc Incorporated in the Moonbay Marina, Central Business District here.

SBMA Labor Department manager and OIC-Deputy Administrator for Legal Affairs Atty. Melvin Varias, said that the DOLE-led program aims to bring ₱20-per-kilo rice to the workforce of the Subic Bay Freeport. 

Varias added that the program here, spearheaded by DOLE Chief Labor and Employment Officer Reynante Lugtu, is a flagship program of President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr. to stabilize rice prices and make basic goods more accessible. 

Kazutomo Murata, Cresc Inc. president, thanked DOLE and SBMA for being chosen as among the first companies to benefit from the program. 

“I am glad that you have President Marcos, who loves you. We don’t have this in Japan,” said Kazutomo. 

Meanwhile, Aliño added that aside from the government programs, the agency has three projects that would benefit the workers, namely: dormitories, to bring workers closer to their place of work; development of the Mini Golf Course into a park, to provide a place for unwinding; and the e-bus, which the agency is working on at least a very minimal fare, if not free. 

The beneficiary workers were given a maximum of ten kilos each, and will be paid through salary deduction by the Cresc Inc. administration.  

Cresc Incorporated is a leading consumable printer ink manufacturer based in Japan. The company is the second company in the Subic Freeport in the printer refilling trade. (MPD-SBMA)

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PBBM leads inauguration of HD Hyundai shipyard in Subic

Shipbuilding makes a grand comeback in the Philippine maritime industry.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the inauguration ceremony of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines Inc. at the Agila Southern Yard, Subic Freeport Zone on September 2, 2025 —a landmark event that marks the revival of the country’s shipbuilding enterprise.

The ceremony formally launched Hyundai’s operations in the Philippines, reinforcing the country’s position as a strategic hub for maritime and industrial growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

A symbolic steel-cutting ceremony marked the commencement of construction on the shipyard’s first vessel, signaling the beginning of a new era for local shipbuilding and engineering capabilities.

The President’s presence underscores the Philippine government’s strong policy support and commitment to attracting long-term, high-impact investments in key industries. 

Long-term employment

In his message, Marcos Jr. emphasized the industry’s capacity to expand operations and provide long-term employment opportunities.

“With Hyundai Heavy Industries investing in Subic, our shipyard capacity will significantly increase from 1.3 million to 2.5 million deadweight tons, from handling four to five massive oil tankers to about eight of those ships,” the President said. 

He also highlighted government programs aimed at preparing more workers for the sector. 

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has partnered with Hyundai to operate a training center in Subic, producing its first 24 welding graduates now employed at the yard, while additional training slots have been made available to maintain a steady supply of skilled workers.

Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said the project reflects the strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

“Today’s event is, above all, a victory for the Philippines. It is a tangible result of President Marcos’ tireless efforts to attract foreign investment through the CREATE More [Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy] Act,” Lee said.

He added that Hyundai is projected to employ 7,000 to 8,000 workers in the coming years, calling the initiative a “powerful tripartite partnership” wherein Korea contributes shipbuilding technology, the United States provides financial support, and the Philippines offers skilled manpower and a strategic location.
 

Global shipbuilding hub 

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries CEO Kim Sung-joon also emphasized the Philippines’ potential to become a global hub for shipbuilding.

“Fortunately, the Philippines possesses all the ideal conditions to become a major player in the shipbuilding industry—with a blessed maritime environment, a young and highly skilled workforce, and the committed support of the government,” he said.

For many, the reopening represents more than industrial revival—it means jobs close to home.

Marlon Eugenio, a former employee of the Hanjin Shipyard, expressed his gratitude.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa ating pamahalaan lalong lalo na kay Presidente Marcos na nagbigay ng opportunity ulit na mabuksan ang pinakamalaking shipyard. Nabigyan muli ang mga kapwa ko worker na magkaroon ng trabaho at magkaroon ng panibagong talento sa paggawa ng barko,” he said.

HD Hyundai’s Subic operations will cover 200 hectares under a 10-year lease with Agila Subic, a Cerberus portfolio company.

The facility is set to begin full operations in January 2026, including both shipbuilding and offshore wind platform construction. (PCO/PIA Region 3-Zambales)

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SBMA bags “Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices” award

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) bagged the Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices award during the Environmental Summit 2025 held at Widus Hotel, Clark, Pampanga on August 29, 2025.

With the theme “Ending Global Plastic Pollution,” the summit organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Central Luzon aims to honor defenders of environmental protection and sustainable solutions.

According to SBMA Ecology Center Officer-in-Charge Rossell Abuyo, the said award recognizes the commitment and dedication of the department’s “outstanding solid waste enforcement and implementation in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.”

She said that one of the programs that has left a mark on the SBMA’s credibility as the Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices is the Recyclables Collection Event (RCE), which is held semi-annually. 

She added that various hazardous wastes that have been collected during the week-long 16^th RCE range from used oil, waste from electronics and electrical equipment, used lead acid batteries (ULAB), oily water, used cooking oil, oil-contaminated materials, busted fluorescent bulbs (BFLs), busted LED bulbs, expired medicines, sharps, and contaminated containers. 

Some of the recyclables collected during the event included used papers, cartons, PET bottles, other plastic materials, used slippers, tin cans, aluminum, copper, and other metals.

The recyclables collected reached 10,669.74 kilograms, with materials collected by 142 donors, including SBMA Departments, SBF companies, and residents. 

The agency also holds Recycling Day in Subic Bay Freeport Housing Areas on Saturdays to collect all recyclables. The collection activity started last July 6, 2024, targeting SBF residents from Binictican, Kalayaan, and Cubi areas. 

“Efficient management of our solid waste will also serve as our adaptation strategy to help combat climate change. Championing waste management is one of the pillars to achieve our goal for a carbon-neutral Subic Bay Freeport,” Abuyo said. (MPD-SBMA) 

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Legacy Awards 2025 honors SBMA as Outstanding Government Agency

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) was conferred as an Outstanding Government Agency for Special Economic Zone Management by the Legacy Icon Awards during the Gala Awards Presentation event held at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila in Parañaque City on August 15, 2025. 

 According to SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño, the award not only solidifies the agency's sterling performance as a driver of economic progress, but more importantly, as a stable source of employment for the 166,000-strong workforce from various municipalities and provinces within and contiguous to the zone. 

“Our mandate has never changed. We continue to employ the Filipino masses while generating income that the national government can utilize in building a better and brighter Bagong Pilipinas. What has changed is our desire to do more,” he said.

SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Support Services Atty. Ramon O. Agregado received the award on behalf of Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño

During the Legacy Awards 2025 Gala night, together with OIC Deputy Administrator for Corporate Communications Armina Belleza C. Llamas, Lex Magrata, and Carlos Andres from the SBMA Corporate Communications group.

“We accept this [award] as a constant reminder for us to improve our craft to provide excellent service and the best quality of life for our stakeholders,” Agregado said during his acceptance speech. 

He also shared the award and recognized the SBMA employees, the Freeport workers, and the previous leaders who navigated the agency, the “building blocks of this achievement.”

The award entry for the judges’ evaluation was the 2024 accomplishment report of the Agency, where dividends remitted to the national coffers totaled ₱3.07 billion, ranking 7th among the top 10 largest remittances from government-owned and controlled corporations.

Additionally, revenue shares in 2024, which were distributed by the SBMA to seven municipalities and a city contiguous to the Freeport, totaled ₱347 million.

Infrastructure projects at Subic Freeport are focused on enhancing the quality of life for its stakeholders. 

Initiatives include the socialized housing project known as Subic Bay Residencias, a new dormitory, the introduction of E-vehicles, and various ongoing enhancements throughout the Freeport. These developments offer glimpses into Subic's strategic development roadmap.

 

Dubbed “Legacy Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence, Resilience, and Social Responsibility,” the Legacy Awards aim to recognize the nation’s most esteemed icons, trailblazers, and visionaries, not only for their accomplishments and legacies, but also for the inspiration they provide to individuals in the community. 

More than a celebration, the Legacy Awards 2025 is a living tribute to the spirit, resilience, and creativity of the Filipino people, inspiring today and shaping tomorrow. (MPD-SBMA) 

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Gov’t agencies, recycling company partner to implement Cash Cycled Project in Zambales schools

Government agencies partner with a recycling company to implement the Cash Cycled Project in public elementary and secondary schools in Zambales. 

A Memorandum of Agreement for the project was signed between the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales, the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Zambales, and Foochi Trading and Resources Inc. at the SBMA Corporate Boardroom on August 6, 2025. 

The Cash Cycled Project aims to encourage the active participation of schools and local communities in practicing plastic waste recycling and sustainability by trading collected plastic bottles with the recycling partner. 

“This project marks a significant milestone in environmental and youth empowerment initiatives as it aims to foster collaboration between the project proponents and the academic communities in building sustainable environmental practices,” SBMA OIC Senior Deputy Administrator for Regulatory, Amethya Dela Llana-Koval, said. 

DTI Provincial Director Enrique Tacbad explained that the plastic bottles collected by government-run schools in Zambales will be sold to Foo Chi Trading and Resources Inc. for income generation to support school activities or environmental initiatives. 

Under the Cash Cycled Project, the income generated from the sale of plastic bottles will be deposited into a designated school fund account, which will be used solely for environmental projects, supplies, or student development programs, in accordance with DepEd’s financial policies and auditing rules and regulations. 

A joint monitoring team, composed of representatives from each Party, shall meet at least once every semester, or as needed, to evaluate project implementation, address any issues, and recommend improvements. (MPD-SBMA) 

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LGUs contiguous to SBF receive ₱197.85M revenue shares

Local government units (LGUs) contiguous to this premier freeport received their revenue shares worth Php197.85 million.

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) released today the revenue shares for the first semester of this year in a simple turnover ceremony at the SBMA Corporate Boardroom.

“Rest assured that we will do our best to make progress in the Freeport so that our neighboring LGU partners will also benefit, including the 166,000 Freeport workers who chose to work here instead of working abroad,” SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said.

According to Aliño, for the current period, the shares came from revenues collected between January and June this year, and are given to contiguous LGUs to augment funds for their projects in tourism, infrastructure, education, peace and order, health, livelihood generation, and social services that will benefit more than 785,000 individuals from their respective LGUs, especially households who have been severely affected by the recent calamities.

Olongapo City, the lone recipient city, received the largest share due to its population and land area among the seven LGU recipients, which is Php46,270,769.33.

In Zambales, Subic received Php29,683,317.56, the second biggest amount received. Next is San Marcelino with Php23,763,694.31, while Castillejos received Php17,987,887.14, and San Antonio received Php16,824,398.47.

In Bataan, Dinalupihan received Php24,643,508.58, while Hermosa received Php21,186,145.67, and Morong received Php17,489,910.85.

SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Support Services Atty. Ramon Agregado said that the LGUs' share distribution came timely since the provinces of Zambales and Bataan were affected by three typhoons that hit the country recently.

“Hermosa has hit a deficit in resources because of the calamity. This LGU share distribution will be a huge boost to augment the resources we lost. As you all know, Hermosa was among the hardest hit municipalities by the heavy rains brought about by the typhoons and the southwest monsoon, as 18 out of 23 barangays got flooded,” newly-elected Hermosa, Bataan mayor Atty. Anne Inton said.

Aliño explained that the LGU share is determined according to 50 percent population, 25 percent land area, and 25 percent equal sharing. Net shares are computed by adding the current base share to the ten percent retention amount from two years prior, but less the ten percent retention amount from the current period.

He also shared that the reduction in the amount of dividends for the same period in 2024 of ₱204.7 million to ₱197.8 million in 2025 was due to the imposition of 25 percent tax by the Department of Finance, which is remitted by the Agency to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and the removal of the five percent tax privilege wherein three percent used to be remitted to the BIR, and two percent used to be distributed as dividends among the eight contiguous LGUs.

These revenue shares collected from January to June are released in August, and revenue shares collected from July to December are released in February of the following year. (MPD-SBMA) 

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Missing fisherman returned to family by SBMA, PCG

A rescued fisherman aboard cargo vessel MV Shin Line 10 was turned over to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday. 

According to a report from the PCG, the 52-year-old fisherman from Brgy Petal, Dasol, Pangasinan, who was later identified as Rodolfo Montes, was picked up by MV Shin Line 10, a cargo ship that was en route to Subic Bay Freeport. 

Information disclosed by the SBMA Law Enforcement Department revealed that Montes was declared missing since July 24, 2025, after their boat capsized due to bad weather conditions. 

Cargo vessel MV Shin Line 10 responded to the distress call from the PCG and rescued Montes amid the powerful wind waves of Lingayen Gulf at around 6:45pm on July 25, 2025.

Montes was given immediate medical attention by the SBMA Public Health and Safety Department (PHSD) and was thereafter turned over to his son and Barangay officials of Petal. 

The group then departed for Dasol, Pangasinan after the patient was given clearance to travel by the PHSD. (MPD-SBMA)

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SBF stakeholders benefit from SBMA health caravan

A total of 618 stakeholders from this premier Freeport received free medical attention during the health caravan organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) at the Subic Bay Gymnasium on July 17, 2025.

 The said health caravan is a two-in-one event that features Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training, as well as the Bayanihan sa Kalusugan activity. 

 According to SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño, the Hands-Only CPR and AED Trainings are in line with the Nationwide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Awareness Campaign by the national government. Participants were employees from SBFZ locators, as well as residents and students from neighboring localities.

 The largest delegation was from the SBMA with 307 participants, followed by employees from private companies here with 160 participants, and 151 from local government units, teachers, and students.

 He added that the Bayanihan sa Kalusugan is a wellness initiative for SBMA employees, with the assistance from physicians and laboratory technicians from The Medical City Clark, who held medical consultations, and facilitated the free screening tests, and sampling, respectively.

Awed with the highly successful conduct of the health caravan, Chairman Aliño expressed his gratitude to the SBMA’s partner institutions and socio-civic organizations namely, the Philippine Heart Association-Philippine College of Cardiology, Philippine Heart Association Central Luzon Chapter, Olongapo City Medical Society, Philippine College of Occupational Medicine Olongapo City Chapter, Rotary International District 3790, Unilab, Philippine Coastal Storage and Pipeline Corporation, and the Rotary Club of Subic Pearl. (MPD-SBMA) 

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