Warehouse for US Marine Corps humanitarian efforts opens in Subic Freeport

This premier Freeport is set to be the staging area for the United States Marine Corps humanitarian aid and disaster relief as it opens a warehouse facility at the Naval Supply Depot here on Tuesday. US Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson and officials from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the warehouse that will be used by the US Marine Corps for storage.Watson, commanding officer of Blount...

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Subic Freeport workforce pegged 4.8% increase at 164,400 in 2024

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has pegged its 2024 workforce at 164,400 showing a minimal but steady increase of 4.8 percent.   Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño attributed the increase in the workforce to the number of orders in the manufacturing sector that drove the workforce from 2023’s 156,811 workers to this year’s 164,400. He said that the manufacturing sector...

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P25-million firing range opens in Subic Freeport

A new firing range opened inside this premier Freeport on Tuesday (January 7), allowing gun enthusiasts and law enforcers to practice their shooting skills. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño disclosed that the new Subic Freeport Shooting Range Inc., located at the Corregidor Highway, Ilanin Forest, has a committed investment of P25 million. The commercial shooting and target range aims...

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Luxury cruise ship MV Silver Dawn makes maiden call at Subic Bay

The MV Silver Dawn, a luxury cruise ship by Silversea Cruises, made its maiden call at this premier Freeport yesterday (December 31) carrying around 1,000 passenger tourists. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño shared that the Silversea Cruises is part of the prestigious Royal Caribbean Group, and is an ultra-luxury and expedition travel brand based in Monaco. “This is the maiden visit of the...

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30 Subic companies honored at the Mabuhay Business Awards

30 freeport locators were recognized during the annual Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Mabuhay Business Awards 2024 held at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) on December 13, 2024.SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño explained that the 30 awardees were recognized, out of the 1,909 locators, for their exceptional contribution to the business growth of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone this year. Aliño...

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BI, SBMA arrest 6 undocumented Chinese nationals in Subic Freeport

The Bureau of Immigration (BI), in coordination with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), arrested six undocumented Chinese nationals at Trillo Bay Villas here on December 12, 2024.According to the SBMA, the six were apprehended after BI officials, together with SBMA operatives, implemented mission orders to arrest the suspects inside Kim’s Apartment, a rented apartment inside the villa. The six Chinese nationals identified as Yongfeng...

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SBMA forges partnerships for maritime incidents, US embassy donates UAVs to augment emergency response

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) recently forged partnership with its counterparts to establish the Inter-Agency Task Force for Maritime Incidents and Emergency Response (IATF-MIER) which primarily aims to ensure efficient handling of environmental emergencies in the country’s premier free port. The United States Embassy in Manila also donated equipment that will augment the emergency response of the IATF-MIER. The Deed of Donation...

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SBMA's 32nd anniversary highlights opening of the upgraded Magsaysay Bridge

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) on Thursday, (November 21) formally opened the newly-completed Magsaysay Bridge, a vital connection between the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and Olongapo City.The inauguration and blessing of the new Magsaysay Bridge was led by SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño, former Senator and SBMA founding Chairman Richard J. Gordon and former SBMA Chairmen Roberto V. Garcia and Rolen C. Paulino, along...

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SBMA enhances capability to accommodate growing demand for multi-modal logistics in Asia

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has enhanced this premier Freeport’s capacity and operational efficiency to keep up with the growing demand for multi-modal logistics in the Asian region.  This was the statement made by SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator (SDA) for Port Operations Ronnie Yambao during the Super Terminal Expo 2024 held at the Hong Kong AsiaWorld-Expo on November 5, 2024. The three-day expo is Asia’s pioneering design, construction...

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SBMA enjoins SBF investors to Yuletide contests

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is enjoining companies and stakeholders inside this premier Freeport to participate in the competitions this Christmas season. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño announced that the first contest called “Paskong Pinoy Parol Making Contest” is open to all Subic Bay stakeholders and locators, an idea he came up with during a meeting with the Hospitality Alliance of Subic Bay, a local...

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SBMA awarded “Most Sustainable Investment Hub in the Philippines”

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) was awarded the “Most Sustainable Investment Hub in the Philippines" during this year's World Business Outlook Awards held on November 2, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis Queens Park in Bangkok, Thailand.  Organized by the World Business Outlook magazine, the award-giving body fetes global brand companies that excel in Global Banking, Finance, Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Technology, Mining,...

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Port of Subic Bay all set to host the 23rd INAP conference

This premier freeport is all set as the Port of Subic Bay takes its turn to host the 23rd International Network of Affiliated Ports (INAP) Conference on October 16.INAP Subic Organizing Committee chairman and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Deputy Administrator for Operations Martin Kristoffer Roman explained that INAP is an organization of ports established in Japan in 1998, with Subic port as one of the founding members. Roman added...

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BOI, DTI brings energy efficiency roadshow to Subic

In its effort to promote renewable energy to locators in this premier Freeport, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) co-organized and welcomed the "Make REshift Happen" roadshow. The Make REshift Happen roadshow is a forum organized by the Board of Investments (BOI) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at the Subic Grand Harbour Hotel here on October 2, 2024. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo L. Aliño said that the Make...

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SBMA Chairman's group, Operations group finalists bag SBMA Employee of the Year 2023 awards

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)’s Chairman and Administrator’s group bagged both Employee of the Year (EOY) 2023 awards for Category 2 and Category 1 respectively, tying with the Operations group finalist in Category 1.  Chairman and Administrator Group finalists Lex Byron Magrata of the Public Relations Office (PRO) and Ryan Joseph Garcia of the Planning and Development Office (PDO) were named EOY 2023 for Category 2 and 1...

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