SUBIC BAY FREEPORT | January 22, 2024 – Newly installed Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose Aliño has vowed to take good care of the agency and its people.

During a press briefing at the SBMA administration building on Monday, the Agency Chief shared that he was given the mandate by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to look into the needs of Subic Freeport stakeholders and help resolve problems of the business communities inside.

“The President also instructed me to steer Subic Bay Freeport to the next level, which means go forward. With the help of the Board of Directors, who are all very professional, I believe that we can achieve that goal hand in hand,” Aliño added.

Aliño replaced former Pandan, Antique Mayor Jonathan D. Tan as chairman and administrator of the government owned and controlled corporation. Tan went on the become Undersecretary at the Department of Interior and Local Government.

Aliño took his oath of office before President Marcos on January 12 at Malacañan Palace.

“In my case, I am 73 years old, the legacy I want to leave is a good mark, all for the glory of God, country, and for SBMA, and for its people who have significantly helped me. I am also leaving this good mark for my family. I promised them that after my stint, regardless of time, hindi nila ako ikahihiya. For me it’s very important,” he said.

A Bachelor of Science degree holder in mechanical engineering from the De La Salle University, Aliño was also the former chairman and president of the STAR Group of Companies which provides port operations services for bulk and break-bulk cargo with Subic Bay as one of its locations. Thge group owns the Grain Terminal Services, Inc. and its sister company Mega Subic Terminal Services Inc.

Aside from his achievements in port operations, Aliño was also involved in other business industries in the supply chain, power and energy, construction, industrial trading, entertainment and tourism.

The new SBMA head was also chairman of the Subic Bay Yacht Club from 2015 to 2018 and in 2023. He also remains active in civic and non-government organizations like the Marinducare Foundation, a group providing livelihood and civic assistance to poor communities in Marinduque, the hometown of Aliño’s parents. 

TOP PHOTO: Newly installed SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo L. Aliño receives the SBMA flag from Director Raul Marcelo during the leadership turn-over on January 22, 2024