• SBMA chief to receive ‘Global Filipina’ award

    By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The newly-appointed chairperson of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will don another feather in her cap when she becomes one of the awardees for the “100…

  • Ombudsman clears Subic execs in hotel takeover

    By RUBEN VELORIA | Subic Bay Freeport THE Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed criminal complaints against current and former officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and other private individuals in connection…

  • SBMA to tap gov’t funds for major infrastructure projects

    By JONAS REYES | Subic Bay Freeport SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will be requesting for allocations from the national government to fund major infrastructure projects here starting next year.…

  • Residents appeal to stop mining operations

    Residents appeal to stop mining operations

    IBA, Zambales (PNA) — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zambales has heard the appeal of residents of Candelaria and Santa Cruz towns in this province to cancel the permits of four mining companies which reportedly continue…

  • DOLE: Hanjin union certification poll failed

    By PATRICK ROXAS | Subic Bay Freeport THE organized union of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) has filed a protest and called for another election after the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE)…

  • SBMA sets P2.46-billion rehab of Subic piers

    By HENRY EMPEÑO  SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The rehabilitation of piers and wharves in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone will be the priority of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in order to fully…

  • Zambales coordinates 2-day environment summit to consolidate ICC drive

    Zambales coordinates 2-day environment summit to consolidate ICC drive

    By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A two-day environment summit was held here on Sept. 28-29 to conclude the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) campaign in Zambales and consolidate community efforts in protecting the…

  • Palace ends SBMA leadership row, appoints Eisma chair-administrator

    By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Malacañang has put a stop to the long-simmering leadership conflict at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) by revoking an Arroyo-era order that split the powers and…

  • GOLDEN AGE FOR SUBIC BAY’S HOTEL INDUSTRY

    By HENRY EMPEÑO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Buoyed by accessible natural tourist attractions and a conscientious program of special events that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, the hotel industry in the Subic…