Lufthansa Technik Phils to open Clark MRO hub in 2028

By HENRY EMPEÑO | June 17, 2026 CLARK FREEPORT — Aviation service provider Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) will open a 15-hectare maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Clark International Airport here to complement existing operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. “The facility in Clark will be Lufthansa Technik’s second location… Read More Lufthansa Technik Phils to open Clark MRO hub in 2028

Jollibee franchisee eyes Bataan Freeport expansion

By HENRY EMPEÑO | June 8, 2026 MARIVELES, Bataan — A major franchise operator of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) is set to establish its presence at the free port zone here, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) announced on Thursday, June 4. The De Guzman Group of Companies, a master franchise operator for… Read More Jollibee franchisee eyes Bataan Freeport expansion

BCDA, SBMA ink deal for LEC project workspace in Subic

By HENRY EMPEÑO | June 7, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) here on Wednesday, June 3, to further spur the flagship Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) project designed to supercharge Central and Southern Luzon into a… Read More BCDA, SBMA ink deal for LEC project workspace in Subic

SBMA gets patient transport vehicle from PAGCOR

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has received from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) a patient transport vehicle (PTV), one of the seven such donations that the agency turned over on May 26 to help strengthen the government’s emergency response. PAGCOR President and Chief Operations Officer Wilma T. Eisma… Read More SBMA gets patient transport vehicle from PAGCOR

US Embassy, SBMA officials discuss LEC partnership 

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The United States Embassy delegation for the Luzon Economic Corridor Steering Committee visited this premier Freeport on May 13, 2026, seeking to create more investment opportunities.  US Ambassador Heather Variava, Senior Advisor for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, and Head of Delegation for the committee, together with several representatives of the… Read More US Embassy, SBMA officials discuss LEC partnership 

BCDA partners with Esyasoft for clean-energy transition

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has formalized a partnership with Esyasoft Technologies Asia to help accelerate the country’s energy transition through cleaner, more reliable, and future-ready power systems that will strengthen energy security and support sustainable infrastructure development. The collaboration will advance environmentally and socially responsible initiatives, while helping deliver quality infrastructure aligned… Read More BCDA partners with Esyasoft for clean-energy transition

Swiss challenge for Subic airport dev’t ends Aug. 17

By HENRY EMPEÑO | May 1, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has set the deadline for the submission of comparative proposals for the development of the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) on August 17, or 90 calendar days after its formal invitation for challengers to apply for eligibility. The… Read More Swiss challenge for Subic airport dev’t ends Aug. 17

Subic dishes out flavorful weekends by the beach

By E.H. Edejer | April 30, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Summer in Subic Bay just got hotter—and tastier—with sizzling gastronomic weekends drawing both resident and visitor foodies at the seaside Boardwalk events center here. The “Flavors of Subic Bay” food extravaganza, organized by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) with the participation of local… Read More Subic dishes out flavorful weekends by the beach

SBMA declares more relief measures: port tariffs down 35%, road users’ fee 50%

By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 29, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) on Wednesday, April 29, announced further reduction in port tariff rates and road user’s fee, among other relief measures to ease the impact of rising prices amid the energy crisis caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. SBMA… Read More SBMA declares more relief measures: port tariffs down 35%, road users’ fee 50%