By E.H. EDEJER | March 14, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) employees and students from local schools welcomed the cruise liner MS Crystal Symphony early this morning, March 14, buoying hopes for the revival of Subic as a regular cruise stop in Southeast Asia. Arriving at 7:00 a.m. with 550… Read More Subic welcomes first cruise ship visit for 2026
By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | March 12, 2026 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Clark seized about 17.5 kilograms of shabu worth P119 million concealed inside crystal resin countertops. Authorities reported that the parcel arrived from Las Vegas, USA, and was bound for Makati City. Operatives from the… Read More BOC Port of Clark seizes P119M worth of illegal drugs
By E.H. EDEJER | March 12, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Four international cruise ships are expected to visit Subic Bay starting this Saturday, March 14, and until mid-April, buoying hopes for the revival of this sea port and economic zone as a regular cruise stop among Southeast Asian destinations. According to the Tourism Department… Read More Subic expects cruise ship arrivals in March-April
RECOGNIZING the potential of sports as a key driver of tourism and economic growth, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have joined forces to strengthen sports tourism promotion in New Clark City and its world-class sports facilities. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and BCDA President and Chief Executive… Read More DOT, BCDA energize sports tourism in New Clark City
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 4, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The services sector remains to be the dominant force here in the Subic Bay Freeport, registering a strong 67.70 percent presence among the 172,226 workers recorded as of January this year. According to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), the Subic workforce continued to… Read More Services sector bulks up Subic workforce to 172,226
By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 3, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Port of Subic has signed a sister-port agreement with the Port of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, the third such arrangement made by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to strengthen its global network in maritime trade and port development. SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for… Read More Subic inks sister-port agreement with Kaohsiung, Taiwan
By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 28, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Topnotch real estate broker Leechiu Property Consultants, Inc. (LPC) is exploring collaborative projects with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to accelerate tourism growth and investment promotion in the Subic Bay Freeport. In a meeting here on Wednesday, February 25, LPC CEO David Leechiu… Read More Top real estate firm joins SBMA for high-impact tourism projects
By HENRY EMPEÑO | February 18, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Industrialist Eduardo Jose L. Aliño, chairman and administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), was named among PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year.” The award, given by Stargate PeopleAsia magazine to individuals who demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to the Filipino community, cited Aliño… Read More SBMA CEO among PeopleAsia’s ‘People of the Year’ 2026 awardees
THE Sports Tourism Forum organized by Sports Turismo Alliance in partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission and the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be held in Cebu on March 18, 2026. The one-day Forum will feature top officials from both the sports and tourism sectors with the theme of “Incorporating Sports in M.I.C.E.”… Read More Sports Tourism Forum set March 18 in Cebu
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Board of Directors has approved the grant of ancillary benefits, including five days of wellness leave, to Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) employees. The benefits cover 861 SBMA COS and JO employees starting January 1 this year. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo… Read More SBMA grants 5-day wellness leave to contractual, job order workers
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