Category: Ecozones

BCDA, Tarlac to open community college in New Clark City

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Provincial Government of Tarlac have forged a landmark partnership to establish the Tarlac Community College in New Clark City, a move seen to boost regional development, expand access to affordable and quality education, and build a future-ready workforce in Central Luzon. BCDA President and Chief Executive… Read More BCDA, Tarlac to open community college in New Clark City

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SBMA passes stage 1 audit for health, safety standards—DQS

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) passed the Stage 1 audit for the ISO 45001:2018 standard, also known as the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), on October 20. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño lauded the efforts of the OHSMS Team headed by Dr. Solomon Jacalne, Manager of… Read More SBMA passes stage 1 audit for health, safety standards—DQS

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Former SBMA chair ‘Tong’ Payumo passes away at 86

By Henry Empeño | October 20, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Former Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Bataan First District Representative Felicito “Tong” Payumo, passed away on Sunday, October 19, at age 86. The former technocrat, hailed here as a visionary who set most foundations for Subic’s economic growth, succumbed to hemorrhagic stroke… Read More Former SBMA chair ‘Tong’ Payumo passes away at 86

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Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot

By E.H. Edejer | October 19, 2025 FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN — A fully-autonomous robot now greets visitors to the administration building of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), probably a first-of-its-kind among free ports and special economic zones in the country. No, it’s not yet the C-3PO type of humanoid robot,… Read More Bataan Freeport launches fully automated service robot

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Clark International Festival of Speed returns Oct. 17-19

By RUFFIE NHYL CRUZ | October 15, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT — The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) is set to return to the Clark International Speedway from October 17 to 19 for its annual 4-Wheel Festival. The three-day event will feature the PHIMOS Cup, the official Philippine Motorsports Championship race series, where top drivers… Read More Clark International Festival of Speed returns Oct. 17-19

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BCDA eyes expansion, extension of SCTEX major interchanges

By Shane F. Velasco | October 10, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA) — Major interchanges along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) are set to be expanded and extended by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) amid the continuous increase in traffic volume. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang disclosed during the Philippine… Read More BCDA eyes expansion, extension of SCTEX major interchanges

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SBITC to increase Subic terminal capacity to 1-M TEUs

By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 9, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — With new investments in infrastructure and equipment, port operator Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. (SBITC) is eyeing to increase the combined annual capacity of Subic’s New Container Terminals (NCT-1 and NCT-2) from 600,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to one million TEUs. International Container Terminal… Read More SBITC to increase Subic terminal capacity to 1-M TEUs

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Bataan Freeport launches local film fest

By E.H. EDEJER | October 7, 2025 FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN — The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has organized a competition for locally-produced short films to spotlight Bataeño film makers and help produce artistic crafts that speak about local people and their struggles and dreams. Ten original films, each produced and… Read More Bataan Freeport launches local film fest

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Renewables now fully power Bataan Freeport

By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 6, 2025 MARIVELES, Bataan — A combination of solar and geothermal energy sources now delivers 100 percent clean energy to factories and businesses at the main zone of the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) here, reducing dependence on fossil-based grids while ensuring continuous operations for industrial production. The Authority of… Read More Renewables now fully power Bataan Freeport

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