By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 5, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Port of Subic agreed to regulate the entry here of recyclable non-hazardous waste materials, a move expected to enforce environmental laws while boosting the recycling industry in this free port.… Read More SBMA, BOC to regulate entry of recyclable wastes in Subic
By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 1, 2025 THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed partnership deals with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), as well as two Japanese companies, for the development and promotion of projects supporting green energy transition, and environmental and social sustainability. BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang… Read More BCDA inks deals with JBIC, 2 Japanese firms for green energy, ICT projects
By Shane F. Velasco | September 30, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE (PIA) — The flagship Luzon Economic Corridor is now gaining traction in Clark and Subic Bay Freeport Zones. This was confirmed by Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Angela Ignacio during the Philippine Economic Briefing-Clark hosted by the… Read More Luzon Economic Corridor gaining traction in Clark, Subic
CLARK FREEPORT (Sept. 18, 2025) — Reinforcing its position as a major sports destination in the country, Clark Freeport will host the Sports Tourism Forum at the SMX Convention Center Clark on November 7, 2025. Sports and tourism stakeholders from national sports associations and clubs, local government units, hotel and resort executives, sports and MICE… Read More Clark to host sports tourism forum
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has emerged as the sixth top-performing government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC) in the country, achieving its highest-ever ranking to date following its record-high remittance amounting to Php5.33 billion this year. BCDA was among the state-owned corporations recognized during the GOCC day on 16 September 2025, which was led… Read More BCDA achieves highest-ever ranking as 6th top-performing GOCC
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Central Luzon tourism stakeholders with the best sustainable practices were recognized for their excellence during the 1st Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards night held at the Subic Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) here on Sept 11. The awards were presented during the 3rd Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism… Read More Best in Central Luzon tourism honored in STAR Awards
By Reia G. Pabelonia | September 12, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA)—The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Zambales has partnered with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines, Inc. in Subic to implement the Enterprise-based Education and Training (EBET) program. The initiative aims to align training with industry needs and strengthen the local workforce for the… Read More TESDA Zambales partners with HD Hyundai for shipbuilding skills training
By HENRY EMPEÑO | September 10, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) posted a total revenue of P1.023 billion from port operations in the first half of 2025, eclipsing its P976-million earnings in the same period last year, the agency said in a statement Wednesday, Sept. 10. SBMA Chairman and… Read More SBMA H1 port operations revenue breaches P1B
By E.H. Edejer | September 6, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Around 300 workers from a manufacturing company in this free port availed of low-cost rice on Thursday, Sept. 4, the second time that Subic wage-earners benefited under the government’s expanded “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” program. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in… Read More More Subic workers benefit from ‘Benteng Bigas’ program
By Reia G. Pabelonia | September 5, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE (PIA) —The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region III, in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), will convene stakeholders for the 3rd Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Summit. Set for September 10–12, 2025 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, the three-day gathering… Read More DOT, SBMA gather stakeholders for 2025 Sustainable Tourism Summit
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