By HENRY EMPEÑO | June 19, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The issuance of instructions to challengers and other tender documents related to the Swiss challenge for the development of the Subic Bay international Airport (SBIA) has been rescheduled by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) anew. In a notice posted last Wednesday, June 17,… Read More SBMA further extends schedule for Subic airport Swiss challenge
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
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT (June 5, 2026) – The Philippines’ biggest triathlon weekend returns to Subic Bay this June as the Century Tuna IRONMAN Philippines celebrates its fifth edition alongside the 10th anniversary of the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay, bringing together athletes from 46 countries for one of the largest endurance sports gatherings in the… Read More Century Tuna IRONMAN returns to Subic Bay
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
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
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
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
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%
By E.H. EDEJER | April 25, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has launched a program to recover and recycle electronic and electrical wastes in the Subic Bay Freeport, aiming to close the loop on the fastest-growing waste stream and further promote a sustainable circular economy. On Wednesday, April 22,… Read More SBMA closes the loop on electronic waste
By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 19, 2026 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Freeport, which has the largest fuel storage facility in the country, is expected to play a major role in the strategic procurement and security of local fuel supply amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East, an official of the Subic… Read More Subic Bay sees bigger role in PHL energy security
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