By JONAS REYES | CLARK FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is seeking to integrate tourist destinations in the neighboring provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac, Bataan and Zambales to further sweeten the pot for the cruise tourism program of the Subic Bay Freeport and create inclusive growth in the region. In a briefing here… Read More Eisma: Complementation key to CL tourism growth
By JONAS REYES | SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Central Luzon Regional Development Council (RDC-3) has commended the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for developing this premier Freeport into a premier cruise ship destination in the country. In a resolution passed during its 9th regular full-council meeting at the National Economic and Development Administration (NEDA)… Read More RDC-3 lauds SBMA cruise tourism program
By CARRIE T. ASPA | SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – MSC Cruises, a Swiss cruise line reputed to be among the largest privately-owned cruise companies today, has become the fourth international cruise line to make this premier Freeport its next destination. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the cruise company, which… Read More 4th int’l cruise line eyes Subic Bay tours
BY JONAS REYES | SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is eyeing more visitors to the Subic Bay Freeport from Taiwan with the recent launch of direct flights to Taipei from the neighboring Clark Freeport in Pampanga. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma welcomed here on Friday several Chinese Taipei… Read More Subic Freeport woos Taiwanese tourists
By JONAS REYES | SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The growing number of international cruise ships arriving in this premier Freeport is now spurring the growth of the local economy and opening up opportunities for other communities. On Tuesday, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma met with Mayor Estela Antipolo and… Read More SBMA eyes Zambales coves for cruise-ship holidays
By JONAS REYES | SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has started training employees to help in guiding the growing number of tourists from large cruise ships that now frequently call in this free port. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said that the agency, in cooperation with the Department… Read More Subic training more tour guides to keep up with cruise ship arrivals
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Freeport has entered the next level in its cruise ship tourism program, as bigger and more luxurious vessels began making port calls here this week. MS Ovation of the Seas, the latest in the Quantum-class cruise vessels of the Royal Caribbean International cruise line, arrived here on Friday… Read More Bigger cruise ships now calling at Subic Bay Freeport
IN FACE of the planned closure of Boracay Island for environmental reasons, the province of Zambales is getting attention from travelers and tour agencies that seek alternative beach destinations. In particular, the islands of Magalawa in Palauig and Potipot in Candelaria now stand out as huge candidates for “the next Boracay” title. Both are known… Read More Local islands get more attention in face of Boracay closure
By HENRY EMPEÑO | Subic Bay Freeport At least 20 cruise ship visits have been calendared this year by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), as the Subic agency aims to cement its newly-staked claim as the newest cruise-ship playground in Asia. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said that five different cruise ships… Read More Subic Freeport expects 20 cruise-ship visits this year
Story and Photos by HENRY EMPEÑO PILAR, Bataan — After playing a heroic role in the defense of the Philippines and paying a heavy price for it during World War II, the province of Bataan is now being called to revive bravery, patriotism and love of freedom especially among young Filipinos through heritage tourism. In… Read More Bataan called upon to rekindle Pinoy patriotism
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