Category: Trade & Industry

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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URC clinches awards affirming its place as among Asia’s best workplaces

UNIVERSAL Robina Corp. (URC) has clinched a string of awards for its hiring, employee growth and management programs that have made it still among Asia’s top workplaces. The company – one of the Philippines’ largest – was named one of Asia’s Best Companies to Work for by HR Asia for a third straight year. It… Read More URC clinches awards affirming its place as among Asia’s best workplaces

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SBMA, BOC to regulate entry of recyclable wastes in Subic

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

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TESDA Zambales partners with HD Hyundai for shipbuilding skills training

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

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Subic Grain plans P4.1-B mega-logistics hub in Subic Freeport

By E.H. Edejer | May 30, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Bulk and break-bulk cargo specialist Subic Bay Freeport Grain Terminal Services, Inc. (Subic Grain) has committed some P4.135 billion for the development here of a multi-modal logistics hub that will seamlessly integrate facilities for seaport and airport cargo handling, as well as cruise tourism.… Read More Subic Grain plans P4.1-B mega-logistics hub in Subic Freeport

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Clark Freeport secures P300-M investment from car parts manufacturing firm

By Rick P. Quiambao | May 21, 2025 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA) — Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has secured a P300-million investment from Harness Master Wiring Systems (HMWS) Inc. as part of the company’s expansion plans within the Clark Freeport Zone. The project is expected to generate at least 200 new jobs. HMWS Inc.,… Read More Clark Freeport secures P300-M investment from car parts manufacturing firm

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SM SUPERMALLS DOMINATES 2025 APAC STEVIE AWARDS

SM Supermalls emerged victorious at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, collecting an impressive array of accolades, including the prestigious Grand Stevie Award for Most Honored Organization of the Year — a historic recognition shared by SM Supermalls, SM Foundation, and SM Retail under the SM Group. With a total of 42 award points, the SM… Read More SM SUPERMALLS DOMINATES 2025 APAC STEVIE AWARDS

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Zambales students complete DTI consumer awareness program

By Reia G. Pabelonia | April 9, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — About 50 students from Candelaria School of Fisheries completed the Youth Advocacy Consumer Awareness Program (YACAP) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). YACAP is a collaboration of DTI and the Department of Education (DepEd) designed to provide consumer information, education, and… Read More Zambales students complete DTI consumer awareness program

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Zambales gov’t boosts ‘dinamulag’ mango industry

By E.H. Edejer | March 25, 2025 IBA, Zambales — The provincial government of Zambales is now focused on improving the production level of carabao mangoes here to ensure the competitiveness of the popular “dinamulag” variety and further boost income for growers and other industry stakeholders. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said on Monday the government’s… Read More Zambales gov’t boosts ‘dinamulag’ mango industry

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