Kalangitan landfill closure ‘a huge problem’; Subic seeks options

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — With the planned closure this October of its waste depository in Capas, Tarlac, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is now looking for options on how to dispose of tons and tons of garbage generated daily by industrial and commercial establishments here. Amethya dela Llana, manager of the SBMA Ecology Center,… Read More Kalangitan landfill closure ‘a huge problem’; Subic seeks options

SBMA all set to celebrate Arbor Day in Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is all set to celebrate Arbor Day in this premier Freeport this June. Dubbed “Kanian Tiawon, Kanina Bi-ag, Kanian Bi-ay” which means Our Forest, Our Home, Our Life, the SBMA Ecology Center-initiated activity aims to facilitate further participation of various Freeport stakeholders in various environmental… Read More SBMA all set to celebrate Arbor Day in Subic

Korean firm to put up offshore wind production and ship repair base in Subic

By Baird Maritime | May 21, 2024 PRIVATE equity company Cerberus Capital Management and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have entered into an agreement for the lease of the Cerberus-owned Agila Subic Shipyard at the former US Naval Base Subic Bay in the Philippines. HHI, acting on behalf of parent company HD Korea… Read More Korean firm to put up offshore wind production and ship repair base in Subic

SBMA, DHSUD sign MOU on employee housing in Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on May 20 for the establishment of housing facilities here in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said that the proposed housing… Read More SBMA, DHSUD sign MOU on employee housing in Subic Freeport

Marcos: Cerberus, Hyundai tie up to restore PH shipbuilding glory days

By Darryl John Esguerra | May 14, 2024 MANILA – The partnership between US equity firm Cerberus and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in the strategically located Subic Bay will allow the Philippines to regain its footing in the global shipbuilding industry, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. During the announcement of the partnership… Read More Marcos: Cerberus, Hyundai tie up to restore PH shipbuilding glory days

Filipino lecturer is named president of Rotary Club in Vietnam

By Manila Standard  | May 11, 2024 HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam–A Filipino has been named as president of the Rotary Club of Saigon International (RCSI). John Bayarong is a lecturer at the RMIT University in the city. His appointment made history because he is the first Filipino club president in the rich but abbreviated history… Read More Filipino lecturer is named president of Rotary Club in Vietnam

Ramos, Avanzado rule super sprint in Subic International Triathlon

By Jean Malanum | May 5, 2024 OLONGAPO CITY, Zambales – Euan Arrow Ramos and Eleora Avanzado ruled the Super Sprint 13-15 category of the 2024 Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) here on Sunday. Ramos, representing Baguio Benguet Triathlon, triumphed in the men’s side after clocking 35 minutes and 34 seconds at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority… Read More Ramos, Avanzado rule super sprint in Subic International Triathlon

SBMA reaps ₱2.96-M savings from SPS project in 2023

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reaped ₱2.96-million savings from using solar power energy from January to December of 2023. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño attributes these savings to the solar power system (SPS) project that the agency has undertaken as early as 2017. “We are grateful… Read More SBMA reaps ₱2.96-M savings from SPS project in 2023