More than 30,000 trainees have been equipped with globally competitive shipbuilding skills in HHIC-Phil's state-of-the-art Skills Development Centers in Subic Bay Gateway Park and Cagayan de Oro City.

Subic Bay Freeport Zone, 05/14/2012 – Helping boost the Philippines economy even through a slump in the world market, Korean shipbuilding industry leader Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction – Philippines, Inc. (HHIC-Phil, Inc.) is set to employ thousands of additional workers in its shipyard here this year. Read more...

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, 05/14/2012 – The top official of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said he foresees a bright future for the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in this free port because it now has all the infrastructure and facilities needed to make such ventures click. Read more...

Subic Bay Freeport, 5/09/2012 - Delegates to the recently-concluded 45th annual conference of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are enthralled by a jungle survival demonstration by Aeta tribal elder Dominador "Tata Kasoy" Liwanag at the Pamulaklakin Forest Trail in the Subic Bay Freeport. The delegates visited the Subic and Clark special economic zones, both former US military bases that are now bustling industrial facilities in the Philippines.

Pastolan Aeta women sell their handcrafted slippers at a complimentary stall given by the management of Harbor Point, the newest mall in the Subic Bay Freeport. Opened last April 26, the mall is envisioned as a home for the different community groups in the Zambales and Bataan area.

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, 5/02/12 – As part of Ayala Malls' corporate social responsibility program, Harbor Point, Subic's newest shopping destination, is opening its doors to indigenous groups in communities surrounding the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Read more...

SBMA chairman and administrator Roberto V. Garcia (left) shares a light moment with CHED Commissioner Dr. Nona Ricafort during the 10th PACUIT National Conference at the Subic Bay Freeport. Also in photo is RMTU president Dr. Feliciano Rosete (right).

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, 5/01/2012 – Educators in the field of Industrial Technology lauded the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for its continuing efforts to generate jobs for Filipinos, especially skilled workers. Read more...

Notice of Public Hearing on the Common Use Service Area Fee

SBFZ LOCATORS AND RESIDENTS are invited to a public hearing on the Common Use Service Area Fee on 22 May 2012, 10:00 AM, at the Lobby Lounge, Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center.

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Olongapo City now accepting applications for SY 2012-2013 scholarships

Olongapo City, 5/11/2012 - Olongapo First Lady and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Director Anne Marie Gordon is inviting all needy and deserving students to avail of the city scholarship programs. Read more...

FINAL REPORT ON THE SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY PROCESS FOR RP ENERGY, INC.'s 600-MW COAL PLANT PROJECT

Subic Bay Freeport, 05/07/2012 – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority's Social Acceptability Process for the RP Energy, Inc. (RPEI)'s 600MW Coal Plant Project was undertaken through a series of consultations, which were conducted on December 7-9, 2011

A total of 155 participants representing the six (6) major stakeholder groups within the Subic Bay Freeport – namely, Local Government Units, Business Locators/Sector, Tourism Locators/Sector, Freeport Residents, Landowners (Indigenous People – Aetas) and Freeport Workers – participated in the process. Read more...

With The Lighthouse Marina Resort as backdrop and event host, a pair paddle their way through Subic Bay in a creatively crafted vessel made from recycled plastic bottles and other "trash".

Subic Bay Freeport, 05/14/2012 - Amidst the scourging heat of the Sunday sun and some light wind at Subic Bay, 11 boats all made from different recycled materials started and crossed the finish in a breeze during the first-ever recyclable regatta at The Lighthouse Marina Resort beachfront. Read more...

Interested job-seekers may proceed to the Harbor Point activity center (in the morning) and the mall's second floor (in the afternoon) for the Labor Day job fair.

Subic Bay Freeport, 04/30/2012 – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and Ayala Malls will join hands tomorrow in celebrating Labor Day in this premier free port and favorite tourist destination. Read more...

SBMA chairman and administrator Roberto Garcia and Alaska Milk Corp. president and CEO Fred Uytengsu join hands for the successful staging of the maiden edition of Century Tuna's 5i50 Triathlon Series Philippines in Subic Bay Freeport. With them are (l to r): SBMA director Ramon Diez Sesdoryo, SBMA senior deputy administrator Ramon Agregado and SBMA deputy administrator Raul Marcelo. The event is the first 5i50 distance marathon to be sanctioned by the World Triathlon Corp. (WTC) in Southeast Asia.

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, 04/23/2012 — This former military base where the best American soldiers were trained to win a war is now officially the home of Century Tuna 5i50 Triathlon Philippines, a distance competition where some of the world's best triathletes are expected to compete.

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Subic Bay Freeport, 04/12/2012 – Ocean Adventure recently welcomed tourists inside this premier Freeport with the International Champions High Dive Show. The show, which is in partnership with Brown Entertainment, was opened to the public last March 31 and will run up to June 11 this year. The High Dive Show is a display of Olympic springboard diving, as well as platform diving from various heights. Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium Inc., the company behind the marine theme park, has been offering tourists, students and corporate groups entertaining shows and presentations which aim to promote environmental awareness, protection and conservation. - Jonas Reyes, Manila Bulletin