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SBMA, BCDA to utilize Port of Subic as maritime gateway for Pax Silica
Discover how SBMA and BCDA are transforming the Port of Subic into the preferred maritime gateway for the US-led Pax Silica initiative, strengthening the Luzon…
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Govt agencies, environmental groups to cooperate in addressing e-waste problem in Subic
Government agencies and environmental groups are joining forces to tackle alleged illegal US e-waste shipments to Subic Bay Freeport, citing possible Basel…
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DICT, SBMA launch GovNet linking 47 agencies in Subic
DICT and SBMA launch the Subic Bay GovNet Project, a high-speed fiber-optic network linking 47 government agencies, LGUs, schools, and hospitals in Subic Bay…
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Envi groups call for US e-waste shipments ban
Environmental groups in the Philippines have launched the END E-WASTE IMPORTS task force to demand a ban on suspected illegal US e-waste shipments to Subic Bay…
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DTI, SBMA hold EV charging safety seminar in Subic
The DTI Zambales and SBMA have held an EV charging safety seminar in Subic Bay Freeport, detailing Philippine National Standards for charging equipment and…
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Subic port revenues rise 20% to P389M in Q1
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) posted a 20% jump in port revenues to P389 million in Q1 2026, driven by higher vessel traffic, cargo volumes, and…
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BCDA gets land from SBMA for LEC initiatives
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has allocated an 800-square-meter residential lot to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to…
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SBMA pushes fee cuts countering energy crisis fallout
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is rolling out a broad financial relief package for workers and businesses to cushion the impact of the global…
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SBMA eyes additional financial relief to stakeholders
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is rolling out temporary financial relief for Subic Bay Freeport stakeholders, including a 50% cut in road-user’s fees,…
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SBMA tariff reductions, e-bus subsidies
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has reduced port tariffs by up to 35% and extended transport fee discounts to help businesses cope with global economic…
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SBMA cuts port tariffs, extends free e-bus rides
SBMA cuts port tariffs by up to 35% and extends free e-bus rides in Subic Bay Freeport to ease costs amid the Middle East crisis and the State of National…
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Subic Freeport to host culinary event
Discover Flavors of Subic Bay 2026 at Subic Bay Freeport, a three-day culinary festival showcasing homegrown restaurants, local food entrepreneurs, Asian and…
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SBMA weighs tariff cuts amid fuel cost surge
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority is proposing reduced port fees, extended free storage, and other cost-stabilizing measures to ease financial pressure on…
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SBMA posts P1.77B port revenues in 2025, up 4.2%
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) posted P1.77 billion in port revenues in 2025, up 4.2% from 2024, driven by strong seaport earnings, rising…
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Subic hotel expansion gets green light with P587M investment
Best Western Plus Hotel Subic is set for a major expansion in Subic Bay Freeport, backed by a P587.97-million investment to add 120 rooms, new restaurants,…
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ANZCham cites SBMA for boosting Philippines–Australia–New Zealand ties
ANZCham honors the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority with the Bridges of Progress Award for strengthening economic ties between the Philippines, Australia and…
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