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SBMA extends grace period for rents, business fees
Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium Inc, meanwhile, thinks the government could better help businesses by not imposing rent during the lockdown period
'Not leisure,' says Roque about swim with dolphins at Ocean Adventure
As head of the Strategic Communications Task Group of the National Task Force COVID-19, Harry Roque is responsible for ensuring that Filipinos understand quarantine restrictions and other health policies designed to fight the pandemic
Coronavirus testing center opens in Subic Bay Freeport
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test laboratory is a joint project of the Philippine Red Cross and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
DENR places Clark, Subic under tight watch for illegal wildlife trade
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources says the strategic locations of the two freeport zones 'make them irresistible to smugglers attempting to transport wildlife poached from other countries and parts of the Philippines'
SBMA extends locators' business permits for another 30 days
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has given business locators more time to renew their permits in view of the continuing community quarantine in the Subic Bay Freeport
Subic firms retrench workers due to coronavirus pandemic losses
The retrenchment measures affect close to 3,500 workers
SBMA eases gate restrictions but keeps strict health protocols
More businesses resume operations as Subic Bay Freeport transitions to GCQ
Subic Freeport coronavirus ‘surge’ facilities ready next week
The two facilities – the former Leciel Hotel and the Subic gymnasium – will have equipment and supplies provided by corporate and individual donors
Hospital inside Subic Bay Freeport treating coronavirus case
Zambales health officials confirm that the patient confined in Baypointe Hospital, a 70-year-old Filipino-American, is the province's second COVID-19 case
Clark, Subic free ports shut doors to foreign, local tourists
Both Clark and Subic order business process outsourcing companies to provide temporary housing for their staff inside the free ports during the lockdown
SBMA starts coronavirus disinfection protocol
SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma also urged business locators and other Subic stakeholders to disinfect their facilities and buildings amid the rising coronavirus cases in the Philippines
PH Navy wants harbor in Hanjin shipyard in Subic Bay
None of the Navy's current harbors are deep enough for its new warships, and Hanjin shipyard has the right depth and an ideal location, says Navy chief Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo
This is why a cruise ship from China couldn't dock in Subic
Local officials and people's organizations put the pressure on the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority to temporarily stop accepting cruise ships amid the novel coronavirus scare
Subic stakeholders urge DENR to review SBMA environmental regulations
'We also ask for a review of all projects within the past 10 to 15 years that have already destroyed hectares of wetlands, mangroves and forests, in the name of development,' says Save Subic Bay Coalition spokesperson El Latinazo, after a protected area in the freeport was cleared for a shooting range
SBMA admits SEA Games construction in protected area lacks permit
SBMA says the contractor, CFV ARAR Contractors, has been issued a violation notice for the 'extensive clearing and grubbing operations in the area without appropriate environmental permit'
Does SEA Games construction in Subic have environmental permit?
The venue in the West Ilanin forest – an environmentally-protected area – is supposed to be used for the shooting competition of the SEA Games, even if there is an existing firing range just a kilometer away
Subic ready for SEA Games, says SBMA administrator
A total of eight venues were prepared for the 17 games to be held at the Subic Bay Freeport
Court orders SBMA to issue permit to operate to locator in contempt case
Brighterday Subic Ltd. Inc, operator of All Hands Beach, is the latest locator to file a complaint against SBMA over policies that are allegedly inimical to locators in the free port
SBMA takes back order imposing fines on stranded Vietnamese fishermen
SBMA management says its letter to the Philippine Coast Guard 'was simply a procedural reminder and a statement of policy'
Residents assail SBMA for threatening to fine stranded Vietnamese fishermen
An Olongapo resident who was helping the marooned Vietnamese described the SBMA as 'so heartless'
160 Vietnamese fishermen stranded in Subic Bay due to bad weather
The Vietnamese embassy in Manila has asked the government to assist the fishermen
SBMA takes over undeveloped property of Ocean Adventure
Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium Inc. President and CEO Robert Gonzaga says the takeover by the SBMA is 'the beginning of their attempt to shut us down if we don't give in to their unreasonable demands'
Ocean Adventure operator challenges foreclosure
'We have been forced to take SBMA to court since they are clearly unwilling to deal with us in good faith,' says SBMEI president and CEO Robert Gonzaga
Port of Subic recognizes top 20 'revenue contributors'
The Bureau of Customs inside the Subic Bay Freeport breaches collection targets, thanks companies which contributed to this achievement
Ocean Adventure operator: SBMA move vs lease to have 'chilling effect'
SBMEI president and CEO Robert Gonzaga says the SBMA's decision to preterminate its lease is 'extremely unfair...to the point of recklessness'
SBMA to foreclose Ocean Adventure Park
Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium Incorporated commits numerous violations and has arrears of about P25 million on its payment scheme and P7 million on its current billing
Ombudsman clears 5 SBMA officials of charges filed by ex-SBMA chair Diño
In dismissing the case, the Ombudsman says the SBMA officials 'acted only in accordance with the law'
Notorious hotel thief nabbed in Subic Bay Freeport
Authorities say Daniel Mercado's scheme is to pose as a participant in conventions so he could steal laptops and other items from delegates
Subic Bay Freeport security arrest Chinese for carnapping
The suspect forcibly takes a Starex van and drives it inside the Subic Bay Freeport
Hanjin seen to get new investor by end of 2019
A consortium of private US equity firm Cerberus Capital Management and Australian shipbuilder Austal informs SBMA and Hanjin creditors of its intention to take over the beleaguered shipyard
De Lima to Duterte: Scrap deals with Chinese firms in key PH islands
Senator Leila de Lima cites 'claims from no less than our top military officials that Chinese presence in these strategic border islands would pose, if not guarantee, security risks to our country'
Philippine military warns on Chinese investment in key islands
Military spokesman Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo says the government should study the security implications of handing over the islands to foreign entities
How were maritime collisions dealt with before?
As the Philippines works on resolving the issue of China and the sunken Gem-Ver, here's how we and other countries ironed things out in the past
Meat possibly contaminated with African swine fever seized in Subic Bay
SBMA prevents entry of shipment labelled as 'food items' from Guangzhou, China
Canada starts removing garbage from Subic port
Authorities are expecting that the transfer of the 69 container vans to MV Bavaria will be completed by Friday morning, May 31
Gov't to hold job fair for Hanjin workers in Subic
The government says at least 1,000 jobs will be available for workers who were displaced due to Hanjin's bankruptcy
Subic port collects P22B, breaching target before 2018 ends
District collector and lawyer Rhea Gregorio credits this to the 'strict implementation of customs laws and rules and regulations'
Businessman shot dead in Subic Bay Freeport
(UPDATED) Senators urge the Philippine National Police to 'use the full force of the law' to solve the murder of prominent businessman Dominic Sytin, regarded as one of the pillars of the Subic Freeport Zone
Korean dies on beach inside Subic Bay Freeport Zone
SBMA Law Enforcement Department says morning joggers found Park Jin Sung sprawled on the beach
LOOK: Japanese Navy flotilla visits Philippines
The goodwill visit of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Escort Flotilla Four at Subic Bay will be until September 5
SBMA eyes collection of P144.8-M past-due accounts
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairperson and Administrator Wilma Eisma says more than 30 investor-companies have cooperated to settle long-due obligations, negotiating payment arrangements approved by the board
SBMA's cigarette butt campaign goes viral
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority's local campaign to buy dry cigarette butts for P300 per kilo has caught national and international attention
SBMA shuts down college over unpaid rent
Comteq Computer and Business College or Comteq, located in the Subic Bay Free Port, allegedly has rental obligations amounting to P17 million
Duterte says he sacked Diño to make SBMA 'cohesive'
President Rodrigo Duterte says 'it was not really the fault' of Martin Diño, one of his staunchest allies
Malacañang denies Duterte named Martin Diño to DILG
This comes after sacked SBMA chair Martin Diño earlier said he has accepted Malacañang's offer to serve as DILG undersecretary for barangay affairs
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, September 27, 2017
Hello! Here's a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday.
Ex-SBMA chair Diño says he's now DILG usec for barangay affairs
Martin Diño is disappointed, however, because he says he was not properly notified of his removal from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
Duterte's pick for new SBMA chief is Gordon's 'protégé'
(UPDATED) Senator Richard Gordon admits he recommend the appointment of his former executive assistant and legal staff member to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)
Duterte names new SBMA chair to replace Martin Diño
(3rd UPDATE) Newly appointed SBMA chairperson Wilma Eisma replaces the President's ally Martin Diño
Duterte tours Japan's biggest warship
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after visiting the JS Izumo also asserts he will push for a Code of Conduct in disputed waters
