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Second US nuclear sub cancels port visit in Subic

subictimes — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:58 +0000

SUBIC BAY Freeport: Another US submarine which was supposed to port here in Subic has suddenly cancelled its schedule.

Sources said that USS Tucon, a nuclear powered attack submarine by the United States was supposed to dock in Subic’s port on the 19th but suddenly cancelled.

The cancelation came 2 days after USS North Carolina was spotted docked at Alava pier here and caught the attention of local and foreign media after www.subictimes.com posted its picture Tuesday.

USS North Carolina being assisted [...]

Subic’s top man bares all in first state address

Anthony Bayarong — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:43:54 +0000

SUBIC Bay Freeport: Dubbed as the energizer, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman and Administrator Roberto Garcia bared in his first State of the Freeport Address his 5-year plan which will aims to revive the agencies thrust to make Subic generate more employment and investments.

Garcia presented several plans of the agency such as making it the top tourism capital of the Philippines by way of increasing sports tourism, bidding as a cruise ship destination and enhancing eco-tourism activities inside the Freeport.

He [...]

Garcia clarify Subic chairmanship row

Anthony Bayarong — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:35:45 +0000

SUBIC BAY freeport: Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman Roberto Garcia clarified reports stating that a new man has been appointed as SBMA administrator.

“The news release that was printed has caused confusion here, our employees are asking, our locators are also asking for clarifications,” Garcia said.

The issue stemmed from reports printed out I major dailies saying Businessman Mike Macapagal was appointed as SBMA Administrator.

Reports said that Macapagal’s appointment was signed on January 30 and its affectivity date is February 27.

It [...]

Subic Freeport to expand beyond fenced area

subictimes — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:52:27 +0000

SUBIC BAY Freeport: The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority announced that it will be pushing out prospective investments outside the secured fence of the Freeport to spread development in nearby areas.

“We expect a jump in investments this year, but most of these will no longer be inside the fenced-in area of the Subic Freeport,” Arreza said.

“We will be moving most of the investments we can generate this year to the new frontiers, which are composed of neighboring areas in Olongapo City, [...]