SBMA salary hike approved; implementation pending

SUBIC BAY Freeport: The salary hike for the workers of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has already been approved, but its implementation was suspended pending the approval of President Benigno Aquino III.

SBMA Chairman Roberto Garcia issued the statement after www.philstar.com sought clarification on the issue after...

Local companies invest $1.07-B in Subic

SUBIC Freeport: The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reported Wednesday that investment pledges from local investors in this Freeport reordered an all-time high reaching $1.07 billion for the first nine months of this year.

Local investors, according to SBMA, dominated this year’s pledges totaling 72 out...

Subic offers bay to Philippine dragon boat team

SUBIC BAY Freeport: Officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) formally invited the Philippine Dragon Boat team to use the facilities of this Freeport for their regular practice.

The Philippine Dragon Team during the feast of San Roque in Subic. Photo by Anthony Bayarong

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2 fishermen die, 7 rescued in Subic

SUBIC BAY Freeport: (updated) Two fishermen were confirmed dead while seven were rescued by a private cargo vessel early morning Wednesday.

Two of the seven fishermen rescued in Zambales were treated by medical staff of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority for minor injuries. Photo by Anthony...

China company eyeing Subic for wind energy project

A China based company has offered its services to conduct a study for renewable energy sources in this Freeport particularly the viability of establishing a wind turbine facility here.

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Wednesday said that representatives from the company based in China assisted by Charles...

Court orders management to vacate Legenda hotel

Subic Bay Freeport: The Local Court of Olongapo City has ordered the management of Legend International Resort Limited, which operates the Legenda Hotel and Casino to vacate the premises of the said hotel.

Legenda management was given only 3 days to vacate the said hotel which...