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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'
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'
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'
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'
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
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
Martin Diño appointed DILG undersecretary
Former SBMA chairman Martin Diño is the latest official to join the Department of the Interior and Local Government
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
SBMA proposes P100-B expressway-railway from Manila to Subic
The SBMA chief wants the financing of the proposed multi modal coastal highway to be under the Philippine China Framework of Cooperation
Palace affirms Escolango post as SBMA administrator
More importantly under Section 13 d of Republic Act No 7227 the Administrator of the SBMA shall be appointed by the President and no other Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menandro Guevarra says
SBMA has new chairman
UPDATED Outgoing Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chairman Roberto Garcia formally turns over the SBMA flag to Martin Diño President Duterte s appointee
SBMA ends 2015 with 10-fold surge in spending budget
The SBMA chairman says previous shortage of funds had led to embarrassing situations
Lookback: When a former US base hosted the 1996 APEC summit
1996 was the first time the Philippines hosted the APEC summit and it was a golden opportunity for the government to flaunt the potential of a US military base turned industry hub
USNS Mercy welcomed by local officials in Subic Bay
Participants on USNS Mercy and on the ground include personnel from the United States Australia South Korea Malaysia Japan and New Zealand
Part 2: Glicerio Santos Jr's clout and control in the INC
[EXCLUSIVE] With only a few exceptions the personalities behind the US branches of the FYM foundation are basically the same: Glicerio Jr Glicerio III and Glicerio IV
Curfew, nightclub ban on US troops killing businesses in Olongapo, Subic
Some establishments have already closed while others are just struggling to survive right now according to business owners
SBMA dismisses 3 execs in controversial port deal
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales approves a 32 page joint resolution recommending the filing of charges against the current and former SBMA officials
Looting of historical shipwreck in Subic probed
Police have filed charges against 5 men caught carrying salvage of vessels from the site of perhaps the largest number of sunken ships since World War II
Subic offers its ports as alternative to Manila
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chairman Roberto Garcia wants to transform the freeport zone into one of Asia s major logistics hub
The SBMA Fire and Rescue team: A model for the country
Find out why they are the Philippines best disaster response team
VIDEO: SBMA fire and rescue team on saving lives
One of the best rescue groups in the country talks about the business of saving lives
SBMA expands to Zambales
The local government of San Antonio Zambales turns over some 10 000 hectares to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
Subic gets tsunami warning system
The Tsunami Early Warning System TeWS forms part of a string of early warning systems installed in selected high risk coastal communities
P74.5-M revenue share for LGUs around Subic freeport
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority SBMA is set to release a total of P74 5 million worth of checks to the surrounding communities
P20-B tourism complex to rise in Subic Bay Freeport
The complex will feature hotels condominiums a theme park pool villas and casino and gaming operations
LGUs oppose SBMA on coal plant project
Local government units and residents in and around the Subic Freeport Zone continues to oppose a coal plant project supported by top Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority officials
No major investments in Subic Freeport since 2011
Total committed investments in the Freeport in fact fell 93 in 2012 from the previous year
Glenn Defense: SBMA suspension doesn't cover all our functions
Glenn Defense Marine Asia will continue to operate and perform its other functions even after the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority SBMA has temporarily suspended them for illegal dumping of ship sewage in Philippine waters
No VFA for us, says contractor accused of polluting Subic Bay
Glenn Defense Marine Asia claims to be a responsible corporation that observes international standards on releasing waste
Senators to SBMA: No excuse for rice smuggling
Senators believe SBMA officials colluded with an Indian rice exporter and a local consignee to smuggle rice
