SUBIC BAY FREEPORT–Officials of the NLEX Corporation on Thursday. Sept. 12, led groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the P1.6-billion Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEx) expansion project.

The project was expected to improve traffic safety and cut travel time to and from this free port.

NLEX Chief Operating Officer Raul Ignacio said the project will reduce travel time from Hermosa, Bataan to this free port to just 10 minutes from an hour.

“And that means comfort mobility and more fun going to Subic,” he said.

The expansion of the 8.2-kilometer SFEx includes the construction of two additional expressway lanes, two new bridges and a new tunnel.

Ignacio said an additional lane on each side of the expressway will also be built as part of the project, which is expected to be completed by September 2020.

The Maritan Highway-Rizal Highway-Tipo Road Junction will also be rehabilitated to prevent flooding during rainy days and high tides. Joanna Rose Aglibot/TSB

Source: Inquirer

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SUBIC BAY FREEPORT–The Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) opened a facility for aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services here, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said on Thursday (Aug 29).

The project was funded by business aviation services provider Aviation Concepts Technical Services Inc. (ACTSI), according to SBMA Chair and Administrator Wilma Eisma.

In a statement, Eisma said the new airport facility is expected to boost SBMA’s plan to make the Subic airport a 24/7 hub for business aviation.

“We have long dreamed of developing the SBIA into a business and general aviation airport in the country, and this project is one huge step towards realizing that vision,” Eisma said.

ACTSI is the maintenance arm of Falconer Aircraft Management, Inc., an affiliated company of global port management firm International Container Terminal Serives, Inc.

The firm has upgraded about 18,000 square meters of hangar space at the SBIA. Joanna Rose Aglibot/TSB

Source: Inquirer

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As Kacific plans for the launch of its Kacific1 satellite later in the year, it has selected ABS for its ground infrastructure. ABS’ teleport in Subic Bay, the Philippines, will host, operate and provide first level support for its gateway hub.

Kacific1 will be a pioneering High Throughput Satellite (HTS) to be located over Asia-Pacific using Ka-band spot beams for extremely cost-efficient broadband delivery. Its 56 powerful high throughput beams will cover select areas over the Pacific Islands and South East Asia, with six beams covering The Philippines archipelago and a further 21 beams covering Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Malaysia.

“Kacific chose to locate its ground infrastructure in the Philippines because it is a priority market for us,” says Kacific CEO, Christian Patouraux. “Our beams will reach 100 percent of the nation’s population across its many islands, making affordable connectivity available to all those who are currently unserved or underserved. ABS is an ideal partner as they have a proven track record and, like us, have also made a commitment to the Philippines.”

ABS has its primary space operations center for its entire fleet of six satellites in Subic Bay. Its teleport facilities operate with extremely high availability, with triple redundant power supply and fiber connectivity to Tier-1 IP international peering points. In keeping with Ka-band operating norms for tropical regions, ABS has arranged a diversity site to be located nearby at the Clark Freeport Zone. The teleports will operate on an active diversity basis using state-of-the-art connectivity via a dedicated fiber route to directly optically connect the two gateway hubs. This ensures that commercial traffic would have a reliable transmission from one of the sites if, for example, rain degradation was impairing the functionality of the other.

ABS’ Philippines teleport is equipped with the latest technologies and platforms. It serves as one of the major satellite hubs over the Asia-Pacific region, hosting more than 50 antennas. As satellites provide a complementary role to 5G connectivity, the Subic facility is poised to be a gateway for future 5G services, especially to remote areas. The facility is managed by professional personnel and experienced engineers providing round-the-clock services, 24 x 7 customer support and a dedicated customer program

Source: spacewatch.global

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The NLR77 Class 2 PUV design by Santa Rosa on display at the Philippine Bus and Trucks 2019 expo

Story & photos by Randy S. Peregrino

ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) continues its dealership expansion as it recently broke ground another new site. Soon to rise in Subic Gateway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone will be the new and first-ever Isuzu dealership in the area. Under the management of Velocity Motor Sales Corp. (VMSC), the upcoming branch will soon open its doors to the public to offer Isuzu’s complete line of passenger and commercial vehicles.

Gracing the groundbreaking ceremony were none other than Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and other executives. “We are proud and confident to provide our fellow kababayans with the No. 1 commercial vehicle in the country. With the full lineup of Isuzu vehicles, parts and services, we at Velocity Motors are great believers that top quality service is what makes Isuzu such a great global brand,” said VMSC President Jason Hao.

VMSC Chairman and Treasurer Jeffrey Hao Lin (from left), SBMA Chairman and Administrator Atty. Wilma Eisma, VMSC President Jason Hao, IPC President Hajime Koso, IPC Sales Division Head Joseph Bautista, and SBMA Deputy Administrator for Business and Investments Renato Lee III

Becoming as one of the most competitive international services and logistic centers in Southeast Asia, Subic Bay Freeport Zone continuous to be one of the Philippines’s major economic zone receiving numerous investment projects. Considering these opportunities, Isuzu Subic is poised to become the automotive and transport solution hub to cater to the fast-growing province of Zambales. Boasting a total land area close to 3,800 sq.m., its showroom can display up to four units. The service area, on the other hand, is capable to service up to seven light commercial vehicle and two trucks service bays.

“This new dealership at Subic marks an exciting next chapter both for IPC and for the motorists in Subic and nearby areas,” said IPC President Hajime Koso. “We are engaged in a number of powerful partnerships that made the arrival of this moment possible, and we are proud to build a dealership that will cater the Subic community,” he added.

IPC believes in the importance of continuously providing transport solutions to the Filipinos. Further, dealership expansion is Isuzu’s way of providing quality products and excellent after-sales service that will give customers the edge they need to be successful in their businesses and personal needs. To date, Isuzu has 43 dealerships nationwide, offering world-class vehicles, and exceptional after-sales services.

Introducing the PUV-X program

Meanwhile, during the recently concluded Philippine Bus and Trucks 2019 expo held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, IPC also took the opportunity to introduce the PUV-X program. This vaunted program also provides the optimum “Isuzu Advantage” for public-utility vehicle (PUV) buyers.

This PUV-X program enumerates the Isuzu 10-Point Advantage: 1) Isuzu’s proven reliability, durability and efficiency; 2) Experienced body builders; 3) Accredited accessories suppliers; 4) An unmatched 3 years or 150,000 kms warranty coverage; 5) Nationwide dealership network of 43 outlets and counting; 6) Expert Truck Executives (Truck Elites) to help customers; 7) Nationwide parts availability, competent and trained service technicians, technical assistance from Japanese and Filipino engineers, and Isuzu Service Medic vans for roadside assistance anytime; 8) Drivers and mechanics trainings; 9) Extensive fleet management system, and; 10) All-around customer assistance.

During the event, IPC displayed the NLR77 Class 2 PUV and NLR85 ref van units. Moreover, Isuzu PUV units servicing the Senate Employees Transport Service Cooperative provided free rides to and from the event venue in order to showcase the advanced features of the modern PUV.

Source businessmirror.com.ph

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‘GREEN’ VEHICLES. Bases Conversion and Development Authority president Vince Dizon shows the model “green” shuttle to be used by athletes during the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) this year. A memorandum of agreement was signed by BCDA and Connected Autonomous Shared Transportation (COAST) on Tuesday (Aug. 13, 2019) for the deployment of three fully electric and autonomous or “self-driving” vehicles in New Clark City during the biennial meet. (Photo by Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario)

CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga — Asia’s first “green” and innovative vehicles will ply the streets of the New Clark City come October for use by the South East Asian (SEA) Games athletes.

This, as the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Connected Autonomous Shared Transportation (COAST) signed on Tuesday the memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the deployment of three autonomous fully electric and “green” vehicles in New Clark City to be utilized during the regional athletic meet.

Committed to developing a green and modern metropolis, BCDA president and CEO Vince Dizon and Coast Autonomous Chair and CEO David Hickey, led the signing ceremony held at the One West Aeropark Building, Clark Global City for the pilot testing of the three low-speed autonomous or “self-driving” vehicles.

In a press conference, Dizon said the vehicles that are fully electric and with zero carbon footprint are the first in Asia.

He said COAST will provide three electric Coast P-1 Shuttles at no cost to the government.

“This is truly a very exciting day. On behalf of CDA, I want to thank COAST Autonomous for working with us,” Dizon said.

He said the vehicles will run at a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour and will arrive in the country for the pilot testing ahead of the SEA Games.

“BCDA and COAST share the same vision for the future: cities must be liveable by removing traffic and connecting people with clean mobility options that put pedestrians first,” Hickey said.

Under the agreement, COAST will provide and use high-definition and 3D mapping machines to determine the route of each vehicle for it to operate on its own, and transport passengers to and from the Athlete’s Village, the Athletic Stadium and the Aquatics Center.

“COAST Autonomous has developed its vehicles to adapt to the appropriate speed for the environment,“ said Pierre Lefevre, COAST’s chief technology officer.

“The vehicles are not dependent on GPS (global positioning system) and thus, can operate in urban canyons created by tall buildings, under tree canopies and even underground or in tunnels. COAST’s Technology is highly flexible and makes cities and campuses more walkable. The future mobility should be connected, autonomous, shared and electric,” he added.

Clark will serve as the main hub during this year’s SEA Games, with the construction of world-class sports complex in the New Clark City.

There are 56 sports to be played in by nearly 10,000 athletes from 11 countries at the biennial event.

The 11 countries are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.

Source: pna.gov.ph

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