December 27, 2017
| Business | Ships | Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority | Tourism
SUBIC BAYFREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is keen on positioning its port to become the next playground for Royal Caribbean cruise ships starting next year. by: Ruben Veloria /PNA -northboundasia.com
December 18, 2017
| Business
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma has challenged outstanding workers here to lead the Subic workforce in caring for the Freeport with “malasakit” and passion. During the recent awarding ceremony for the Ten Outstanding Freeport Workers at Cinema 4 of Harbor Point Ayala Mall here, Eisma Read More
December 5, 2017
| Business | Developments | Logistics
by Susan Reidy LUZON, PHILIPPINES – Alapala was chosen by Interflour for a flour mill project for Mabuhay Interflour Mills, Inc., at the Subic Bay Free Port Zone, Luzon, Philippines. The $35 million project is located on a 5.8 hectare greenfield site. The initial grinding capacity is 500 tonnes per day for institutional buyers, medium-sized Read More
December 4, 2017
| Business | Developments | Logistics | National Government Units
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is planning a support package for the country’s shipbuilding industry to enhance further its capability while addressing connectivity not only around the islands but in Asean as well. In her presentation at a recent summit, Rafaelita Aldaba, DTI assistant secretary, said the support package applies to roll on, Read More
November 29, 2017
| Business | Developments | Local Government Units | Tourism
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it has approved three tourism projects worth a combined P1.13 billion, including a hotel owned by Ayala Land, Inc. In a statement on Tuesday, BoI said it gave the go-signal for the three projects under the Special Laws List on Tourism facilities in the 2017 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). Read More