SBMA Media Production

11/07/2025

National MSME Week Trade Fair 2025_Promenade Area, Harbor Point Ayala Mall SBFZ

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chief of Staff Von Rodriguez (2nd, right) joins officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Zambales, exhibitors and other guest in cutting the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of the National MSME Week Trade Fair 2025 on Wednesday, July 9, held at the Promenade Area of the Harbor Point Ayala Malls in Subic Bay Freeport zone. Also in photo during the event are Department of Science and Technology Regional – 3 Supervising Science Research Specialist Diana Cecilia Estrella; SMEDC Olongapo officer Ricardo Chua; Harbor Point Ayala Malls Marketing Manager Grace Ignisaban; MSMED Zambales chairman Benjamin Farin Jr.; DTI-Zambales Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Cynthia Jaravata and Bureau of Jail and Penology (BJMP)-Olongapo CSR and Development Officer JO2 Kenneth Bernadino.

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chief of Staff Von Rodriguez (right) assisted by BJMP -Olongapo CSR and Development Officer JO2 Kenneth Bernadino, view some of the souvenir products made by Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) on display at the National MSME Week Trade Fair 2025 at the Harbor Point Ayala Malls in Subic Bay Freeport zone. The weeklong trade exhibit was initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Zambales to showcase locally produced products.

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chief of Staff Von Rodriguez (right) checks on a canned craft beer produced by the Zambales-based Pinatubo Brewery on display at the National MSME Week Trade Fair 2025 at the Harbor Point Ayala Malls in Subic Bay Freeport zone. The weeklong trade exhibit was initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Zambales to showcase locally produced products.

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04/07/2025

The Freeport Community Hour
Special Guest: SBMA Chief Ranny Magno

27/06/2025

The Freeport Community Hour
June 27, 2025

21/06/2025

Wilcon Depot to open ₱700M branch in Subic Bay Freeport

Subic Bay Freeport – Wilcon Depot, renowned leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer, is set to open its ₱700 million branch within this premier Freeport soon.

The construction of a new branch inside Subic Bay Freeport was confirmed as the lease agreement was signed between Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño and Wilcon Depot, Inc. Chairman Emeritus William Belo at the SBMA's administration building early this month.

According to the lease agreement, the branch will be located at Sampson Road, Central Business District of SBFZ, with a lot area of 5,308 square meters, including the renovation of a portion of Building 640, and the construction of a showroom.

“This is a great addition to the companies located here, with many construction companies, home builders, and other DIY enthusiasts flocking the area to buy building materials, tiles, plumbing, and other DIY items,” Aliño said.

Aliño added that the company will be hiring a total of 200 personnel for its operation which will add to the growing number of workers inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. (30)


PHOTO CAPTION:

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño (right) and Wilcon Depot, Inc. Chairman Emeritus William Belo (left) flash the lease agreement they signed for the upcoming setting-up of the Wilcon Depot branch in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

20/06/2025

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Senior Deputy Administrator (SDA) for Operations Ronnie Yambao renders a presentation during the 3rd Central Luzon Transport & Trade Conference 2025 in Clark Mariott Hotel, Pampanga.

The SBMA official discussed the history of the SBMA, as well as its plans, projects, green port initiatives and investment opportunities, citing advantages of Subic as the only Freeport in the country with intermodal logistics capability that is accessible by land, sea and air.
He added that as an enabler, the SBMA provides infrastructure that will make our stakeholders competitive.

17/06/2025

DOTR, SBMA discuss Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas Railway Project. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon met with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) officials at the Department of Transportation (DOTR) office on June 17, 2025.

The two agencies discussed the issues regarding the SCMB Railway Project inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, as well as other topics such as the Mabiga Bypass Road Project, and the Implementation of the Anti Overloading Vehicle Program (AOVP).

Secretary Dizon met with SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño, Director Teodoro Del Rosario, Director Honorio Allado III, Director John Joseph Inton, Senior Deputy Administrator Ronnie Yambao, Deputy Administrator Marco Estabillo, Department Manager Nolan Sudario, and Assistant General Manager Michael Lazaro.

13/06/2025

SBMA establishes EODB lane for ID processing for SBF locators

Subic Bay Freeport – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has recently established the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) lane, a special lane dedicated to the batch processing of identification cards for employees and workers here.

SBMA Senior Deputy Administrator for Business and Investment Renato Lee III, who recently inspected the agency’s frontline services on May 30 with the SBMA Anti-Red Tape Unit members, also visited the SBMA-Office Services Department (OSD)’s Pass Issuance and Control Division (PICD).

To facilitate the efficient processing of SBMA IDs for companies with a large number of employees, the PICD institutionalized batch processing through non-appearance processing for 20 or more applicants or off-site processing for 100 or more applicants.

“It only takes 24 minutes per application for both non-appearance processing and off-site processing. Last year, the OSD-PICD was able to process 5,273 applications from various SBF companies through off-site ID processing, and 2,948 applications as of May 2025,” Lee said.

“While processing individual applications at the OSD is generally straightforward, the overall processing and waiting tend to increase when applicants come in groups,” he added.

Aside from the OSD-PICD, Lee also inspected the Motor Vehicle Registration Office, the Telecommunications Department, the Ecology Department, the Building Permit Department, the Visa Processing Office, the Business Group’s Logistics Department, the Manufacturing and Maritime Department, the Leisure Department, and the Tourism Department.

The Anti-Red Tape Unit inspection was accompanied by stakeholders, including the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce (SBFCC). It also coincided with EODB month as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declared May as the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month.

This year’s theme is “From Red Tape to Red Carpet: Better Business Movement in a Bagong Pilipinas” which promotes the government’s collective efforts in fostering a more conducive business environment that benefits every Filipino in the Bagong Pilipinas. (30)


PHOTO CAPTION:

[1] Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Anti-Red Tape Unit, chaired by Senior Deputy Administrator for Business and Investment Renato Lee III, inspected on May 30 the newly established Ease of Doing Business (EODB) lane, a special lane dedicated to the batch processing of identification cards for employees and workers in Subic Bay Freeport.

[2] Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Senior Deputy Administrator for Business and Investment and Anti-Red Tape Unit chair Renato Lee III is assisted by a security guard in the Regulatory Building during the inspection.

[3] Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Senior Deputy Administrator for Business and Investment and Anti-Red Tape Unit chair Renato Lee III inspects the citizens’ charter at the receiving area of the Manufacturing and Maritime Department.

12/06/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Director Raul F. Marcelo, a passionate SBMA Director and former Deputy Administrator for Tourism.

His unwavering dedication, kindness, and belief in the power of community have left an indelible mark on Subic Bay and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

We honor his life, his legacy, and the many ways he inspired us. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

03/06/2025

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño (3rt, seated right of photo) chat with Ulticare Medical Center officials led by its President Dr. Gian Carlo Flores during to the opening of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Center in Barangay Barretto, Olongapo City on Wednesday, May 28.

Joining them are (standing left of photo) Ulticare Medical Center Ancillary Manager Dr. Ryan Haviland, Business Development Head Ms. Ruth Ancheta (seated, right) Immaculate Concepcion Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Jun Martin Bernardo, Barangay Barretto Chairman Angelito W. Baloy, and SBMA Member of the Board Teodoro D. Del Rosario.

During the event, Ulticare Medical Center inaugurated their state-of-the-art MRI Center, equipped with the Siemens 1.5T Magnetom Sempra, which features high resolution Imaging, quiet, reliable and accurate MRI scans - as a symbol of their continued dedication to patient-centered care services.

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Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño (extreme right of photo) join Ulticare Medical Center President Dr. Gian Carlo Flores (2nd from left) and Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr., in cutting the ceremonial ribbon during the opening of their Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Center in Barangay Barretto, Olongapo City on Wednesday, May 28.

Also in photo during the ceremony are Barangay Barretto Chairman Angelito W. Baloy, and SBMA Member of the Board Teodoro D. Del Rosario.

Ulticare Medical Center inaugurated their state-of-the-art MRI facility, equipped with the Siemens 1.5T Magnetom Sempra, which features high resolution Imaging, quiet, reliable and accurate MRI scans - as a symbol of their continued dedication to advanced, patient-centered care services.