History
Unmask Subic's vibrant saga!Colorful spools of historical accounts are laced together by Subic's people evidenced by the Freeport's edifices, streets, and parks among others. The metamorphosis that subic bay has undergone for over two centuries leaves one in great admiration how this former ammunition depot gradually turned into a world class Freeport.
Flora
Discover nature's bounty!The Freeport's protected rich and fertile soil makes it a perfect host to a variety of ornamental, medicinal, and fruit-bearing trees and plants. From relatively common shrubs to gigantic trees, to rare species of the Kingdom Plantae, Subic Bay effortlessly epitomizes a sanctuary blessed with life that is enhanced by its inhabitants.
Fauna
Amaze thyself! (That is, in meeting the members of Kingdom Animalia, face-to-face. Subic Bay is dedicated to cultivating a peaceful co-existence between human and wildlife; hence, its thematic parklands that have long rescued, rehabilitated, and orphaned sick or injured animals. Creatures of the jungle and marine life as well thrive and adapt to this menagerie that science and man mutually nursed for them.
People
Dissolve cultural boundaries!The Freeport's educated, English-speaking residents and workforce live harmoniously with their foreign counterparts who come from different cultural origins. Asian, European, American, and Australian nationals make up the Subic Bay neighborhood, bridging kinship with one another. The Freeport community continues to grow as more and more people are attracted to work and live in the area.
Industry
SBFZ boasts of four core investment areas: Central Business District, Subic Gateway, Subic Bay Industrial Park, and Subic Techno Park - that collectively serve as the cornerstones of its progressively dynamic trade and industry. Manufacturing-related businesses; electronic communications technology; warehousing and transshipment; banking; and education are among Subic Bay's commercial ventures that yield investment and consequently generate jobs.
Backed by the Philippines' liberal foreign investment policies that offer an auspicious business climate, SBFZ provides a business haven that offers investors a competitive advantage in the global market.
SBMA - AdministrationThe Government of the Philippines tasked a corporate body that shall develop Subic Bay Freeport into a self-sustaining industrial, commercial, financial, and investment and academe center. The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, in compliance to the Sec. 13 of the Philippine Republic Act No. 7227, oversees all business operations around the Zone.SBMA's powers are exercised by its chairperson and 15 board members appointed by the President. Among these board members are two representatives from the national government, five from the private sector, and eight from local government units. Representatives from national government and private sectors both serve a six-year term while LGU representatives are given three years of service tenure.SBMA Officials: First in its history, the Freeport is currently jointly managed by two leading businessmen: Director: Former Ayala Life Inc. President Francisco Licuanan 2ndAdministrator: Former Great Pacific Life Assurance Corp. Alfredo Antonio
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
More Important Information About Subic
About Subic Bay
Subic Bay has been recognised for many centuries as a deep safe harbour. The Spanish were the first to realise Subic Bay’s potential, using the bay in the17th century as a port to defend and maintain the Philippines as past of their empire. In the following decades the Spanish decided to build a navy base utilising the safe harbour and its natural resources.
Following the loss by the Spanish to the US in 1898, the US established a naval repair and supply base in Subic Bay. Subic Bay was only accessible by sea up until 1932 when the zig zag road was cut through the mountains linking Subic Bay and Olongapo to the rest of the Philippines.
In 1941 Subic Bay was bombed by the Japanese and was held by them for the next four years, until the US took back the Philippines in 1945. The control of the navy base returned to the US. During the two invasions by both the Japanese and the US, a number of naval ships were either bombed or scuttled in Subic Bay Philippines. They have now created an underwater tourist hit, with scuba divers from around the world enjoying the wrecks in there underwater graveyards.
In the following years the Philippines gained independence, however the US maintained control of the Subic naval bases, an agreement was signed between the two countries giving the US 99 years of free use of the facility. Subic Bay becomes a strategic site for the US in maintaining a strong presence in Asia, especially with the outbreak of the Vietnam war.
In 1991 Olongapo and Subic Bay was covered in nearly half a metre of ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo. In 1992 the Subic Bay Freeport was created, later that year the last of the US naval ships left Subic Bay, as the renewal of the treaty between the two countries was rejected by the Philippines Senate.
The Subic Bay Freeport Zone is now well on its way in becoming an economic, commercial and tourist destination. The Subic Bay Freeport is booming with international class restaurants and duty free shopping.
Population
The population in SBF is estimated at 3,000. Right next to SBF is Olongapo City with a population of approximately 194,260.
The adjacent provinces to SBF, Bataan and Zambales, have populations of 557,660 and 433,542 respectively as of 1995. Region III or Central Luzon, encompassing the provinces of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, and Zambales, has a combined population of 8.030 million as of May 1, 2001.
Subic Bay has been recognised for many centuries as a deep safe harbour. The Spanish were the first to realise Subic Bay’s potential, using the bay in the17th century as a port to defend and maintain the Philippines as past of their empire. In the following decades the Spanish decided to build a navy base utilising the safe harbour and its natural resources.
Following the loss by the Spanish to the US in 1898, the US established a naval repair and supply base in Subic Bay. Subic Bay was only accessible by sea up until 1932 when the zig zag road was cut through the mountains linking Subic Bay and Olongapo to the rest of the Philippines.
In 1941 Subic Bay was bombed by the Japanese and was held by them for the next four years, until the US took back the Philippines in 1945. The control of the navy base returned to the US. During the two invasions by both the Japanese and the US, a number of naval ships were either bombed or scuttled in Subic Bay Philippines. They have now created an underwater tourist hit, with scuba divers from around the world enjoying the wrecks in there underwater graveyards.
In the following years the Philippines gained independence, however the US maintained control of the Subic naval bases, an agreement was signed between the two countries giving the US 99 years of free use of the facility. Subic Bay becomes a strategic site for the US in maintaining a strong presence in Asia, especially with the outbreak of the Vietnam war.
In 1991 Olongapo and Subic Bay was covered in nearly half a metre of ash from the eruption of Mt Pinatubo. In 1992 the Subic Bay Freeport was created, later that year the last of the US naval ships left Subic Bay, as the renewal of the treaty between the two countries was rejected by the Philippines Senate.
The Subic Bay Freeport Zone is now well on its way in becoming an economic, commercial and tourist destination. The Subic Bay Freeport is booming with international class restaurants and duty free shopping.
Population
The population in SBF is estimated at 3,000. Right next to SBF is Olongapo City with a population of approximately 194,260.
The adjacent provinces to SBF, Bataan and Zambales, have populations of 557,660 and 433,542 respectively as of 1995. Region III or Central Luzon, encompassing the provinces of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, and Zambales, has a combined population of 8.030 million as of May 1, 2001.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Tourism On The Rise In Subic
The Subic area is exploding as a tourist destination with the number of both domestic and international guest on the rise. The transformation of the Subic Navy base into an economic zone with a concentration of recreational activities and a wide variety of accommodations has placed a new tourist destination on the map. Domestic tourists, especially those from Manila, are seeing the area as a qualified alternative to many other tourist destinations. The recent improvements in the Northern Expressway and the new Subic-Tarlac expressway under construction are bringing the area closer and closer. The rapid expansion of tourism facilities on the Subic Bay Freeport balanced by the Eco-tourism and the attraction of the Bay brings people for a variety of experiences. The International tourist is what is really leading the way to the growth of Subic Bay. The number of visitors from other Asian countries is growing so fast that it is hard to keep pace. The increase in the number of flights and destinations at the Subic International Airport and the airport at the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City is opening the area up to these international guests. It is human nature to ignore your own backyard, but it is time for the domestic tourists to look around and ask themselves what they are missing. Subic is for everyone’s budget. There are accommodations in all price ranges and cater to all sorts of activities. Subic is much like a merging Honolulu, a combination city and tourist haven
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Luxury Hotels Near The Beach In Baloy Philippines
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Today is a review for high end 5 star quality Luxury hotels Near Subic bay. There Is One Gem Of A Hotel hidden away near baloy beach Has A five Star Quality Living For the best prices in town and with there newly built beach front Room And Beach Bar, also with this hotel has a newly built conference rooms which can seat up to 170 people which is due to be finished within the next month. this hotel is noticed with it grand entrance with its polished timber floors and helpful staff. The Wild Orchid which is very well known to the area can organize for you to have a boat ride a jet ski, travel planning and a small walk to the local sports bars or if your a single traveler a short ride to the night bars. if you wish to know any more information please visit there website by clicking Wild Orchid Subic
Today is a review for high end 5 star quality Luxury hotels Near Subic bay. There Is One Gem Of A Hotel hidden away near baloy beach Has A five Star Quality Living For the best prices in town and with there newly built beach front Room And Beach Bar, also with this hotel has a newly built conference rooms which can seat up to 170 people which is due to be finished within the next month. this hotel is noticed with it grand entrance with its polished timber floors and helpful staff. The Wild Orchid which is very well known to the area can organize for you to have a boat ride a jet ski, travel planning and a small walk to the local sports bars or if your a single traveler a short ride to the night bars. if you wish to know any more information please visit there website by clicking Wild Orchid Subic
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Long Term Stay In Subic
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If you looking to move to Subic or if your looking for a month or longer holiday Subic can supply you cheap housing accommodation and apartments . prices to fit anyone’s budget, they have options all over the Subic bay Freeport zone, for the large family with kids right down to the single man you can find it all by simply by clicking on subic.com for all the information and the people you can call and text of free just to call the subic.com head office for all of the information about Subic bay on (+6347) 252 - 8634 Prices Start From About $100 US all the way up to a $1000 US Depending on how fancy you want your living life style to be. Hope this Blog Has Been useful to you.
If you looking to move to Subic or if your looking for a month or longer holiday Subic can supply you cheap housing accommodation and apartments . prices to fit anyone’s budget, they have options all over the Subic bay Freeport zone, for the large family with kids right down to the single man you can find it all by simply by clicking on subic.com for all the information and the people you can call and text of free just to call the subic.com head office for all of the information about Subic bay on (+6347) 252 - 8634 Prices Start From About $100 US all the way up to a $1000 US Depending on how fancy you want your living life style to be. Hope this Blog Has Been useful to you.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Travel Agents In Subic
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When Traveling To Subic there are many sights to see things to do for the family couple or gentleman traveler. the main problem you have is when your first trip to Subic happens you don't know where everything is so in this post is to let you know who is the best fro all of you needs. the one that i have used since the beginning and has been great is www.subic.com. This travel agent is located on the Freeport zone in the very center of the C.B.D right near the main gate. they have been able to catalog everything there is to do on the base (SBMA) and everything of base and for all the budgets. You can look though there site for information or you can call them directly on (+6347) 252 - 8634 . One other thing they have is a live video cam running at there office if you go to there website you can click on it straight away you get to see the outside of there office. this concludes the information about who to use for a travel agent when visiting Subic
When Traveling To Subic there are many sights to see things to do for the family couple or gentleman traveler. the main problem you have is when your first trip to Subic happens you don't know where everything is so in this post is to let you know who is the best fro all of you needs. the one that i have used since the beginning and has been great is www.subic.com. This travel agent is located on the Freeport zone in the very center of the C.B.D right near the main gate. they have been able to catalog everything there is to do on the base (SBMA) and everything of base and for all the budgets. You can look though there site for information or you can call them directly on (+6347) 252 - 8634 . One other thing they have is a live video cam running at there office if you go to there website you can click on it straight away you get to see the outside of there office. this concludes the information about who to use for a travel agent when visiting Subic
Subic Bay What To Do
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This is a guide to subic bay in the philippines all that is happening good and bad places to stay anything you may need to know about traveling to subic
This is a guide to subic bay in the philippines all that is happening good and bad places to stay anything you may need to know about traveling to subic
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