History And Info Of Subic Bay

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