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Suspected Kush/Cannabis Seized Aboard Malaysian-Flagged Yacht

2026-09-03, Subic Bay Freeport - A joint operation involving multiple Philippine agencies led to the recovery of 89 bags/packages of suspected kush/cannabis, aboard a Malaysian yacht docked at the Subic Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) on 2 September 2026. The contraband weighs approximately 89 kilograms valued at Php106.8million.
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Subic Bay Freeport bags Destination of the Year Award

2026-08-25, Subic Bay Freeport—Living up to its reputation as the “go-to” destination for athletes and sports organizers, this premier Freeport bagged the “Destination of the Year Award” for 2025 during the 7th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards held at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Metro Manila on August 24, 2026.
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SBMA Port Operations revenue grows 8% in H1 2026 amid global economic headwinds

2026-08-14, Subic Bay Freeport - The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) today disclosed a robust 8% increase in consolidated gross revenue from its Port Operations Group, reaching Php 874 million in the first half of 2026, compared to Php 806 million in the same period last year.
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SBMA achieves ISO 45001 certification from DQS

2026-08-03, SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has further solidified its commitment to excellence and workplace safety by earning the prestigious ISO 45001:2018 certification from DQS Philippines.
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A joint task force comprising personnel from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s Investigation and Intelligence Department (SBMA-IID), Law Enforcement Division (SBMA-LED), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Zambales, Olongapo City Police Drug Enforcement Unit (OCPDEU), Zambales Provincial Intelligence Team-RIU3, and Regional Intelligence Division-PRO3 conduct a thorough search of the vessel found to be containing 89 bags/packages of suspected kush/cannabis, aboard a Malaysian yacht docked at the Subic Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) on September 2, 2026.

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño (2 nd from left, front) poses with fellow awardees of the 7 th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards held at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Metro Manila on August 24, 2026.

A container vessel is being prepared for loading and unloading of containers at the New Container Terminal in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, indicating a busy Port of Subic Bay. The SBMA reported an increase in consolidated gross revenue by 8% in Port Operations, reaching Php 874 million in the first half of 2026, compared to Php 806 million in the same period last year.

SBMA Chairman Eduardo Jose L. Aliño and DQS Philippines Managing Director Romeo Zamora join the lead ISO 45001:2018 compliance team, headed by Health Service Department Manager Dr. Solomon Jacalne, during the certification awarding event at SBMA’s corporate boardroom on August 3, 2026.