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The MONTHLY NEWSLETTER of the SUBIC B AY FREEPORT CH AMBER of COMMERCE
Volume 72
Issue 136
Inside this Issue
Working Committees................ 2
President’s Message................. 3
Upcoming Events...................... 4
SBFCC News ............................. 5
Photo Collage ........................... 7
SBMA News .............................. 8
Clark News ............................. 10
National News ........................ 13
Membership .......................... 18
Board Members ...................... 20
August 2009
General Membership Meeting
at the Lighthouse Marina Resort
Another successful general membership meeting and
mixer/networking night was held recently. SBFCC
President Danny Piano reported on the accomplishments of the Chamber as well as future projects that
we are going to be involved with.
SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza, on the other
hand, talked about the current state of the Freeport
as well as discussed the various new investments
that are expected to come in. He also answered
several questions from the audience.
A delegation from PCCI, where SBFCC recently
became a member, also graced the program.
Overall a very successful night! Thanks to the
Lighthouse Marina Resort for hosting the event.
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MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT
Itching to be heard? Sound-off in our Forum!
The SBFCC Forum and Discussion Boards is now open!
And so you ask: What is it? The Chamber Forum is a great online place for you to share
ideas, learn, and become up-to-date on matters about the Freeport. It is an excellent
medium for interaction, discussion, and making friends with people who share your interests.
How do I get to it? Simply go to the Chamber’s website and click on the Forum button. You can also go
straight to it through this URL: http://subicchamber.org/DiscussionBoard (case-sensitive).
What’s in it? It’s designed to contain just about everything regarding the Subic Freeport including SBMA,
the locators, residents, and matters and issues affecting all of us. Topics are generally categorized based
from Chamber committees but new ones can be added easily as we go.
Do I need to pay? No, reading and posting messages are all free! At present, you don’t even have to
register to read the topics; you need to be registered to post messages, though. This is open to anybody —
even for non-Chamber members, from people outside the Freeport, and even from overseas. Subic Chamber
members, however, will have special privileges. Like what? Well, there are Boards that are accessible by
members only. Members also get much higher priority when it comes to requests for information or answers
to issues raised — the Chamber officers and staff work for you after all.
What benefit would I get from it when there are already a good number of blog sites about Subic?
Like many sites about Subic, the Chamber also aggregates news, local and international, about the Freeport
and posts these as new topics on a daily basis. New topics about current issues local to the Freeport, or just
about anything can also be posted by registered users. What distinguishes this forum is that it is in real-time.
You see something you do not agree with, you post a reply and it’s there. The other party sees your reply,
posts a rebuttal — it’s there. By the same manner, if you have a question or wants to inquire about
somebody else’s products, just post it. You see somebody asking for information or inquiring about your
business, you reply — you get a new customer or a thank you — done. No waiting. Your post becomes
available for everybody to see a few seconds after you sent it. How cool is that?
Also, the forum is moderated by people who are very familiar with the Subic Freeport and are quite
knowledgeable of SBMA and government rules and regulations. Although there are obvious exceptions, we
are generally better-capable of getting the answers to your questions.
Another benefit is that you are allowed in your profile signature to create a link to your personal or
company’s website. This means you will have a back-link to your website every time you make a post; which
further means that search engines like Google will boost the page ranking of your website during searches.
I am interested to know what’s happening in the Freeport and even interested to know what other
people have to say, but do not have time to browse through the forum; anything for me? Absolutely!
We have what is called a Really Simple Syndication or RSS Feed. Go to the forum, register, and subscribe to our
RSS feed. Every news item posted and new posts from members, at least those you have access rights, will be
automatically sent to you everytime you access your RSS. You get in the loop without going out of your loop!
I am interested but fearful of retribution; would I be identified? Fear not fellow member; you do not
have to use your real name when registering; the Chamber Forum allows the use of pseudonyms or aliases.
The use of pseudonyms usually creates more freedom of expression because of less accountability.
However, anonymity often provides a platform for disruptive conversational behavior. The moderators of the
Chamber will just have to work extra hard to check and possibly disallow or remove taboo posts.
So what are you waiting for, go ahead and register in OUR forum. Be an active member of the Subic Freeport
community; contribute on a regular basis; try giving outstanding pieces of advice to fellow members while at
the same time chastise those who are out of the straight and narrow. Let us add value to the place we all
work, live, and love! As a result, we will be adding quality to our own lives as well.
Prof. Danny Piano
President
August 2009
SBFCC Newsletter
Page 3
CALENDAR of UPCOMING EVENTS
DATE
ORGANIZATION
EVENTS / ACTIVITY
VENUE
Jul. 31
SBMA
ACA’s Cup (Inter-Department)
Subic Gym
Jul. 31- Aug. 2
Phil. Gravity Games
Long Board Competition-Subic Bay
NavMag/Waterfront
Road
Aug. 7-9
Philippine College of
Chest Physicians
Mid-year Conference
SBECC (Lounge,
VIP 1 & 2, Office 2
& 3)
Aug. 14-16
SBMA
San Roque Festival
San Roque Chapel
Aug. 25
SBFCC
Mixer/Networking Night
Subic Park Hotel
What has your Chamber done since last month?
‰
Attended the Pre-Bid Conference for the proposed construction of Kalaklan Bridge and Security Plaza, set by
the SBMA Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for Infrastructure and Special Projects at the Conference Room
of Bldg. 255.
‰
Conducted the first meeting of the SBMA-SBFCC Regulatory Working Group wherein a number of matters
such as the I-Card, Joint Memorandum Order No. 01-2009, Special Visa Employment Generation (SVEG),
setting up of a Bureau of Immigration in Subic Bay, Certificate of Land Title, Philippine Retirement Authority,
New Housing Policy, and other relative concerns were addressed, for the benefit of the locators, residents,
and the entire Subic Freeport community.
‰
Represented the Subic Freeport during the 24th Anniversary of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) at
Holiday Inn, Clark, Pampanga.
‰
Had a special meeting with Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau (GSBTB) officers at their new office in Subic
Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) to discuss the organizing and formatting of the upcoming
Tourism Congress.
‰
Met with SBIA Department Manager Brig. Gen. Marcelo S. Santos concerning proposed flights and closer
collaboration and coordination between the Chamber and SBIA authorities.
‰
Held the first meeting of the SBMA-SBFCC Land Use Planning Working Group and discussed various affairs
such as the construction of bridges, addition of pedestrian lanes, building of residential complex at an area
along Tipo Expressway, housing construction/renovation issues, and other relevant matters.
‰
Represented the SBFCC in the recently-held Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation’s (SBITC) Golf
Tournament at the Mimosa Golf and Country Club.
‰
Participated in the meeting organized by the Subic Bay Workforce Development Foundation Inc. (SBWDFI) to
deal with diverse labor-related matters for the welfare of both the employers and employees within SBFZ.
‰
Did the preliminary off-camera interview by Asia Business Channel, in an aim to develop a TV program
promoting tourism in SBFZ. The program will be shown in Channel News Asia, a popular Asia-wide TV program.
‰
Supported and disseminated the information regarding SBMA’s “Symposium on Bridging the Gap of Cultural
Barriers” in an effort to acquaint foreign executives and employees with the cultural and work values of Filipino
workers, and to surface issues and concerns related to having a peaceful work environment in the Freeport.
‰
Arranged and set up the mixer and networking night at the Blue Rock Resort.
August 2009
SBFCC Newsletter
Page 4
PRA Celebrates its 24th Anniversary
The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)
commemorated its twenty four years of service
thru a month-long celebration at various venues
last July 2009.
The Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce
(SBFCC) has been recently working closely with
PRA to come up with retirement proposals and
programs that will further boost the tourism
industry in Subic Bay. In fact, a tri-partite
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among PRA,
SBMA, and SBFCC is being worked out in order to
meet a common goal, that is to promote the Subic
Bay as an ideal hub for retirees.
The PRA is a government owned and controlled
corporation created by virtue of Executive Order
(EO) No. 1037, signed by then President
Ferdinand E. Marcos, on July 1985. The control
and supervision of PRA was then transferred to
the Board of Investments (BOI) from the Office of
the President in August 31, 2001.
It is with this established rapport that the
Chamber is giving its utmost support to the PRA.
PRA’s main directive is attracting foreign nationals
and former Filipino citizens to invest, reside, and
retire in the Philippines, choosing from a wide
array of the finest locations in the country.
Through this, the Philippines will be socially
developed, contributing to the foreign currency
reserve of the economy, and providing the
retirees the best quality of life in the most
enticing package.
SBFCC Executive Director Kenneth R. Peralta, on
behalf of all SBFCC fficers and members, attended
one of their anniversary festivities in Holiday Inn
Clark, Pampanga last July 10, 2009.
The SBFCC, on behalf of all its members,
congratulates PRA on its 24th anniversary and
looks forward to a future working collaboration
with the corporation!
August 2009
SBFCC Newsletter
Page 5
An Overview on SBMA-SBFCC Working Groups
Subic Bay Freeport Zone – business organization
Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce (SBFCC)
and local regulating body Subic Bay Metropolitan
Authority (SBMA) are incessantly coordinating to
promote the growth and welfare of the locators,
residents, and the entire Subic Freeport as a whole
thru the SBMA/SBFCC working groups.
Focused on its endeavor of uniting the area around a
sense of achievement, creating a safe, stable,
efficient, and transparent business environment for
investors, harnessing the talents and skills of the
employees, and generating jobs and economic
opportunities responsibly and sustainably, the
SBMA-SBFCC working groups have started the
meetings to address concerns and issues.
There are currently five working groups but more are
expected to be formed.
Marketing and Promotion Working Group
Its main goal is to adopt a pro-active and focused
manner of marketing and promoting the Subic
Freeport. The working group consists of SBMA’s
Senior Deputy Administrator for Business Group
Stefani Saňo and SBFCC representatives Danny
Piano, Henry Abes, Rose Baldeo, Sung Il Cho,
Kenneth Peralta, and Johnson Yang of Grand Pillar.
All except Yang attended its first meeting last June
23, 2009 at the SBMA Mini Board Room. The Subic
Bay International Airport (SBIA), inviting of cruise
ships, investing of call center companies inside the
Freeport, and the creation of video promotional
materials were among the subjects discussed.
Land Use Planning Working Group
This working group is comprise of SBMA’s Planning
and Development Department Manager Atty. Ruel
John Kabigting and SBFCC envoys Danny Piano,
Jerry Hammond, Dhing Mesiano, and Kenneth
Peralta. The meeting tackled the proposed
construction of the Main Gate and Kalaklan bridges,
the widening of pedestrian lanes in some areas
NOTE:
MIXER FEE will now be required for those
participating in SBFCC monthly networking nights
and other events. Individual fees will be P350, if
paid in advance, or P400 if paid at the door. Light
dinner is included by host venue for those who choose
to avail of it. However, drinks are still served as per
cash available basis.
August 2009
around the CBD, housing facilities, and other related
issues last July 17, 2009 at the PPMD Conference
Room. The group also took a closer look at the
proposed CBD Master Plan. SBFCC offered several
suggestions that can be considered.
Regulatory Working Group
SBMA’s Regulatory Group was formed in 2008 to
streamline regulatory processes and continue to
strengthen regulatory capabilities. It is headed by
Senior Deputy Administrator for Regulatory Group
Atty. Joy Alvarado. On July 09, 2009, the first
meeting of the working group was carried out.
Present were SBMA’s Atty. Alvarado, Engr. Joey
Lacanlale, Atty. Ma. Leonora Tabladillo, Charo
Simmons, and Angel Bagaloyos; also, SBFCC’s
Danny Piano, Tom de Bruin, and Kenneth Peralta.
The group dealt with matters such as the I-card,
Joint Memorandum Order No. 01-2009, Special Visa
Employment Generation, Bureau of Immigration in
Subic, Certificate of Land Title, Philippine Retirement
Authority, and the new housing policy. Atty. Romeo
Duran of SBFCC, who was not able to make it to the
said meeting, is also part of the working group.
Environment Working Group
The working group aims to enhance forest, marine,
and air conservation in Subic Bay. It is spearheaded
by SBMA Ecology Department Head Amethya dela
Llana-Koval, and Division Chiefs Lilia Alcazar and
Angel Bagaloyos. SBFCC representatives Jerry
Hammond and Kenneth Peralta joined the three
during the working group’s first meeting last June
19, 2009. Garbage and oil spill in Subic Bay,
flooding, Ecology Department’s major programs and
projects, and the Water Summit were amongst the
topics tackled. SBFCC’s Rose Baldeo is also part of
the said group.
Change Management/ISO Working Group
This working group focuses on the organizational
development of SBMA thru utilizing IT solutions,
reviewing of business processes and systems, and
rationalizing SBMA organizational structure. SBMA’s
Senior Deputy Administrator for the mentioned
working group Ramon Agregado, and Robert
Martinez, and SBFCC’s Tom de Bruin, Sung Il Cho,
and Atty. Romeo Duran makes up this cluster.
***
The SBFCC firmly believes that through harmonious
and collaborative efforts with SBMA, the working
groups will be able to bring about results that will
benefit the entire Freeport.
SBFCC Newsletter
Page 6
August 2009
SBFCC Newsletter
Page 7
Travel mart to showcase Subic parks
Subic Bay Freeport – “Beyond the usual.”
That is the theme of the 20th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the
country’s largest and longest-running tourism convention.
As part of the biggest tourism convention in the country, the
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will be showcasing
some of Subic Bay Freeport’s theme parks and tour packages.
The event, organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association
(PHILTOA) in cooperation with the Department of Tourism (DoT),
is designed to feature what is unique to the Philippines.
SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza, who signed recently a
memorandum of agreement with PHILTOA President Cesar
Cruz, said the SBMA will be an official partner of the 20th PTM
that will be held on Sept. 4-6 at the Megatrade Halls of SM
Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
Cruz said SBMA’s infusion of fresh ideas in developing ecotourism sites in Subic provides a classic example of what the
industry should do to tap the country’ full tourism potentials.
Cruz praised SBMA’s “hop-on, hop-off” transport scheme, in
which commuting tourists or “backpackers” can now tour the
vast expanse of the Subic Bay Freeport onboard double-deck
buses plying Subic’s scenic route at regular intervals.
“Subic’s novel hop-on, hop-off scheme can be adopted
anywhere in the country,” Cruz said.
He said that the Subic tourist transport system will be featured
in tourism seminars during the 20th PTM, which will also serve
as an avenue for tourism stakeholders and students to discuss
emerging trends in the industry.
The new facilities in both parks are expected to be completed
within the next few months, Rementilla said. "So after the
rainy season, they'll be expecting more visitors to both parks,"
he added.
At the Ocean Adventure park, a bigger sea lion stadium and
exhibit area are being built to provide "an even more delightful
adventure for park guests of all ages," said Timothy Desmond,
chairman and CEO of the Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium Inc.
(SBMEI), which operates the park.
"This new, larger stadium will feature an exciting water
element of the show, where sea lions will frolic and perform in
their saltwater habitat. The new exhibits area will include
exciting underwater viewing opportunities as well," Desmond
said.
By September this year, Desmond added, two more new
shows will open to the delight of visitors. These are the "Rap,
Jump, and Roll", a trampoline acrobat and mascot show that
will be presented at the new seaside stadium, and "Walk on
the Wild Side", a brand new show that will feature forest
wildlife and presentations on jungle survival techniques by
Aeta natives.
Desmond also said that the firm has recently opened
"Adventure Beach", which is a special events beach for group
outings and team-building activities, and "Eco Theater", which
is a new venue for the Aeta presentations under the canopy of
the Ilanin Forest in this free port.
"The new sea lion stadium project is evidence of our ongoing
commitment to provide our guests with the very best in family
entertainment," Desmond said, adding that the SBMEI will also
be doubling the size of its Camayan Beach Resort Hotel by July
this year to meet customer demands.
He further lauded SBMA, the agency that administers the
Subic Bay Freeport, for constantly adding new dimensions to
its positioning as a prime nature hub.
Meanwhile, facilities expansion are now being made at Jungle
Joe's World, an amusement park built around bunkers where
the U.S. Navy previously stored ammunition when it still
occupied the Subic naval base.
Arreza, meanwhile, said that tourism developments in Subic
revolve around what are considered “the freeport’s jewels” —
its unspoiled beaches and virgin tropical forests.
According to Rementilla, park operator Subic Familyland Inc.
will be building an "Indiana Jones" zip line in the forest park,
as well as a mini cable ride and a souvenir gift shop.
“Our top tourist draws — the Treetop Adventure, Jungle Joe’s
World, Zoobic Safari, and Ocean Adventure, to name a few,
offer unique adventures, which we constantly upgrade by
introducing new activities such as bird-watching,” Arreza said.
-By Jonas Reyes, Manila Bulletin
Because of these additional facilities, the company has
announced a two-month suspension of its operations to make
way for a major renovation, Rementilla added.
Theme parks expand facilities in Subic Freeport
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -In a bid to attract more business with
better and more exciting product offerings, two popular theme
parks in this free port are expanding their facilities and putting
up new attractions.
According to Kenneth Rementilla, business and investment
department manager for leisure of the Subic Bay Metropolitan
Authority (SBMA), both the Ocean Adventure Marine Park and
Jungle Joe's World Amusement Park are constructing new
leisure facilities to expand operations.
As of now, Jungle Joe's World is attracting visitors because of
its air-conditioned themed bunkers that have been converted
into attractions like the Kiddie Playzone, Indy 500 Racer,
Playhouse Theater, and Winter Wonderland.
Jungle Joe's World also offers tours at its "Jurassic Trail" where
life-size fiberglass figures of prehistoric animals are featured,
an adventure zoo train ride, a state-of-the-art paintball course,
and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rides.
The firm is also planning to put up a unique floating restaurant
at the Sa'anaba beach area of the 60-hectare property.
- www.sbma.com
“The stars are constantly shining, but often we do not see them until the dark hours.”
- Earl Riney
August 2009
SBFCC Newsletter
Page 8
New roads needed in Subic-Clark corridor
The Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council, or SCADC —
the state agency formed to harmonize the development plans
of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and the Clark Special Economic
Zone — recently said a land-use plan it has completed banks
on new roads to enhance transportation in the Subic-Clark
Economic Corridor.
In its statement, SCADC said the plan was based on
recommendations by provincial planning offices of Pampanga,
Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Aurora and Bulacan.
The plan cites the need to improve and expand existing road
networks such as the Jose Abad Santos Avenue and the
Roman Highway in Pampanga and Bataan by linking them to
the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway.
It also calls for the construction of a new road to link San
Marcelino in Zambales to Floridablanca in Pampanga, a nontollway road to link Tarlac to Zambales, as well as new
circumferential roads linking Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales and
Bataan.
The plan also identified the need for three new radial roads
linking areas like Tarlac-Iba, Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora,
Capas-Botolan, as well as a viaduct coastal highway linking
Bataan, Pampanga and Bulacan to Metro Manila.
The plan also stresses the need to improve irrigation and
flood-mitigation facilities.
The plan is an initial step towards development of a Master
Development Plan for the Subic-Clark Economic Corridor.
- By RMG, BusinessWorld Online
Subic being eyed as hub for ‘balikbayan’ boxes
SUBIC BAY Freeport: A company engage in shipping
balikbayan boxes from other countries has started to divert its
shipment to the Philippines from North Harbor to the Subic
Freeport and has eyed this Freeport as its balikbayan box
distribution hub.
According to Joel Longares, President of Atlas Shippers
International Inc., his company opted to divert their shipment
to Subic because of its modern facilities, fast transaction
process, low operating cost.
“This shipment [40 foot container van] is the first and I think
other shippers involved in this kind of business will soon follow
and divert their shipment in Subic,” Longares added.
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Administrator
Armand Arreza said that SBMA and Atlas only signed the
memorandum of agreement on June 26 and “now we see the
fruit of our recent trip to the US.”
“We have already cut the cost from $65 to $45 per box”
Longares said.
Atlas and SBMA have already initial talks on putting up a
warehouse facility here in Subic, according to Longares.
Atlas Shippers International has offices in Australia, Italy and
Hong Kong.
Secretary Eduardo Pamintuan also graced the first ceremonial
arrival of balikbayan boxes together with officials of
Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Customs and
Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group at the newly built Port of
Subic. - By Anthony Bayarong, PhilStar
Aussie ambassador leads 'hell ship'
remembrance in Subic
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT - Sixty-seven years after the sinking of
"hell ship" Montevideo Maru off the coast of Luzon, Australian
nationals led by their ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith
went all the way to Subic Bay to honor their fallen
countrymen.
In a simple ceremony held at the Hellship Memorial fronting
the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) administration
building, Smith and World War-II veterans, as well as relatives
of those who perished onboard Montevideo Maru, unveiled a
plaque memorializing "Australia's greatest disaster at sea."
Smith said "hell ships" refer to vessels used by the Japanese
Imperial Army to transport Allied prisoners of war (POW) to
places where they would be used for forced labor.
As Allied forces closed in at the end of World War II, these
POWs were transferred in cargo holds of hell ships with little
air, food, or water for journeys lasting for weeks.
These hell ships, or "Jigoku Sen" in Japanese, were unmarked,
making them legitimate targets for the Allied forces.
"There was no trace of these men taken prisoner, and the
families of these men still grieve," said Smith.
The Australian nationals consoled each other through prayers,
and laid wreaths during the ceremony here which started at
11:00
a.m.
and
ended
promptly
at
noon..
"This is ample proof that emotional wounds never really
healed," said a teary-eyed Clive Troy, member of the
Australian Return Service League (RSL), who promotes
Australian support for the Hellships Memorial here.
- www.sbma.com
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“We are taking it one steps at a time and this is the first step
and I think other companies are already thinking of following
the footsteps of Atlas Shipper International,” Arreza added.
“This will surely cut the cost of shipping for our overseas
Filipino workers who want to send balikbayan boxes back
here,” Arreza said.
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Longares said that the 40-foot-container van contains around
450 balikbayan boxes.
August 2009
SBFCC Newsletter
Page 9
Exporters’ showroom to rise in Clark
CLARK
FREEPORT
–
The
Clark
Development Corporation (CDC) and
the Philippine Exporters Foundation,
Region III, Inc. signed a lease
agreement for the establishment of a
facility that would showcase locally
made export-quality products.
residential establishments can scout
for top- and world-class merchandise.
CDC President Benigno N. Ricafort and
Philippine Exports Foundation President
Randy G. Viray signed the agreement
that has a lease term of 15 years with
an expected P3.7 million investments.
“Even foreign buyers who want to take
a look at these products will have to
go to factories in different areas where
they are located and this poses
inconvenience to them especially if
they are under a tight schedule,” he
added.
Ricafort said the CDC and Philippine
Exports Foundation’s collaboration aims
to establish a tourism café, lifestyle
showroom;
trading
house
and
pasalubong center for manufactured
products in Central Luzon.
He added that the project would rise in
a 1,543-square meter area along C.M.
Recto Highway here.
Ricafort said the showroom will display
furniture, home accessories, lanterns,
and food products, among others.
August 2009
“There is a lost of opportunity for local
traders since there is nowhere to see a
collective presentation or showroom of
their products,” Ricafort said.
Ricafort said establishing a tradehouse
inside the Clark Freeport “would be a
boost to our ailing exports and assist
manufacturers in riding this tide of
recession and uncompetitiveness out.”
He added that the showroom can run
parallel to the Department of Trade
and Industry’s (DTI) “One town, one
product” (OTOP) program and the
Pasalubong Center and Tourism Café.
“Central Luzon, specifically Pampanga,
is the home to the country’s finest
furniture makers whose products found
their niche in equally finest stores in
the world,” Ricafort said.
“As a matter of principle and in
support of the flagship program of
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on
providing employment, this project
hopes to retain and even generate
more jobs for the Kapampangans,”
Ricafort said.
But Ricafort lamented that locally-made
products seem to lack a showcase
center where hotels and owners of
“By helping exporters, we help create
jobs,” the CDC president stressed.
- Manila Times
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7 investors cited in 1st CDC recognition awards
CLARK
FREEPORT,
Pampanga,
Philippines – Seven investors in this
freeport
were
given
“awards
of
excellence” during the first “Clark
freeport recognition” awards sponsored
by Clark Development Corp. (CDC).
CDC president and chief executive
officer Benigno Ricafort said the award
was launched “to recognize the
valuable economic, social, development
contributions as well as the notable
business and people management
practices and successes of Clark
Freeport locators.”
Texas Instruments (TI), which is
investing some $1.5 billion here,
received the “outstanding new investor
award,” Ricafort said.
Ricafort said the CDC chose to award
the “outstanding recognition for overall
performance” to three firms, namely,
L&T International Group Philippines,
Nanox Philippines, Inc. and Yokohaman
Tire Philippines, Inc.
He said the three firms were cited as
the
biggest
contributor
to
CDC
revenues.
Three other firms were cited – Smart
Shirts for outstanding employment
performance and human resources,
Poongsan Microtech (Philippines) Inc.
for
outstanding
investment
performance, and Clark Water Corp. for
outstanding environmental, health and
safety management.
Ricafort
said
the
outstanding
employment performance and human
resource management award is in
recognition of exceptional achievement
in
the
generation
of
quality
employment and human resources and
industrial relations.
The
award
for
excellence
in
environmental, health and safety
management recognizes the awardee’s
“consistent
achievement
in
environmental
compliance
and
exceptional initiatives in health and
safety management.”
Ricafort said TI’s new assembly and
test facility is now fully operational
here and is “ramping production with
the latest packaging technologies.”
“The facility will enable the company
to assemble and deliver its analog and
embedded processing chips more
rapidly to customers,” the CDC said.
Ricafort said the CDC’s recognition
awards “aim to recognize distinct
enterprises inside the Clark Freeport
which have objectively displayed
management
and
leadership
excellence in relevant areas or
categories consistent and supportive of
CDC’s vision and mission for Clark.”
- By Ding Cervantes, PhilStar
ADMIN: 252-7392
FAX: 252-7397
BILLING: 252-8190
EMERGENCY: 252-8191
www.subicenerzone.com
August 2009
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GMA to discuss economic,
security issues with Obama
technology transfer so that developing countries such as the
Philippines can aptly adapt to the effects of climate change.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Arroyo is looking forward
to discussing a host of issues – particularly economic and
security – with US President Barack Obama.
The President cited an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report
that Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines could
lose as much as 6.7 percent of GDP, more than twice the
global average, due to the impact of frequent and stronger
typhoons as a result of climate change.
“Even when he (Obama) was still a candidate, there was already
correspondence with him,” Mrs. Arroyo said. She is the first
Southeast Asian leader invited by Obama to the White House.
“These are issues that affect Mindanao. Issues like peace,
security and terrorism,” she told reporters at the Waterfront
Insular Hotel upon her arrival here yesterday from Egypt
where she attended the 15th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
summit.
The President said she would also be tackling with Obama the
US assistance for peace and development of Mindanao.
She also said she would ask concerned US officials to help the
Philippines gain more access to US markets for its products
like banana, seaweed, and milkfish from Mindanao.
“There would also be discussions about the construction of a
US military base in Guam which is expected to employ Filipino
workers,” the President said.
She also said that she would be meeting with US business
leaders.
“I would tell them that the Philippines is a good business
destination to invest in because of the resiliency of its
economy,” Mrs. Arroyo said. She said climate change would
also be on the agenda.
In a visit to the Philippines last week, Central Intelligence
Agency director Leon Panetta said Obama’s meeting with Mrs.
Arroyo would likely focus on achieving regional peace and
prosperity.
Panetta said the meeting would be an opportunity for the two
countries to discuss partnerships in counter-terrorism, nuclear
non-proliferation in the region and other regional security
issues such as developments in Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan
and the Middle East.
The situation in the Middle East is of particular importance to
the Philippines because 2.4 million of its citizens live and work
in the region.
She noted that the Philippines produces only one-third of one
percent of the global greenhouse gases much lower in per
capita
terms
than
those
of
industrialized
nations.
“Florida may lose a coastline, but we might lose a nation. We
must work together to solve this problem. And if we do, it will
be one of the great achievements in our history,” the President
said.
On the part of the Philippines, the President said
started our Green Philippines Plan, the blueprint for
out our environment and economic policies that will
sustainable development “that does not fall on the
the poor or erode our environment.”
we have
mapping
allow for
backs of
“There is a cost to make the Green Philippines come to life.
But the cost is greater without the plan and the investment in
our people and our environment,” the President said.
She pointed out that the implementation of tax and other
financial reforms have increased tax revenues by P291 billion
from November 2005 to December 2008 and the local
government units (LGUs) are now enjoying a 40 percent
increase in their Internal Revenue Allotments (IRAs) which
they can use to fund green projects.
“It is our hope that the members of the League of
Municipalities will use part of their increased IRA to invest in
the materials recovery facilities (MRF),” the President said.
- www.ops.gov.ph
See something NQR?
Help SBMA LED (Law Enforcement Dept)
help you! REPORT IT…
Emergency: from landline, call 911
from cell phone, call 9111
RP to continue active role in
Climate Change, says PGMA
Non-emergency or traffic violation report –Call 252-4550
For Binictican Housing 252-5347;
For Kalayaan Housing 252-5346
DAVAO CITY – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said today
the Philippines will continue its active participation in
negotiations leading to the United Nations Climate Change
Conference in Copenhagen slated December 7-18 this year.
Even better, for more serious offences, submit a Voluntary
Statement to LED. Blank Voluntary
Statement Forms are available at all LED detachments or
print one from the Chamber website at
www.subicchamber.org
At the culmination of the League of Municipalities of the
Philippines (LMP) Zero Waste caravan at the Waterfront
Insular Hotel here, the President said this include the 28
September-9 October negotiations in Bangkok this year.
The President has been active in the preparatory discussions
and negotiations this year on reducing carbon emission targets
particularly by industrialized nations, and the financing, and
August 2009
If necessary, sign it as a concerned investor or resident drop
it off at any LED detachment or FAX to 252-4667.
Better yet — take a photo or two, to help substantiate your
complaint.
A picture is worth a thousand words!
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More good news for the economy: Export
slide bottoming out, July inflation is lowest
Malacañang recently announced more good news. Aside
from the earlier announced record remittances from
overseas Filipino workers, last May, it said slide in exports
as a result of the recession among trading partners, is now
bottoming out while July inflation is lowest at 1.5%.
May remittances reached almost $1.5b, a 3.7% increase
year-on-year and a 2.8% year-to-date for the first five
months of the year or a total of $7b.
The meaning of this is that we have a more stable, highly
paid overseas work force than a year ago and the
increased remittance is a product of that, explained
Presidential Spokesperson for Economic Matter, Gary
Olivar.
Exports, which had been on a skid because of the
recession, is now improving with the reduction in exports
becoming lower than what it was last year.
“We are happy to see the bottoming out of the decline in
export performance in our country but also in the rest of
the region. Because we do not just get our dollars from
OFWs but also from export, which is now starting to
recover,” Olivar said.
granted due in part to the availability of software that
made it simple.
“Before, making a website required the creator to make a
website look great and functional. They can tweak it
anyway and add new features and functions. Now, they
can just use templates,” he said.
He also noted that a lot of Filipino Web designers have
been providing freelance services abroad. The PWDO is
envisioning the Philippines to become a hub for outsourced
design services.
While this particular business continues to flourish,
potential clients need to be familiar with the skills
available.
Raquedan said his group envisions third party certification
for Web design in the Philippines. They also look to help
train designers in developing their skills further and also to
establish ethical and best practice guidelines.
“We’d like to make Filipino Web designers more reliable for
an international market and make them more innovative,”
Raquedan said. - By Alexander Villafania, Inquirer
Thirdly, the inflation in July was only 1.5%, the lowest in
22 years but that of course is largely a function of the
recession abroad,” Olivar stated.
RP eyed as hub for Web design services
Group aims for certification, skills improvement
MANILA, Philippines – A newly-established group is looking
to professionalize Web design in the country, eyeing a
burgeoning services market overseas.
Established early this year, the Philippine Web Designers
Organization (PWDO) aims to become the premier
professional organization for web designers in the country.
The group recently held its first major conference attended
by more than 200 Web designers and digital artists.
In an interview, the group’s spokesperson Regnard
Raquedan said their initial goal is to establish a community
composed of designers all over the country.
Web design has been both a profession and a hobby
among many Filipinos for years. About ten years ago,
small independent companies established themselves
creating websites for corporations and other organizations.
Freelance individual designers also became common as
software such as Adobe Dreamweaver and Microsoft
FrontPage became readily available. Schools also began
offering Web design courses even on the Internet.
Raquedan, however, said Web design has been taken for
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6 RP products to enter US market duty-free
MANILA, Philippines - 6 Philippine exports will be able
to enter the United States duty free after being granted
the privilege under the United States Generalized
System of Preferences (US GSP), the United States
Trade Representative (USTR) announced yesterday.
The six products are:
(1) Twine, cordage, rope and cables of abaca or other
(leaf) fibers;
(2) Lead-acid storage batteries of a kind used as the
primary source of electrical power for electrically
powered vehicles;
(3) Nickel-iron storage batteries, of a kind used as the
primary source of electrical power for electrically
powered vehicles; and
(4) Insulated beverage bag with outer surface textiles,
interior only flexible plastic container storing/dispensing
beverage thru flexible tubing;
(5) Woven or partly assembled materials of rattan for
mats, matting and screens; and
(6) Exposure meters.
Other Philippine products that were eligible for US GSP
include measuring instruments, cane or beet sugar,
pneumatic tires, tubes or pipe fittings, optical fibers,
liquid crystal devices, lasers, optical appliances, lamps
and lighting fittings, and parts of tractors, television
and radio parts, and basketwork.
Each of these products has registered imports below
the minimum or de minimis level of $19 million in 2008.
The export value of these six products to the US was
$24 million.
Because of the waiver, the products will enjoy duty-free
access to the US market even if they have exceeded
the so-called statutory import ceilings set by the US for
2008, in pursuit of the program’s goal to advance
economic development of eligible countries.
The Philippines said that the removal of the GSP status
and the subsequent payment of the regular import duty
would adversely affect competitiveness through an
increase in landed cost. The Philippines also wants to
avoid job losses in these export-oriented sectors should
the US not extend GSP status on these products.
Expats required to secure PRC special permit
MANILA, Philippines - The Bureau of Immigration (BI)
has required all foreign workers in the country to secure
special permits from the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC).
The BI issued a memorandum requiring all foreigners to
apply for special or temporary permits from the PRC to
protect Filipino professionals from being bypassed in
promotions by their foreigner colleagues.
Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan signed
the memorandum order last June 18 requiring all
foreign professionals applying for working visas with the
bureau to submit their special or temporary permits
from the PRC.
The BI would monitor all foreign professionals seeking
employment in the country to make sure that they
would not prejudice the interests of the Filipino
workers.
He added that under the country’s Labor Code, a
foreigner applying for a permit to work in the country
must prove that there are no Filipinos who are qualified
for the job the foreigner is applying for.
The new rule applies to all working visa applicants
whose profession is regulated by the PRC or the
Professional Regulatory Boards (PRB).
- By Evelyn Macairan, Rudy Santos, PhilStar
August 2009
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Renewable energy to lower power costs DOE official
Globe offers discounted rates
for small businesses
TIWI, Albay, Philippines – The use of renewable energy could
lower power rates, a Department of Energy (DOE) official said.
GLOBE Telecom Inc. said it is offering solutions and discounted
rates for the telecom needs of the small and medium
enterprises (SMEs) to help them expand their business and
reduce costs.
In a presentation here, DOE assistant director Mario Marasigan
said fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for projects under the
Renewable Energy Act could help reduce electricity rates.
He said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) would see to
it that the benefits of the RE law trickle down to the
consumers.
“It’s the role of the ERC. The reduction will definitely be felt by
the consumers. The ERC will determine the impact of all these
incentives,” he said.
He said taking into consideration the tariff cuts spelled out in
the implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) of the RE law,
this will likely to bring down rates.
“For instance, if a wind energy project is selling P7 per
kilowatthour and after applying the tariff incentives in the RE
Act, it went down to P4 to P4.50 per kwh, then it will be
translated to lower rates for consumers. It depends on the
ERC’s discretion. All rate-related issues are addressed by the
ERC,” he said.
Among the fiscal incentives for the RE resource developers
include: one percent of gross income on RE development
projects; income tax holiday for seven years; corporate tax
rate of 10 percent of net taxable income; duty free
importation; 10-year exemption from tariff duties; net
operating loss carry over; accelerated depreciation; zero
percent value-added tax rate; cash incentive for missionary
electrification; special realty tax; tax exemption on custom
credits; and tax credit on domestic capital equipment.
The Department of Trade and Industry said the SME sector is
the backbone of the economy, comprising about 99.6% of all
registered firms nationwide.
The sector also employs 69.9% of the labor force, and
contributes more than a third to the economy.
Globe is offering discounted rates for those SMEs that will
enroll
on
its
business
loop
(B-Loop)
service.
She said B-Loop is a discounted call rates package for SMEs
that could cut business call costs by up to 50%.
The standard B-loop rate is P3.50 per minute from the regular
P6.50 call per minute. For prepaid accounts, there should be a
minimum of 10 prepaid lines in one loop. Postpaid plans and
Globelines may also be enrolled in the loop, as long as they
are SME accounts.
Globe is also offering unlimited calling to and from any landline
number through DUO for only P300 a month for SMEs from the
regular P399. - By Darwin G. Amojelar, Manila Times
Other incentives are: 10-year duty free importation and VAT
exemption of all types of agricultural equipment and
machinery; and tax rebates on purchase of RE components.
With the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of
the Renewable Energy Act, the Philippines expects to generate
up to $10 billion in fresh capital from renewable energy
development projects in the next 10 years.
Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes earlier said there are already a
number of interested investors that have lined up for prequalification at the DOE.
“Our objective is to double the power being generated from
renewable energy sources from 4,500 MW to 9,000 MW in 10
years,” he said.
Based on estimates, a renewable energy project may need an
investment of about $1 million to $2 million per megawatt.
Reyes said the Philippines has a potential capacity of 200,000
MW from renewable energy.
“Investors are aggressively coming in as they see the potential
of RE development in the country,” he said.
- By Donnabelle L. Gatdula, PhilStar
August 2009
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TEXAS JOE'S HOUSE OF RIBS &
TJ'S SALOON
As most everyone knows, Texas Joe's has been under
construction for a long time. Little did we know when we
took on this project that there would be so many technical
problems with the building. Termites had done a pretty
good job of eating up the walls, and the roof was ready to
cave in. We decided that we could not take a band-aid
approach so we proceeded to do a major overhaul. Here
we are 18 months later putting the finishing touches on the
facility. Now the fun begins. All the thousand little details
that go into setting a first class operation.
For those of you who are unaware of what is real USA
Southern BBQ, let me discuss a little bit about our food.
Texas Joe's is a smokehouse. In the Southern United
States, when you say BBQ, you mean cooking with smoke
(not grilling). Our meat is smoked slowly over a hickory
fire and finished on a grill to carmelize the sauce.
In true Southern style, at Texas Joe's you will find mouthwatering Spare Ribs, Chicken, Shredded Pork and Chicken,
Beef Brisket and Chicken Wings. Our side dishes will be
traditional American fare, such as Cole Slaw, Corn on the
Cob, Baked Beans, Vegetable Salad, Potato Salad, Garlic
Red-Skin Mashed Potatoes. Other items will include Chili,
Incredible Quesadilla's, Burgers, Blooming Onions, Curly
Fries, and more. Specials will include Prime Rib (slow
smoked of course), Turkey some other surprises. Deserts
are right out of Classic Americana such as Apple Brown
Betty, Cobblers with Ice Cream and for the first time ever
offered in the Philippines (to my knowledge), County Fair
Funnel Cakes.
In addition to the restaurant, we have a full service bar
and we are setup for live entertainment. We have a pool
table, electronic scoring dart machine, touch screen
multiple game megatouch on the bar counter. We plan to
have "hosted" karaoke from time to time with very high
quality music and sound. Our extensive music collection is
available to play requests as well. 12,000 songs are crossindexed in a printed menu so you may select your favorite
oldies and other music. No MP3!!
Guaranteed you will be back for more once you taste our
fare. We hope to give you the American experience and
offer true Southern hospitality. See you all in a month or
two for our soft opening and Grand Opening before
Christmas. - Paul & Rowena Trombetta
TERRAIN CONCEPTS
Terrain Concepts is an architectural design company that
specializes in modern and environmentally friendly
building.
Kevin Wickham, the company’s principal, states his goal is
to create minimal but beautiful living spaces that work in
harmony with the site’s natural surroundings. One of his
main goals lies in creating homes that produce more
energy than they consume as he strongly believes that
self-sustainable architecture is key to the global
environment’s future.
Wickham’s wife, Sherry Apostol,
Concepts’ project manager.
works
as
Terrain
The two relocated to the Philippines last November from
Los Angeles and are enthusiastic about embarking on new
projects that promote modern aesthetics and sustainable
communities.
Their first project in the Philippines is a private residence
located in the East Kalayaan neighborhood of the Subic
Bay Freeport Zone.
The house will serve as a case study home to showcase
green building systems such as solar energy, a planted
roof and vertical planting for insulation and rainwater
collection, as well as passive cooling.
For further information about the company, you may
contact Ms. Sherry Apostol thru 0916 516 2571.
FOR SALE:
NEW KELVINATOR 1.5 HP ROOM AIRCONDITIONER.
ONLY USED 3 MONTHS. STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
* PAID P15,200 * WILL SELL FOR P12,000
* CALL 252-3180
August 2009
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NEW MEMBERS
COMPANY:
Representative:
Type of Business:
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
TEXAS JOE’S HOUSE OF RIBS
PAUL TROMBETTA
Restaurant/Bar
Bldg. MC-12 Waterfront Rd., SBFZ
252 - 3189
paul@texasjoes.com
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
COMPANY:
Representative:
Type of Business:
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
COMPANY:
Representative:
Type of Business:
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
COMPANY:
Representative:
Type of Business:
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
COMPANY:
ANIMO JWS CORP./POCO-A-POCO
CONDOHOTEL
SOSANA T. RIVERA
Condohotel, home for retirees, hotel for
long-staying guests
Dewey Ave., CBD, SBFZ
252 – 2569; 252 - 5200
poco-a-poco@animo-jws.com
CRESTEC PHILIPPINES, INC.
ROSELYN M. BUNAO
Engaged in buying, selling, marketing,
distribution, and packaging materials of
electronic products
Unit 107, Bldg. 789, SIH, Sta. Rita Rd.,
SBFZ
252 – 6067; (049) 541 – 2781 to 85 loc.
102
rose@crestecphil.com.ph
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
COMPANY:
Representative:
Type of Business:
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
MABUHAY PHILS. SATELLITE CORP.
ALFRED DONALD H. PEREZ
Communication Satellite Operation
Grp. 6, Naval Magazine, SBFZ
252 – 9004, (02) 887 - 5788
adhperez@mabuhaysat.com
August 2009
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
NICERA PHILIPPINES, INC.
TAKASHI MORIMOTO
Develop & manufacture on wholesale
basis, sensors, sensor applied products,
and ceramic related products
Lot 46 Blk. F Subic Technopark, SBFZ
252 – 1044, 252 - 1090
t.morimoto@nicera.ph
COMPANY:
Representative:
Type of Business:
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
PENTA-SHIMIZU-TOA JOINT VENTURE
ISAO MICHISHITA
Construction firm
1074 NSD Compound, SBFZ
252 - 6537
michishita@pst-jv.com; osako@pst-jv.com;
shirabe@pst-jv.com
COMPANY:
TOLLWAYS MANAGEMENT CORP.
(TMC)
DENN CHARLY G. ESPANOLA
Utilities (toll fee collection)
Km. 12, Operation Mgt. Center, Balintawak
Toll Plaza, NLEX, Caloocan City/ SCTEX,
Bo. Tipo, Hermosa, Bataan
252 - 2721
spainespanola@gmail.com
Representative:
Type of Business:
Address:
Tel. No.:
E-mail Address:
HITACHI TERMINALS MECHATRONICS
PHILS. CORP.
LYN AMOR DOBLE
Manufacturing of ATM parts and card
reader units
Blk. E-1 Subic Technopark, Boton Area,
SBFZ
252 - 1490
lyndoble@hitachi-htmp.com.ph
ICHIBAN IMPORT-EXPORT
CORPORATION
BEN PEREZ
Import-export, construction equipment
leasing
Bldg. 1457 Argonaut Highway, SBFZ
252 - 1259
info@ichibancorporation.com
Representative:
Type of Business:
COMPANY:
Representative:
Type of Business:
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DANNY J. PIANO
Phone No:
Fax No:
E-Mail:
Bus. Nature:
252-3934; 252-5235
252-3935
dannyp@subictel.com
Full Service Prepress Solutions
Phone No:
Fax No:
02 891-1316
02 891-1198
E-Mail:
Bus. Nature:
rhd@sapalovelez.com
Legal and Tax Services
SBFCC Corporate Secretary
Phone No:
Fax No:
252-3159; 7064
252-3072
Pres.& CEO, Global Terminals & Dev., Inc. (GTI)
& Global Ship Mgt & Marine Services Inc.
12P Bldg. Rivera Pier, SRF Compound, SBFZ
E-Mail:
gti@subictel.com
Bus. Nature:
GTI is involved in Property Leasing Global Ship
Mgt serves a Naval Logistics Provider
HENRY B. ABES
Phone No:
252-2000
General Manager, Subic Telecom
Bldg. 64, Sampson Road, SBFZ
Fax No:
E-Mail:
Bus. Nature:
252-2010
hbabes@subictel.com
Telecommunication
SUNG IL CHO
Phone No:
252-7365
SBFCC Director
Fax No:
252-7365
SBFCC President
President/CEO, Absolute Service Inc.
Bldg. 1149 George Dewey Complex, SBFZ
ATTY. ROMEO DURAN
SBFCC Vice President
Sapalo Velez Bundang Bulilan Law Firm
11th Flr. Security Bank Centre,
6776 Ayala Ave., Makati City 1200
ROSE B. BALDEO
SBFCC Treasurer
Senior Pastor, Subic Bay Christian Worship
Center, Inc.
26-1 Sta. Rita Road, CBD, SBFZ
E-Mail:
kingchoa@hotmail.com
Bus. Nature:
Church
TOM DE BRUIN
Phone No:
252-7884
Fax No:
E-Mail:
Bus. Nature:
252-7885
tdb@grainpro.com
RF Welding of flexible plastics; Hermetic storage
of dry, agricultural commodities
Phone No:
Fax No:
E-Mail:
Bus. Nature:
252-8183
252-8201
gjhammond@subicdock.com
Floating Drydock, ship building, ship repair,
conversion and other ship related services
SBFCC Director
President & CEO, Grain Pro Philippines, Inc.
Subic By Gateway Park, Phase I, SBFZ
JERRY HAMMOND
SBFCC Director
General Manager, Subic Drydock Corporation
Bldg. 17 Gridley Road cor Schley Extension, SRF
Compound, SBFZ
August 2009
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