SUBIC BAY

Strategic location and accessibility

A melting pot of a wide range of businesses and industries from all over the world

Attractive business incentives

Existing twin world-class gateways and other dependable support infrastructures

Readily available skilled manpower

A magnificent and well-preserved natural setting thriving side by side with modern-day development

A resort-type investment haven with a unique combination of tourist attractions

Dedicated and transparent administration

Subic Bay Freeport offers accessibility by land, sea and air, strategically placing your business right in the heart of Asia's rapid growth markets, as well as those of Australia.

CITY	FLYING HOURS	SAILING TIME (Days)
Kaohshuing	1.0	<2.0
Taipei	1.5	2.0
Hong Kong	1.5	2.0
Ho Chi Minh	2.5	3.0
Bangkok	3.0	4.0
Singapore	3.0	4.5
Shanghai	2.5	3.0
Seoul	4.0	4.5
tokyo	4.0	5.0

As an investor, you can't go wrong in locating your business in Subic Bay Freeport.

In fact, Subic Bay's history as a bastion of foreign military might for more than a century is proof enough of the distinct value and advantage of its strategic location.

Port of Subic

• Natural deep harbor sheltered by the bay
• Two cutting edge container terminals with a total capacity of 600,000 TEUs
• 15 operational piers and wharves that can handle all types of sea vessels, including Panamax-class container vessels
• Berthing facilities that meet 14-meter vessel depth requirement
• Other port facilities such as grains and fertilizer terminals, fuel tankers, and port areas for bulk and general cargo, ship lay-ups, roll-on/roll-off vessels, maritime training and ship repair

Subic Bay International Airport

• A two-hectare area with a modern 10,000-square meter passenger terminal, as well as visual and navigational aids
• Aerodome reference code 4E, meeting International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for Category 1 precision approach runway
• Well-equipped crash fire and rescue teams
• Located in a highly secured area complete with its own security fence within the well-guarded and protected perimeter fence of Subic Bay Freeport

Dependable Support Infrastructure

Other support infrastructures in Subic Bay Freeport provide investors with highly dependable public utility services that are essential their day-to-day business activities, as well as their commercial and industrial operations. These utility services are designed to handle business, commercial and industrial expansion projects as well.

• State-of-the-art telecommunications facilities, including full deployment of next generation network and three-way connectivity via satellite, fiber optic and microwave communications
• Highly reliable and stable power supply provided by 113-megavolt ampere power plants, which are connected to the National Grid through two (2) sources
• Sufficient, reliable and clean water supply
• Well-maintained Freeport-wide road networks and public transportation system
• Efficient waste management system

• Central Luzon has a total labor pool of 3.5 million, which is the third largest in the Philippines. Subic Bay Freeport and immediate environs alone has a working population of 700,000.
• There are more than 162 universities, colleges and vocational schools in and around Subic Bay Freeport.
• According to a study by the Semi-conductors and Electronic Industries of the Philippines, Filipinos have a fast learning curve and need only 6-8 weeks to learn technical skills.
• Filipinos are known for their strong work ethics and customer orientation.

Imagine building your business amidst a magnificent natural setting

Subic Bay Freeport's stunning and well-preserved natural environment offers investors and workers alike a perfect backdrop for quality performance.

While a lot of factors are known to influence human welfare and productivity, the proximity of the workplace to the natural environment - just like in Subic Bay Freeport - has been shown to play an important role in boosting workplace performance and welfare. It also helps in managing work-related stress, sustaining mental clarity and focus, and alleviating mental fatigue.

In Subic Bay Freeport, which is abundantly endowed with Mother Nature in her various forms and elements, you will surely enjoy the restorative effects of nature within or outside the workplace.

A One-of-a-Kind Resort-Type
Investment Haven

Subic Bay Freeport is an ideal destination for business or pleasure, or both. And that's because of its unique combination of business and tourism infrastructure, facilities and amenities.

Whether you come to Subic Bay Freeport for business or leisure, or just to look around, something somewhere in this 67,000-hectare investment and tourism enclave will surely catch your interest and fancy.

Good Governance at Your Service

In managing and administering Subic Bay Freeport, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority strongly advocates and adheres to the principles of good governance - integrity, openness and transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship.

Impact on Business and Investment

• Assures investors of level playing field
• Enhances business climate and boosts stakeholders' trust and confidence
• Fosters accountability and culture of service within the organization
• Increases long-term viability of investments, and business growth and performance
• Manages risks and safeguards public interest
• Establishes control and promotes compliance

• A Philippine government owned and controlled corporation established in 1992 to manage and develop the Subic Bay Freeport, including the Port of Subic, into a self-sustaining industrial, commercial, logistics and tourism center
• No. of Employees: 3,126 (as of December 2012)
• One-stop investment promotion, registration and regulatory agency for the entire Subic Bay Freeport Zone
• Key Functions: Investment Promotion, Infrastructure Development, Port Administration, Security and Law Enforcement, Permitting and Licensing