Subic Bay Freeport (SBF) is located southwest of the Luzon Island in the Philippines. The harbor is sandwiched by the Zambales Mountain Range at the east and the Subic Bay at the west and opens up to the South China Sea. It is northwest of the Bataan Peninsula and southwest of the Zambales Province. SBF is 110 kilometers north of Manila. Manila Bay and the Bataan Peninsula separate SBF from Manila.

 

The mountain ranges around the Subic Bay area and the deep natural harbor provide excellent and protected anchorage. In addition, these features make SBF naturally sheltered from typhoons as well as from the effects of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. SBF belongs to Region III or the Central Luzon Region. It is one of the points in the growth triangle and is an engine for economic development in the region. SBF is a supplier of services and products for the Central Luzon Development Program (CLDP), a regional growth area composed of the provinces of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, and Zambales.

 

 

Uncover Subic's brilliant beauty,subic bay bird's eye viewColorful sparks of historic events are tied together by Subic's people that's can be seen by the Freeport's edifices, streets, and parks among others. The growth that Subic Bay has undergone for over two centuries leaves one in great admiration how this former ammunition depot gradually become a world class Freeport.

 

Flora & Fauna 

 

The Freeport's rich and fertile soil makes it a right host to a range of ornamental, medicinal, and fruit-bearing trees and plants. From common shrubs to gigantic trees, to rare species of the Kingdom Plantae, Subic Bay effortlessly exemplifies a sanctuary blessed with life that is enhanced by its inhabitants.

Subic bay animalist is, in meeting the members of Kingdom Animalia, in the flesh. Subic Bay is solely cultivating a peaceful co-existence between human and wildlife; thus, its parklands that have long rescued, rehabilitated, and orphaned sick or injured animals. Animals of the jungle and marine life as well thrive and adapt to this menagerie that science and man mutually nursed for them.

 

 

The Freeport's educated, English-speaking people and workforce live in harmony 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. 

 

 

Subic Bay Freeport Zone boasts of four core investment areas: Central Business District, Subic Gateway, Subic Bay Industrial Park, and Subic Techno Park - that collectively serve as the foundations 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. 

 

Getting here in Subic:
 
The strategic location of Subic Bay Freeport Zone offers versatile gateways. You can get ther either by land, by air, or by sea, the Freeport is conveniently accessible to anyone. 
 
Fly by Air
 
The Subic Bay International Airport has a regular direct international scheduled and chartered flights. Far Eastern Air Transport provides international scheduled flights to Taipei and Kaohsiung Taiwan on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Air Asia operates three times a week to Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Subang) while Dragon Air operates chartered flights to Hong Kong once a week. The China Southern Airline flies twice a week to Shenzhen, China.
 
Travel by Land
 
SBFZ is 110 kms. North of Metro Manila, the Philippines' capital city, where Saulog Transit and Victory Liner air-conditioned buses that take passengers to and from Olongapo City terminal. A short jeepney ride takes you from the Victory Liner terminal to the Freeport, while Saulog Transit terminal is just near from the vicinity. From Manila And Any Point In Luzon. Take The North Luzon Expressway All The Way To San Fernando Exit And Pass Thru Towns Of Pampanga (Bacolor, Guagua, Lubao) And Bataan (Dinalupihan) To The Subic Bay Freeport Expressway. (Tipo Road, Bataan).
 
Sail by Sea

A relaxing ferry trip via Mt. Samat Express leaves Manila from the Philippine Cultural Center on Roxas Boulevard and takes you to the port of Orion, Bataan. From there, a bus takes you to Subic Bay. Do note, however, that bus services from the port to Subic Bay should arranged with the designated officer at the front desk of the ferry terminal.