Welcome to SBFCC!

The Subic Bay Chamber of Commerce is an independent, nonprofit, membership-funded organization founded in 1995 to serve and represent the interests of its member businesses. The single distinguishing characteristic that sets SBFCC apart from other Chambers of Commerce is that our members come from some 20 countries around the world.

Chamber Events

4th Annual Golf Tournament

A Resounding Success

Non-profit organizations such as ours depend solely on membership fees and proceeds from fund-raising activities, such as our annual golf tournament. These programs aim to enhance the quality of business development in Subic Bay, and to fund our socio-economic and environmental programs. We can always count on the participation of our loyal friends and supporters who are the leaders and key decision-makers across all industries, both Filipinos and expatriates alike.

We at the Chamber, were so grateful and pleased to share with you the wonderful day for the camaraderie that a golf tournament brings. We hope you enjoyed the Subic Park Hotel buffet, music, and the laughter that was evident at the awards ceremony following the tournament.

All donations, big and small, were made by you, our valuable supporters and members, all of which contributed to the huge success of this event!

Mixer at Rama Mahal

Many members of the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce are adventurous enough to try exotic food. For some, however, it is no longer a matter of trying but already of craving.

Those who have an appetite for Indian food were lucky enough to have their cravings satisfied in the recent Chamber mixer/networking night. It was held in no less than the Rama Mahal Bar & Restaurant, an institution in its own right when it comes to authentic Indian cuisine.

Dozens of name cards were once again exchanged and contact info shared between members. Friends, old and new, enjoyed the evening. The cozy atmosphere amidst framed Indian sceneries and soft lighting lent an impression of family or friends getting together… which is what it really is, considering that many members of the Chamber are not only businessmen looking for business connections, but have cultivated real friendships with other members as well.

State of the Freeport Address

Message from the President

Dear Fellow SBFCC Members:

I don’t know if it is the fast pace of the lives that we live or just a matter of my age but time seems to be flying by. We are already at the end of the first quarter of the year.

One of the most significant issues that is before our business community is that of the BIR’s Revenue Memorandum Circular on the matter of “Clarifying the taxability of ECOZONE- Freeport Registered Enterprises with respect to the payment of Documentary Stamp Tax and VAT on importation and other related issues. Your Chamber remains committed to maintaining a “level playing field” with respect to the spirit and intent of R.A. 7227. BIR seems to follow a continuing course of looking to the Special Economic Zones as a source of additional tax revenue through varying or amended interpretations of the Republic Act. Because of the serious implications of the BIR’s proposed actions, I have asked our SBFCC Business Development Committee, under the chairmanship of Director Danny Piano, to further research and address this most serious issue. We have also met with Administrator Arreza and asked that SBMA take a firm stand on any attempt to change the rules of the game and the purpose of the Freeport Zone.

We are still looking for additional members for our Business Development committee as well as our Security and Safety Committee. Please contact the Chamber office to sign up. We need your support and active involvement.

Your Chamber has also asked the Administrator to ensure that locators and residents with a proper SBMA IDs and a proper SBMA vehicle sticker are allowed access to the various residential and business areas of our community. There was some concern that Kalayaan residents might be denied access to Binictican and/or Cubi and visa versa. We have further asked that the Smoking Belching Ordinance be vigorously enforced and applied to all, ensuring that the same high standards for protecting air quality are applied equally and without exception.

I wish you happiness, good health and good business.

God bless,

John

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