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Your visit to the Philippines will never be complete without experiencing the beauty and wonders of Subic Bay.
Subic Bay is located southwest of the Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is about 110 km from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. It has a unique setting surrounded by sea, mountains, forest and beaches. Once it was the Biggest U.S. Naval facility in the Far East and transformed into a first class commercial and industrial hub and became a Freeport Zone while still preserving and protecting the rich nature. There are a lot of multinational companies, such as Japanese, Taiwanese and Korean in Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). SBFZ is also known as Tourist Spots by Asian People because they have many facilities for visitors such as Beaches, Hotels, Amusement Parks and International Airport. Therefore around 7 millions tourists visit SBFZ every year.
With the completion of SCTEX (Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway), Subic is only 30 minutes away from Clark, and an hour and half away from Manila. Clark, now also a Special Economic Zone, was a former American Air force base. It has an International Airport with flights from Malaysia, Korea, Macau and Singapore. There are plans to have direct flights from Japan as well.
The whole of Subic Bay Freeport Zone area, around 67,000 ha, is fenced, guarded and well secured. Well trained security officers are on a round the clock duty, 24/7 to ensure and maintain the peace and order at the 7 gates. Rules and Regulations are strictly observed and well implemented. Subic also has a fully-equipped 911 emergency response system, comprising of medical, fire and police services. Just dial 911 and expect prompt response and assistance in 3 to 5 minutes.
There are power and water stations inside the Freeport. There are NO power interruptions and the water supply which is clean and safe to drink is sufficient and abundant.
Subic is a perfect place to retire. Climate is exceptional. And there's a wide range of accommodations to choose from ranging from housing to condominiums. Each has their own features to suit one's needs. Poco A Poco Condo-Hotel is one of them.
In Subic everything you'd ever wanted and needed is here! You can enjoy dancing with whales, feeding the Dolphins or simply marvel at the amazing Sea lion's show in Ocean Adventure. Take photos with the Tigers in Zoobic Safari, Trek deep into the forest in Triboa Bay Mangrove Park, or go on a jungle tour at Jungle Environment Survival Training Camp (JEST camp). Of course, there is always our water sports like Swimming, Diving, Jet skiing, Parasailing, Wind surfing, Snorkeling, Fishing or just enjoying the Sun and Sea! or go Golfing, Tennis or Horseback riding with friends and family!! You can check more details at Activities in SBFZ.
View Larger MAPSBFZ area is divided into Central Business Area, Industrial Area, Residential Area and Forest Area. Poco a Poco Condo-Hotel is located in Central Business Area, which is the most convenient area. Other condominiums are located at Residential Area which is near or within the mountains of Subic. Therefore when you live in the Residential Area, a car is absolutely essential. On the other hand, Central Business Area has Beaches, Duty free shops, different kinds of Sports facilities, Movie Theater, and also you can access to Olongapo city by feet.
Craving for good food and different kinds of cuisine? In Subic, there's a wide selection of restaurants and food places to satisfy your tastes and budget. Some restaurants specialize in different cuisines like Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and American. If you like to enjoy sea side view and music, Subic can provide you both at the same time!
Today, Subic is also known in Asia for being a tourism destination. Its beauty and wonders lie in the magnificent combination of its pristine blue bay waters gifted with rich marine life, an intact ecosystem, a wide range of accommodations from furnished housings and modest hotel rooms to luxurious condominiums and friendly people. These are only some of the many things why visitors fall in love with Subic.
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Linked page: Activities in SBFZ
