THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines stands at the crossroads of the highly-developed Western civilization and the mysterious world of the Orient.
Since the dawn of time, Filipinos have been playing host to international visitors coming in to the islands through the Galleon Trade. The art of welcoming and receiving global guests has been perfected by the people through the years, earning for them a distinct reputation for legendary hospitality.
Today, the country is a bustling commercial, recreation and intellectual hub. A globally-oriented populace, state-of-the-art amenities, and a hospitable business framework, altogether make the Philippines a premier destination for global events.
SUBIC
Far from being a Spanish fort in the 19th century to becoming a strategic military base for the United States of America until the early 1990s, today the Subic Bay Freeport is a world-class hub for commerce and tourism. In 1996, the freeport hogged international headlines when it successfully hosted the Asia Pacific Economic (APEC) Summit.
Demography
Subic Bay Freeport (SBF) is located southwest of the Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is located 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. SBF belongs to Region III or the Central Luzon Region, and is one of the points in the growth triangle, an engine for economic development in the region. For more information about the Freeport, click here.
Like the rest of the Philippines, the climate in SBF is tropical. There are two seasons: Dry, from November to May. Rainy, from June to October. Average temperature is 80 degrees Farenheit or 26 degrees Celsius.
The population in SBF is estimated at 3,000. Right next to SBF is Olongapo City with a population of close to 200,000. Adjacent provinces include Bataan and Zambales.
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