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Major Hubs 5 Major Destinations
Manila and Its Spokes
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Cebu and its Spokes
Laoag / Baguio and its Spokes
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Davao and its Spokes
Clark/Subic and its Spokes |
Others and its Spokes
Subic / Clark
A GLIMPSE OF SUBIC
Subic is a shining jewel in Central Luzon, geographically
located 110 kilometers northwest of Manila, the capital of
the Philippines. There's something about Subic Bay that
makes you want to stay. It could be the history and
civilization. It could be the warmth of the people. It could
be the relaxed pace. The sea breeze. The food. Whatever it
may be, Subic will captivate you and you will find yourself
exhilarated with bliss. Strategically positioned in the
dynamic Asia Pacific Region, Subic Bay occupies a 60,000
hectare complex including some areas of its neighbors -
Zambales and Bataan.
Subic is a shining jewel in Central Luzon, geographically
located 110 kilometers northwest of Manila, the capital of
the Philippines. Take advantage of a balanced lifestyle...
Paint your life with Subic experience...
GEOGRAPHY
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.
CLIMATE
Like the rest of the Philippines, the climate in SBF is
tropical. There are two seasons: dry, from November to May,
and wet, from June to October. The climate is without
extremes. Average temperature is 80 degrees Farenheit or 26
degrees Celsius.
POPULATION
The population in SBF is estimated at 3,000. Right next to SBF
is Olongapo City with a population of approximately 200,000.
The adjacent provinces to SBF, Bataan and Zambales, have
populations of 491,459 and 569,266 respectively as of 1995.
Region III or Central Luzon, encompassing the provinces of
Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, and
Zambales, has a combined population of 6.9 million as of
1995
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