Eight local government units (LGUs) surrounding the Subic Bay Freeport received a total of ₱197.85 million in revenue shares from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) for the first half of 2025.

In a turnover ceremony at the SBMA Boardroom, Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño emphasized the Freeport’s commitment to continued growth, benefiting both the 166,000 workers in the zone and partner LGUs.

The revenue shares, sourced from collections between January and June 2025, will support projects in infrastructure, health, livelihood, education, tourism, and social services, particularly for communities hit by recent calamities.

Olongapo City received the highest allocation at ₱46.27 million. In Zambales, Subic got ₱29.68M, San Marcelino ₱23.76M, Castillejos ₱17.99M, and San Antonio ₱16.82M. Bataan municipalities also received significant shares: Dinalupihan (₱24.64M), Hermosa (₱21.19M), and Morong (₱17.49M).

SBMA officials noted that the disbursement comes at a crucial time following three typhoons that recently struck Central Luzon. Hermosa Mayor Anne Inton said the funds will help replenish resources, with most of the town’s barangays affected by flooding.

Aliño clarified that the drop in revenue share from ₱204.7M in 2024 to ₱197.85M this year is due to changes in tax policies, including a 25% tax imposed by the DOF and adjustments in the former 5% tax privilege previously shared with LGUs.