Subic Bay Freeport – Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), in collaboration with Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC), honored its port stakeholders in the first Green Anchor Awards at the ACEA Subic Beach Resort here on November 24, 2025.
“Green Anchor Awards aim to celebrate freeport companies that choose to go beyond compliance; those who innovate, invest, and adapt their operations because they understand that sustainability is not just a requirement, but a responsibility. It is also smart economics as the world moves toward greener value chains, cleaner shipping, circular waste practices, and low-emission operations. The ports that lead in sustainability will be the ones most competitive in the future,” SBMA Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said.
Coinciding with the SBMA’s anniversary celebration, the recognition rites honored the organizations in Subic Bay Freeport for their commitment to environmental sustainability, marine conservation, and community-driven green initiatives.
According to Senior Deputy Administrator (SDA) for Port Operations Ronnie Yambao, the Green Anchor Awards is SBMA’s flagship recognition program for its partners in the port and logistics sector.
“This initiative is the pioneer recognition platform in the country established by a GOCC to celebrate champions of trade growth and sustainability initiatives in support of its vision of a Green Port City,” he added.
The Emerald Awards was given to 15 awardees based on their cargo volume and type of commodity. These companies have made a significant impact through the generation of cargo volume and the reliable delivery of essential goods that sustain communities.
These companies include: San Miguel Foods Corporation (importer of ingredients for animal feeds); FLS Group Philippines (importer of solar panel); Worldwide Logistics Group, Philippines (importer of solar panel); Yokohama Tire Philippines Incorporated (importer of rubber raw materials); Nestle Philippines Incorporated (importer of packed food products); Juken Sangyo Philippines Corporation (importer of logs/ veneer lumber); Philippine Resins Industries Incorporated (importer of resins); HLD Clark Steel Pipe Company Incorporated (exporter of steel pipes); Datian Subic Shoes Incorporated (importer of cow suede leather); Ecossential Foods Corporation (importer of packed foods products / coffee); Maersk Lines Limited; Evergreen Lines; SITC Container Lines; Mediterranean Shipping Company; and CMA-CGM Lines.
The Emerald Special Awards were given to five companies for their exemplary performance in implementing effective programs, strategies, and CSR activities that promote sustainable practices.
These companies were awarded for demonstrating long-term resilience, balancing profitability with environmental and social responsibilities in key areas like pollution prevention, waste management, safety, energy efficiency, biodiversity protection, and community partnership.
The awardees were Subic Bay Freeport Grains Terminal Services Incorporated; Philippine Coastal Storage and Pipeline Corporation; Pure Petroleum Corporation; Subic Bay International Terminals Corporation- ICTSI Subic Incorporated; and United Auctioneers Incorporated.
Meanwhile, the Partners in Progress Awards were given to five companies, “whose steadfast collaboration has been instrumental in shaping the Subic Bay Port community.”
These partners play a crucial role in advancing trade, ensuring safety and security, protecting government interests, upholding compliance, and fostering a business environment where growth and opportunity can thrive.
These include the Association of International Shipping Lines Incorporated (AISL); Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organization / ACTOO (Truckers Association); Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (PCCBI), Subic-Clark Chapter / Brokers Association; Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Subic; and the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
The accolade also motivates other companies in the Freeport to join the green movement and support environmental sustainability, marine conservation, and community-led green initiatives.
“Subic Bay has been blessed with one of the most unique environmental landscapes in the country—waters that sustain marine life, forests that protect biodiversity, and a coastline that continues to drive economic activity. As stewards of this bay, we have a duty to ensure that development does not come at the expense of future generations,” Aliño added.
SBITC Executive Director Philippe Baudry said, “As a partner of the SBMA in this event, we share SBMA’s vision of a greener Subic Bay and believe collaboration is a key to lasting impact. Our efforts here form part of ICTSI’s (International Container Terminal Services, Inc.) global sustainability. Together, let us continue to anchor our efforts on green practices for the benefit of our communities and future generations.”