Businessman Eduardo Aliño Named New SBMA Head by President Marcos

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed businessman Eduardo Aliño as the new chairperson and administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). This announcement was made by Malacañang on Friday.
According to Philippines News Agency, Aliño took his oath before President Marcos in a ceremony held at the Malacañan Palace.

The SBMA is tasked with the development of the Subic Bay Freeport into a self-sustaining hub for tourism, industry, commerce, finance, and investment, with a focus on generating employment opportunities. Aliño replaces Jonathan Tan in this role. Tan has been reassigned to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), where he was sworn in as undersecretary on the same day.

Aliño holds several notable positions in the business world. He is the chair of the Subic Bay Yacht Club and serves as president and chairperson of the S.T.A.R. Group of Companies. His business portfolio also includes leadership roles at Subic Bay Freeport Grain Terminal Services, Inc., and Mega Equipment International Corp.

Jonathan Tan, Aliño’s predecessor, has a background in both politics and business. He served as the mayor of Pandan, Antique from 2010 to 2019. Tan is also the owner of JDT Construction and Supply and presides over JDT Trading.