SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Rain failed to dampen the Halloween festivities at the Subic Bay Freeport as SBMA employees, visitors, and children gathered at the Boardwalk along Waterfront Road on Oct. 30 for a celebration organized by the SBMA Tourism Department.
The event featured colorful costumes, spooky attractions, creative Halloween displays, and various competitions that brought together employees, locators, families, and visitors in a festive community gathering.
The SBMA Support Services Group emerged as the big winner in the Halloween Shack People’s Choice Award, taking home the ₱50,000 grand prize. The SBMA Business and Investment Group placed first runner-up with ₱30,000, followed by the Chairman and Administration Group with ₱20,000 and the Operations and Logistics Group with ₱10,000.
Despite the rainy weather, participants and visitors continued to enjoy the festivities, with SBMA employees showcasing their creativity through themed installations, Halloween floats, spooky houses, and costumes. Children also joined the celebration, adding excitement and color to the event.
In the Halloween Float Competition, SBMA Tourism presented “Web of Terror,” while SBMA AMD showcased “Lihim ng Kagubatan.” SBMA Finance secured second runner-up honors.
For the Spooky House Competition, 35C Mahogany, Binictican, through Dino Residence, won the championship. The Khonghun Residence at 301A El Kabayo Road placed first runner-up, while the Marzal Residence at 12A First Street, Binictican, finished second runner-up.
In the Halloween Decoration Competition, Emerald Manor by Crown Peak took the championship, followed by Sabressa Cafe Deli Pizza as first runner-up and Kape Rustiko Cafe and Restaurant as second runner-up.
The Adult Costume Competition named Christian Dantes as champion, with Rosemari Aratea taking first runner-up honors and Jimmy Yabut Jr. placing second runner-up. They received cash prizes of ₱3,000, ₱3,000 and ₱2,000, respectively.
In the Kids Costume Competition, Mayven James Medina emerged as champion, followed by Asher Amarilye as first runner-up and Amber Amperos as second runner-up.
Organized by the SBMA Tourism Department, the celebration highlighted the creativity, enthusiasm, and community spirit of the Subic Bay Freeport, proving that even the rain could not stop the Halloween fun.
