SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) concluded a highly- strategic and productive investment mission to South Korea packed with multiple business meetings, insightful engagements, and collaborative agreements across energy, digital technology, manufacturing, and logistics sectors, highlighting the Freeport’s growing appeal to international investors. The AFAB investment mission, led continue reading : AFAB Secures Strong Korean Investment Interest Across Power, Tech, and Infrastructure Sectors

The Philippines has emerged as a regional leader in closing the gender gap, securing a spot among the top performers globally. In the Global Gender Gap Report 2024, the country ranks 25th out of 146 nations, showcasing its ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality. With a gender parity score of 77.9%, the Philippines has made continue reading : The Philippines: A Regional Leader in Closing the Gender Gap

Some of the biggest names from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) electrified the fully packed AFAB Sports Complex in an exhibition game hosted by the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), serving as the entrée to the championship match of the Freeport’s League of Locators. The match attracted an enthusiastic crowd of FAB continue reading : PBA Superstars Wow Crowd at FAB at League of Locators’ Special Exhibition Match

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) reaffirmed its commitment to upholding data privacy and security as it hosted its Annual Data Privacy Act Orientation on 20 February 2025 at the AFAB Auditorium. The event was conducted in partnership with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and was graced by the presence of NPC continue reading : AFAB Strengthens Data Privacy Compliance – Holds Annual Data Privacy Orientation

On the crisp morning of 23 February 2025, the Mimosa Plus Golf Course transformed into a lively arena of friendly competition and business camaraderie as the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) proudly hosted its 2nd AFAB HPP Cup – Golf Tournament. Building on the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural tournament, this continue reading : 2nd AFAB HPP Cup – Golf Tournament: Forging Partnerships on the Fairway

From Left: Francis Anthony B. Emata, Division Manager A, Enterprise Assistance Division; Michael Angelo G. Paderanga, Deputy Administrator for Operations, Lawrence Leo K. Palaez, Department Manager A, FAB Enterprise Department; Maria Loretta R. Quicho, Head Executive Assistant, Office of the Administrator; Joselito G. Lobrin III, Port Operations Technical Officer. The Authority of the Freeport Area continue reading : AFAB Attends Port Technology Summit North America 2025

From Left: CG CDR Mary Leizl C. Barbero, AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein P. Pangandaman, IOPC Director of International Marine Policy Francois Marier, AFAB Deputy Administrator for Operations Michael Angelo P. Paderanga, Assistant Secretary for Maritime Julius A. Yano, JD, LL.M. LONDON – Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) Administrator and CEO Hussein continue reading : AFAB joins IOPC Funds’ Governing Bodies Meeting

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), under the leadership of Administrator and CEO Hussein P. Pangandaman, has been recognized as one of the top-performing government accounting offices for Fiscal Year 2023, receiving the prestigious Outstanding Accounting Office Award from the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines (AGAP), Inc. during their Annual continue reading : AFAB Cited as One of the Outstanding Accounting Offices for FY 2023 by the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines (AGAP)

Reaffirming its tradition of celebrating the achievements and contributions of its partnersand stakeholders, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) once again hosted itsannual 11th Stakeholder’s Night on 06 August 2024, at the AFAB Administration Building,FAB, Mariveles Bataan. The event brought together AFAB’s stakeholders from various sectors, all united to celebratetheir collective accomplishments continue reading : 11th FAB Stakeholder’s Night: AFAB’s Tribute to Progress and Partnership

Foreign nationals looking to retire in the Philippines will soon have additional investment options, following the signing of an agreement between the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) and the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA).  PRA is mandated to develop and promote the Philippines as a retirement haven, in order to accelerate the social continue reading : Towards making FAB a retirement haven: AFAB, PRA sign MOA