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𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐁 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 Johor Bahru, Malaysia - The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) participated in the 5th Annual Special Economic Zones & Industrial Estates Forum held at the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, reinforcing its commitment to regional collaboration as a foundation for establishing the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) as an investment hub in the country. AFAB’s delegation, led by AFAB Chairperson Michael Dennis M. Ballesteros, Director Aurelio C. Angeles, Jr., and Deputy Administrator for Support Services Malou L. Herrera, engaged with industry leaders, policymakers, and global investors to explore new opportunities and magnify the FAB’s role in the region’s economic growth. The two-day event highlighted the significant role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in advancing ASEAN economic integration. The forum served as a timely platform for AFAB to share its development priorities, enabling policies, and investment incentives. As the Philippines’ fastest-growing Freeport - and the only one with a legal mandate to develop new and emerging sectors, including financial technology and blockchain, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and green industries - AFAB is committed to building on its vision of FAB as an investment hub while pushing forward economic integration with the ASEAN community. #INVESTintheFAB #WEareAFAB

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𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐁 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐌𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 The Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) Fire and Emergency Division recently concluded a three-day specialized training course designed to enhance their preparedness and response to hazardous materials (HazMat) incidents. From July 2 to 4, 2025, AFAB emergency responders sharpened their knowledge, tactical skills, and personal safety strategies required when dealing with hazardous substances. Throughout the training, participants immersed in real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises to strengthen their ability to respond effectively while ensuring their own safety and that of the surrounding community. This activity proves AFAB’s continued commitment to safety and emergency preparedness within the Freeport, supporting the well-being and safety of the entire FAB workforce, residents, and stakeholders. #INVESTintheFAB #WEareAFAB