𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐁 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), through its FAB Enterprise Department, conducted a series of briefings to boost stakeholder engagement, improve frontline services, and ensure regulatory compliance. Participants included FAB Registered Enterprises (FREs), Business Licensees (BLs), accredited customs brokers, and freight forwarders. On 23 June, the Ports Services Division held its Ports Services Orientation, providing a comprehensive review of frontline services and the Port Manual to support enterprises engaged in import and export activities. The following day, the Registration Division led the FAB Enterprises Briefing for FREs and BLs, updating them on key policies and regulations to reinforce compliance and operational alignment, fostering a strong culture of accountability. On the last day, 25 June, the Enterprise Assistance Division hosted its Mid-Year Briefing, equipping representatives, customs brokers, scrappers, and freight forwarders with updated policy, procedures, and reportorial requirements for managing article movement within the FAB and FAB Expansion Areas. The session drew 105 participants from FREs and 43 from BLs. These briefings highlight AFAB’s commitment to responsive governance and continuous collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring efficient and compliant operations across the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB). #INVESTintheFAB #WEareAFAB
𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐁 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐇-𝐅𝐑 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) joined the 3rd Philippine-France Technical Cooperation Day during the 10th PHILMARINE 2025 on 19 June 2025 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. Organized by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in coordination with the French Embassy in the Philippines, the conference aimed to improve the safety and sustainability of the Philippine maritime transport sector under the theme "Strengthening Philippines-France Technical Cooperation through Safe and Sustainable Shipping." AFAB, represented by Mr. Joselito G. Lobrin III, Port Operations Technical Officer, and Mr. Arnie M. De Guia, Terminal Supervisor B, participated in the networking sessions to support the national agenda of enhancing cooperation between the Philippines and France. #INVESTintheFAB #WEareAFAB
𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐁 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐀𝐁 𝐚𝐭 𝟑𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐂 The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) took part in the 34th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC), held at the Bataan Tourism Pavilion in Balanga City on 19-20 June 2025. Representing the AFAB was Corporate Planning Department Manager Cristina F. Rodrigo, who delivered a keynote speech on behalf of Administrator and CEO Hussein Pangandaman during the thematic session on regional investment and growth. Organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) - North Luzon, in partnership with PCCI Bataan, the Provincial Government of Bataan and the City Government of Balanga, the two-day conference brought together leaders and stakeholders from across Regions I, II, III, and the Cordillera Administrative Region. This year’s theme, “Northern Philippines: Agile. Innovative. Soaring.” set the tone for discussions on competitiveness, innovation, and inclusive development in the region. Congressman Albert S. Garcia and Governor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III also took part in the conference, representing Bataan’s continuing push for regional economic cooperation. On the second day of the conference, AFAB headlined the session “Unlocking Investment Opportunities in North Luzon: Pathways to Growth and Prosperity,” where Ms. Rodrigo presented the FAB as a strategic location for manufacturing, logistics, tourism, and emerging technology sectors. She highlighted how ongoing amendments to AFAB’s enabling law are designed to strengthen its regulatory functions and expand its capacity to support investments in high-growth areas such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other digital and technology-based industries. These developments, alongside streamlined facilitation and infrastructure planning, position the Freeport to play a key role in the region’s evolving economic landscape. The sessions also featured insights from the Department of Tourism, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, and the Department of Transportation, highlighting national strategies for regional growth, infrastructure development, and innovation. These were complemented by presentations from Converge ICT, Eagle Cement Corporation, Sta. Elena Construction, and the Ateneo Family Business Development Center, showcasing how private sector leadership is contributing to Northern Luzon’s transformation. AFAB’s participation in this conference aims to reinforce its support for regional collaboration and its role in shaping Bataan’s position in the growing North and Central Luzon investment corridor. #INVESTintheFAB #WEareAFAB