The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) earned a commendation as one of the country’s foremost partners in Strategic Trade Management during the STM Week 2025 celebration held from November 11 to 13 in Makati City. The award, presented by former Chief Justice and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin with Trade Undersecretary Allan […]
This premier economic zone has strengthened its position as a center for innovation and entrepreneurship with the launching of the SBMA Business Acceleration Hub and the Subic Bay Angel Investor Network at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) on October 20, 2025. The new initiatives are designed to attract investors, accelerate startup growth, […]
Representatives from FAB-Registered Enterprises and personnel of Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) Enterprise Assistance Division and Ports Services Division attended the Strategic Trade Management Act (STMA) Awareness Forum held on September 18. AFAB, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry–Strategic Trade Management Office (DTI-STMO) conducted the forum as a key […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned traders and retailers against manipulating prices of basic commodities under pain of fine or imprisonment. Eileen Ocampo, DTI Bataan chief, issued the stern warning following the provincial government’s declaration of state of calamity owing to massive flooding due to tropical storm “Elmo” and “Crising” and monsoon […]
Bilang bahagi ng 34th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC), inilunsad ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) katuwang ang Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) at Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Balanga ang “Likha ng Bataeño: NLABC Edition” sa Bataan Tourism Pavilion sa Lungsod ng Balanga. Layunin ng nasabing aktibidad na itampok ang husay sa […]
The first national edition of “Likha ng Bataeño” trade fair proved to be a success as 20 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Bataan generated a total of ₱1.2 million in sales during the event held at Vista Mall Taguig. Featured prominently were handmade products made from capiz shells, including miniature boats, calesas, and […]
SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) has launched its “Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan” (KSK) program on sustainable agriculture in the municipalities of Orion and Pilar, aiming to empower local farmers through training and livelihood opportunities. The program was officially introduced on March 19, 2025, at SM City Bataan Event Center, with 120 farmers from Orion and Samal participating. […]
The City Government of Balanga as well as the Provincial Government of Bataan are willing to host the 34th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC) slated on June 19-20, 2025. The two-day conference aims to foster collaboration, stimulate business growth, “and address key economic trends and opportunities within the North Luzon region.” The Philippine Chamber […]
The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) is set to host the 26th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair from October 16 to 20, 2024, at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Tess Magtanong, DTI Bataan information officer, told the Bataan press that the event will feature over 140 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) […]
As part of Malacañang’s initiative to digitize government operations, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) held a ceremony yesterday at the Bataan People’s Center for the eGovPH App Launch and eLGU Kick-Off. In his message, Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III expressed his gratitude to the DICT and assured the national agency that the […]
