Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan - 1Bataan

03
Nov

Bataan co-hosts 3rd blockchain summit

Mar Jay Delas Alas / 7 months
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For the third consecutive year, Bataan served as the venue for a major gathering of experts in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and information technology through the Global Emerging Tech Summit 2025 held October 28 and 29 at the Bataan People’s Center. Hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Blockchain Council of the […]

30
Oct

AFAB Bags Silver Award in ARTA Report Card Survey

Mhike Cigaral / 7 months
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The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has earned a Silver Award from the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) after receiving a “Very Satisfactory” rating in the 2024 Report Card Survey (RCS) 2.0, recognizing its strong adherence to the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Law and efficient service delivery. The award was formally […]

24
Oct

AFAB, kaisa sa pagtataguyod ng mga prayoridad sa pambansang depensa

Mhike Cigaral / 8 months
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Muling pinagtibay ng Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) ang suporta nito sa mga programa ng pamahalaan para sa pambansang depensa at katatagan sa isang luncheon meeting kasama si Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. noong ika-23 ng Oktubre sa Makati Diamond Residences, Bonifacio Global City. Layunin ng pagpupulong […]

09
Oct

AFAB boosts security readiness

Butch Gunio / 8 months
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1 min read

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) strengthened its security preparedness by conducting Bomb Awareness Seminar. Experts from the Bataan Provincial EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Canine Unit led the activity imparting their expertise on bomb detection, identification, and proper response procedures. Participants learned how to manage potential bomb threat situations. The […]

08
Oct

AFAB earns CSC recognition for HR excellence

Butch Gunio / 8 months
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) commended the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) as a model of excellence in government human resource management. This developed as an honor was bestowed by CSC Regional Office 3 to AFAB through its Human Resource Division for outstanding implementation of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence […]

25
Sep

AFAB joins 3rd Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Summit

Butch Gunio / 9 months
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1 min read

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) Corporate Affairs Department took part in the 3rd Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Summit held September 10–12 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center. The 3-day summit gathered tourism stakeholders, sustainability advocates, and industry leaders to chart the future of sustainable tourism across the region. […]

19
Sep

AFAB remits P130-M to National Treasury

Greg Refraccion / 9 months
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The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) ranked 29th nationwide remitting P130 million to the National Treasury this year– up by P50 million from its 2024 contribution. The AFAB was among the Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) recognized during the 2025 GOCCs Day Ceremonies last September 16 in Malacañang. AFAB Administrator […]

08
Sep

AFAB strengthens GAD initiatives

Butch Gunio / 9 months
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The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) continues to strengthen its Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives. Members of the AFAB GAD Focal Team recently participated in the two-day 5th Investment Promotion Agencies – Gender and Development (IPA-GAD) Advocacy Forum held in Tagaytay City. The forum gathered GAD focal persons and advocates […]

04
Sep

AFAB holds Occupational Safety and Health, Wellbeing Seminar

Butch Gunio / 9 months
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The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), through its Community Services Department Labor Center Division conducted a seminar, “OSH and Wellbeing Seminar: Beyond Compliance – Navigating DOLE 252-25 to Enhance Employee Health and Wellbeing” on August 11, 2025 at the AFAB Auditorium. The event was led by the Sanitation and Occupational Safety and […]

15
Aug

AFAB backs Barangay Malaya’s Free Go-Kart Project for Youth

Mhike Cigaral / 10 months
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The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has expressed its full support for Barangay Malaya’s Free Go-Kart Project for the youth, launched recently. AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein Pangandaman extended his congratulations to the barangay and turned over 26 go-karts donated by AFAB to help bring the initiative to life. AFAB recognized the […]