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22
Apr

BBJVI officials meet San Miguel Corporation to explore partnership opportunities

  • Mhike Cigaral / 6 days
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Officials of Bataan Baseco Joint Venture Inc. (BBJVI), led by President and CEO, Jopet Inton, visited San Miguel Corporation on April 21 for a meeting aimed at strengthening ties and discussing possible future business collaborations.   The delegation also met with representatives of SMC Shipping and Lighterage Corporation at the company’s head office in Mandaluyong […]

10
Apr

Gov. Joet vows to honor veterans through service and development

  • Mar Jay Delas Alas / 3 weeks
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Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” S. Garcia III vowed to honor the country’s veterans not only through remembrance, but through continued service and development programs.   In his welcome message during the Araw ng Kagitingan rites held on April 9 at the Mt. Samat National Shrine, Gov. Garcia said that the Provincial Government of Bataan continues […]

Four percent increase in number of registered business names in Bataan
28
Oct

Four percent increase in number of registered business names in Bataan

  • Raffy C. Viray / 6 months
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTi) provincial office here has recorded a four percent 4% increase in the number of registered businesses under the micro, small and medium enterprises category. Ms. Teresita Magtanong, DTI Business Development Division Chief, said the increase of 4% or a total of 402 enlisted business establishments from year 2022 […]

AFAB forges key Korean partnerships to boost industrial and workforce development
16
Oct

AFAB forges key Korean partnerships to boost industrial and workforce development

  • Mhike Cigaral / 6 months
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The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has strengthened its international ties through the signing of separate Declarations of Commitment and Support with two major Korean organizations — MSQUARE Global and the Global Human Resource Development Institute (GHRDI) — on October 14, 2025, at the AFAB Administration Building in Mariveles, Bataan. Led by […]

Petron strengthens sustainability drive
16
Oct

Petron strengthens sustainability drive

  • Mhike Cigaral / 6 months
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Petron Corporation announced significant progress in energy efficiency at its Petron Bataan Refinery (PBR) in Limay, Bataan — the largest and most advanced refinery in the country. The company reported that in 2024, it successfully reduced its energy consumption by nearly 366,000 gigajoules through energy recovery, resource optimization, and other process improvements. These milestones reinforce […]

09
Oct

Bataan ranks 5 among the fastest growing provinces

  • Kyra Jean Cruz / 7 months
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Bataan is firmly establishing itself as one of the Philippines’ most dynamic economic engines, based on the latest data of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) which showcases the province’s exceptional growth trajectory in 2024.   According to PSA, the province has recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expansion of 9.3 percent making Bataan as the fifth […]

AFAB, DTI-STMO hold awareness forum on Strategic Trade Management Act
01
Oct

AFAB, DTI-STMO hold awareness forum on Strategic Trade Management Act

  • Butch Gunio / 7 months
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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 […]

Cong. Garcia vows continued support for local businesses
29
Sep

Cong. Garcia vows continued support for local businesses

  • Butch Gunio / 7 months
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Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia said, together with the Provincial Government of Bataan led by Gov. Joet Garcia, that he will continue to promote programs that support businesses and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs. This, as Bataan was recognized one of the Top 5 finalists in the 2025 Most Business-Friendly LGUs awards. He expressed […]

Mariveles Leads as Top Contributor to Bataan's Economy in 2024
10
Sep

Mariveles Leads as Top Contributor to Bataan’s Economy in 2024

  • Mhike Cigaral / 2 years
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The municipality of Mariveles emerged as the primary contributor to the economic growth of Bataan in 2024, according to the latest report on competitiveness and revenue across towns and cities in the province. The provincial government reported that Bataan’s total revenue reached PHP 5.5 billion, with Mariveles contributing a significant PHP 1.24 billion, making it […]