FAB safety officers gear up for DOLE audit through GKK training

FAB safety officers gear up for DOLE audit through GKK training

Qualified safety officers from various businesses in the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) underwent a specialized training in preparation for the upcoming evaluation by the Department of Labor and Employment’s Occupational Safety and Health Center. The Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) Training was held on April 21, 2026, at AVR 1 and 2 of the […]

No Freeport ID, can still avail of housing benefits

The non-compliance of Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) requirement for residents of Barangays Malaya and Maligaya to secure residential ID would not affect their status to avail of housing privileges within the FAB.   This was announced by AFAB Administrator/CEO Hussein Pangandaman during his recent dialogue with members of Bataan Export Processing […]

Pangandaman leads AFAB–BEZNA dialogue on housing, community issues in FAB

Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) Administrator and CEO Hussein P. Pangandaman led a dialogue between the Bataan Economic Zone Neighborhood Association (BEZNA) and the agency on April 14 to address housing concerns, policies, and other community issues inside the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB).   Pangandaman, together with Deputy Administrator for Operations […]

AFAB, BEZNA form TWG to resolve issues

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) and the Bataan Economic Zone Neighborhood Association (BEZNA) have agreed to jointly form a technical working group (TWG) to resolve delicate issues that had been troubling both parties.   The plan to form a TWG was finalized during a meeting of AFAB and BEZNA last week […]

Tagisan ng kaalaman ng mga FAB Workers sa WoMentality Quiz Bee

Bilang panghuling aktibidad ng AFAB sa pagdiriwang ng Women’s Month, isinagawa ng Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), sa pamamagitan ng Gender and Development (GAD) Committee nito, ang isang paligsahan at tagisan ng kaalaman tungkol sa gender and development 26 Marso 2026.   Muling ipinamalas ng mga lumahok na mga manggagawa sa FAB […]

AFAB launches skills training program

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Dong-In Sunbirds Corp., launched a Skills Development Training Program.   The first batch of 14 trainees will undergo 7 to 12 days of hands-on training to enhance their technical competencies preparing them for employment […]

FAB madalas gawing benchmarking site

Dahil sa maganda at maayos na pamamalakad at operasyon sa Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) sa ilalim ng Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), madalas puntahan ito nang malalaking kumpanya para makita at “magaya” ang kanilang magandang sistema.   Pinakahuling pumunta kamakailan sa FAB ay ang Poro Point Freeport Zone sa pamumuno ni […]

Limay eyes discounted fuel rate

Limay eyes discounted fuel rate

Municipal Mayor Richie Jason David said he would ask the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) if it could pass a resolution asking for discounted price of fuel for local residents. In an interview, David said since Limay town has been host to Petron Bataan Refinery (PBR), the country’s only refinery plant, and other industrial plants dealing […]

AFAB holds GAD Congress on Anti-Rape, Anti-Trafficking Laws

AFAB holds GAD Congress on Anti-Rape, Anti-Trafficking Laws

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), through its Gender and Development (GAD) Committee, successfully conducted a “GAD Congress: An Awareness Orientation on Anti-Rape Law and Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act” as part of the celebration of National Women’s Month 2026. The activity gathered members of the Freeport Area of Bataan community to strengthen […]

AFAB retains ISO certification with zero nonconformity findings

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has successfully retained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after passing the recertification audit conducted by TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc. on March 18, 2026, with no recorded nonconformities.   The certification covers the “Provision of Ecozone Development and Zone Management Services for the Freeport Area of Bataan,” reaffirming […]