AFAB highlights freeport expansion and opportunities

AFAB highlights freeport expansion and opportunities

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) participated in the recently held Philippine Ports and Logistics 2026, a leading biennial exhibition for the maritime and supply chain sector in the Philippines. FAB Enterprise Department Manager Atty. Lawrence K. Pelaez represented AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein P. Pangandaman and delivered a talk on how […]

Roman seeks to end “5-6” lending

First District Representative Tony Roman III has filed the Blue Finance for Small-Scale Fisherfolk Act (HB 4856), a measure that seeks to end the exploitative “5-6” lending schemes burdening fishermen and instead provide them with access to just and affordable capital. Roman said the bill aims to uplift small fisherfolk, whom he called “the heroes […]