Ang Pahayagan

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is redefining how an investment promotion agency operates in a digital economy.

Through Republic Act 11453, the AFAB is the only investment promotion agency in the Philippines legally empowered to license enterprises in Blockchain, Fintech, and other new and emerging technology-based sectors.

To support these industries, AFAB has established its own Virtual Office, a first-of-its-kind facility that allows digital enterprises to establish a legal and compliant base of operations within the Freeport, without the heavy cost of traditional office space.

Located inside the AFAB Administration Building, the 800-square-meter facility features executive rooms, co-working areas, meeting spaces, and private offices for small teams. It also provides a secure mailbox system, complemented by a lounge and a common pantry that encourage collaboration.

Through this initiative, technology-driven businesses can access incentives, register remotely, and operate from anywhere in the world, while remaining part of the FAB’s regulated and secure investment environment. (PR)