MARIVELES, Bataan — The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) recognized top-performing enterprises, workers and government partners for their contributions to the growth and development of the Freeport during its 12th Stakeholders’ Night on Aug. 25 at the AFAB Auditorium.

The ceremony recognized awardees for the 2024 and 2025 cycles, honoring enterprises and individuals for their performance, employment generation, export activity and community initiatives.

AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein P. Pangandaman, in his opening remarks, highlighted the Freeport’s recent progress, including efforts to improve infrastructure, support enterprise expansion, attract investments and strengthen the business environment.

Pangandaman also cited AFAB’s ₱138 million dividend remittance to the national government for 2026. The remittance was formally recognized during the 2026 GOCC Day at Malacañang on July 8.

Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc. (PPMI) led the list of awardees after being named Overall Best FAB Enterprise for both 2024 and 2025.

PPMI also ranked first in the Medium Enterprise category for both the Top Exporter and Top Employer awards in both years.

Mitsumi Philippines Inc. and Essilor Manufacturing Philippines Inc. were also among the Top Three Overall Best FAB Enterprises in both award cycles.

GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), an AboitizPower private limited partnership, received the Top Community Building Champion Award for its community initiatives and programs supporting communities in and around the Freeport.

The Top Exporter Award recognized enterprises for their export performance, while the Top Employer Award honored companies that contributed significantly to employment in the Freeport. The Top Community Building Champion Award recognized enterprises for community-focused programs and initiatives.

In his closing remarks, AFAB Group Head of the Office of the Administrator Atty. Percival B. Peralta said the awards underscored the role of private enterprises in generating jobs, sustaining economic activity and supporting community development in Mariveles and Bataan.

AFAB also conferred the FABnership Award on government institutions that worked with the authority to provide essential services and address the needs of enterprises and other stakeholders. The 2024 and 2025 recipients included partners from the labor, trade and government oversight sectors.

Seven workers received the Exemplary FAB Workers Award, while five employees were honored with the FAB Loyalty Award for their years of service to their respective organizations.

The annual event brought together representatives of Freeport enterprises and workers, government agencies, labor organizations, industry groups and the media.