QUEZON CITY — The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) met with lawmakers and local officials on Oct. 12 to discuss housing concerns in the freeport and review residential lease arrangements and occupancy requirements.

AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein Pangandaman met with Kamanggagawa Party-list Rep. Elijah R. San Fernando, the party-list’s Bataan coordinator Christian Ocampo, Bataan Third District Rep. Maria Angela S. Garcia, and Mariveles Mayor Ace Jello C. Concepcion during a dialogue at the House of Representatives.

AFAB provided updates on its ongoing coordination with concerned offices regarding the issues raised, including residential lease arrangements and requirements governing occupancy.

Also present were AFAB Office of the Administrator Group Head Atty. Percival B. Peralta, Community Services Department Manager Donia G. Alonzo, Legal Department representatives Atty. Sheryl Lyn Doctolero and Atty. Arlene P. Palad, and Dormitory Manager III Kimberly R. Alba.

The parties agreed to continue coordinating on the concerns raised, with a follow-up meeting tentatively scheduled for November.

AFAB said further action would be guided by applicable policies and procedures.

Photos Courtesy of Bataan 3rd Congressional District Office