Tag: Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO)
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APECO Prexy Highlights Reforms, Infrastructure Gains, and Industrialization Agenda in 2025 State of APECO Address
AURORA — Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) President Atty. Gil Taway delivered a detailed and forward-looking State of APECO Address (SOAA) on Friday, December 12, 2025, outlining significant reforms, infrastructure accomplishments, and the agency’s renewed push toward a long-term industrialization strategy for Aurora Province held at APECO Administration Building, Corporate Campus, Casiguran…
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APECO, Korean and Filipino Firms Sign Landmark Deal for Casiguran International New Port
AURORA-A major step toward transforming Aurora into a key maritime and logistics gateway to the Pacific has been taken following the signing of a tripartite memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO), Yooshin Engineering Corporation of South Korea, and the Lordsbridge Resources Corporation of the Philippines. The agreement,…
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AMLC Recognizes APECO’s Role in Philippines’ Exit from FATF Grey List
AURORA — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has been recognized by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) for its vital contribution to the Philippines’ successful removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The recognition, given as the AMLC nears its 25th founding anniversary in 2026, highlights APECO’s commitment to…
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APECO, NCIP Strengthen Partnership to Advance Indigenous Peoples’ Welfare in Casiguran
AURORA — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has reaffirmed its partnership with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to enhance programs promoting the welfare, participation, and empowerment of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in and around the Casiguran-based ecozone. In a recent meeting between APECO President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway…
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APECO Eyes Partnerships with IDOM, Fira Barcelona Following Spain Investment Mission
AURORA-The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is eyeing strategic partnerships with Spanish firms IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U. and Fira Barcelona after a successful investment mission to Spain from September 29 to October 3, 2025. APECO President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV said discussions with IDOM Director for Logistics and…
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APECO, TESDA, Fil-Chi Foundation Equip 277 Aurora Graduates with Digital Skills for Modern Workforce
AURORA — A total of 277 individuals from Aurora, including employees of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO), have completed a month-long Computer Literacy Program, strengthening the province’s bid to build a digitally skilled workforce for future industries. The training, conducted in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)…
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APECO to Reopen Casiguran Accommodation Facilities in October to Boost Tourism, Local Economy
CASIGURAN, Aurora — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) announced that it will reopen its accommodation facilities in Casiguran this October, a move seen as part of the agency’s ongoing transformation and support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push to revitalize the tourism sector. The newly rehabilitated facilities include the 20-room…
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US Veterans, Defense Firms Eye APECO as Future Hub for Unmanned Systems, Humanitarian Aid
CASIGURAN, Aurora – The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is being positioned as the Philippines’ first national defense-oriented hub, with U.S. veterans and defense logistics firms identifying its potential role in unmanned systems, defense manufacturing, and humanitarian operations under the country’s Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) law. Speaking at the 1st APECO Business…
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APECO, Indonesian Chamber Forge Stronger Investment Ties at 1st Business Forum
AURORA – The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) will stage its first-ever international business forum on August 23, 2025, bringing in a 55-member delegation from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) in a bid to position Aurora as the Philippines’ next investment frontier. The high-profile delegation, led by KADIN Chairman…
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APECO Airstrip Opens for Chartered Flights, Boosts Investor Access
AURORA — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has marked a major milestone in accessibility after recently allowing chartered flights to land directly at its airstrip, a move expected to strengthen investor confidence and connectivity in the ecozone. The historic first landing took place on August 12, 2025, when National Electrification Administration…
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APECO President Taway Leads Groundbreaking of ₱415.73-M Key Infrastructure Projects in Casiguran
AURORA— The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has officially commenced the construction of six major infrastructure projects worth ₱415.73 million, a move aimed at making the ecozone “investment-ready” and resilient for future growth. APECO President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV led the groundbreaking ceremony attended by National Electrification Administration (NEA)…
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APECO Eyes Joint Management Agreement with Indigenous Peoples
AURORA — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is planning to enter into a joint management agreement (JMA) with indigenous peoples (IPs) within its jurisdiction, President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV announced in a radio interview on Sunday. The initiative, patterned after the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s (SBMA) partnership with…
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APECO Backs President Marcos’ Push for Energy Reform, Touts Renewable Projects in Aurora
CASIGURAN, Aurora — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) expressed strong support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to reform the country’s energy sector, following his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA). APECO President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV lauded the President’s recognition of the persistent challenges in…
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APECO Transforms Stalled Projects into Economic Assets, Eyes Investment-Ready Future
CASIGURAN, Aurora — Nearly PHP800 million worth of once-abandoned infrastructure projects within the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) are now back on track, signaling a renewed push to make the zone investment-ready under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a report released Wednesday, APECO confirmed that at least ten…
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Former Critics Turn Supporters as Indigenous Leaders Embrace APECO’s New Direction
AURORA — Once among the most vocal critics of the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO), several Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders in Casiguran are now expressing strong support for the agency, citing inclusive reforms and a renewed commitment to meaningful engagement under its current leadership. During the opening ceremonies of APECO Week 2025…
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