Tag: Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO)
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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…
