Bataan free port: A job magnet

MARIVELES, Bataan—While the local government has yet to reap taxes from the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), the former Bataan Economic Zone (BEZ) is now generating employment for this town’s residents.
Mayor Jesse Concepcion said economic activities in this industrial town had improved since the inception of the FAB three years ago.
“We may not receive enough benefits from FAB in terms of profit share for the town government, but we gain immeasurably in terms of employment,” said Concepcion.
Local officials credit the FAB’s success to Gov. Enrique Garcia Jr., who invited investors to generate employment for residents. The 51 companies operating at the FAB provide jobs to about 14,000 workers.
In a statement, the governor said the FAB’s growth was such that former overseas workers choose not to return abroad and work instead in the free port.
Many fresh graduates of Bataan’s educational institutions, like Bataan Peninsula State University, are employed in well-paying jobs inside the FAB, the statement said.
Vilma Estrada, 38, a worker for a garments factory at the FAB, said she was happy with her job despite being a contractual worker.
“Life in FAB is better even though we work from one factory to another,” Estrada said.
The FAB was created through Republic Act No. 9728, sponsored by the governor’s son, Bataan Rep. Albert Raymond Garcia, to revive the declining BEZ under Epza.
Epza, created by RA 5490 during the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos, was mandated to establish export or foreign trading zones in Mactan, Baguio and Cavite and with Bataan being the main export zone.
But in the 1980s, labor strikes hampered the operation of export zone enterprises in Bataan to the point where companies closed down due to labor disputes.
Concepcion said proof of the improved economic activity brought by the FAB was that stall holders at the Mariveles public market were now able to pay their stall rentals promptly, unlike before when payments were delayed for months due to slow business activity.
Records showed that of 71 approved enterprises, 51 are operational while 20 firms are to operate.
Some locators build their own factories to start operations immediately. Under the FAB charter, investors are entitled to tax holidays and can buy land and other property for expansion and tourism-related ventures.
Occupying 1,691.55 hectares, the FAB is complete with residential, commercial, industrial, tourism and agricultural lands.
The FAB derives its power from the National Transmission Corp. and San Miguel Energy Corp.
Lawyer Joey Angeles, a FAB board member, said the FAB partially gets electricity from GN Power, a 600-megawatt coal-fired plant in Barangay Alas-asin here. The plant, which is expected to start full operations this year, is capable of supplying electricity to the Luzon power grid.
Governor Garcia announced last year that Bataan would enjoy cheaper electricity with the full operation of GN Power. “With lower production cost, we will definitely attract more investors,” he said.
MARIVELES, Bataan—While the local government has yet to reap taxes from the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), the former Bataan Economic Zone (BEZ) is now generating employment for this town’s residents.
Mayor Jesse Concepcion said economic activities in this industrial town had improved since the inception of the FAB three years ago.
“We may not receive enough benefits from FAB in terms of profit share for the town government, but we gain immeasurably in terms of employment,” said Concepcion.
Local officials credit the FAB’s success to Gov. Enrique Garcia Jr., who invited investors to generate employment for residents. The 51 companies operating at the FAB provide jobs to about 14,000 workers.
In a statement, the governor said the FAB’s growth was such that former overseas workers choose not to return abroad and work instead in the free port.
Many fresh graduates of Bataan’s educational institutions, like Bataan Peninsula State University, are employed in well-paying jobs inside the FAB, the statement said.
Vilma Estrada, 38, a worker for a garments factory at the FAB, said she was happy with her job despite being a contractual worker.
“Life in FAB is better even though we work from one factory to another,” Estrada said.
The FAB was created through Republic Act No. 9728, sponsored by the governor’s son, Bataan Rep. Albert Raymond Garcia, to revive the declining BEZ under Epza.
Epza, created by RA 5490 during the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos, was mandated to establish export or foreign trading zones in Mactan, Baguio and Cavite and with Bataan being the main export zone.
But in the 1980s, labor strikes hampered the operation of export zone enterprises in Bataan to the point where companies closed down due to labor disputes.
Concepcion said proof of the improved economic activity brought by the FAB was that stall holders at the Mariveles public market were now able to pay their stall rentals promptly, unlike before when payments were delayed for months due to slow business activity.
Records showed that of 71 approved enterprises, 51 are operational while 20 firms are to operate.
Some locators build their own factories to start operations immediately. Under the FAB charter, investors are entitled to tax holidays and can buy land and other property for expansion and tourism-related ventures.
Occupying 1,691.55 hectares, the FAB is complete with residential, commercial, industrial, tourism and agricultural lands.
The FAB derives its power from the National Transmission Corp. and San Miguel Energy Corp.
Lawyer Joey Angeles, a FAB board member, said the FAB partially gets electricity from GN Power, a 600-megawatt coal-fired plant in Barangay Alas-asin here. The plant, which is expected to start full operations this year, is capable of supplying electricity to the Luzon power grid.
Governor Garcia announced last year that Bataan would enjoy cheaper electricity with the full operation of GN Power. “With lower production cost, we will definitely attract more investors,” he said.

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A good treat for holidays and a good place to unwind in the Philippines can be a trip to Clark Pampanga. Visitors to Angeles City and Clark Subic can unwind and relax in the best resort in Pampanga Clearwater in Clark Philippines, a frequently visited hotel near Angeles City where kids can enjoy themselves playing in the safe and clean outdoor facilities. Tourists looking for a place to go in Pampanga and holiday destinations in the Philippines highly recommend a day trip to this private resort in Clark Pampanga Philippines, the best hotel in Clark, a place with beautiful and peaceful ambience where guests can relax and unwind in safety. Clearwater is generally regarded as the best hotel in Clark Pampanga and tourists traveling with children cannot agree with this more, as kids really love the safe and clean outdoor facilities of this private resort in Pampanga. Manila residents, local and foreign tourists visiting Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines frequently visit the famous lake of Clark Freeport to enjoy the peace and quiet outdoor facilities of this resort in Angeles City Clark Subic. Families with children organize reunion and retreat in the famous Clearwater Resort and Country Club, well recognized as the best hotel in Pampanga and a good deluxe resort to enjoy outdoor activities in a safe and secured place inside Clark Philippines.

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Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177
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Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 ask for Loydha

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)