26/08/2026
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The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) honored enterprises with strong results in exports, employment and community initiatives, together with workers and government partners whose contributions support the Freeport, during its 12th FAB Stakeholdersโ Night on 25 August 2026 at the AFAB Auditorium in FAB, Mariveles, Bataan.
The ceremony covered the 2024 and 2025 award cycles, bringing together two years of awards for enterprises, workers, and institutions that contributed to the Freeportโs continued operations and development.
In his opening remarks, AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein P. Pangandaman discussed the progress of the Freeport in recent years, including AFABโs efforts to improve infrastructure, support enterprise growth, attract investments, and create a more conducive environment for businesses to operate.
Joining the Administrator and CEO in presenting the awards were Deputy Administrator for Support Services Malou L. Herrera, Deputy Administrator for Operations Atty. Michael Angelo G. Paderanga, Head of the Administratorโs Group and Corporate Affairs Department Atty. Percival B. Peralta, and select members of the AFAB Management Committee.
Among the eveningโs major distinctions, Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc. (PPMI) was named Overall Best FAB Enterprise for both 2024 and 2025. The company also placed first in the Medium Enterprise category of the Top Exporter and Top Employer awards in both years.
Mitsumi Philippines, Inc. and Essilor Manufacturing Philippines, Inc. likewise ranked among the top three Overall Best FAB Enterprises in both award cycles.
The Top Exporter Award cited enterprises for their export results, while the Top Employer Award highlighted their contribution to employment within the FAB. The Top Community Builder Award recognized enterprises for initiatives and programs benefiting communities around the Freeport.
The awards formed part of AFABโs continuing work to support an operating environment where enterprises can expand their activities, generate employment, and contribute to the economy of Mariveles and Bataan.
AFAB also conferred the FABnership Award on government institutions that work with the Authority in supporting the Freeport and its stakeholders. The 2024 and 2025 awardees included partners from the labor, trade, and government oversight sectors whose work helps deliver essential services to AFABโs clients and address the needs of the Freeport community.
The ceremony also paid tribute to members of the FAB workforce. Seven (7) individuals received the Exemplary FAB Workers Award, while five (5) employees were honored through the FAB Loyalty Award for decades of service to their respective organizations.
The annual Stakeholdersโ Night brought together representatives from FAB enterprises and workers, government agencies, labor organizations, industry groups, and the media, reflecting the breadth of institutions and individuals whose work contributes to the Freeportโs continued operations and development.
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TOP EXPORTER AWARD
Micro/Small Enterprise Category
2024
1st Place โ Surex Safe Venture Inc.
2nd Place โ Bataan Glove and Safety Manufacturing Incorporated
3rd Place โ Cases International Phils., Inc.
2025
1st Place โ Bataan Glove and Safety Manufacturing Incorporated
2nd Place โ Wire Harness Takachi Corporation
3rd Place โ Cases International Phils., Inc.
Medium Enterprise Category
2024
1st Place โ Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc.
2nd Place โ Bahrain Fiberglass International Co., Ltd.
3rd Place โ Composite Designs and Technologies Ltd., Inc.
2025
1st Place โ Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc.
2nd Place โ Bahrain Fiberglass International Co., Ltd.
3rd Place โ Composite Designs and Technologies Ltd., Inc.
Large Enterprise Category
2024
1st Place โ Mitsumi Philippines, Inc.
2nd Place โ East-Cam Tech Corp.
3rd Place โ FCF Manufacturing Corporation
2025
1st Place โ Mitsumi Philippines, Inc.
2nd Place โ East-Cam Tech Corp.
3rd Place โ Dunlop International (Philippines), Inc.
TOP EMPLOYER AWARD
Micro/Small Enterprise Category
2024
1st Place โ Wire Harness Takachi Corporation
2025
1st Place โ Wire Harness Takachi Corporation
Medium Enterprise Category
2024
1st Place โ Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc.
2025
1st Place โ Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc.
Large Enterprise Category
2024
1st Place โ Essilor Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.
2025
1st Place โ Essilor Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.
2nd Place โ East-Cam Tech Corp.
3rd Place โ Mountaineering Instruments Corporation
TOP COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD
Medium Enterprise Category
2024
1st Place โ Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc.
2025
1st Place โ Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc.
Large Enterprise Category
2024
1st Place โ GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co.
2nd Place โ Mariveles Power Generation Corp.
3rd Place โ Essilor Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.
2025
1st Place โ GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co.
2nd Place โ Mariveles Power Generation Corp.
3rd Place โ Essilor Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.
FABNERSHIP AWARD โ PUBLIC SECTOR
2024
Department of Labor and Employment โ Bataan Field Office
Regional Conciliation and Mediation Branch II
Department of Labor and Employment โ Bataan Field Office
Commission on Audit
2025
Department of Trade and Industry โ Strategic Trade Management Office (DTI-STMO)
OVERALL BEST FAB ENTERPRISE
2024
1st Place โ Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc.
2nd Place โ Essilor Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.
3rd Place โ Mitsumi Philippines, Inc.
2025
1st Place โ Perpetual Prime Mfg. Inc.
2nd Place โ Essilor Manufacturing Philippines, Inc.
3rd Place โ Mitsumi Philippines, Inc.
SPECIAL AWARDS FOR BOTH 2024 AND 2025
EXEMPLARY FAB WORKERS AWARD
Ma. Angelita U. Tulio โ Mitsumi
Howard M. Hopilos โ Mitsumi
Jacquiline T. Espina โ PPMI
Nanding B. Dasalla Jr. โ PPMI
Nielsen S. Ocampo โ MPGC
Noel C. Ayonque โ Dunlop
Rogelia R. Constantino โ Dong-In Mico
FAB LOYALTY AWARD
Florenda S. Garduรฑo โ 42 years โ Mitsumi
Enrique F. Belleza Jr. โ 42 years โ Essilor
Leticia T. Villas โ 41 years โ Mitsumi
Regina Mercedes T. Nanquilada โ 41 years โ Essilor
Nemerisa M. Ignacio โ 40 years โ Essilor