Freeport Area of Bataan — In a bid to market the Freeport Area of Bataan to foreign investors, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) recently took part in the development of the Online Single Portal System (OSPS).

The discussion in the OSPS was held at the Board of Investments (BoI) Main Office in Makati City on 15 May 2025.

Led by the BoI, the development of the OSPS also involved other Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs).

According to the BoI, the meeting focused on the ongoing upgrade of the Philippines business website.

The platform is being developed as a centralized hub for investment-related information, in line with Republic Act 11647, or the Amended Foreign Investments Act.

"It will serve as the official OSPS mandated under the law," BOI stated.

AFAB was represented by members of its communications and digital team, who contributed insights on content development, technical management, and user experience.

Practical investors’ tool

The goal is to ensure that the website becomes a practical and accessible tool for investors looking to explore opportunities across the Philippines.

The OSPS will feature investment priorities, sector highlights, and agency services, and is aligned with the Foreign Investments Promotion and Marketing Plan (FIPMP).

This initiative supports the target of placing the Philippines among the top three foreign direct investment destinations in ASEAN.

AFAB’s participation reflects its commitment to improving investor access to information and supporting national efforts to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure for investment promotion.