Since farming and fishing are their main sources of income in the town, Concepcion said that he is boosting more agriculture program for his people.

In addition to this, the local government of Mariveles is also supporting the different industries in this highly industrialized town being the center for commerce in Southern Bataan.

The town is also the host to the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), the former Bataan Economic Zone (BEZ) that was converted by virtue of a law, to further develop the area and entice investors to invest at the FAB.

And with the creation of FAB, Concepcion said that they are also giving priority on the technology program in his town aimed at upgrading the town’s capability to enable Mariveles folk to compete globally in these times of modern world.

With these kinds of programs, more job opportunities are expected to be generated once the programs are implemented and once FAB gears towards full operation. [via mb.com.ph]