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Accreditation Rules and Guidelines

AFAB rules and guidelines on the accreditation of service providers

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THE FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN
I.

RATIONALE and OBJECTIVES
One of the objectives of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is to
establish mechanisms that will ensure transparency and accountability in all
business activities between locators and non-locators. The accreditation process
is one of its instruments in ensuring that registered enterprises acquire legitimate
services from companies engaged in different activities.
The AFAB aims to provide an even playing field and encourage more service
providers, especially reputable and responsible firms, to participate in the
business arena. As part of AFAB’s programs to foster sound regulatory
frameworks and encourage stable growth among registered enterprises, the
Registration Division (RD) stresses that performance and compliance with
requirements and regulations serve as bases for renewal of accreditation for all
service providers.

II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Coverage
The following rules and guidelines shall apply to Service Providers seeking
accreditation with the AFAB.
B. Definition of Terms
a. Service Providers - include all customs brokers, freight forwarders, couriers,
truckers, haulers, waste management services, scrap buyers, manpower
agencies, security agencies, contractors, insurance agencies accredited and
recognized under existing Philippine laws and engaged in business activities
within the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) and authorized by the AFAB.
b. FAB Enterprises – companies operating inside the FAB and is recognized
and registered by the AFAB.
III. ACCREDITATION
A. Who may file request
All FAB Service Providers
Service providers under the following categories are required to file for
accreditation with the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan:
1. Customs Brokerage;
2. Freight Forwarding;
3. Courier Services;
4. Trucking/Hauling;
5. Waste Management;
6. Scrap Buying;
7. Security Agency;
8. Manpower Agency;
9. Insurance Agency;
10. Contractor; and
11. Banks.

Notwithstanding the above provision, the following companies may opt not to file
for accreditation:
1. Service contractors such as those involved in machinery and equipment
maintenance and the like who visit the FAB on an occasional basis.
The following service providers do not need to file for accreditation with the
AFAB:
1. Banks who have internal arrangements with FAB Enterprises;
2. Insurance agencies that do not have any transaction nor maintain
business offices in the Freeport Area of Bataan.
Provided, that each and every time these service providers enter the FAB
premises, their client’s company sends a letter to the AFAB endorsing their entry
to the FAB premises.
B. When and Where to file request
All requests for accreditation must be filed to the FAB Enterprise DepartmentRegistration Division, Ground Floor, AFAB Administration Building, Freeport Area
of Bataan after the necessary documents have been completed.
C. Validity of Certificates
All Certificates of Accreditation issued by the AFAB is valid until the end of each
calendar year which is 31 December. All service providers are required to file for
renewal before the expiration date.
D. Accreditation Process

Applicant submits accomplished form and attachments to the Registration
Division (RD)

RD Personnel checks the completeness of
documents

RD validates documents
and begins evaluation

Applicant is given a
timeframe to comply with
deficiencies

Upon receipt of completed documents, RD asks
applicant to pay Php 1,200.00 as application fee and
provides the RD Personnel a photocopy of the official
receipt

RD submits the evaluated application to the Enterprise Department Manager (DM) for final
evaluation and review

Reviewed applications are forwarded to the Deputy Administrator for Operations who shall
recommend approval of application by the Chairman and Administrator

Upon approval, applicant pays Php 4,800.00 as accreditation fee and provides the RD Personnel a
photocopy of the official receipt

RD issues Certificate of Accreditation

E. Renewal of Accreditation Process

Applicant submits accomplished form and attachments to the Registration
Division (RD)

Upon receipt of
completed documents,
RD validates documents
and begins evaluation

RD Personnel checks
the completeness of
documents

Applicant is given a
timeframe to comply
with deficiencies

RD submits evaluated application to the Enterprise Department Manager for review

Reviewed applications are forwarded to the Deputy Administrator for Operations who shall
recommend approval of application by the Chairman and Administrator

Upon approval, applicant pays Php 3,600.00 as renewal fee for accreditation and provides the RD
Personnel a photocopy of the official receipt

RD issues Certificate of Accreditation

F. Fines & Penalties for Non-Compliance
1. Minor Violations
TYPE OF VIOLATION
1. Late Renewal of Accreditation

FINE
P 1,125.00 per quarter

2. Non-posting/display of Accreditation
Permit in a conspicuous place in the
premises
3. Setting up of tables/chairs/benches from
designated allowable area

P

450.00 per violation

P

225.00 per violation

2. Major Violations
TYPE OF VIOLATION
1. Operating without Accreditation

FINE

First Violation

P 18,000.00; advised to apply for
accreditation

Second Violation

Blacklisted from doing business
within FAB

2. Peddling or selling or displaying of goods
outside their designated area
First Violation

P 1,125.00

Second Violation

P 2,250.00

Third Violation

Suspended until all fines and
penalties are paid

3. Hiring or employment by FAB registered
companies of non-accredited entities
First Violation

P 22,500.00 for the one hiring
P 18,000.00 for the one hired

Second Violation

Cancellation of COR or
Certificate of Accreditation

IV. EFFECTIVITY
These rules and guidelines shall take effect on 01 April 2014.
 
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