Left photo: APECO President and CEO Atty. Gil G. Taway IV and BIR District Officer Juvy S. Dela Peña. Right photo: PCEO Taway and Register of Deeds Registrar Atty. Sharon R. Teh
(14 July 2025, Baler, Aurora) — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is strengthening its coordination with key government agencies as part of its efforts to further improve its operations by implementing organizational restructuring as well as addressing land acquisition and consolidation issues and tax-related matters.
President and Chief Executive Officer Atty. Gil G. Taway IV recently met with three officials in Aurora, namely Civil Service Commission (CSC) Provincial Director Seymour R. Pajares, Register of Deeds Registrar Atty. Sharon R. Teh, and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) District Officer Juvy S. Dela Peña to ensure that APECO’s work aligns with the broader government policies and legal processes.
“These meetings reflect our continuing effort to work closely with oversight agencies and local offices, aligning with the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration's whole-of-government approach. Our clear alignment on processes, from human resources and land to taxation, helps ensure that we can carry out our mandate effectively,” PCEO Taway said.
The APECO chief discussed with Dir. Pajares the agency’s ongoing organizational review and efforts to regularize qualified personnel in accordance with civil service rules. The meeting also tackled necessary documentation and timeliness for full compliance with CSC standards.
He also met with Atty. Teh to review issues regarding land titling, transfer processes, and legal documentation for acquired and consolidated properties within the economic zone.
PCEO Taway’s discussion with RDO Dela Peña centered on tax policies and obligations applicable to the agency and its current and prospective locators. The dialogue also aims to identify next steps for ensuring compliance and streamlining coordination between APECO and BIR.
APECO’s coordination with government partners is essential as the agency moves forward with institutional reforms under the banner of Bagong APECO.
