Rep. Gila Garcia of the 3rd Congressional District of Bataan is overjoyed with the recent achievements of all 12 local government units (LGUs) in the Province, having passed the 2024 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) earning the coveted Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG). This historic milestone marks the first time all LGUs in the […]
The Special Defense Economic Zone (SpeDEZ) Act, authored and sponsored by Senator Migs Zubiri in the Senate and by Congressman Abet Garcia and Congresswoman Gila Garcia in the House of Representatives, has been approved on its second reading in the Senate. This proposed legislation aims to establish a special defense economic zone within the Government […]
Bataan taxpayers unfamiliar with online filing need not worry, as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office (RDO) 20 has launched a daily assistance program to ensure a smooth filing process for all. BIR RDO-20 Chief Atty. Mercedes Estalilla announced that the initiative is designed to support taxpayers who may find the online […]
Some 60 members of YoungBataenos for Environmental Advocacy Network (YoungBEAN) launched last Sunday a clean-up drive in Barangay Camachile, a thriving mangrove area in Orion. The activity caps the End Plastics Pollution month of January series of events held by YoungBEAN to raise awareness among youth and the community the worsening plastics pollution killing mangroves […]
The vibrant town of Hermosa recently marked another significant milestone in the Provincial Government of Bataan’s monthly Bisita Bayan initiative, a community outreach program that brings together local government leaders led by Governor Joet Garcia, residents, and volunteers to address critical social issues. Governor Garcia said that this year’s event focused on the youth, emphasizing […]
A 36-percent decrease in the volume of marine waste and 42-percent reduction or almost half of the total weight of collected waste from 2023 to 2024 was reported by EcoWaste Coalition. The EcoWaste in partnership with De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, disclosed the findings of the 2024 Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Report at a press briefing […]
In 2024, Central Luzon saw a total of 126,684 new business name registrations (BNRs), reflecting a strong entrepreneurial spirit across the region. Bataan contributed 8,622 of these registrations, showing a steady growth in its local economy. Despite a more modest increase of 4.8%, the province plays a significant role in the region’s overall business development. […]
A total of 1,273 fisherfolks and fish vendors from the towns of Mariveles and Limay affected by the oil spill on July 25, 2024 finally got the much needed financial assistance worth P5,000 each last Friday. Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia in his FB post said the distribution of cash assistance was made to replenish the […]
Abucay, a second class municipality with a population of roughly 44,000 is now attracting investors; among them is the Aidea Incorporated to join the government’s housing program to keep in tune with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s aim to solve housing backlog. Last January 15, a group of investors briefed Mayor Robin Tagle on plans to […]
Nabigyan ang 250 mag-aaral, mula sa una hanggang ika-6 na baitang ng Tuyo Integrated Elementary School sa Lungsod ng Balanga, ng libreng salamin sa mata ng Balanga City Lion’s Club District 301-D2 sa pakikipag ugnayan sa Mabuhay Deseret Foundation Team sa pamumuno ni Dr. Willy Serafica. Ang nasabing pamamahagi ay nataon sa kaarawan ng Pangulo […]