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Eleven barangays across Central Luzon have been awarded the prestigious Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award for their outstanding contributions to the barangay justice system, also known as Katarungang Pambarangay. This recognition highlights their success in maintaining peace and order in their communities through effective dispute resolution. In the 1st to 3rd class municipalities category, Barangay Mulawin […]

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) bared over the weekend several projects lined up in the coming years to align with the Freeport’s modernization program. Mohammed Hussein P. Pangandaman, AFAB administrator, in an interview after the opening of the annual FAB Fair, said the Freeport Area of Bataan continues to grow and […]

In a groundbreaking moment for the province, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Consular Office in Bataan officially opened its doors to the public last, November 15, at The Bunker at The Capitol. The inauguration was led by Governor Joet Garcia , Vice Governor Cris Garcia, and Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia, along with […]

Third District Representative Gila Garcia proudly announced that the towns of Dinalupihan, Morong, Bagac, and Mariveles in Bataan’s Third District have been named recipients of the distinguished 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award. The SGLG, granted annually by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), recognizes municipalities that have exemplified outstanding […]

In a significant leap forward for disaster preparedness, Bataan’s Provincial Government recently unveiled a state-of-the-art Mobile Command and Control Center Vehicle (MOCCOV), donated by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program. The turnover ceremony and blessing of the new unit took place on November 12, […]

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) confirmed that it does not have jurisdiction over the operations of Central One Bataan PH Inc., a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm based in Bataan. This was announced by PAGCOR regulatory officer Atty. Joseph Lobo during a meeting of the Bataan Provincial Peace and Order Council on Wednesday. […]

Nagpahayag ng suporta ang Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) para sa Central One Bataan PH, Inc. (Central One), na isang pangunahing bahagi ng ekonomiya sa Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB). Ang Central One ay nagbibigay ng trabaho sa mahigit 1,500 manggagawa, na karamihan ay mga Pilipino na bumubuo ng 95% ng kanilang […]

In the wake of a contentious raid on the Central One Bataan PH Inc., a licensed business process outsourcing (BPO) company within the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), Bataan political leaders have united in voicing concerns over alleged misconduct by law enforcement and potential violations of workers’ rights. The October 31 operation, […]

The town of Hermosa continues to showcase its dedication to public health and community service as the Hermosa Rural Health Unit (RHU) was recognized as the Top Performer at the 2024 Konsulta Summit held by PhilHealth Regional Office 3. The ceremony, that took place on November 5, 2024, honored the Hermosa RHU for its outstanding […]

The Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is promoting mental health and breast cancer awareness. Sanitation and Occupational Safety and Health Unit recently conducted the event dubbed “FAB Health Matters: Mental Health and Breast Cancer Awareness Program” among its employees held at AFAB Administration Building. The event was held in observance of World Mental Health Day […]