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The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is eyeing to build a containerized port in the Freeport. AFAB assured the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) its full support for Mariveles Harbor Corporation (MHC) in developing the port in a meeting recently held at FAB Town Terminal. The proposed state-of-the-art facility aims to […]

On March 18, 2025, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Region 3 officially inaugurated the first Legislated Marine Multi-Species Hatchery in the region. This project, located in Barangay Quinawan, Bagac, aims to strengthen the region’s aquaculture industry. Powered by solar energy, the hatchery will support the sustainable production of […]

The Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB), led by Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III, continues to drive economic growth as it formalizes a sisterhood agreement with the City Government of San Juan, under the leadership of Mayor Francis Zamora. This partnership underscores the commitment of both local government units (LGUs) to fostering mutual growth, business […]

The sisterhood agreement signed between San Juan City, Provincial Government of Bataan, Balanga City, and Limay town will promote commerce, tourism as well as culture. This was gleaned from the wordings of the agreement signed by San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, Gov. Joet Garcia, City Mayor Francis Garcia and Mayor Richie Jason David in […]

Governor Joet Garcia, together with Vice Governor Cris Garcia and provincial board members welcomed on Friday San Juan City officials for the signing of a Sisterhood Agreement between the Provincial Government of Bataan and San Juan City. San Juan City was represented by Mayor Francis Zamora, Vice Mayor Jose Angelo Rafael E. Agcaoili, Congresswoman Ysabel […]

Malacañang has declared Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a special non-working holiday in the province of Bataan to commemorate the birth anniversary of renowned Filipino poet and orator Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar. Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, by the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signed Proclamation No. 8.30 on March 13, 2025, granting the holiday […]

The first permanent Kadiwa Store in Central Luzon was inaugurated on March 13 at Limay Park in Barangay Reformista. The event was attended by Bataan Second District Representative Abet Garcia, Limay Mayor Richie David, and other local officials, who expressed their support for the initiative aimed at making essential goods more affordable while helping local […]

Congressman Abet Garcia graced last Thursday the blessing of the first Kadiwa Store in Judy’s Park, Limay to cater to local residents who want to avail of fresh vegetables, pork, fish and other farm products at lower prices. Congressman Abet said the Kadiwa Store which is one of the pet projects of then Limay Mayor […]

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the Launching of the 34th  North Luzon Area Business Conference ( NLABC) between Gov. Joet Garcia, Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia and the PCCI Officials, BJ Banzon of PCCI- Bataan, PCCI Regional Governor for Central Luzon, Ms. Cristy Tuzon, the Area Vice Pres., Atty Myd Tiglao-Cayanan as […]

The City Government of Balanga as well as the Provincial Government of Bataan are willing to host the 34th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC) slated on June 19-20, 2025. The two-day conference aims to foster collaboration, stimulate business growth, “and address key economic trends and opportunities within the North Luzon region.” The Philippine Chamber […]