Unprecedented achievement of 12 LGU’s

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 […]

Cong. Abet shares insights on senate approval of Special Defense Economic Zone Act

Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia expressed optimism about the recent Senate approval of the Special Defense Economic Zone (SpeDEZ) Act on its second reading. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Abet Garcia in the House of Representatives alongside Rep. Gila Garcia, is a bold step toward enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and stimulating local […]

Modern public market in Pilar to open on February 3

The Municipality of Pilar is set to unveil its newly constructed Pamilihang Bayan ng Pilar, a state-of-the-art public market, on February 3. The facility, spanning an area of 3,135.10 square meters, is expected to become a hub for commerce and community activity, offering residents and vendors a safe, clean, and organized space. Mayor Charlie Pizarro […]

Bataan youth launch clean-up drive

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 […]

BIR RDO-20 Bataan provides daily online filing assistance to taxpayers

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 […]

Senate approves Special Defense Economic Zone Act on second reading

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 […]