House Bill seeks to boost constitutional literacy, civic engagement among students

House Bill seeks to boost constitutional literacy, civic engagement among students

A new measure filed in the House of Representatives aims to equip Filipino students with a deep understanding of the 1987 Constitution and prepare them for active, informed, and responsible citizenship. House Bill No. 1912, also known as the Constitutional Literacy and Civic Engagement Act, was authored by Bataan First District Representative Antonino “Tony” Roman […]

AboitizPower employee-led initiative repurposes waste materials in Bataan

AboitizPower employee-led initiative repurposes waste materials in Bataan

Fifty women in Mariveles found livelihood opportunities through “Waste to Material” program under Project Saysay—an employee-led initiative of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) through GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD). The initiative transforms discarded plastic materials, including election campaign tarpaulins, into eco-friendly products such as bags, plant pots, faux lamps, and other home […]

Bataan accelerates green transport with Xpress launch

Bataan accelerates green transport with Xpress launch

In a strong push toward sustainable and innovative transportation, the Provincial Government of Bataan officially launched the Xpress last July 29, 2025 a transport network company (TNC) accredited by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The launch took place at the GIA Commercial Building in Brgy. Tenejero, Balanga City. Vice Governor Cris Garcia, […]

DTI implements price freeze on basic goods in Bataan

DTI implements price freeze on basic goods in Bataan

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented an automatic 60-day price freeze on basic necessities in the Province following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Provincial Government of Bataan. DTI Bataan Provincial Director Ei Ocampo said the price freeze was triggered by the official declaration, which came in response to […]

BM Serrano receives TIEZA recognition for Bataan

BM Serrano receives TIEZA recognition for Bataan

Board Member Mylene Serrano, chairperson of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Tourism representing Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia has received the Plaque of Recognition from Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) for the Province of Bataan. Serrano in her message said, “It is truly an honor to represent Gov. Joet Garcia and our province. This […]

Cong. Roman unveils 2nd batch of priority bills

Cong. Roman unveils 2nd batch of priority bills

Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman has unveiled his second set of priority bills for the 20th Congress. The latest batch of proposed legislation includes the following: Estate Tax Amnesty (HB 609), The Cagandahan Law (HB 619), Critical Thinking and Pedagogical Transformation Act (HB 1482), Critical Pedagogy in Teacher Education Act (HB 1483), Data-Driven Governance […]

Bataan braces for historic infrastructure leap as PBBM confirms Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge to Begin Construction Before 2025 Ends

BATAAN, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. affirmed in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) that construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) will finally break ground before the end of 2025—marking a transformative milestone for the Province of Bataan. Spanning 32.15 kilometers across Manila Bay, the bridge will directly connect Barangay Alas-asin […]

AboitizPower delivers 1,900 relief packs to 6 Bataan towns

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through its subsidiaries GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD), mounted a five-day relief operation from July 21 to 25, delivering 1,900 relief packs to communities affected by recent calamities in Bataan. The relief efforts covered six municipalities—Mariveles, Samal, Orani, Hermosa, Morong, and Bagac—prioritizing the immediate needs of residents […]

Petron’s Puno ng Buhay Program surpasses 1million propagules planted nationwide

Petron Corporation announced that its long-running Puno ng Buhay reforestation program has planted more than one million mangrove and tree propagules in its adopted sites nationwide since its launch in 2000. The program, implemented through the Petron Foundation, covers both coastal and upland areas as part of the oil company’s efforts to reduce its environmental […]

Rep. Roman visits evacuees in Bataan

Bataan 1st District Congressman Tony Roman visited the towns of Orani, Samal, Abucay, and Hermosa to extend assistance and check on residents affected by the recent onslaught of Typhoon Crising and the southwest monsoon (habagat). He was with his sister and former Congresswoman Geraldine Roman, whom he succeeded in office. He thanked the Department of […]