Hermosa RHU Acts Swiftly After Rabid Dog Attack, Urges Residents to Stay Vigilant

When a stray dog attacked livestock and residents in Barangay Mabuco, Hermosa, Bataan on August 22–23, 2025, panic spread quickly across the community.   According to the Hermosa Rural Health Unit (RHU), eleven residents sustained bite wounds, while several animals were also injured. The incident took a more alarming turn when laboratory tests confirmed that […]

Tulong para sa magsasaka at mangingisda sa Balanga City

Umabot sa mahigit Php 400,000 halaga ng tulong ang ipinagkaloob ng Department of Agriculture (DA) at Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) sa mga magsasaka at mangingisda ng lungsod bilang suporta sa kanilang kabuhayan. Kabilang sa mga ipinamahagi ang mga binhi, pataba, pressure cooker, canner, at marine engine na personal na pinangasiwaan ni Ms. […]

Buntis Congress 2025, idinaos sa Bagac

Idinaos ang “Buntis Congress 2025: Kalidad na Pangangalaga sa Ina, Kalusugan ng Sanggol may Garantya” nitong Agosto 22, 2025 sa Overland Subdivision Covered Court, Barangay Atilano Ricardo, Bagac, Bataan bilang bahagi ng paggunita sa National Breastfeeding Awareness Month.   Ayon kay Bagac Mayor Ron Del Rosario, layon ng aktibidad na palakasin ang kaalaman ng mga […]

SBMA, Outstanding Government Agency at Legacy Awards 2025

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) was recognized as the Outstanding Government Agency for Special Economic Zone Management at the Legacy Awards 2025 held at Okada Manila. The award highlights the agency’s role in sustaining livelihoods and generating revenues for both workers and local government units in areas surrounding the Freeport.   SBMA Chairperson and […]

Bataan lawmakers join scrutiny of PAGCOR, PCSO 2026 Budgets

The House Committee on Appropriations on Friday subjected the proposed 2026 budgets of the Philippine Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to thorough scrutiny, with Bataan’s representatives taking an active role in the deliberations.   Committee Chairperson Mikaela Angela Suansing presided over the hearing, while Bataan 2nd District Representative Albert Garcia, […]

PBBM signs Bataan Sports High School Law

A new milestone in sports education has been reached in Bataan as Republic Act No. 12239, establishing the Bataan High School for Sports in Bagac, has been signed into law. The measure, authored by Bataan 3rd District Rep. Gila Garcia, was officially approved by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on August 29, 2025.   The […]

Rep. Roman urges youth to be active in worthy endeavor

Rep. Roman urges youth to be active in worthy endeavor

Bataan First Dist. Rep. Antonino B. Roman III urges the youth to get involved in worthy undertakings during last Friday’s Global Youth Summit held in SM City in Balanga City. Roman said it is the youth that should participate and be frontliners in important community projects that would benefit the nation, although he admitted it […]

GrabCar and Xpress are now in Bataan

GrabCar and Xpress are now in Bataan

In line with the Provincial Government of Bataan’s thrust to promote green mobility and provide modern transportation solutions, GrabCar and Xpress have officially launched operations in the province. The introduction of these services gives Bataeños an additional commuting option, with electric vehicles (EVs) being deployed to ensure sustainable and eco-friendly travel. At present, GrabCar bookings […]

AFAB conducts workshop on filmmaking

AFAB conducts workshop on filmmaking

The Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) Film Festival marks the first-ever Film Festival in Bataan offering local filmmakers a platform to showcase their talent. The Festival, according to Ms. Hazel Keith Elloren of AFAB, has an open theme giving the directors the creative freedom to explore any story or genre without restrictions. At the workshop, […]

AFAB conducts orientation and logline pitching session for FAB Film Festival finalists

AFAB conducts orientation and logline pitching session for FAB Film Festival finalists

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) in partnership with the BTN Association held an orientation and logline pitching session for the Top 10 Finalists of the first FAB Film Festival (FFF) on Tuesday. The session began with competing films being updated on festival mechanics, judging criteria, and prizes. Question and Answer was […]