AFAB boosts security readiness

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) strengthened its security preparedness by conducting Bomb Awareness Seminar.   Experts from the Bataan Provincial EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Canine Unit led the activity imparting their expertise on bomb detection, identification, and proper response procedures. Participants learned how to manage potential bomb threat situations.   The […]

Balanga City bags 4 regional honors in DILG’s Pagmaya Awards

Balanga City has clinched four major awards from the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) “Pagmaya” program, which recognizes outstanding local governments for their efforts in cleanliness, environmental protection, and peace and order.   Mayor Raquel Garcia personally accepted the accolades alongside officials from the City Agriculture Office, City Environment and Natural Resources […]

AboitizPower empowers future leaders in 3rd Scholars Development Convergence

AboitizPower Corporation (AboitizPower) through GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co. (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD) brought together 130 scholars for the Scholars Development Convergence Year 3 held on October 1 and 2 at La Vista Inland Resort in Balanga City, Bataan.   The two-day formation program underscored the strong commitment of AboitizPower to […]

Roman seeks to end “5-6” lending

First District Representative Tony Roman III has filed the Blue Finance for Small-Scale Fisherfolk Act (HB 4856), a measure that seeks to end the exploitative “5-6” lending schemes burdening fishermen and instead provide them with access to just and affordable capital. Roman said the bill aims to uplift small fisherfolk, whom he called “the heroes […]

DA visits Orion farming, fishing villages

To cushion the impact of climate change, the national government, in partnership with local government units and stakeholders have to introduce improvement in the barangay level to benefit farmers and fisherfolk.   This was the key objective of Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary Joycel R. Panlilio and other department officials who visited Barangay Daan-Pare and […]

Bataan ranks 5 among the fastest growing provinces

Bataan is firmly establishing itself as one of the Philippines’ most dynamic economic engines, based on the latest data of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) which showcases the province’s exceptional growth trajectory in 2024.   According to PSA, the province has recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expansion of 9.3 percent making Bataan as the fifth […]