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 […]

Bisita Bayan empowers youth for a brighter future

The vibrant town of Hermosa recently marked another significant milestone in the Provincial Government of Bataan’s monthly Bisita Bayan initiative, a community outreach program that brings together local government leaders led by Governor Joet Garcia, residents, and volunteers to address critical social issues. Governor Garcia said that this year’s event focused on the youth, emphasizing […]

Bataan sees steady growth in new enterprise registrations

In 2024, Central Luzon saw a total of 126,684 new business name registrations (BNRs), reflecting a strong entrepreneurial spirit across the region. Bataan contributed 8,622 of these registrations, showing a steady growth in its local economy. Despite a more modest increase of 4.8%, the province plays a significant role in the region’s overall business development. […]

EcoWaste reports decrease in marine litter

A 36-percent decrease in the volume of marine waste and 42-percent reduction or almost half of the total weight of collected waste from 2023 to 2024 was reported by EcoWaste Coalition. The EcoWaste in partnership with De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, disclosed the findings of the 2024 Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Report at a press briefing […]

Religious belief not a hindrance to achieve unity– Congw. Gila

In her speech last Tuesday, January 16 during the induction of officers of the Federation of Muslim Association in held at the Dona Francisca Court, Balanga City, 3rd District Rep. Maria Angela S. Garcia said that religious belief is not a hindrance to promote the spirit of unity in the community. The lady solon said: […]

250 estudyante nakatanggap ng libreng salamin sa mata

Nabigyan ang 250 mag-aaral, mula sa una hanggang ika-6 na baitang ng Tuyo Integrated Elementary School sa Lungsod ng Balanga, ng libreng salamin sa mata ng Balanga City Lion’s Club District 301-D2 sa pakikipag ugnayan sa Mabuhay Deseret Foundation Team sa pamumuno ni Dr. Willy Serafica. Ang nasabing pamamahagi ay nataon sa kaarawan ng Pangulo […]