Gov. Garcia lauds barangay health workers

Hundreds of Barangay Health Workers of Bataan were praised by Gov. Joet Garcia for their crucial role in implementing health programs in the province’s villages. The governor’s kind words addressed to health workers were delivered during this year’s BHW Congress held last December 16 at the Kamalig Orion Sports Complex. It was spearheaded by health […]

AFAB: Immigration process in 20 seconds

Immigration process which usually takes long would now be done in 20 seconds. Thanks to Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) which teamed up with conglomerate San Miguel and iWave to improve the passenger experience at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). San Miguel’s New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC), both registered and located […]

BBJVI inaugurates locally built M/T MAKINANG in Mariveles

Bataan Baseco Joint Venture Inc. (BBJVI) led the inauguration of the M/T MAKINANG, an 18-MB self-propelled tanker constructed at Herma Shipyard Inc. in Mariveles, Bataan. According to Jopet Inton, President of BBJVI, the newly launched vessel, listed as Hull No. 124, is expected to open opportunities for strategic investments and further boost economic growth in […]

Blood program for Bataeños earns national recognition

Pusong Pinoy Partylist Rep. Jett Nisay announced that the free blood assistance program for Bataeños has earned national recognition, highlighting its impact on addressing urgent health needs in the province. Nisay made the statement in his capacity as chairman of the board of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Bataan Chapter. Rep. Nisay said the program […]

Cool Iskool Mobile Library, umarangkada sa Samal North Elementary School

Dumalaw ang Cool Iskool Mobile Library sa Samal North Elementary School bilang bahagi ng programang “Biyahe ng Kaalaman” na isinusulong ni Bataan Rep. Tony Roman III para palakasin ang kultura ng pagbabasa sa Unang Distrito ng Bataan. Masiglang sinalubong ng mga mag-aaral at guro ang mobile library na naghatid ng mga aklat at interaktibong aktibidad […]

Farmers, fisherfolk get recognition from Balanga City government

More than 300 farmers, fishermen, active backyard gardening advocates and barangay officials were recently given recognition awards by Balanga City government for their untiring efforts to promote livelihood. The recognition rites held during the “Farm Family Day: Paskong Kahanga-hanga ng Magsasaka at Mangingisda” held last December 15, 2025 at Vista Mall honored the influencers of […]

San Miguel at iWave, naglunsad ng biometric e-gate sa NAIA

Nagkaisa ang San Miguel at technology firm na iWave, mga kumpanyang rehistrado at matatagpuan sa Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), upang mapahusay ang karanasan ng mga pasahero sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Pormal na inilunsad ng dalawang kumpanya ang biometric e-gate service sa NAIA Terminal 3 sa isang seremonyang dinaluhan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. […]

AFAB participates in Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

In its bid to position the Freeport Area of Bataan as a growing digital and innovation hub in the region, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) recently participated in the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025 held at the Singapore EXPO. During the event, AFAB engaged with industry leaders, policymakers, and technology firms […]

Petron reforests 30 hectares of land in Duale, with DENR, PGB and LGU-Limay as partners

Petron Corporation has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Provincial Government of Bataan, and the local government of Limay for the reforestation of 30 hectares within the Limay Watershed Rehabilitation site in Barangay Duale.   The initiative is part of Petron’s Puno ng Buhay program, the […]