Bill establishing MARINA Regional Office in Bataan clears House

Bill establishing MARINA Regional Office in Bataan clears House

A measure seeking to bring maritime services closer to Filipino seafarers has advanced in the House of Representatives, as Bataan Second District Rep. Albert Garcia announced the approval on third and final reading of House Bill No. 8463.   The proposal, co-authored with Pusong Pinoy Partylist Rep. Jett Nisay, aims to establish a regional office […]

Balanga marks decade of Largest Dance Fitness Class

Balanga marks decade of “Largest Dance Fitness Class”

The “Largest Dance Fitness Class” that landed in the Guinness World Record for having attracted 16,218 participants in 2016 is being reminisced by Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia.   The governor who was starting off his political career then as City Mayor of Balanga spearheaded the event drawing participants from all walks of life- students, teachers, […]

Anti-kickback aid bill advances in Congress

Anti-kickback aid bill advances in Congress

A proposed measure seeking to prevent corruption in government aid distribution has moved forward in the legislative process, according to Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III. The Kontra Kickback sa Ayuda Act (House Bill 606) has been elevated to the Technical Working Group, with a substitute bill now being prepared for committee and plenary […]

Bataan Transport Forum 2026

Bataan Transport Forum 2026

In line with Bataan’s commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of eco-friendly transportation, the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO), headed by Ms. Ludivina Banzon, successfully conducted the Bataan Transport Forum 2026 last March 19, at the 4th Floor Conference Room of The Bunker.   The forum gathered key stakeholders from various agencies […]

Signing of multi-party MOA for environmental adoption projects

Signing of multi-party MOA for environmental adoption projects

To formalize two major environmental initiatives under the Project TRANSFORM Framework, a Multi-party Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) for environmental adoption projects of AboitizPower through GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd Co. (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin Ltd Co. (GNPD) was signed on March 23, 2026, at Villa Encarnacion in Orani.   The agreement was made among the […]