BFAR experts meet Mariveles fisherfolk

BFAR experts meet Mariveles fisherfolk

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR R3) experts visited last week a group of fishermen in Mariveles to find out what the agency can do to help them improve their catch and other valuable fishing tips. The BFAR visit is part of the agency’s scoping and validation for the Livelihood and Enterprise Grants under […]

BFAR experts visit Mariveles to boost fisherfolk livelihoods

BFAR experts visit Mariveles to boost fisherfolk livelihoods

Specialists from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 3 visited Mariveles last March 4 as part of their scoping and validation activities for the Livelihood and Enterprise Grants under the FishCoRe Project. The program aims to strengthen local fisheries, improve income opportunities for fisherfolk, and support sustainable coastal development. The BFAR team […]

AEV Holds ground in 2025 as power, banking, and food units drive earnings

AEV Holds ground in 2025 as power, banking, and food units drive earnings

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) reported a consolidated core net income of P25.5 billion for the year 2025, maintaining the same level recorded in 2024 as strong performances from its power, banking, and food businesses helped offset several one-time charges. In a statement released Thursday, the diversified conglomerate said its reported net income reached P18.3 […]

Roman pushes Learning Site for Agriculture to boost Bataan farmers’ skills

Roman pushes Learning Site for Agriculture to boost Bataan farmers’ skills

Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III is pushing for the establishment of a Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) in Bataan to strengthen the capabilities of local farmers through modern training and technical support. Rep. Roman recently met with officials of the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), including Officer-in-Charge Center Director Emmanuel […]

AFAB joins the celebration of National Women’s Month 2026

AFAB joins the celebration of National Women’s Month 2026

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has expressed its full support in the celebration of National Women’s Month 2026, honoring the invaluable contributions, strong leadership, and unwavering strength of women in the community and across the nation. In a statement, AFAB reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality, empowering women, and advancing […]

Rep. Nisay pushes bill mandating front-of-package warning labels on unhealthy food

Rep. Nisay pushes bill mandating front-of-package warning labels on unhealthy food

A party-list lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to require clear warning labels on the front of food packages to help Filipinos make healthier food choices. Rep. Jett Nisay of the Pusong Pinoy Party-list recently filed House Bill No. 8284, also known as the Healthy Food Marketing and Labelling Act. The proposed measure was submitted […]

SBMA, nag turnover ng mga lumang watawat para sa wastong paglilibing

SBMA, nag turnover ng mga lumang watawat para sa wastong paglilibing

Ipinasa ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) ang mga luma at kupas nang watawat ng Pilipinas na matagal na ring iwinawagayway sa harap ng kanilang administration building upang maayos na mailibing sa Mariveles, Bataan. Pinangunahan ni SBMA Chairman at Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño ang turnover ng mga watawat kay Alion Barangay Captain Vicielito Balan […]

Limay municipal employees take drug test

Limay municipal employees take drug test

The municipal employees of Limay, underwent random drug test conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Limay PNP. The random drug test was spearheaded by Mayor Richie Jason David and Vice Mayor Marie Grace David who themselves took the test as manifestation of genuine effort to join in the no-nonsense campaign against illegal […]

DILG launches BEST program in Abucay

DILG launches BEST program in Abucay

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched last March 3 the Building Excellence in Service and Transparency (BEST) program to inspire barangay officials and improve performance. BEST is a performance-based assessment program that gives recognition to a barangay (village) with outstanding accomplishments, effective public service with high degree of accountability. Abucay Mayor […]