Balik Eskwela Diskwento Caravan opens in Balanga City

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bataan has officially launched its Balik Eskwela Diskwento Caravan at Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, running from May 13 to 15, 2026. The opening was led by DTI Bataan Provincial Director Ei Ocampo alongside agency staff, aiming to provide affordable school essentials and local products ahead of […]

Balanga City welcomes new BIR Officer, eyes stronger tax campaign in Bataan

Balanga City Mayor Raquel Garcia welcomed newly appointed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Officer Ellerton Dangatan, signaling a strengthened partnership between the agency and the Balanga City government to improve public service delivery.   Mayor Garcia said the collaboration will focus on enhancing coordination in tax administration and compliance, as both sides discussed […]

Balanga sets up hydration station at Plaza Mayor for Visita Iglesia goers

Balanga sets up hydration station at Plaza Mayor for Visita Iglesia goers

The  City Government  through the leadership of Mayor Raquel Garcia has set up a Hydration Station at Plaza Mayor de Balanga to provide free purified drinking water to residents and visitors amid the intense heat. The initiative aims to assist those participating in Visita Iglesia and those visiting the Balanga Trade Fair by ensuring they […]

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, […]

Mayor Raquel Garcia pays tribute to Balanga women

Mayor Raquel Garcia pays tribute to Balanga women

Mayor Raquel Garcia paid tribute to Balangueña and Bataeña women who continue to demonstrate excellence in leadership and stand out in various fields. In her message as part of the celebration of Women’s Month, Garcia cited  the vital role of women in strengthening communities and shaping a more progressive society. Garcia added that the tribute […]

Bird Trike Float Parade ng Balanga City, hinangaan

Bird Trike Float Parade ng Balanga City, hinangaan

Namangha ang mga nakapanood nang kauna-unahang Bird Trike Float Parade na ginanap sa mga pangunahing kalsada sa Balanga City kahapon. Maging si Mayor Raquel Garcia ay humanga sa mga ayos ng tricycle. Ayon pa sa kanya, makikita sa Bird Trike Float ang pagiging malikhain ng iba’t ibang  barangay at mga paaralan na nakiisa sa nasabing […]

PFF launches FIFA Football Arena in Balanga

Filipinos should find a sport suitable to their size — and that is football, according to John Anthony Gutierrez, president of Philippine Federation of Football (PFF) during the launching of FIFA Arena in Balanga City Elementary School last Tuesday.   Gutierrez encouraged elementary pupils of Balanga to join the football arena. “Huwag kayong mag-alala mga […]

Rep. Abet Garcia commends  Balanga’s progress as City marks 25th anniversary

Bataan 2nd District Rep. Abet Garcia extended his greetings and paid tribute to the people of Balanga as the City marked the 25th anniversary of its cityhood. He recognized the steady progress the city  achieved through unity, hard work, and commitment. Garcia said that over the past 25 years, he has personally witnessed Balanga’s continuous […]

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 […]

Mayor Garcia leads distribution of cash incentives to 187 senior citizens in Balanga

A total of 187 senior citizens in Balanga City including 3 centenarians received cash incentives under the Expanded Centenarians Act in a distribution activity held recently at Doña Francisca Park.   The distribution was facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in partnership with the City Social Welfare and Development Office.   Under […]