On becoming the country’s first carbon neutral province

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Based on its mandate and congruent to the vision of the province that is to attain the highest human development index in the country through quality growth, Engr. Vic Ubaldo, Head of Provincial Government – Environment and Natural Resources (PG-ENRO), reported the accomplishments of his office during last Monday’s flag […]

Cong. Tet leaves another legacy

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Bataeños have another reason to rejoice, be thankful, and proud. The Supreme Court (SC) has remained firm in its ruling increasing the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of local governments. In summer session held in Baguio City, SC justices voted 8-3 affirming with finality its ruling expanding the IRA allotment for LGUs […]

88 families receive 10K financial assistance from PSWDO

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – The fire that hit a fishing village in Brgy. Capunitan in Orion last January left hundreds of families displaced. Help from numerous individuals and organizations, both public and private, local and foreign immediately poured in, yet the affected families still feel the adverse effects of said calamity. In its genuine […]

Orani unveils its Tower of Success

ORANI, Bataan – Committed to the realization of its vision that by the year 2020, Orani will be among the top 5 ecotourism destinations in Central Luzon, and taking off from the initiatives of the provincial government, in terms of inclusive growth among others, Mayor Efren “Bondjong” Pascual, Jr. together with the ISO core group […]

Orani cascades SGLG to the barangays

ORANI, Bataan – On November 6, 2018, the DILG issued Memorandum Circular No. 2018-194, the 2018 Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) aimed at encouraging and challenging the barangays to scale up its performance and practices of good governance adhering to the principles of accountability, transparency, performance and effectiveness. A consistent SGLG awardee, […]

Orion Tech4ED Center enables, empowers, transforms

ORION, Bataan – In this age of digital technology, most of our tasks require us to have basic knowledge on how to use/operate a digital device like a computer and a smart phone at the very least. To address this need, the government embarked on a program called Tech4ED center. Tech4ED stands for Technology for […]

Guhit Pinas-Bataan: Art is life

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – In celebration of the National Arts Month, the Provincial Government of Bataan, thru the Provincial Tourism Office, in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) and Guhit Pinas-Bataan Chapter led by Mr. Alexander L. Quizon, conducted a Roving Art workshop among grade school students in different schools all […]

Stephanie’s journey continues

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – In August 2015, we featured a young girl, Stephanie A. Gaña, as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP). http://www.1bataan.com/stephanies-journey/ Last February 6, Stephanie once again took center stage as she received another award, the Istorya ng Pag-asa Award bestowed by no less than the Office of the […]

Gov. Abet cares

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan welcomes the year 2019 with renewed vigor, zest, dedication as well as innovative ideas with the end in view of offering better, fast, reliable and efficient public service. Mandated by law to develop, administer and implement comprehensive social welfare programs designed to uplift the living conditions […]

Bataan, 10th most competitive province in the Philippines

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – For its remarkable participation in the 2018 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), Bataan made it to the Top Ten based on the national results of the 2018 CMCI. To recognize the efforts and commitment in completing and submitting their local data capture sheet and for being among the country’s most […]