Gov. Garcia helps improve Samal library

Mayor Alex Acuzar of Samal expressed deep gratitude to Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia for donating MacBook Air laptops, tables, and chairs to the municipal library of Samal. The donation supports the town’s initiative to transform the public library into an i-Learning Hub (i-Learn sa Aklatan), a local government project that promotes access to modern learning […]

House Bill 11543 passes in the House

The House of Representatives has approved House Bill 11543, also known as the Lifelong Learning Development Framework Act. Pusong Pinoy Partylist Representative Jett Nisay principally author the bill. He announced that a similar version has already passed in the Senate. The bill is now awaiting the signature of President Bongbong Marcos to become a national […]

Japanese investors eye opportunities in FAB

Japanese businessmen have expressed interest in investing in the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB). Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) led by Group Head of the Office of the Administrator Atty. Percival B. Peralta recently met with a delegation of Japanese investors in Manila. The foreign contingent was led by Toyoken Co. Ltd. […]

Cool Iskool Mobile Library boosts reading skills of students in Bataan

Bataan 1st District Congressman-elect Tony Roman said report from DepEd-Bataan shows Grade 3 pupils in the First District who benefitted from Cool Iskool Mobile Library project have significantly improved their reading skills based on the recent result of Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment. Roman launched Cool Iskool Mobile Library project last year. He provided the mobile […]

Bataan power firm ends 'pawikan' protection deal

AboitizPower supports sea turtle conservation in Bataan

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through its private limited partnership with GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), concluded its three-year sea turtle (pawikan) protection and conservation program, SagiPaWeCan, in Sitio Fuerte, Barangay Poblacion, Morong, Bataan, with a hatchling release. SagiPaWeCan was created to provide safe nesting environments that facilitate better hatchling survival. It also promoted conservation awareness, […]

Gov Garcia supports I-Patroller Program

Gov. Joet Garcia is fully supporting the implementation of the I-Patroller Program in the province. He joined the “I-Patroller Bataan District 2” meeting attended by police personnel, village heads, and barangay council members from the district on May 28 at The Bunker, capitol. The meeting aimed to strengthen the I-Patroller program, which is designed to […]

Gov. Garcia explains goal of Meritocracy Bill

Gov. Garcia explains goal of Meritocracy Bill

Gov. Joet Garcia took the opportunity during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony to explain the Meritocracy Bill authored by 2nd District Rep. Abet Garcia. He said the bill aims to make every branch and agency of the government more productive and actively involved in national development. It proposes the creation of standards to measure good governance in […]

SSS Balanga Branch joins Luzon-wide RACE operation

The Social Security System (SSS) Balanga Branch participated in the simultaneous Luzon-wide Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) operation held on Friday. The team conducted enforcement visits to 10 delinquent business establishments located in the towns of Hermosa and Dinalupihan. Leading the operation were SSS Balanga Branch Head Joel Y. Villafuerte and Acting Assistant Branch Head […]

Gov. Joet among top-rated leaders in national youth survey

Gov. Joet among top-rated leaders in national youth survey

Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia emerged as one of the top-performing provincial leaders in the country, according to the latest Youth Satisfaction and Trust Ratings Survey released by the Institute for Global Education Exchange and Internship (IGEEI). Garnering an impressive 89% satisfaction rating, Gov. Garcia was highlighted for his strong governance, effective leadership, and public service […]