'Selebrasyon para sa Araw ng Manggagawa'

‘Selebrasyon para sa Araw ng Manggagawa’

The Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) held the “FABonggang Selebrasyon para sa Araw ng Manggagawa” on Saturday honoring and celebrating the hardworking FAB workers. Held at the FAB Central Terminal Grounds, the event featured live music, fun games, and exciting prizes for Freeport workers. The night started with performances by the band Bad Mesa, followed […]

BPSU achieves 100% passing rate

BPSU achieves 100% passing rate; captures Top 1, 4, and 7 spots in April 2025 MLE

Under the strong leadership of Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) President Ruby Santos Matibag, the university achieved another milestone in the April 2025 Licensure Examination for Midwives garnering a 100 percent passing rate and capturing Top 1, Top 4, and Top 7 examinees ranking spots. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ranked BPSU as the top […]

Bataan to recognize farmers and fisherfolk every 3rd Week of May

Bataan to recognize farmers and fisherfolk every 3rd Week of May

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ng Bataan, passed an ordinance declaring the third week of May each year as a special week to honor and recognize the farmers and fisherfolk in the province. Known as the “Bataan Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Week Ordinance,” it aims to support and empower those in the agriculture and fisheries sectors by […]

Pusong Pinoy

‘Alagang Pusong Pinoy’ initiative

Pusong Pinoy Partylist, through its “Alagang Pusong Pinoy” initiative, recently provided P500,000 worth of guarantee letters to patients from Bataan requiring treatment at the Philippine Heart Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, and Philippine General Hospital. Pusong Pinoy Partylist Representative Jett Nisay said another P430,000 was given to patients through the Local Government Support Fund. […]

Bataan adopts sustainability plan for exiting 4Ps beneficiaries

Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia passed an ordinance adopting the Bataan Sustainability Plan for Exited 4Ps Beneficiaries during its 129th regular session on April 3, 2025. The initiative aligns with Republic Act No. 11310, or the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act, ensuring continued support for families who have […]

AFAB, PRA sign JMO for Special Resident Retiree’s Visa

AFAB, PRA sign JMO for Special Resident Retiree’s Visa

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) and the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) have signed a Joint Memorandum Order (JMO) to simplify the issuance of the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV). AFAB was led in the signing by Administrator and CEO Hussein Pangandaman and PRA was headed by General Manager and CEO Roberto […]

Bataan celebrates 2025 National Women’s Month

The province of Bataan, through the Provincial Women’s Commission held the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration. Vice Gov. Cris Garcia, Bataan 3rd District Cong. Gila Garcia, Governor Joet Garcia’s mother Vicky Garcia and wife Isabel Garcia, Atty. Marife Andal-Concepcion, and other prominent women in the province led the celebration. Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia also attended […]

New PBMLP By-Laws approved

The Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP) has successfully passed amendments to its Constitution and By-Laws. “Kabilang sa mga pumasang pagbabago ang kautusan sa mga kandidato para sa mga national at regional positions na isiwalat ang kani-kanilang qualifications at plataporma upang gabayan ang mga botante sa pagboto”, said Bataan Board Member Tony Roman. […]

Women in Mariveles gain digital skills

Women in Mariveles gain digital skills

Thirty-seven women in Mariveles now have new opportunities to earn a living through digital work. These women, members of the Buklod ng Kababaihan organization recently received digital work materials as part of the Elevate AIDA program. AboitizPower subsidiaries GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) facilitated the program in partnership with Connected Women, […]

AboitizPower subsidiaries empower Bataan women through technology and AI

AboitizPower subsidiaries empower Bataan women through technology and AI

In many Filipino families, women—especially housewives—are traditionally seen as the light of the home, caring for their children and managing household responsibilities. However, with the right opportunities, they can achieve even more and become active participants in the modern workforce. AboitizPower subsidiaries GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) are helping make this […]