Tai Yang 1 Power Inc. to develop 25-megawatt solar project at FAB

Tai Yang 1 Power Inc. to develop 25-megawatt solar project at FAB

Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) Administrator and CEO Hussein Pangandaman said the project supports the Authority’s direction to diversify energy generation as it continues to attract more industries and investments. The project will rise on a 27-hectare property and is among the largest renewable energy developments within the Freeport Area of Bataan […]

Balanga holds Kahanga-Hackaton 2025

Balanga holds Kahanga-Hackaton 2025

Balanga City mounted  its first-ever Kahanga-Hackaton 2025,  a two-day tech competition  of  creativity and  collaboration. The  event, held recently is in line with the vision of Mayor Raquel Garcia to make Balanga  a fully developed  Smart City. Hackathon is a collaborative event or competition where participants usually students, innovators, or professionals work  in teams to […]

First FAB Film Festival Premier Night

First FAB Film Festival Premier Night

The first-ever FAB Film Festival (FFF)  organized by the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) in partnership with the BTN Association  held its Premier Night on Tuesday. The event  took place at the AFAB Administration Building in Mariveles where ten short  films were screened simultaneously. Before the screening, AFAB and BTN officials led a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open […]

Transmission rates down in October 2025 electric bills

Transmission rates down in October 2025 electric bills

Power transmission service provider NGCP announced a slight reduction in overall transmission rates of the end consumers this October following a reduction in ancillary service and transmission wheeling rates. Overall average transmission rates for the September 2025 billing period dropped by 1.23% to PhP1.3998/kWh, from August’s PhP1.4171/kWh. The decrease was driven by reductions in both […]

Samal, Best Dressed Destination Booth at Tuklas Bataan 2025

The Municipality of Samal bagged the Best Dressed Destination Booth Award at Tuklas Bataan: The Bataan Tourism Expo 2025 held at SM City Bataan from October 9 to 11. The creative booth of Samal showcased the town’s natural beauty, colorful culture, and rich tourism attractions.   One of the criteria for the award was online […]

Mayor Tong Santos leads Sr Citizens’ 3rd Quarter General Assembly

In time for the celebration of Elderly Filipino Week, the Municipality of Dinalupihan held the 3rd Quarter General Assembly of Senior Citizens last Oct 6 and 7.   Mayor Tong Santos led the celebration, expressing appreciation for the invaluable contributions of senior citizens to the municipality.   The fruitful two-day gathering strengthened Dinalupihan’s commitment to […]

Cong. Abet honors educators on World Teachers’ Day

In the recent celebration of World Teachers’ Day, Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia expressed his heartfelt gratitude and admiration for teachers, recognizing their vital role in shaping the nation’s future.   “On World Teachers’ Day, let us express our thanks and pay tribute to our teachers, our partners in molding the youth,” Garcia said. […]

Farmers association in Morong receives equipment

Led by Mayor Leila G. Linao-Muñoz and Vice Mayor Chermaine Garcia-Sibug with the support of the Sangguniang Bayan, the Morong LGU facilitated the distribution of modern farming equipment to boost local agricultural production.   The Agricultural Farmers Association of Morong received one (1) unit Multi-Cultivator and three (3) units Shallow Tube Wells from the Department […]

Office of Cong. Abet Garcia joins National Indigenous Peoples’ Month celebration

In celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples’ Month, the Office Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia stands in solidarity with the nation in honoring the rich culture, history, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines.   Garcia emphasized the importance of recognizing the unique identity and heritage of indigenous communities. He reassured his […]

Balanga wins 4 awards in DILG Pagmaya Recognition Program

Balanga City bagged four awards during the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Pagmaya Recognition Program, which honors outstanding local government units for their achievements in cleanliness, peace, and order.   Mayor Raquel Garcia, accompanied by personnel from the City Agriculture Office and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), personally accepted […]