Representative Albert S. Garcia of Bataan’s 2nd District firmly believes that the proposed operation of nuclear power plant in Morong town would not bring down the price of fuel. “Baka nga mas mahal pa ang fuel natin pag nuclear power,” Garcia said in an interview in his residence in Balanga City. He said the rehabilitation […]
Workers, locators and residents at the sprawling Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) are assured that they are well-secured and protected. This was the primordial concern tackled at the recently-held security forum hosted by the 702nd Infantry (Defender) Brigade of Philippine Army alongside the representatives of Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Coast […]
Accurate data and relevant information are crucial to good planning and implementation of development programs for the province of Bataan. This was emphasized by Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia during the 3rd quarter meeting of Provincial Development Council attended by town mayors and key planning and development officers last September 19 where the Governor discussed […]
The spread of rabies is under control and so is the hand-mouth-foot disease (HMFD); cases of pregnancy being tracked down for monitoring and other health issues were discussed in the recent Provincial Health Board meeting presided by Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia. The Governor discussed during the meeting attended by Board Member Dr. Bong Galicia, […]
Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Romano del Rosario last week rallied the youth to gear for empowerment and keep their enthusiasm burning during the recent Kabataan Congress. Bokal Popoy as the SP committee chair of peace and order is fondly addressed by colleagues and his constituents, was the keynote speaker during the Kabataan Congress alongside Ms. […]
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has identified five challenges in its operation– transmitting power from generators to electricity end-users. As a jump-start in its aggressive information campaign, the NGCP initiated a media briefing through the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and local media practitioners from Bataan and Zambales provinces. In his […]
The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) ranked 29th nationwide remitting P130 million to the National Treasury this year– up by P50 million from its 2024 contribution. The AFAB was among the Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) recognized during the 2025 GOCCs Day Ceremonies last September 16 in Malacañang. AFAB Administrator […]
The process of identifying and documentation of priority projects in every municipality more particularly in Bataan 3rd District was tackled in a recent 4th chapter meeting of League of Local Planning and Development Coordinators of the Philippines (LLDCP) held at the Bunker. Bataan 3rd District Congresswoman Gila Garcia said the meeting of government planners and […]
Persons who use drugs (PWUDs) should express some gratitude to Balanga City Government. The Bataan Collaborative Action for Rehabilitation Empowerment and Support (BCARES) has launched its second batch of community-based drug rehabilitation program which started September 1, 2025 until March 1, 2026. The initiative was spearheaded by Balanga City Government alongside the City Health Office, […]
Filipinos can expect more accurate forecasts and timely warnings to protect communities across the country. This expectation is not too far off following the recent signing of a memorandum of agreement among the Department of Science and Technology, PAGASA, and Bataan Peninsula State University for the establishment of a Doppler Radar Station. The Doppler station […]
