Balanga City to host NL traders confab

The City Government of Balanga as well as the Provincial Government of Bataan are willing to host the 34th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC) slated on June 19-20, 2025. The two-day conference aims to foster collaboration, stimulate business growth, “and address key economic trends and opportunities within the North Luzon region.” The Philippine Chamber […]

Bishop Sescon vows to work with Bataan execs

Bishop Sescon vows to work with Bataan execs

Newly-ordained Bishop Rufino Coronel Sescon, Jr. and the fifth bishop to be assigned in Balanga Diocese vowed to be of help to local brethren and officials of the province. He traces his family roots in Balanga City. Bishop Sescon was warmly welcomed by local officials led by Bataan Gov. Jose Enrique S. Garcia III, Congressman […]

Abucay eyes improved solar power system

Abucay eyes improved solar power system

The Municipal Government of Abucay is poised exert effort to further improve its solar power system that has been gaining popularity among government and business establishments. Abucay Mayor Robin Tagle in a briefing with the local media said the solar power has greatly helped the municipal government’s austerity program through reduced electricity consumption. “Malaking natitipid […]

Congw. Roman zeroing-in on health care services

Congw. Roman zeroing-in on health care services

Congresswoman Geraldine Roman, although now completing her last term at the House of Representatives representing the first district of Bataan zeroes-in on health care services. “Kasi gusto ko kayong maging malusog at masaya,” Congw. Roman said before a group of women mostly members of KABAKA who celebrated its 28th year anniversary at the Orani covered […]

Seeing informal settlers in Samal does not sit well with Mayor Acuzar

Seeing families living near esteros, riverbanks and waterways does not sit well with Samal Mayor Alexander Acuzar. This is why the municipal government Samal has been pursuing housing projects to accommodate informal settlers. Last Friday, Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia, Mayor Acuzar, Vice Mayor Ronnie Ortiguerra, Sangguniang Bayan members, Congressman Jett Nisay, Board Member Atty. Antonino […]

Bataeño Pass aims to get rid of tedious paper works

Bataeño Pass aims to get rid of tedious paper works

The innovative Bataeno Pass which Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia has been pushing aims to fast track and simplify repetitive processes and excessive paper works in most government services. The governor said with Bataeno Pass, ‘we are eliminating unnecessary hurdles and streamlining access to government services.” During the launching of said digital innovation last February 26 […]

Rep. Garcia assures farmers of improved food production

Representative Gila Garcia of Bataan’s 3rd Congressional District said on Tuesday, Feb. 18 that local farmers should be rest assured that they would expect improved food production and that safety measures are being taken care both for farmers and consumers. In her statement on social media, the lady solon said agricultural programs being undertaken in […]

Balanga dance group competes in Dubai

This mostly-girls street dance group widely known in Balanga City, as Gboyzjuniors had been making waves in various competitions and lately is poised to join in World Supremacy Battlegrounds in Dubai come July. The group composed of 14 girls and 4 boys started off in a dance class after the pandemic in 2022 under coach […]

Balanga City Kasalang Bayan

Avoid trivial couple quarrels — Mayor Francis

Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia advised the 59 newly-wed couples in the Valentine’s Day Kasalang Bayan held at the Emiliana Hall to ignore petty quarrels among partners in life. Said the mayor who was accompanied by wife Racquel: “Kung maliit na bagay lang wag niyo na palakihin para walang away.” He said small misunderstanding should […]

Cong. Abet to install solar panels in 1Bataan Villages

Cong. Abet to install solar panels in 1Bataan Villages

Solar panels, church and other amenities will be put up in 1Bataan villages in Orion and in Balanga City. This was disclosed on Thursday by Congressman Albert S. Garcia during his visit to 1Bataan Village in Orion where the second District solon annually celebrates his birthday which falls on February 1. Cong. Abet expressed his […]