Bataan youth launch clean-up drive

Some 60 members of YoungBataenos for Environmental Advocacy Network (YoungBEAN) launched last Sunday a clean-up drive in Barangay Camachile, a thriving mangrove area in Orion. The activity caps the End Plastics Pollution month of January series of events held by YoungBEAN to raise awareness among youth and the community the worsening plastics pollution killing mangroves […]

EcoWaste reports decrease in marine litter

A 36-percent decrease in the volume of marine waste and 42-percent reduction or almost half of the total weight of collected waste from 2023 to 2024 was reported by EcoWaste Coalition. The EcoWaste in partnership with De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, disclosed the findings of the 2024 Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Report at a press briefing […]

Religious belief not a hindrance to achieve unity– Congw. Gila

In her speech last Tuesday, January 16 during the induction of officers of the Federation of Muslim Association in held at the Dona Francisca Court, Balanga City, 3rd District Rep. Maria Angela S. Garcia said that religious belief is not a hindrance to promote the spirit of unity in the community. The lady solon said: […]

Abucay starts attracting investors

Abucay starts attracting investors

Abucay, a second class municipality with a population of roughly 44,000 is now attracting investors; among them is the Aidea Incorporated to join the government’s housing program to keep in tune with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s aim to solve housing backlog. Last January 15, a group of investors briefed Mayor Robin Tagle on plans to […]

Bataan promotes Green Economy

Bataan promotes Green Economy

Bataan is in the midst of promoting Green Economy, the new buzzwords now. According to Bataan Second District Congressman Albert S. Garcia, Bataan is now gradually shifting to renewable energy by embracing the use of electric vehicles. He disclosed the good news during the 268th Founding Anniversary of Bataan rites at Bataan Peoples Center last […]

Limay SB members visit public market

Limay SB members visit public market

To resolve a looming mess in the Limay Public Market, members of Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) visited recently the town’s commercial center. In its social media post, the Municipal Government of Limay said that the visit was expected to iron out kinks in the smooth operation of the public market known for its fresh fruits […]

Petron puts up more service facilities

Petron puts up more service facilities

Petron Corp., the country’s only refiner, is putting up more facilities for automotive maintenance nationwide with the launching of its biggest center in Luzon last December. In its statement, Petron said it is keen on expanding its car care center (CCC) network to reach more customers across the country. In 2024, the fuel firm established […]

Ph second most attractive market for renewable energy

Ph second most attractive market for renewable energy

Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia who had been pitching in for renewable energy (RE) in power generation mix was seen as in the right direction following report by BloombergNEF that Philippines has made a significant jump from 20th to second most attractive market for clean power investments. In a lengthy report filed by Inquirer’s Lisbeth Ismael, […]

DENR raises P100-M to preserve endangered species

DENR raises P100-M to preserve endangered species

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is launching “Save From Extinction” campaign to raise P100 million to repopulate six species– Philippine eagle, pawikan, tamaraw, cockatoo, dugong, and pangolina. The DENR said in its recent report that the six species are on the brink of extinction “and there is now a need to launch a […]