Bataan Gov. Enrique S. Garcia III sticks to his stance that nuclear plant has no place in this peninsula province. The province’s chief executive reiterated this during a pre-Christmas news conference on December 20, 2024 at the Shaira Cafe in Balanga City. Garcia said the provincial leadership is steadfast in its belief that nuclear plant […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will issue new zoning rules for areas affected by outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) by January. The BusinessWorld reported recently that red zone areas with confirmed ASF cases. Pink zones are near infected areas or are ASF-free areas in infected provinces. Yellow zones are deemed high risk […]
There is now a high level of confidence among residents of Abucay, following good and improved infrastructures in the said municipality. Abucay town Mayor Robin Tagle said there was a remarkable increase in residents paying their tax obligations compared to the previous years. “Maganda ang reaction ng mga kababayan natin at dumami rin ang nagbabayad […]
The Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) registered a total committed investment of P17,355,535,908.02 for the period May 2023 to May 2024 making it one the country’s viable freeport zones. In its year-end review entitled “Dynamic Transformation and Progress,” the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) indicated that the San Miguel conglomerate led local […]
In support of Balanga City’s agriculture sector, the Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council) recently passed an ordinance declaring Friday as Balanga Kadiwa Market Day. Nerissa Mateo, chief of Balanga City agriculture office, said the city government realized that the Kadiwa market day held every Friday right at the lobby of city hall has been successful since […]
The 360-hectare Freeport Area of Bataan may become an ideal destination for world class sports and leisure activities. This idea popped up among officials of Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) when the FAB 5150 Recon officially wrapped up on Monday (December 9). The AFAB officials and event organizers described the sports event […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) had proudly announced that Bataan province is a top grosser among provinces in Central Luzon and Jayken Sports Bag of Dinalupihan town is top seller. Teresita Estibar Magtanong, DTI information officer, in a text message. Eileen Ocampo, DTI Bataan director, in her accomplishment report during last week’s opening […]
The City Government of Balanga has taken a significant step in promoting and protecting human rights that aims to set a model for other local government units (LGUs) as it enacts a “landmark” ordinance. Entitled, “An Ordinance Declaring The Rights and Responsibilities of Individuals, Groups, and Organs of Society To Promote and Protect Universally Recognized […]
Kabilang si Hussein P. Pangandaman, administrador at punong tagapagpaganap ng Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) sa mga inimbita ng Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. para dumalo sa 5th State Conference on United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). Kasama sa naturang okasyon si Malou L. Herrera, AFAB deputy administrator for support. May temang, […]
Stakeholders in the proposed introduction of nuclear energy into the local power mix are worried about the hefty budget required in the construction of facilities. This was gleaned from a reality check on the planned nuclear deployment during a discussion at “Hybrid Energy: Bridging the Transition to Renewables” forum sponsored recently by the Philippine Daily […]
