Mairine Gacutan, Author at 1Bataan

19
Mar

Inauguration of Legislated Marine Multi-Species Hatchery

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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On March 18, 2025, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Region 3 officially inaugurated the first Legislated Marine Multi-Species Hatchery in the region. This project, located in Barangay Quinawan, Bagac, aims to strengthen the region’s aquaculture industry. Powered by solar energy, the hatchery will support the sustainable production of […]

14
Mar

Inauguration and soft-launching of the Kadiwa Store in Limay

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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Bataan 2nd District Representative Albert Garcia and Limay Mayor Richie David led the inauguration and soft-launching of the first Kadiwa store in Region 3 on March 13, 2025, at Limay Park, Brgy. Reformista. The Kadiwa store is a national government initiative aimed at providing affordable and high-quality goods, particularly agricultural products, directly to consumers. It […]

05
Mar

PESO Bataan receives Regional Best PESO Award

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Bataan achieved a remarkable milestone after being recognized as the Regional Best PESO during the 2024 PESO Year-End Performance Assessment held on February 26, 2025, at Royce Hotel, Clark, Pampanga. This recognition highlights PESO Bataan’s unwavering dedication to promoting and delivering high-quality employment services, ensuring better opportunities and […]

23
Jan

Senate approves Special Defense Economic Zone Act on second reading

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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The Special Defense Economic Zone (SpeDEZ) Act, authored and sponsored by Senator Migs Zubiri in the Senate and by Congressman Abet Garcia and Congresswoman Gila Garcia in the House of Representatives, has been approved on its second reading in the Senate. This proposed legislation aims to establish a special defense economic zone within the Government […]

20
Jan

Distribution of cash assistance to fisherfolks affected by oil spill

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) and the Provincial Treasurer’s Office (PTO) led the distribution of cash assistance to 1,273 fisherfolks affected by oil spill in the municipalities of Limay and Mariveles, on January 17, 2025, at the Limay Sports Complex. Each beneficiary received 5,000 pesos from the 6 Million peso fund allocated by […]

11
Dec

Farmers and Fisherfolk Congress 2024

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) led by Engr. Johanna Dizon and the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) led by Dr. Alberto Venturina are currently holding a Farmers and Fisherfolk Congress 2024 from December 10-13, 2024, at the Bataan People’s Center. Said event aims to promote the adoption of modern and appropriate agricultural […]

11
Dec

PAWIKAN FESTIVAL 2024

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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Department of Tourism (DoT) Undersecretary Myra Paz Abubakar led the release of 80 sea turtles along the shoreline near the Pawikan Conservation Center during the Pawikan Festival held on December 7, 2024, in the Municipality of Morong. The main entrance of the Pawikan Center was also formally opened, along with the unveiling of the Art […]

06
Dec

Pawikan, flagship species of Bataan

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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Pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 23, series of 2024, passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan led by Vice Governor Cris Garcia, the Pawikan has been declared as the flagship species of the province of Bataan. In this regard, the Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) recognizes the importance of conserving and protecting its unique biodiversity, […]

06
Dec

Pawikan Quiz Bee

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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A total of 98 students from various schools across the province of Bataan participated in the Pawikan Quiz Bee, organized by the Provincial Tourism Office, led by Tourism OIC Danica Tigas-Rodriguez, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) Bataan and the City of Balanga. The event was held on December 4-5, 2024, at Emiliana […]

05
Dec

Pawikan Festival Creative Dance Competition

Mairine Gacutan / 1 year
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As part of the Pawikan Festival 2024 celebration, the Pawikan Festival Creative Dance Competition was held yesterday, December 4, 2024, at the Bataan People’s Center. The Pawikan Festival is an annual celebration in the province of Bataan, specifically in the town of Morong, that aims to raise awareness and promote the conservation of marine turtles, […]