Gov. Garcia outlines wider use of Bataeño Pass

As the Provincial Government of Bataan prepares for the full implementation of its Bataeño Pass initiative across all 214 public schools under the Department of Education (DepEd)-Bataan, an orientation for school heads and Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) officials provincewide was conducted last April 13 at the Bataan People’s Center.   During the orientation, Governor Jose Enrique […]

Gov. Joet vows to honor veterans through service and development

Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” S. Garcia III vowed to honor the country’s veterans not only through remembrance, but through continued service and development programs.   In his welcome message during the Araw ng Kagitingan rites held on April 9 at the Mt. Samat National Shrine, Gov. Garcia said that the Provincial Government of Bataan continues […]

Visitors Complex to rise at Mt. Samat National Shrine

Visitors Complex to rise at Mt. Samat National Shrine

Visitors to the Mt. Samat National Shrine in Pilar can expect a more comfortable and meaningful experience with the construction of a new Visitors Complex, a project of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). This came after the groundbreaking ceremony of the said complex held on April 9, following the annual commemoration of […]

Bataan gets multiple recognitions at TRES Awards 2025

Bataan gets multiple recognitions at TRES Awards 2025

The Province of Bataan, through the Provincial Tourism Office, received several awards during the Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards 2025 held on March 27, 2026, at the Premier Ballroom of Best Western Plus Metro Clark.   Bataan was Grand Winner for Most Outstanding Destination Marketing Campaign for its “Behold Bataan” campaign received […]

DICT donates ICT equipment to support digitalization efforts in Bataan

DICT donates ICT equipment to support digitalization efforts in Bataan

Bataan Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III expressed his gratitude to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for its donation of ICT equipment to the Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) to help improve service delivery, particularly in processing requests for financial and medical assistance at the 1Bataan Bagong Pilipinas Integrated Action Center.   […]

Former Gov. Tet Garcia cited for role in Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court ruling

A posthumous recognition was conferred on former Bataan Governor and Congressman Enrique “Tet” Garcia Jr. for his role in the landmark Supreme Court ruling that expanded the basis in computing local governments’ constitutionally mandated share from national taxes.   The Special Plaque of Appreciation from the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) was received by Bataan Governor […]

PGB partners with ARTA for faster and efficient public service delivery

PGB partners with ARTA for faster and efficient public service delivery

To strengthen measures in delivering faster and more efficient public services in the province, the Provincial Government of Bataan forged a partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The MOA was signed by Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III and ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez during the latter’s visit at […]

Bataeño artists display talent in sketching competition

Bataeño artists display talent in sketching competition

Bataeño visual artists exhibited their passion and talent during the “Lakbay Sining: Mga Tanawin sa Bataan” sketching competition organized by the Provincial Tourism Office held February 23 at the Bataan Tourism Center. Provincial Tourism Officer Danica Lolita T. Rodriguez said the competition is part of the province’s celebration of National Arts Month, aimed at highlighting […]

GCash recognizes Bataan for sustainable financial digitalization

GCash recognizes Bataan for sustainable financial digitalization

GCash conferred the Provincial Government of Bataan, under the leadership of Gov. Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III, the Leader in Sustainable Financial Digitalization recognition during the GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2025 held last February 19 in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Board Member Popoy del Rosario accepted the award on behalf of the governor, representing […]

VG Cris Garcia congratulates VG Khonghun as new 4L Region 3 President

VG Cris Garcia congratulates VG Khonghun as new 4L Region 3 President

Bataan Vice Governor Cris Garcia extended her congratulations to Zambales Vice Governor Jaq Khonghun, who was elected Regional President of the Lady Local Legislators League (4L) of the Philippines-Region 3 during the organization’s Regional Assembly and Election of Officers. VG Garcia, the outgoing regional president, welcomed the transition in leadership and expressed confidence in Khonghun’s […]