Bataan Tourism Office conducts creative forum

As part of the National Arts Month celebration, the Provincial Tourism Office held the “Malikhaing Forum ng Sining Pinoy” last February 20 at the Bataan Tourism Pavilion in Balanga City. The whole-day creative forum gathered Special Program in the Arts (SPA) teachers, strengthening a shared space for professional exchange, collaboration, and stronger support for arts […]

Four-L Bataan re-elects VG Cris as president

Vice Governor Cris Garcia was re-elected as President of the Lady Local Legislators’ League of the Philippines, Inc. (Four-L) Bataan during the organization’s General Assembly and Election of Officers held on February 11 at the Tourism Pavilion.   The Vice Governor expressed her appreciation for the continued trust of the league’s members and emphasized the […]

Highlights of Initiatives for 2026

Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III outlined the Provincial Government’s priorities for 2026 in his State of the Province Address held January 10 at the Bataan People’s Center, highlighting public health and education initiatives aimed at sustaining progress while addressing persistent gaps experienced last year.   On healthcare, Gov. Garcia called for stronger community-based prevention […]

Students get to know the pawikan

Students from different schools across Bataan participated in an interactive discussions and educational games designed to provide them with information on the various species of pawikan, their nesting behavior, the threats they face, and how communities can help protect fragile coastal habitats.   These activities were part of the Pawikan Environmental Forum, organized by the […]

PhilHealth recognizes Bataan as partner for championing health services

PhilHealth Region III recognized the Province of Bataan for its outstanding support to public health initiatives during their “Central Luzon Appreciation of Partners (CLAP): Celebrating Excellence for Multi-Stakeholders Convergence” held on November 20, in San Fernando City, Pampanga.   Board Member Romano “Popoy” del Rosario accepted the award on behalf of Gov. Jose Enrique S. […]

DILG recognizes outstanding barangays

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized outstanding barangay officials in Bataan during the Husay Barangay 2025 awarding ceremony held on November 11, 2025 at the Bataan People’s Center.   The event brought together more than 800 participants, including Punong Barangays, Sangguniang Barangay Members, secretaries, treasurers, and other barangay officials. Together with […]

Gov. Garcia ensures P4.09B budget for 2026 benefits Bataeños

Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia said the approved ₱4.09-billion budget of the Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) for 2026 will be monitored strictly for performance and public impact.   During the ceremonial budget signing held today, November 3, at The Bunker, attended by members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan presided by Vice Governor Cris […]

Bataan co-hosts 3rd blockchain summit

For the third consecutive year, Bataan served as the venue for a major gathering of experts in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and information technology through the Global Emerging Tech Summit 2025 held October 28 and 29 at the Bataan People’s Center.   Hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Blockchain Council of the […]

Dangcol residents now use Bataeño Pass for faster barangay services

Residents of Barangay Dangcol in Balanga City now have easier, faster access to barangay services through the Bataeño Pass, launched in the community last Monday, October 20, during their observance of Barangay Week.   The Bataeño Pass is a unified provincial identification system developed by the Provincial Government of Bataan to streamline public-service transactions. It […]

PGB holds first-ever tourism expo

The Provincial Government of Bataan, through the Provincial Tourism Office and the Bataan Peninsula Tourism Council Foundation, Inc., organized its first-of-its-kind tourism trade showcase, “TUKLAS Bataan: The First Bataan Tourism Expo,” held October 9–11, 2025 at The Event Center of SM City Bataan. The three-day event, themed “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” served as a flagship […]