Tourists and excursionists arrival in Bataan rose in 2024

Tourists and excursionists arrival in Bataan rose in 2024

Bataan recorded a significant increase in the number of tourists and excursionists in 2024 compared to the previous year showing a continued growth in interest among local and foreign visitors. According to Provincial Tourism Office data, a total of 1,237,611 tourists and excursionists arrivals was recorded in 2024. This marks a 41.16 percent increase from […]

Gov. Garcia grants P100,000 each to 10 fisherfolk

Gov. Garcia grants ₱100,000 each to 10 fisherfolk

Bataan Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” S. Garcia III rewarded ₱100,000 in cash incentives, each of the 10 fishermen from Barangay Sisiman in Mariveles who turned over to authorities an estimated ₱1.5 billion worth of shabu they found floating at sea. The fishermen discovered ten sacks containing 223 vacuum-sealed packs of methamphetamine hydrochloride, weighing more than […]

Bataan Ranks 8th in both basic and functional literacy nationwide

Bataan has emerged among the top-performing provinces in the country in terms of literacy after placing at the 8th spot nationwide in both basic and functional literacy in the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS) of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). According to the survey results, Bataan recorded a basic literacy rate […]

Bataeños re-elect Joet Garcia as governor

Bataeños re-elect Joet Garcia as governor

The Bataan Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC), led by Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Chris Ian Silva, officially proclaimed the re-election of Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III early this morning at the Bataan People’s Center in Balanga City. Governor Garcia secured his second term after garnering 388,011 votes. Garcia expressed his […]

Ayta Magbukun children graduate from Bahay Wika

Ayta Magbukun children graduate from Bahay Wika

Nineteen children from the Ayta Magbukun community in Barangay Bangkal, Abucay were recognized yesterday as they graduated from the Bahay Wika Program. This initiative of the Provincial Government of Bataan and Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino aims to revitalize their indigenous language and preserve their culture for the succeeding generations. The program provides immersive language education […]

OVG, REACH Foundation provides free teletheraphy services to PWDs

OVG, REACH Foundation provides free teletheraphy services to PWDs

The Office of the Vice Governor (OVG), under Vice Governor Ma. Cristina Garcia, will soon be providing free teletherapy services to persons with disabilities (PWDs) after forging a partnership with the Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Adults and Children with Handicap (REACH) Foundation. Last April 28, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed at The Bunker in […]

Gov. Garcia honors WW2 veterans, modern day heroes on Araw ng Kagitingan

Gov. Garcia honors WW2 veterans, modern day heroes on Araw ng Kagitingan

Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III emphasized during the national commemoration of the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan celebration the province’s progress in health care, citing it as a modern reflection of the same spirit of service and sacrifice shown by World War II heroes. In his welcome remarks, Garcia reported that nearly 90 percent of […]

Free medical consultations for Bataeño veterans

Free medical consultations for Bataeño veterans

Members of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines–Bataan received free medical consultations and medicines during the “Araw ng mga Beterano” celebration held on April 5 at the Bataan People’s Center. Said activity is part of the provincial government’s observance of Veterans Week and the national commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9. Congressman Jernie […]

Youth urged to draw inspiration from Balagtas’ legacy

Youth urged to draw inspiration from Balagtas’ legacy

Key government officials led by Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III celebrated Araw ni Balagtas, marking the 237th birth anniversary of Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar, with a wreath-laying ceremony held yesterday, April 2, at the Hardin ni Balagtas in Orion. In his message, Governor Garcia emphasized the importance of inspiring the younger generation to reflect on […]

Bataan strengthen ties with San Juan through Sisterhood Agreement

Bataan strengthen ties with San Juan through Sisterhood Agreement

The Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB), led by Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III, continues to drive economic growth as it formalizes a sisterhood agreement with the City Government of San Juan, under the leadership of Mayor Francis Zamora. This partnership underscores the commitment of both local government units (LGUs) to fostering mutual growth, business […]