Roman seeks to end “5-6” lending

First District Representative Tony Roman III has filed the Blue Finance for Small-Scale Fisherfolk Act (HB 4856), a measure that seeks to end the exploitative “5-6” lending schemes burdening fishermen and instead provide them with access to just and affordable capital. Roman said the bill aims to uplift small fisherfolk, whom he called “the heroes […]

Ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Australia, pinalakas sa pagbisita ng Ambassador

Ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Australia, pinalakas sa pagbisita ng Ambassador

Dumalaw kamakailan si Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown sa Subic Bay Freeport upang pagtibayin ang ugnayan ng Australia at Pilipinas, lalo na sa kalakalan at pamumuhunan sa rehiyon ng Southeast Asia. Kasama niya si First Secretary for Economic Paul McEachern sa naturang pagbisita noong Oktubre 3, 2025. Mainit na sinalubong ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) […]

Hermosa, lumipad sa pag-unlad

Hermosa, lumipad sa pag-unlad

Sa kanyang unang 100 araw bilang Punong Bayan ng Hermosa, iniulat ni Mayor Anne Adorable-Inton ang iba’t ibang proyekto at programang ipinatupad upang ipagpatuloy ang mga nasimulan ng kanyang asawa at dating alkalde na si Jopet Inton. Kabilang dito ang mga inisyatiba sa kalusugan gaya ng medical missions, pamamahagi ng libreng gamot, at pagbibigay ng […]

Oktubre 13, idineklarang Special Non-Working Holiday sa Orani

Idineklara ni Mayor Jon Arizapa ang ika-13 ng Oktubre 2025 bilang isang special non-working holiday sa pamamagitan ng Executive Order No. 13 series of 2025. Ang nasabing hakbang ay kaugnay ng pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan ng Virgen Milagrosa de Orani o Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Orani.   Ayon sa Alkalde, ang deklarasyon ay naglalayong masiguro […]

BGHMC clarifies Zero Balance Billing coverage

Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) has clarified the implementation of the Department of Health’s Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.   According to the hospital, ZBB applies only to patients admitted in basic ward accommodations, while those in the Emergency Room (ER) and Outpatient Department (OPD) […]

Suporta Eskwela 2025, matagumpay na naisagawa ng Penelco sa Morong

Matagumpay na isinagawa ng Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO) ang ikalawang batch ng programang Suporta Eskwela 2025 sa Nagbalayong Elementary School sa bayan ng Morong. Pinangunahan ito ni Dir. William Panilo kasama ang Board of Directors sa pamumuno ni Board President Diana Jeanne Cajucom at General Manager Ellaine De Guzman.   Kasabay nito ang Information, Education, […]

KOICA, Rep. Roman explore partnership for First District Development

Bataan First District Representative Tony Roman III recently met with officials from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to discuss potential development programs that could benefit communities in the province. The partnership meeting focused on projects in health, agriculture, and other key sectors that would strengthen inclusive and sustainable growth.   KOICA, a government-funded agency […]

SBMA, BOC ink deal to regulate recyclable non-hazmat in Subic Freeport

SBMA, BOC ink deal to regulate recyclable non-hazmat in Subic Freeport

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Subic signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 2, 2025, to regulate the entry of recyclable non-hazardous materials into the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). The agreement aims to strengthen recycling operations while ensuring environmental protection and compliance with Freeport policies. […]

Rep. Nisay Pushes for Lower PhilHealth Contributions, Wider Benefits

Rep. Nisay Pushes for Lower PhilHealth Contributions, Wider Benefits

Pusong Pinoy Partylist Rep. Jett Nisay has urged PhilHealth to review its policies and provide members with more affordable contributions while expanding benefits. He noted that many Filipinos continue to struggle with healthcare costs, stressing the need for reforms that make medical services both accessible and sustainable. Nisay clarified that his call is not for […]

FAB, 100% renewable energy na ang ginagamit

FAB, 100% renewable energy na ang ginagamit

Tuluyan nang nakamit ng Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) ang paggamit ng 100 porsyentong renewable energy matapos makumpleto ng Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) ang malawak na portfolio ng malinis na enerhiya na binubuo ng solar at geothermal power. Sa loob ng Freeport, inilagay ang 6-megawatt rooftop solar facility sa 14 gusali […]