Brewing soon in Bataan: A new Starbucks rises in Hermosa

Brewing soon in Bataan: A new Starbucks rises in Hermosa

Behind vibrant green panels and a framework of rising steel, something exciting is taking shape along the roadside in Hermosa, Bataan. The site may still be under construction, but it already whispers of cozy mornings, late-night catchups, and the unmistakable scent of freshly brewed coffee drifting through the air. This soon-to-open branch of Starbucks promises […]

BOC at AFAB, pinagtibay ang ugnayan sa 0perasyon ng pantalan sa Bataan

BOC at AFAB, pinagtibay ang ugnayan sa 0perasyon ng pantalan sa Bataan

Malugod na tinanggap ni Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) Administrator at CEO Hussein Pangandaman ang mga opisyal ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) sa isinagawang courtesy call noong Abril 28, 2026. Pinangunahan ang pagbisita ni District Collector Atty. Kriden F. Balgomera kaugnay ng kanyang bagong talagang posisyon sa Port of Limay, kasama si […]

Teacher Liza wins BYD EMAX7

Teacher Liza wins BYD EMAX7

A public school teacher from Morong is now the proud owner of a brand-new electric vehicle after winning the grand prize in the 269th Bataan Foundation Day raffle. Liza Serrano, 31, a resident of Sitio Sampaloc, Barangay Nagbalayong, defied the odds when her single entry, a ₱100 raffle ticket, was drawn to win the coveted […]

Bill establishing MARINA Regional Office in Bataan clears House

Bill establishing MARINA Regional Office in Bataan clears House

A measure seeking to bring maritime services closer to Filipino seafarers has advanced in the House of Representatives, as Bataan Second District Rep. Albert Garcia announced the approval on third and final reading of House Bill No. 8463.   The proposal, co-authored with Pusong Pinoy Partylist Rep. Jett Nisay, aims to establish a regional office […]

Balanga marks decade of Largest Dance Fitness Class

Balanga marks decade of “Largest Dance Fitness Class”

The “Largest Dance Fitness Class” that landed in the Guinness World Record for having attracted 16,218 participants in 2016 is being reminisced by Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia.   The governor who was starting off his political career then as City Mayor of Balanga spearheaded the event drawing participants from all walks of life- students, teachers, […]

Anti-kickback aid bill advances in Congress

Anti-kickback aid bill advances in Congress

A proposed measure seeking to prevent corruption in government aid distribution has moved forward in the legislative process, according to Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III. The Kontra Kickback sa Ayuda Act (House Bill 606) has been elevated to the Technical Working Group, with a substitute bill now being prepared for committee and plenary […]

Bataan Transport Forum 2026

Bataan Transport Forum 2026

In line with Bataan’s commitment to sustainable development and the promotion of eco-friendly transportation, the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO), headed by Ms. Ludivina Banzon, successfully conducted the Bataan Transport Forum 2026 last March 19, at the 4th Floor Conference Room of The Bunker.   The forum gathered key stakeholders from various agencies […]

Signing of multi-party MOA for environmental adoption projects

Signing of multi-party MOA for environmental adoption projects

To formalize two major environmental initiatives under the Project TRANSFORM Framework, a Multi-party Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) for environmental adoption projects of AboitizPower through GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd Co. (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin Ltd Co. (GNPD) was signed on March 23, 2026, at Villa Encarnacion in Orani.   The agreement was made among the […]

AEV Holds ground in 2025 as power, banking, and food units drive earnings

AEV Holds ground in 2025 as power, banking, and food units drive earnings

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) reported a consolidated core net income of P25.5 billion for the year 2025, maintaining the same level recorded in 2024 as strong performances from its power, banking, and food businesses helped offset several one-time charges. In a statement released Thursday, the diversified conglomerate said its reported net income reached P18.3 […]

Roman pushes Learning Site for Agriculture to boost Bataan farmers’ skills

Roman pushes Learning Site for Agriculture to boost Bataan farmers’ skills

Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III is pushing for the establishment of a Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) in Bataan to strengthen the capabilities of local farmers through modern training and technical support. Rep. Roman recently met with officials of the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), including Officer-in-Charge Center Director Emmanuel […]