San Miguel at iWave, naglunsad ng biometric e-gate sa NAIA

Nagkaisa ang San Miguel at technology firm na iWave, mga kumpanyang rehistrado at matatagpuan sa Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), upang mapahusay ang karanasan ng mga pasahero sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Pormal na inilunsad ng dalawang kumpanya ang biometric e-gate service sa NAIA Terminal 3 sa isang seremonyang dinaluhan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. […]

Gov. Joet Garcia puts emphasis on meritocracy

Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia puts emphasis on meritocracy even as he tries to show how the provincial government utilizes the AI-powered analytics to boost efficiency, transparency and accountability.   The Governor, one of the resource persons in the recently-held three-day “Global Emerging Tech Summit 2025” held at the Bataan Peoples’ Center, said the local government […]

Bataan enters PCCI Hall of Fame after clinching 2025 Most Business-Friendly LGU award

The Provincial Government of Bataan has once again been recognized as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) — earning the province a coveted Hall of Fame distinction after securing the prestigious award three times in the last five years. This recognition underscores Bataan’s consistent excellence […]

BBJVI strengthens vision for growth

BBJVI strengthens vision for growth

Former Hermosa Mayor and now Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bataan Baseco Joint Venture Inc. (BBJVI), Jopet Inton, led a three-day Corporate Strategic Planning Session held from October 9 to 11 at Midori Hotel, Clark, Pampanga. The activity gathered members of the Board of Directors and the company’s management team to craft a comprehensive […]

AFAB forges key Korean partnerships to boost industrial and workforce development

AFAB forges key Korean partnerships to boost industrial and workforce development

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has strengthened its international ties through the signing of separate Declarations of Commitment and Support with two major Korean organizations — MSQUARE Global and the Global Human Resource Development Institute (GHRDI) — on October 14, 2025, at the AFAB Administration Building in Mariveles, Bataan. Led by […]

Petron strengthens sustainability drive

Petron strengthens sustainability drive

Petron Corporation announced significant progress in energy efficiency at its Petron Bataan Refinery (PBR) in Limay, Bataan — the largest and most advanced refinery in the country. The company reported that in 2024, it successfully reduced its energy consumption by nearly 366,000 gigajoules through energy recovery, resource optimization, and other process improvements. These milestones reinforce […]

Musika ng Kalayaan at Pasasalamat sa BPC

More than 5,000 Bataeños trooped to the Bataan People’s Center (BPC) last June 8 to watch “Musika ng Kalayaan at Pasasalamat,” a free concert organized by Team 1Balanga, 1Bataan, and Pusong Pinoy Partylist to celebrate Independence Day and recent electoral victories of their candidates. As early as 3:00 PM, excited fans were already lining up, […]

SM, DTI Train MSMEs on Business Continuity Planning

SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has launched a Business Continuity Planning (BCP) program to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the tools to prepare for and recover from disruptions. The initiative reflects SM’s commitment to fostering resilient and sustainable communities by supporting the MSMEs that form […]

Gov. Joet ranks among top provincial leaders

Gov. Joet ranks among top provincial leaders

The Institute for Global Education Exchange and Internship (IGEEI) has released its nationwide Youth Satisfaction and Trust Ratings Survey, recognizing the top-performing provincial governors based on governance, leadership, and public service delivery. Among the distinguished leaders, Bataan Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia stands out with an 89% satisfaction rating, placing him among the most trusted […]

Rep. Garcia assures farmers of improved food production

Representative Gila Garcia of Bataan’s 3rd Congressional District said on Tuesday, Feb. 18 that local farmers should be rest assured that they would expect improved food production and that safety measures are being taken care both for farmers and consumers. In her statement on social media, the lady solon said agricultural programs being undertaken in […]