Asking for “kickback” from financial assistance to be penalized

As financial assistance programs from the government continue to benefit residents in the province, Governor Joet Garcia reminded the public that asking for kickbacks or any form of commission/monetary share from beneficiaries is strictly prohibited under Provincial Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2025, also known as the Kontra-Kickback sa Ayuda Ordinance of Bataan. Authored by […]

No deductions allowed: Bataan Ordinance prohibits cutting aid from government assistance programs

No deductions allowed: Bataan Ordinance prohibits cutting aid from government assistance programs

A new provincial ordinance will soon be in effect across Bataan, strictly prohibiting any form of deduction or solicitation from government aid programs such as TUPAD, AICS, AKAP, and other similar assistance initiatives. The measure aims to protect beneficiaries from illegal charges disguised as “coffee money,” “fuel expenses,” or other unjustified fees. Under the ordinance, […]

Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita, inilunsad sa Mariveles

Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita, inilunsad sa Mariveles

Sa pangunguna ni Congresswoman Gila Garcia, inilunsad ang bagong pogramang AKAP ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sa bayan ng Mariveles nitong ika-18 ng Mayo. Ang bagong programa na Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita, ayon kay Cong. Gila ay may temang “AKAPin natin ang Bagong Pilipinas” para magbigay ng tulong sa mga […]

68 OFWs receive financial assistance

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in partnership with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), released DOLE- Abot Kamay ang Pagtulong (AKAP) for OFWs financial assistance to 68 qualified Bataeño OFWs, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Bataan yesterday, September 14 at the The Bunker. Said program is an initiative of the aforementioned […]