Balanga, first in CL to get ARTA commendation

Balanga, first in CL to get ARTA commendation

The City Government of Balanga, through the leadership tandem of Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon has been recognized as the first LGU in Central Luzon to receive a Certificate of Commendation from the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA). The City was commended for setting up a fully operational electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS), […]

City market on the road to 'recovery'

City market on the road to ‘recovery’

The Balanga City Public Market is expected to recover its earnings by collecting more P40 million before yearend. Joselito Evangelista, city treasurer, said the annual target of P40.3 million could be exceeded this time. During the pre-pandemic period the city market hauls P42 million. “But this time. we can collect more than that. Puwede pang […]

SM City Bataan lights up Christmas centerpiece

As the vibrant colors of the festive season began to weave their magic, SM Supermalls unwrapped the gift of joy in a dazzling spectacle at SM City Bataan. With hearts full of holiday spirit, families and friends gathered to witness the grand unveiling of a magical Christmas Centerpiece that promises a season filled with enchantment […]

ASF still around; PVO adopts strict measures

Balanga City, two towns remain ASF-free

Only two towns and its lone city are free from African swine fever (ASF)— Limay, Mariveles and Balanga City. Dr. Alberto Venturina, Bataan veterinarian, said his office had not received any report of ASF cases in the said places. He said his office is now processing pertinent documents for indemnification of affected hog farmers from […]

Gov. Joet signs two partnership agreements

Gov. Joet signs two partnership agreements

“Today, we are happy to be signing an agreement with San Miguel and SM for their adoption of mangrove areas in the Municipality of Abucay and the City of Balanga, respectively,” Governor Joet Garcia said during the ‘Pagpupugay sa Bidang Pilipino: The 35th National Disaster Resilience Month Culminating Activity’ held at the Philippine International Convention […]

BIR Bataan hosts tax compliance seminar for SK

BIR Bataan hosts tax compliance seminar for SK

BIR Bataan conducted tax compliance seminar for Bataan Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons on Friday. Bataan SK Federated President Precious Manuel and Balanga SK Federated President Jim Espinosa led the SK chairpersons from Balanga City and Pilar in attending the seminar held at the BIR office in Balanga. Dubbed “Seminar on Tax Compliance of Sangguniang Kabataan […]

Gov. Garcia promotes investment opportunities in Bataan

Gov. Garcia promotes investment opportunities in Bataan

Bataan Governor Joet Garcia on Thursday attended the China and Philippines Economic and Trade Promotion Conference at the Century Park Hotel in Manila where he, together with fellow Bataan officials shared the investment opportunities in Bataan. Governor Garcia emphasized that aside from the light to heavy industrial zones in the Province, there are also opportunities […]

Balanga City and Zhengzhou City sign MOU

Balanga City and Zhengzhou City sign MOU

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Balanga and Zhenghou in China, witnessed by officials of both parties held at the Bunker, last week is a clear indication of the determination of the two dynamic cities for their beneficial partnership. Said MOU, signed by Mayor Francis Garcia for Balanga City […]

Science model classroom in Balanga City

A 21st Century Learning Environment Model Classroom or 21st CLEM is being set up in Balanga City National Science High School (BCNSHS). DOST Bataan Director Catalina Cruz said BCNSHS is the first adopter of 21st CLEM in Central Luzon. She also said the science model classroom is currently being established in a building provided by […]

Sen. Bong Go lauds the Garcias

Sen. Bong Go lavisly heaped kind words on the Garcias– Congressman Abet Garcia, Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia, Congresswoman Gila Garcia, Vice Gov. Cris Garcia and Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia who gathered in Orion last Thursday. In his speech, Sen. Go said the Garcias of Bataan are known for being friendly to the business sector. […]