Bataan would not be like this if not for your sacrifice…Cong. Abet

Bataan 2nd District Representative Albert S. Garcia heaped praises on the war veterans and thanked them for their bravery and sacrifice in defending democracy during World War II.   Cong. Abet who was among the guest speakers during the “Parangal sa mga Beterano” at the Bataan People’s Center on Tuesday said because of what the […]

Bataan gets multiple recognitions at TRES Awards 2025

Bataan gets multiple recognitions at TRES Awards 2025

The Province of Bataan, through the Provincial Tourism Office, received several awards during the Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards 2025 held on March 27, 2026, at the Premier Ballroom of Best Western Plus Metro Clark.   Bataan was Grand Winner for Most Outstanding Destination Marketing Campaign for its “Behold Bataan” campaign received […]

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, […]

AFAB earns CSC recognition for HR excellence

AFAB earns CSC recognition for HR excellence

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) commended the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) as a model of excellence in government human resource management. This developed as an honor was bestowed by CSC Regional Office 3 to AFAB through its Human Resource Division for  outstanding implementation of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence […]

When consistency to purpose blends with a vision

“Excellence, is not an act, but a habit” … Aristotle   Driven by her earnest desire to make a difference while serving and armed with her Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management from Centro Escolar University, this girl ventured into public service right after graduation. Starting as a Job Order employee, this fragile-looking yet sweet girl […]

AFAB Bags PRIME-HRM Bronze Award for HR Excellence

AFAB Bags PRIME-HRM Bronze Award for HR Excellence

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) received the PRIME-HRM Bronze Award from the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Office III in line with the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. Said recognition was given for AFAB’s outstanding implementation of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM), through the […]

Carlin Pizarro lands Top 9 at World Shoot XX in South Africa

Carlin Pizarro lands Top 9 at World Shoot XX in South Africa

Carlin Eidhie Margaret Pizarro, 14-year-old daughter of Pilar, Bataan Mayor Carlos “Charlie” Pizarro Jr., made a strong international debut after placing in the Top 9 of the Standard Lady Category at the prestigious World Shoot XX in South Africa. The World Shoot, considered the Olympics of practical shooting, gathered more than 1,800 shooters from about […]

Bataan leaders laud Jessica Sanchez’s

Bataan leaders laud Jessica Sanchez ’s

Provincial leaders in Bataan congratulated international singer Jessica Sanchez after she emerged as the grand champion of America’s Got Talent (AGT) Season 20, calling her win a source of inspiration and pride for her hometown of Samal and for the entire Philippines. Governor Joet Garcia praised Sanchez for her perseverance, recalling how she first joined […]

Bataan, pasok sa Top 5 finalists ng 2025 MBF LGUs

Pasok ang Lalawigan ng Bataan sa Top 5 finalists ng Most Business Friendly LGUs 2025, ayon kay Governor Joet Garcia. Sa ginanap na final judging, ibinahagi ni dating gobernador Abet Garcia ang mga programa ng pamahalaang panlalawigan na nakatuon sa layunin ng pagkakaroon ng Matatag na Pamilyang Bataeño.   Ipinahayag ng gobernador na malaking karangalan […]