PDEA pinalalakas ang ugnayan sa fishing community

Nagsagawa ng pagbisita ang Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) sa bayan ng Mariveles bilang bahagi ng isang pilot program na naglalayong palakasin ang partisipasyon ng mga mangingisda sa kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga.   Ayon kay Mayor AJ Concepcion, layunin ng programa na mabigyan ng sapat na kaalaman at kakayahan ang fishing community upang […]

Gov. Garcia meets barangay execs

Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia met last May 29 barangay officials from five towns of the province to seek update on various on-going projects in their respective villages.   The governor met the punong barangay and council members from Orani, Limay, Orion, Bagac and Morong towns at the Tourism Pavilion. He also briefed them on upcoming […]

Swedish green marine technology eyes Bataan waters

The possibility of bringing cutting-edge electric marine transport to Bataan was discussed during a meeting between local officials and representatives of Swedish technology company Candela, a global leader in hydrofoiling electric boats and ferries.   During the meeting, participants explored innovative maritime transportation solutions and how these technologies could potentially be introduced in the province […]

Bataan highlights innovation-driven governance at APAMS 2026

Bataan highlights innovation-driven governance at APAMS 2026

Governor Joet Garcia underscored the province’s commitment to innovation, science, and good governance during the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering Annual Meeting and Symposium (APAMS 2026) held on May 28 at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. The annual symposium, hosted by the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), in collaboration with the Department of Science […]

AboitizPower eyes wind power project in Bagac

AboitizPower eyes wind power project in Bagac

AboitizPower is set to bring a wind power project to the Municipality of Bagac, a development expected to boost clean energy production, create jobs, and strengthen economic growth in the town. Bagac Mayor Ron Del Rosario said that he and AboitizPower representatives met with Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia on May 26 to formally discuss the […]

Bataan reclaims crown after 9 years

Bataan reclaims crown after 9 years

After nine years, Bataan was adjudged overall champion in the WorldSkills Philippines Central Luzon – 2026 Regional Skills Olympics, held last May 11 to 13 in Bulacan, bringing home nine gold and three silver medals, Acting TESDA Provincial Director- Bataan Juliette T. Feliciano shared that the reclaimed title was a product of collective effort of […]

OPV provides free vet services to combat pests

OPV provides free vet services to combat pests

To control pests in livestock animals, the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian led by Dr. Alberto Venturina, in cooperation with the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association – Central Luzon Chapter provided free veterinary services and practical strategies during the ‘Oplan Ginhawa Hayop,’held last May 28. Over 50 farm animals in Pilar underwent diagnostic and rational deworming. “Ang […]

Establishment of a community hub in Mariveles

Establishment of a community hub in Mariveles

During the courtesy call of Atty. Christopher Ryan Tan, Mr. Melvin Jason Tan, and Mr. Jericho Buñing of Hausland Development Corporation and Fiesta Homes Communities last May 26 at the Bunker, the establishment of FAB Central Integrated Community Hub was proposed, in support of Governor Joet Garcia’s advocacy of promoting an active lifestyle among Bataenos. […]

Barangays undergo 1Bataan seal retooling

Barangays undergo 1Bataan seal retooling

Barangay officials pledged to participate in the promotion of safer and cleaner barangays as Provincial Health Officer Dr. Rosanna Buccahan presented the revised tool for the 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay to be utilized in the validation starting March. This program seeks to provide incentives to barangays who can implement a set of activities within […]

62 barangays receive incentives

During the flag raising ceremony held last Monday at the Bataan People’s Center, 62 out of the 237 barangays of the province were awarded incentives amounting to 50 thousand pesos each for passing the standards set for the 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay for the months of January to March 2026.   Said incentives were […]