Balik Eskwela Diskwento Caravan opens in Balanga City

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bataan has officially launched its Balik Eskwela Diskwento Caravan at Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga, running from May 13 to 15, 2026. The opening was led by DTI Bataan Provincial Director Ei Ocampo alongside agency staff, aiming to provide affordable school essentials and local products ahead of […]

Scholarship program for non-teaching personnel in Bataan

Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman and partners signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the scholarship program benefiting non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Bataan and Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) who are residents of the district.   Under the MOA, 50 scholars from Bataan 1ST District will […]

E-Botika bill advances in joint house hearing

Bataan 3rd District Rep. Gila Garcia joined the joint committee hearing of the House Committees on Trade and Industry and Health to deliberate on proposed measures under the E-Botika Act, a bill seeking stricter regulation of pharmaceutical products sold through online platforms.   The proposed legislation aims to ensure that pharmaceutical products, food supplements, and […]

Air Passenger Bill of Rights, isinusulong ni Rep. Tony Roman III

Isinusulong ni Bataan 1st District Representative Antonino Roman III sa Kongreso ang House Bill No. 5631 o Air Passenger Bill of Rights na naglalayong palakasin ang proteksyon at karapatan ng mga airline passengers sa bansa.   Sa ilalim ng panukalang batas, ipagbabawal ang tinatawag na “drip pricing” o ang patung-patong na dagdag-singil sa dulo ng […]

222 jeepney operators at drivers sa Mariveles, tumanggap ng ayuda

Tumanggap ng tig-P2,000 tulong pinansyal ang 222 miyembro ng FABJODA at MAFABJODA sa ilalim ng CRA-Sustainable Livelihood Program ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Mariveles, bilang ayuda sa mga jeepney operators at drivers na naapektuhan ng krisis sa produktong petrolyo.   Ayon kay Mayor AJ Concepcion, layunin ng programa na mabigyan ng agarang suporta ang mga pampublikong […]

AboitizPower GMEC, GNPD empower Bataan youth

AboitizPower through GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) strengthened its commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection by leading a two-day capacity-building program for the youth associate members of the Tubo-tubo Fisherfolks Association on May 7–8, 2026.   Dubbed “Youth EcoSkills on Digital Literacy and Coastal Conservation,” the initiative was conducted at […]

BBJVI presents year-end report, turns over 5% shares to Bataan stakeholders

Bataan Baseco Joint Venture Inc. (BBJVI) held its year-end report presentation and formally turned over a 5% share allocation to the Provincial Government of Bataan, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan, and the Municipality of Mariveles in a move highlighting transparency, partnership, and inclusive development.   Led by BBJVI President and CEO Jopet […]

AFAB invests in employee development

As the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) plays host to hundreds of foreign and local investors, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) aims to develop employees who may become future supervisors and good leaders.   This may be made possible with the recent holding of supervisory development course in coordination with the […]

21 couples begin forever at mass wedding in Hermosa

Love and lifelong commitment filled the air as 21 couples officially tied the knot during a mass wedding ceremony hosted by the Municipal Government of Hermosa led by Mayor Anne Inton at the elegant Tres Marias Events Place and Resort.   The romantic gathering brought together families, friends, and local officials who witnessed the couples […]