PENELCO’s Solar Spark program lights up Mariveles streets

PENELCO’s Solar Spark program lights up Mariveles streets

Several communities in Mariveles received a brighter boost on Thursday, March 12, as the Peninsula Electric Cooperative (PENELCO) distributed solar-powered street lights under its “TUGON – Solar Spark” program during Batch 10 of the initiative held at the Municipal Hall. The distribution was led by PENELCO Director Cecilia Bacsa alongside Mariveles Mayor Atty. Ace Jello […]

Petron, DENR, Bataan LGUs Launch 30-Hectare Reforestation Project in Limay

Petron, DENR, Bataan LGUs Launch 30-Hectare Reforestation Project in Limay

A 30-hectare reforestation project was formally launched in Barangay Duale, Limay, Bataan through a partnership involving Petron Corporation, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Bataan Provincial Government, the local government of Limay, and the farmers’ group SAMASAKA. The initiative is part of the Punong Buhay Reforestation Program, which aims to rehabilitate upland forests […]

AFAB at KLUTCH Inc, lumagda sa isang kasunduan

AFAB at KLUTCH Inc, lumagda sa isang kasunduan

Isang kasunduan ang nilagdaan sa pagitan ng Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) at KLUTCH Inc. para sa lease, rehabilitasyon, renovasyon, at redevelopment ng isang gusali sa loob ng Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB). Pinirmahan ang kasunduan kamakailan nina AFAB Administrator at CEO Hussein P. Pangandaman at KLUTCH Inc. President Dexter F. Mendigoria. […]

Five Mariveles barangays receive 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay 2025

Five Mariveles barangays receive 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay 2025

Five barangays in Mariveles were recognized as recipients of the 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay 2025, Mayor AJ Concepcion announced, commending their efforts in promoting health and safety programs in their communities.   The awardees include Barangays Batangas II, San Carlos, Maligaya, Alasasin, and Alion. According to the mayor, the recognition highlights the barangays’ continued […]

BM Estanislao, BM del Rosario thank Morong barangay frontliners

BM Estanislao, BM del Rosario thank Morong barangay frontliners

Board Members Jorge Estanislao and Popoy del Rosario profusely thanked barangay frontliners for their services during “Kumustahan” in Morong. The recent activity gathered barangay health workers, barangay tanods, and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa from Barangays Binaritan, Sabang, Mabayo, Nagbalayong, and Poblacion.   Also present in the “Kumustahan” were Morong Mayor Leila Linao-Muñoz and Chief […]

PDEA faces challenges in illegal drugs drive

PDEA faces challenges in illegal drugs drive

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is facing challenges in its illegal drugs campaign. In its report during the recent regular meeting of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines Bataan Chapter held at the Samal town hall, PDEA said one of its challenges is that illegal drugs are increasingly sold via online platforms and […]

PGB honors outstanding barangays

PGB honors outstanding barangays

The Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) recognized outstanding barangays under the 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay Program during an awarding ceremony held on March 10 at the Tourism Pavilion.   The ceremony, led by Governor Joet Garcia, honored barangays that demonstrated exemplary performance in promoting community health from September to December 2025. Each winning barangay […]

Bataenos warmly welcome Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno

Bataenos warmly welcome Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno

Thousands of devotees gathered in prayer and solemn reverence as the revered image of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno made a special visit to the province of Bataan from March 7 to March 11, bringing with it a powerful expression of faith among Bataeños.   The miraculous image, widely venerated by millions of devotees from the […]

Bataan celebrates Women’s Month

Bataan celebrates Women’s Month

The Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) observed International Women’s Day last March 6 with a series of activities geared at recognizing the contributions of women and promoting awareness on women’s rights.   The celebration started with a foot parade participated in by employees of the Provincial Government, symbolizing solidarity and support for women’s empowerment. The […]

DILG launches BEST program in Abucay

DILG launches BEST program in Abucay

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched last March 3 the Building Excellence in Service and Transparency (BEST) program to inspire barangay officials and improve performance. BEST is a performance-based assessment program that gives recognition to a barangay (village) with outstanding accomplishments, effective public service with high degree of accountability. Abucay Mayor […]