AboitizPower leads expansion of mangrove conservation in Orani

AboitizPower is taking a bigger role in protecting Bataan’s coastal ecosystems by expanding its adopted mangrove area in Orani from 10 to 20 hectares under the Tubo-Tubo Island Mangrove Conservation Project. The initiative, carried out in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Provincial Government of Bataan, will see the […]

Rep. Roman seeks overhaul of disaster resilience strategy

Bataan First District Rep. Tony Roman III has urged Congress to adopt a stronger, climate-smart national disaster resilience plan that goes beyond relief distribution and focuses on long-term protection, preparedness, and infrastructure. In a privilege speech at the House of Representatives, Roman proposed an agenda that integrates flood control and climate adaptation measures at both […]

Bataan forges stronger ties for mangrove protection

On August 7, 2025, another significant milestone for environmental protection and climate resilience was marked at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Office as key stakeholders convened for the Tubo-Tubo Island Mangrove Conservation Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony. Under the banner of DENR’s Project TRANSFORM and the Provincial Government of Bataan’s […]

Project Transform

Gov. Garcia continues to pursue Project Transform

In its effort to achieve progress and prosperity for the province of Bataan, Gov. Joet Garcia keeps on pursuing worthy environmental projects. One of the these projects has something to do with Project Transform of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) which has been promoting clean air and green environment. The reforestation project, […]

DENR raises P100-M to preserve endangered species

DENR raises P100-M to preserve endangered species

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is launching “Save From Extinction” campaign to raise P100 million to repopulate six species– Philippine eagle, pawikan, tamaraw, cockatoo, dugong, and pangolina. The DENR said in its recent report that the six species are on the brink of extinction “and there is now a need to launch a […]

Gov. Joet, DENR Sec. Loyzaga talk on 'oil spill' threat

Gov. Joet, DENR Sec. Loyzaga talk on ‘oil spill’ threat

Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia met with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga in Limay last Thursday to discuss more effectively steps to be taken to avert possible oil spill in the province following the sinking of motor tanker Terra Novo on July 24. Loyzaga told reporters that as of […]

plastic bag free day

Bataan observes ‘Plastic Bag Free Day’

Bataan joined in the observation of ‘International Plastic Bag Free Day’ last July 3 by enjoining everyone to refrain from using plastic bag, and use alternative paper bag instead to reduce toxic waste in the environment and promote a green environment. To be in tune with the campaign, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board) of Bataan […]

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DENR nagpakawala ng 8,000 ‘bokashi balls’

Para sa pagpapabuti ng tubig sa Manila Bay, nagpakawala ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ng 8,000 bokashi balls sa Ibayo River sa Lungsod ng Balanga. Ang nasabing gawain na dinaluhan ng mga kawani ng pamahalaan at mga tauhan mula sa SM City Bataan, ay naglalayong maibalik ang kalinisan ng tubig sa Manila […]

DENR backs marine plastic waste management project in Bataan

DENR backs marine plastic waste management project in Bataan

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) lends its full support to the “Master Plan for Marine Plastic Waste Management in Bataan” project. A joint undertaking between the Provincial Government of Bataan and Korean Environmental Industry and Technical Institute (KEITI), the project aims to create a master plan to manage marine plastic wastes in […]

Garcia cites Bataan mangrove-planting program

Garcia cites Bataan mangrove-planting program

Vice Governor Cris Garcia said one way of keeping the balance between environment and industry is through its mangrove-planting program and this is what the Provincial government of Bataan has been doing. The vice governor spoke before participants of the Media Tour of the Balanga Wetlands and Nature Park program hosted by Wetlands International Philippines […]