Bataan to recognize farmers and fisherfolk every 3rd Week of May

Bataan to recognize farmers and fisherfolk every 3rd Week of May

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ng Bataan, passed an ordinance declaring the third week of May each year as a special week to honor and recognize the farmers and fisherfolk in the province. Known as the “Bataan Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Week Ordinance,” it aims to support and empower those in the agriculture and fisheries sectors by […]

Distribution of cash assistance to fisherfolks affected by oil spill

Distribution of cash assistance to fisherfolks affected by oil spill

The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) and the Provincial Treasurer’s Office (PTO) led the distribution of cash assistance to 1,273 fisherfolks affected by oil spill in the municipalities of Limay and Mariveles, on January 17, 2025, at the Limay Sports Complex. Each beneficiary received 5,000 pesos from the 6 Million peso fund allocated by […]

Farmers and Fisherfolk Congress 2024

Farmers and Fisherfolk Congress 2024

The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) led by Engr. Johanna Dizon and the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) led by Dr. Alberto Venturina are currently holding a Farmers and Fisherfolk Congress 2024 from December 10-13, 2024, at the Bataan People’s Center. Said event aims to promote the adoption of modern and appropriate agricultural […]

Morong, Bagac fisherfolks get diesel engines

Eighteen fishermen from Morong town and another 18 from Bagac received marine diesel engines from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Department of Agriculture to help them enhance productivity. Board Member Jorge Estanislao said the engines were distributed to legitimate fishermen in coordination with the local government unit of Morong led by […]