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 […]

Former Gov. Tet Garcia cited for role in Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court ruling

A posthumous recognition was conferred on former Bataan Governor and Congressman Enrique “Tet” Garcia Jr. for his role in the landmark Supreme Court ruling that expanded the basis in computing local governments’ constitutionally mandated share from national taxes.   The Special Plaque of Appreciation from the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) was received by Bataan Governor […]

Water issue tackled in PSB meet

Water issue tackled in PSB meet

The issue that concerns water supply in the schools’ central kitchens were among those tackled in the recent Provincial School Board meeting presided over by Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia. Gov. Garcia said the water issue is crucial to the Provincial Government’s Healthy School Setting program which calls for clean and potable water for the schools. […]

GCash recognizes Bataan for sustainable financial digitalization

GCash recognizes Bataan for sustainable financial digitalization

GCash conferred the Provincial Government of Bataan, under the leadership of Gov. Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III, the Leader in Sustainable Financial Digitalization recognition during the GCash Digital Excellence Awards 2025 held last February 19 in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Board Member Popoy del Rosario accepted the award on behalf of the governor, representing […]

Genesis launches first hybrid provincial bus service in Bataan

Genesis launches first hybrid provincial bus service in Bataan

The first hybrid bus service for a provincial route was formally launched today in this capital town, marking a pioneering step toward reducing dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact in public transportation. Bataan Governor Joet Garcia led the launching ceremony and announced that the hybrid buses of General Transport Service Inc. will operate […]

Local execs urged to prepare project proposals

Municipal mayors and barangay officials were asked to prepare project proposals that would directly benefit their constituents. Gov. Joet Garcia in his speech during the consultative meeting in Clark, Pampanga last February 5 said the project proposals are necessary for budget preparation in 2027.   The governor acknowledged that some barangays have already prepared their […]

Gov. Garcia tackles impact of marine headquarters in Morong

How would Morong residents react on the construction of Philippine Marine Corps headquarters in the former Philippine Refugee Processing Center, renamed Bataan Technology Park, now known as Morong Discovery Park?   This was among the reasons why Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia recently met with officers of Philippine Marine Corps, representatives of Bases Conversion and Development […]