Vice Gov. Cris Garcia takes oath as LVGP President

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administered the oath-taking of the new set of officers of the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines (LVGP) headed by its president, Bataan Vice Governor Ma. Cristina Garcia, in a ceremony held on September 30 at the Malacañang.   VG Garcia was elected during the LVGP national elections on […]

Bataan, pasok sa Top 5 finalists ng 2025 MBF LGUs

Pasok ang Lalawigan ng Bataan sa Top 5 finalists ng Most Business Friendly LGUs 2025, ayon kay Governor Joet Garcia. Sa ginanap na final judging, ibinahagi ni dating gobernador Abet Garcia ang mga programa ng pamahalaang panlalawigan na nakatuon sa layunin ng pagkakaroon ng Matatag na Pamilyang Bataeño.   Ipinahayag ng gobernador na malaking karangalan […]

Governor Joet Garcia on Friday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new public park inside the Capitol Compound, a project aimed at enhancing community spaces and promoting a greener, healthier lifestyle for residents. The initiative is part of the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) Green, Green, Green program, which supports the development of modern, sustainable, and people-friendly parks across the country.

Bataan breaks ground for New Capitol Public Park

Governor Joet Garcia on Friday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new public park inside the Capitol Compound, a project aimed at enhancing community spaces and promoting a greener, healthier lifestyle for residents. The initiative is part of the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) Green, Green, Green program, which supports the […]

Gov. Joet speaks at National Universal Health Care Summit 2025

Governor Joet Garcia took center stage as keynote speaker at the National Universal Health Care (UHC) Summit 2025, held last August 28 at the Asian Development Bank with the theme “From Commitment to Action: Realizing People-Centered UHC.”   Gov. Garcia presented Bataan’s trailblazing initiatives on Unified Governance and Community Engagement for Integrated Local Health Systems, […]

MMWGH celebrates its 70th Anniversary

Governor Joet Garcia joined the 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital (MMWGH) on July 30, 2025, zeroing in on the importance of expanding mental health services not just in Bataan but across the country. In his speech, Governor Garcia looked back on the legislative efforts that led to the passage […]

PGB recognizes three Board Members

Hon. Benjie Serrano Jr., Hon. Manuel Beltran, and Hon. Antonino Roman III were honored during the flag-raising ceremony held Monday, July 21, at the Bataan People’s Center. Said recognition was conferred through a resolution passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, ng Bataan led by Vice Governor Cris Garcia. In his message, Governor Joet Garcia expressed his […]

Bataan to adopt Japan’s best practices

In pursuit of deeper and more meaningful partnerships, Governor Joet Garcia met with Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Endo Kazuya to discuss potential areas of collaboration that support Bataan’s development agenda. The governor was joined by 3rd District Representative Gila Garcia and Department of Education Schools Division Office of Bataan Superintendent Carol Violeta […]

Asking for “kickback” from financial assistance to be penalized

As financial assistance programs from the government continue to benefit residents in the province, Governor Joet Garcia reminded the public that asking for kickbacks or any form of commission/monetary share from beneficiaries is strictly prohibited under Provincial Ordinance No. 12, Series of 2025, also known as the Kontra-Kickback sa Ayuda Ordinance of Bataan. Authored by […]

Hermosa and Orani among the recipients of new ambulances

Ten municipalities in Bataan, including Hermosa and Orani, were among the recipients of newly donated ambulances from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), as part of its Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program (MTVDP). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally led the turnover ceremony held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on July 9, 2025. Mayor […]