Roman, Palafox launch masterplan for Bataan’s 1st District development

Fulfilling a key campaign promise, Bataan 1st District Representative Antonino “Tony” Roman III has officially launched the comprehensive planning initiative aimed at transforming the economic, environmental, and social landscape of the 1st District of Bataan. The project, spearheaded in partnership with world-renowned urban planner and architect Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr., seeks to create jobs, boost […]

Samal gets P1M for strict compliance to Fisheries Code

Samal gets P1M for strict compliance to Fisheries Code

Strict implementation of Fisheries Code pays off — at least in Samal, Bataan where fishing industry is an important source of livelihood for a good number of residents. In recognition of the municipality’s exemplary performance in the 2024 Fisheries Compliance Audit (FishCA), the regional office of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG 3) awarded […]

Samal, now a 2nd Class Municipality

Samal, now a 2nd Class Municipality

Samal has officially been upgraded to a 2nd Class Municipality, last January 2025 as per Republic Act No. 11964. The people of Samal are proud of the progress of their town under the leadership of Mayor Alex Acuzar. In just over two years, Samal has moved from 4th Class Municipality to 2nd Class Municipality. “Samal, […]

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Health impacts on one’s well-being

Health, education and employment play vital roles in one’s well-being, according to Samal, Bataan Mayor Alexander Acuzar in his welcome remarks during last Wednesday’s blessing of Super Rural Health Unit with Sen. Bongo Go as special guest. “If you have failing health, you cannot go out to work, more particularly if you lack education. So […]

Samal implements local ordinances

The Municipal Government of Samal, is implementing local ordinances to maintain orderliness and have a peaceful, “healthy” community that will in a way help propel the town to progress. Mayor Alexander Acuzar urged barangay officials to encourage residents to observe ordinances passed by the Sangguniang Bayan. In Barangay San Juan, for instance, in its FB […]

Samal distributes medicines to the needy

Instead of holding a victory party, newly-elected Samal town Mayor Alexander Acuzar opted to distribute medicines to his constituents in different barangays (villages). The first three barangays to receive free medicines are Palili, East Daan-Bago, and West Daan-Bago. The new town executive was accompanied by Samal Vice Mayor Ronnie Ortiguerra, Sangguniang Bayan members, Barangay officials, […]