Balanga City welcomes new BIR Officer, eyes stronger tax campaign in Bataan

Balanga City Mayor Raquel Garcia welcomed newly appointed Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Officer Ellerton Dangatan, signaling a strengthened partnership between the agency and the Balanga City government to improve public service delivery.   Mayor Garcia said the collaboration will focus on enhancing coordination in tax administration and compliance, as both sides discussed […]

Balanga sets up hydration station at Plaza Mayor for Visita Iglesia goers

Balanga sets up hydration station at Plaza Mayor for Visita Iglesia goers

The  City Government  through the leadership of Mayor Raquel Garcia has set up a Hydration Station at Plaza Mayor de Balanga to provide free purified drinking water to residents and visitors amid the intense heat. The initiative aims to assist those participating in Visita Iglesia and those visiting the Balanga Trade Fair by ensuring they […]

Barangay Health Day in Cupang Proper

Barangay Health Day in Cupang Proper

The City Government of Balanga conducted a Barangay Health Day in Cupang Proper as part of the Barangay Week celebration. Mayor Raquel Garcia said residents were able to avail  free health services, including medical check-up and medicines. The  promotion of  better health awareness among families in the barangay was also discussed. The Barangay Health Day […]

Mayor Raquel Garcia pays tribute to Balanga women

Mayor Raquel Garcia pays tribute to Balanga women

Mayor Raquel Garcia paid tribute to Balangueña and Bataeña women who continue to demonstrate excellence in leadership and stand out in various fields. In her message as part of the celebration of Women’s Month, Garcia cited  the vital role of women in strengthening communities and shaping a more progressive society. Garcia added that the tribute […]

Mga nagwagi sa Ibong Dayo Festival

Naging masaya at matagumpay ang pagdaraos ng ika-12 taong pagdiriwang ng Ibong Dayo Festival sa Lungsod ng Balanga.   Ayon kay Mayor Raquel Garcia, ngayong taon, nakita niya kung gaano ka-engaged at ka-passionate ang mga taga Balanga pagdating sa pangangalaga ng kalikasan, lalo na ang pagdami ng mga dumadayong ibon sa Wetland Park sa Tortugas […]

Four-L Bataan re-elects VG Cris as president

Vice Governor Cris Garcia was re-elected as President of the Lady Local Legislators’ League of the Philippines, Inc. (Four-L) Bataan during the organization’s General Assembly and Election of Officers held on February 11 at the Tourism Pavilion.   The Vice Governor expressed her appreciation for the continued trust of the league’s members and emphasized the […]

Mayor Garcia makes her presence felt at city public market

The first lady Mayor of Balanga City recently made a surprise appearance at the city market to meet and greet stall holders and vendors who warmly welcomed her like a long-lost friend.   Mayor Raquel Garcia‘s first visit to Balanga City Public Market was unexpected by market goers, too, who said it was the first […]

Mayor Garcia leads distribution of cash incentives to 187 senior citizens in Balanga

A total of 187 senior citizens in Balanga City including 3 centenarians received cash incentives under the Expanded Centenarians Act in a distribution activity held recently at Doña Francisca Park.   The distribution was facilitated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in partnership with the City Social Welfare and Development Office.   Under […]

SP Balanga approves proposed 2026 city budget

SP Balanga approves proposed 2026 city budget

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) of Balanga City has approved the proposed City Government Annual Budget  for fiscal year 2026, with Vice Mayor Francis Garcia presiding over the session. Mayor Raquel Garcia attended the budget hearing, where she presented the proposed allocation for various city programs and initiatives. SP members said the participation of Mayor Garcia  […]