AFAB retains ISO certification with zero nonconformity findings

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has successfully retained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after passing the recertification audit conducted by TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc. on March 18, 2026, with no recorded nonconformities.   The certification covers the “Provision of Ecozone Development and Zone Management Services for the Freeport Area of Bataan,” reaffirming […]

Mga empleyado ng Bagac LGU, sumailalim sa sorpresang drug test

Mga empleyado ng Bagac LGU, sumailalim sa sorpresang drug test

Sa patuloy na pagsusulong ng isang ligtas, maayos at disiplinadong pamahalaan, isang sopresang drug test ang isinagawa sa munisipyo ng bayan ng Bagac na nilahukan ng lahat ng mga empleyado, job order at regular, mga department heads at maging mga miyembro ng Sanguniang Bayan ng Bagac. Ayon kay Mayor Ron del Rosario, ang hakbang na […]

Rep. Garcia pushes reform for accountable public service

Rep. Garcia pushes reform for accountable public service

A proposed measure seeking to institutionalize merit-based governance has cleared a key hurdle in Congress. Bataan Second District Representative Abet Garcia announced that House Bill No. 6145, or the Public Governance Meritocracy Act, has been approved by the Committee on Local Government and endorsed to the Committee on Appropriations for funding deliberations.   Garcia described […]

Hermosa, pinarangalan sa SubayBAYANI Awards 2025

Hermosa, pinarangalan sa SubayBAYANI Awards 2025

Pinarangalan ang Bayan ng Hermosa sa SubayBAYANI Awards 2025 na ginanap sa The Manila Hotel noong Nobyembre 26 sa Lungsod ng Maynila. Kinilala ang bayan para sa mahusay na pagpapatupad ng mga programa sa imprastruktura, makabuluhang reporma, at pagpapaunlad ng matatag at maunlad na komunidad na naglalayong magbigay ng mas maginhawang pamumuhay sa mga residente. […]

Cupang Proper, 1st Runner-Up 2025 National Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards

Cupang Proper, 1st Runner-Up 2025 National Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards

Barangay Cupang Proper of Balanga City earned national recognition upon being named First Runner-Up in the Component City Category at the  2025 Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards National Awarding Ceremony held on November 14, 2025 at MICE Center, Quezon City. Cupang Proper, representing Balanga City, stood out for its exemplary performance in dispute resolution and the […]

Balanga City earns recognition as a ‘Model City’

Balanga City stood out among this year’s honorees at The Manila Times’ Model Cities and Municipalities Awards, held on November 14, 2025, at the Manila Hotel.   The City joined Calamba City, Biñan City, Cabuyao City, and Baguio City in receiving the prestigious distinction, which highlights excellence in governance, innovation, and community-centered development.   Balanga […]

14 Hermosa Barangays Honored in 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay Awards

Fourteen barangays from Hermosa were recognized on November 11 at the Bataan People’s Center in Balanga City for their outstanding implementation of health programs under the 1Bataan Seal of Healthy Barangay initiative.   The provincial program rewards communities that demonstrate strong performance in delivering effective and accessible health services.   Mayor Anne Inton said the […]

ABE bags three awards for excellence in agriculture

The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) Division under the Office of the Provincial Governor (OPG) was recently recognized for its outstanding performance after receiving three awards: the Service Excellence Award in Agriculture, the Institutionalization Excellence Award in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, and the Top Implementing Agricultural Machinery Registration Award in Central Luzon.   Said awards […]

DILG recognizes outstanding barangays

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized outstanding barangay officials in Bataan during the Husay Barangay 2025 awarding ceremony held on November 11, 2025 at the Bataan People’s Center.   The event brought together more than 800 participants, including Punong Barangays, Sangguniang Barangay Members, secretaries, treasurers, and other barangay officials. Together with […]

AFAB Bags Silver Award in ARTA Report Card Survey

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) has earned a Silver Award from the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) after receiving a “Very Satisfactory” rating in the 2024 Report Card Survey (RCS) 2.0, recognizing its strong adherence to the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Law and efficient service delivery.   The award was formally […]

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