Abucay eyes Dutch expertise to build a more flood-resilient future

Seeking innovative solutions to the growing challenges of flooding, water management, and sustainable development, Mayor Erik Martel recently joined government officials, development experts, and international partners at the King’s Day Forum 2026, where discussions centered on building climate-resilient communities through responsible infrastructure planning.   At the forum, experts highlighted the importance of ESG—or Environmental, Social, […]

Bataan highlights innovation-driven governance at APAMS 2026

Bataan highlights innovation-driven governance at APAMS 2026

Governor Joet Garcia underscored the province’s commitment to innovation, science, and good governance during the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering Annual Meeting and Symposium (APAMS 2026) held on May 28 at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. The annual symposium, hosted by the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), in collaboration with the Department of Science […]

AboitizPower eyes wind power project in Bagac

AboitizPower eyes wind power project in Bagac

AboitizPower is set to bring a wind power project to the Municipality of Bagac, a development expected to boost clean energy production, create jobs, and strengthen economic growth in the town. Bagac Mayor Ron Del Rosario said that he and AboitizPower representatives met with Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia on May 26 to formally discuss the […]

Balanga City, pinarangalan sa 2025 Walang Gutom Awards; Nag-iisang awardee sa Region 3

Balanga City, pinarangalan sa 2025 Walang Gutom Awards; Nag-iisang awardee sa Region 3

Pinarangalan ang Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Balanga bilang nag-iisang local government unit (LGU) sa Central Luzon at isa lamang sa sampung awardees sa buong bansa na tumanggap ng 2025 DSWD at Galing Pook Walang Gutom Awards dahil sa matagumpay nitong programang “Gawing Magsasaka ang Bawat Isa.”   Ayon sa Department of the Interior and Local Government […]

AboitizPower GMEC, GNPD empower Bataan youth

AboitizPower through GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) strengthened its commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection by leading a two-day capacity-building program for the youth associate members of the Tubo-tubo Fisherfolks Association on May 7–8, 2026.   Dubbed “Youth EcoSkills on Digital Literacy and Coastal Conservation,” the initiative was conducted at […]

AboitizPower and Mariveles LGU join forces for a greener, safer community

AboitizPower private limited partnerships GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin (GNPD), signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Local Government of Mariveles last April 20 to help restore local shorelines and equip the youth with life-saving disaster response skills.   The project includes a ₱300,000 investment to support coastal cleanups aimed at protecting […]

Youth, academe join DENR’s biodiversity conservation efforts in Bataan

DENR Bataan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Raul Mamac led efforts to promote biodiversity conservation and climate action as around 300 students, youth advocates, educators, and environmental partners gathered for the BayaNiBay 2.0 program in Bataan.   The activity, spearheaded by the Protected Area Management Office and Protected Area Management Board of Bataan […]

Powering coastal resilience: Energy, environment and community work together in Bataan

Powering coastal resilience: Energy, environment and community work together in Bataan

In Bataan, collaboration between the public and private sectors and local communities shows how energy can also drive environmental and social progress. While power facilities in Mariveles support the province’s industrial growth, their influence extends to coastal towns like Morong and Orani, where fishing communities depend on healthy seas. For local fisherfolk, the connection is […]

250MW solar farm, itatayo sa Hermosa

250MW solar farm, itatayo sa Hermosa

Kung makapapasa sa panuntunan ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), isang 250mw solar farm ang itatayo sa Barangay Bamban at Barangay Maite, sa Hermosa, ng kompanyang Solar Origin 1 Corp. Ang Solar Origin 1 ay local affiliate ng Singapore-based Enertran Global Pte. Ltd., isang kumpanyang kilala sa renewable energy generation sa Southeast Asia. […]

Bataan seals global partnership deal to fast-track PPP projects

The Provincial Government of Bataan took a major step toward accelerating development after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with several international and private sector partners on April 14 at Four-Ecom in Pasay City.   The agreement was forged between Bataan Public-Private Partnership (PPP), SR Corporation, Crocus, Mirean Construction, GreenStech, DELV Partners, and Roadon. Officials […]