Former Gov. Tet Garcia cited for role in Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court ruling

A posthumous recognition was conferred on former Bataan Governor and Congressman Enrique “Tet” Garcia Jr. for his role in the landmark Supreme Court ruling that expanded the basis in computing local governments’ constitutionally mandated share from national taxes.   The Special Plaque of Appreciation from the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) was received by Bataan Governor […]

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  […]

Balanga integrates BGIS with Bataeño Pass

Balanga integrates BGIS with Bataeño Pass

The City Government of Balanga under the leadership of Mayor Raquel Garcia has integrated its Barangay Governance Information System (BGIS) with the Bataeño Pass. Through BGIS, residents can now use their Bataeño Pass card as a single proof of identity to request and receive documents such as Barangay Clearance, Certificate of Residency, and Certificate of […]

Mga kabataang lider, bilang future changemakers

Mga kabataang lider, bilang future changemakers

Sa pamumuno ni Mayor Raquel Garcia, nagisponsor ang City Government of Balanga ng isang Leadership Training na ginanap sa Tourism Pavillon nitong nakaraang buwan, kung saan ay nagsama-sama ang mga kabataang lider mula sa Senior High at Kolehiyo sa Lungsod ng Balanga, ang Isa sa tumatak na inspirasyon sa mga Kabataan ay ang personal na […]

Armchairs distributed to public schools in Balanga City

Armchairs distributed to public schools in Balanga City

Balanga City Mayor Raquel Garcia and Vice Mayor Francis Garcia  spearheaded the distribution of 4,000  armchairs to 17 public schools in Balanga City providing thousands of students a more comfortable and conducive learning environment. The initiative was funded through the Special Education Fund (SEF). Mayor Garcia said with the new armchairs, thousands of Balanga students […]

Balanga execs validate site for spring development

Officials of Balanga City led by Mayor Raquel Garcia and Vice Mayor Francis Garcia visited last August 18 Sitio Balat, Barangay Tuyo, Balanga, the proposed site for spring development project.   The visit was made to explore the possibility of establishing a water source amid challenges faced by farmers to irrigate their farmlands in Barangay […]