Month: December 2024

The Province of Bataan has retained its prestigious 1st Income Class status, while several municipalities have climbed to higher income classifications under the newly issued guidelines by the Department of Finance (DOF). Department Order No. 07, Series of 2024, signed by DOF Secretary Ralph G. Recto on November 5, 2024, updates the income classifications of […]

A total of 98 students from various schools across the province of Bataan participated in the Pawikan Quiz Bee, organized by the Provincial Tourism Office, led by Tourism OIC Danica Tigas-Rodriguez, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) Bataan and the City of Balanga. The event was held on December 4-5, 2024, at Emiliana […]

Pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 23, series of 2024, passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan led by Vice Governor Cris Garcia, the Pawikan has been declared as the flagship species of the province of Bataan. In this regard, the Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) recognizes the importance of conserving and protecting its unique biodiversity, […]

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), through its Enterprise Assistance Division (EAD), successfully conducted a comprehensive orientation session today as part of the Authority’s Enterprise Department (FED) Week. The event was held at the AFAB Auditorium and AFAB AVR 3, aiming to enhance stakeholder awareness of essential policies, procedures, and reporting requirements […]

As part of the Pawikan Festival 2024 celebration, the Pawikan Festival Creative Dance Competition was held yesterday, December 4, 2024, at the Bataan People’s Center. The Pawikan Festival is an annual celebration in the province of Bataan, specifically in the town of Morong, that aims to raise awareness and promote the conservation of marine turtles, […]

Balanga City led by Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon has been recognized by the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) for its exceptional initiatives in population management and development. The city received the prestigious recognition during the Rafael M. Salas Kaunlarang Pantao Awards ceremony in San Fernando, Pampanga for creating a favorable […]

SM City Bataan, in collaboration with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), joined the nationwide 18-day campaign to end violence against women. The discussion featured talks and activities aimed at raising awareness and promoting community involvement. Key partners included the Philippine National Police (PNP) K9 unit and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development […]

Based on statistics shown by UNICEF, over 1 million children worldwide are victims of online sexual exploitation annually, that is, 1 in every 5 children had been victimized online. In view of this problem, the Provincial Government of Bataan thru the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) adopted stronger legislative measures supporting online safety of children within Bataan […]

Isang naiibang contest ang isinagawa sa bayan ng Mariveles kaugnay sa 18-days campaign to end violence against women noong ika-30 ng Nobyembre. Ayon kay Mayor AJ Concepcion, batay sa mga nangyayari sa ating lipunan sa ngayon, tila pinadidilim ito ng mga karahasan sa mga kababaihan, kung kaya’t inaanyayahan tayo na pintahan ito ng mga kulay, […]

Isa ang bayan ng Pilar sa mga naunang namamahagi ng Pamaskong Handog mula sa Pamahalaang Panlalawigan na masayang tinanggap ng mga residente. Ipinaliwanag ni Mayor Charlie Pizarro na layunin ng Pamaskong Handog na magkaroon ng pagsasaluhan o noche buena bawat pamilyang Bataeño sa bawat barangay, sa bawat bayan.  At para maging maayos ang sistema […]