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The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ng Bataan, presided by Vice Governor Ma. Cristina Garcia, concluded 2024 with the enactment of 30 ordinances and adoption of 535 resolutions. These legislative measures focus on addressing key issues and advancing the provincial government’s vision of fostering resilient and thriving Bataeño families. Atty. Mark Lorenz Quezon, secretary to the SP, […]

The Special Defense Economic Zone (SpeDEZ) Act, authored and sponsored by Senator Migs Zubiri in the Senate and by Congressman Abet Garcia and Congresswoman Gila Garcia in the House of Representatives, has been approved on its second reading in the Senate. This proposed legislation aims to establish a special defense economic zone within the Government […]

Bataan taxpayers unfamiliar with online filing need not worry, as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue District Office (RDO) 20 has launched a daily assistance program to ensure a smooth filing process for all. BIR RDO-20 Chief Atty. Mercedes Estalilla announced that the initiative is designed to support taxpayers who may find the online […]

Some 60 members of YoungBataenos for Environmental Advocacy Network (YoungBEAN) launched last Sunday a clean-up drive in Barangay Camachile, a thriving mangrove area in Orion. The activity caps the End Plastics Pollution month of January series of events held by YoungBEAN to raise awareness among youth and the community the worsening plastics pollution killing mangroves […]

The Municipality of Pilar is set to unveil its newly constructed Pamilihang Bayan ng Pilar, a state-of-the-art public market, on February 3. The facility, spanning an area of 3,135.10 square meters, is expected to become a hub for commerce and community activity, offering residents and vendors a safe, clean, and organized space. Mayor Charlie Pizarro […]

Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia expressed optimism about the recent Senate approval of the Special Defense Economic Zone (SpeDEZ) Act on its second reading. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by Rep. Abet Garcia in the House of Representatives alongside Rep. Gila Garcia, is a bold step toward enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and stimulating local […]

Rep. Gila Garcia of the 3rd Congressional District of Bataan is overjoyed with the recent achievements of all 12 local government units (LGUs) in the Province, having passed the 2024 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) earning the coveted Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG). This historic milestone marks the first time all LGUs in the […]

A 36-percent decrease in the volume of marine waste and 42-percent reduction or almost half of the total weight of collected waste from 2023 to 2024 was reported by EcoWaste Coalition. The EcoWaste in partnership with De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, disclosed the findings of the 2024 Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Report at a press briefing […]

In 2024, Central Luzon saw a total of 126,684 new business name registrations (BNRs), reflecting a strong entrepreneurial spirit across the region. Bataan contributed 8,622 of these registrations, showing a steady growth in its local economy. Despite a more modest increase of 4.8%, the province plays a significant role in the region’s overall business development. […]

The vibrant town of Hermosa recently marked another significant milestone in the Provincial Government of Bataan’s monthly Bisita Bayan initiative, a community outreach program that brings together local government leaders led by Governor Joet Garcia, residents, and volunteers to address critical social issues. Governor Garcia said that this year’s event focused on the youth, emphasizing […]