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A red rainfall warning has been issued for Bataan and other areas in Luzon, indicating heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay updated on weather conditions.
The Comelec is pressing Congress to decide on proposals for another postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) by the end of September, warning that uncertainty could complicate the filing of certificates of candidacy.
MARIVELES, Bataan – About 100 employees of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (ARAB) are all on work-from-home detail due to incessant rain spawned by the southwest monsoon. Faye Arceo,…
Twenty-two families, totaling 78 persons, were evacuated from Barangay San Juan in Samal, Bataan, as floodwaters reached about 4 feet due to continuing heavy rains.
Authorities in Bataan, Philippines, arrested two suspects in a shabu bust, while Croatian police in Vinkovci seized cocaine and cannabis, arresting a 33-year-old man. These separate operations highlight ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in different regions.
A youth group in the Philippines, Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan (Spark), has called on the Office of the Ombudsman to be transparent in its handling of flood control controversy cases, following a recent bail grant.
Bataan Vice Governor Maria Cristina Garcia-Marcos has urged against involving the four-decade-old Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in Morong town in President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s push for nuclear energy, citing its age and potential risks.
A man riding a motorcycle with his wife was shot by a gunman in a car in Orion, Bataan, Philippines, on Friday morning.
Police in Limay, Bataan, arrested a 64-year-old man during an anti-illegal drug operation, seizing suspected shabu worth over P304,000 and an unlicensed firearm.
Eight individuals were apprehended by the Philippine National Police (PNP) for their alleged involvement in the illegal trade of P22 million worth of fuel in Bataan on Thursday.
Tropical Depression Henry has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after causing class suspensions, rough seas, and the cancellation of ferry trips in several provinces. The storm developed and moved away from the Philippine landmass within a day.
A former barangay councilman was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen armed with an Armalite rifle outside his residence in Barangay Culis, Hermosa, Bataan, on Friday morning.
Anti-nuclear advocates from the No Nukes Asia Forum gathered in Bataan, Philippines, to voice their opposition to proposals for rehabilitating and operating the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.
Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8) has deployed over 300 personnel to potential election hotspot areas in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, in preparation for the upcoming 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
Police in Bataan, Philippines, confiscated smuggled cigarettes valued at P198,000 during an entrapment operation in Barangay Rizal.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has called on eligible voters to register by the May 18 deadline for the upcoming 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) revealed a pattern of corrupt practices, including kickbacks and forgery, in Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) projects in two Makati City villages.
Five men were apprehended in Mariveles, Bataan, during a buy-bust operation for allegedly distributing tampered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders.
Senator JV Ejercito has cautioned against another postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, urging scrutiny of any delay aimed at freeing up funds for the oil crisis due to potential legal issues.
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) reported that smoke from a landfill fire in Navotas, which started on April 10, spread as far as Bataan the following morning, based on satellite data.
Senator Loren Legarda called on Filipinos to embrace heroism through discipline and sacrifice while honoring the heroes of the Bataan Death March during the Capas Commemoration event. She emphasized their courage in securing the nation's freedom and peace.
Emerson Dave Silutan, a former Sangguniang Kabataan leader from Davao del Norte, has pleaded guilty to a lesser offense after initially being charged with graft in a government vehicle misuse case.
A 103-year-old World War II veteran was honored by the provincial government of Bataan during a ceremony for veterans.
Unidentified suspects burglarized a four-star resort in Bagac, Bataan on Easter Sunday, making off with jewelry, kitchenware, and equipment valued at around P300,000.
Hundreds of youth activists from Nuclear and Coal-Free Bataan and Young Bean staged a protest on Holy Wednesday in Bataan, Philippines, depicting environmental issues through a 'Calvary of Nature' theme.
Power giant AboitizPower is allocating P37.4 million for environmental initiatives in Orani and Morong, Bataan, including the adoption of 12 additional hectares for mangrove experimental forests.
President Marcos Jr. visited Bataan to inspect newly installed prefabricated classrooms, part of the government's efforts to address the country’s classroom shortage.
ORION, BATAAN, Philippines — Two charred bodies were found after a midnight fire ate up the workers’ barracks in the Catalina Residences, a posh subdivision in Barangay Gen. Lim, Orion town. Police report said the fatalities were identified as Joel Reyes, 46, of Tapulao, Orani town, and Claresno Eusebio, of Nabua, Camarines Sur. READ: Fire
A red rainfall warning has been issued for Bataan and parts of Batangas and Zambales by the state weather bureau, attributing the heavy rains to the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated he cannot yet comment on the proposal to extend the term of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from four to five years, as he needs to review its contents.
Malacañang ordered a work-from-home arrangement for government offices in Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro on August 11 due to the continued effects of the southwest monsoon, 'habagat'.
The enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, including Metro Manila and several provinces. Sea travel has been suspended in affected areas, and nearly 9,000 barangays are at risk.
Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero has filed a Senate bill proposing to extend the terms of barangay and Sanguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in the Philippines from four to five years. If enacted, the measure would also reschedule the next elections.
Northern Samar Representative Niko Raul Daza has filed a bill to postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, citing the need to conserve government funds amidst an energy crisis and rising commodity costs.
A game fowl breeder and his relative were shot dead by an assailant disguised as a delivery rider in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines.
Efren Pascual, Jr., former mayor of Orani town, has been appointed as a director of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), which oversees the Freeport Area of Bataan.
Two drug suspects, including a high-value target, were arrested in Orion, Bataan, with an estimated P383,000 worth of suspected shabu seized during a buy-bust operation.
Civil society groups in Valenzuela, Philippines, including Valenzuela for Good Governance and Angat Kabataan-Valenzuela, have publicly condemned a teacher and an elected Sangguniang Kabataan official for making 'inappropriate, predatory' remarks.
Two boys, aged 8 and 12, drowned in the Gasak River Dam in Hermosa, Bataan, on Tuesday afternoon while swimming in the swollen river.
Bataan Third District Rep. Maria Angela Garcia has rejected calls to refurbish the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, stating she does not consider nuclear energy to be cheap.
Two Roman Catholic priests in the Bataan diocese died over the weekend due to heart attacks, prompting mourning from church and local authorities.
A resident in Abucay, Bataan, Philippines, discovered P1.3 million worth of crystal meth outside his home and subsequently turned it over to local police.
The Philippine Senate has formally convened as an impeachment court to begin the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with House prosecutors entering their appearance and the court issuing a summons for Duterte to respond to complaints. Palace officials stated President Marcos will not interfere in the proceedings.
Workers across various regions observed Labor Day with protests demanding wage increases, tax reforms, and improved working conditions. The day also featured job fairs offering thousands of opportunities and discussions on labor policies.
The Sangguniang Kabataan chair of Barangay Dasmariñas in Makati has been suspended by DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla over alleged corruption and falsification of documents.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines will now require candidates for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and all subsequent elections to submit birth certificates.
Residents of Barangays Malaya and Maligaya in the Freeport Area of Bataan have been assured that a new residential identification requirement will not affect their eligibility for housing privileges.
Orani, Bataan Mayor Jon Arizapa has issued an executive order canceling the town’s annual foundation day celebration. Funds originally allotted for the festivities will instead be used to provide subsidies to drivers.
The rule to 'keep right except to overtake' has been identified as the most frequently violated traffic regulation in Bataan province, according to a three-month report by the Metro Bataan Development Authority.
Residents of San Jose town in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, commemorated Araw ng Kagitingan by honoring local soldiers who fought in the historic Battle of Bataan during World War II.
A survey by Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) revealed that almost half of marginalized fishers in Cavite, Bataan, Zambales, and Pangasinan have stopped working due to increasing fuel prices. The issue was brought before senators.
Actor and comedian Jack Black hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, earning him entry into the exclusive Five-Timers Club, celebrated with cameos from Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, and Melissa McCarthy.
Two police officers in Bataan, Philippines, have been arrested for their failure to recapture two carnapping suspects who escaped custody, as reported by the Police Regional Office Central Luzon.
ORANI, Bataan — More than 2,000 tricycle drivers in Orani and nearby towns have asked the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) to approve a 50 percent increase in regular fares amid rising fuel…
LIMAY, Bataan — At least 15 employees of the Limay municipal government may face dismissal after testing positive for illegal drugs during a surprise drug screening, local officials said. Limay Mayor Richie Jason David said the 15 employees were among around 350 municipal workers who underwent drug testing conducted last week by the Philippine Drug
A House committee in the Philippines is expected to release its report by the end of the month on proposed bills to postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— Twelve Sangguniang Kabataan officials from Paoay town in Ilocos Norte have safely returned home on Monday after being stranded in Nueva Era town by rising river waters and…
Three suspects involved in the August 8 robbery of an industrial tools and equipment store in Balanga City, Bataan, were arrested in Baguio by a police tracker team.
An opinion piece discusses the future of the Philippines' energy sector, emphasizing the need for sound engineering, disciplined governance, and long-term planning over nostalgia or ideology.
Three brothers were arrested shortly before midnight on Wednesday in joint operations conducted by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Barangay Tagumpay, Orani town, Bataan.
Lawmakers in the Philippines are expected to determine whether efforts to postpone the November 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will move forward when Congress resumes session.
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China, bringing torrential rains and strong winds, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in China and Hong Kong. The typhoon caused minor damage in Hong Kong and raised concerns about widespread flooding in the region.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that the southwest monsoon will continue to bring scattered rains to the western section of Luzon, including the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued a show-cause order to the operator of a passenger jeepney involved in a road crash in Bataan, Philippines.
Typhoon Inday and an enhanced habagat (southwest monsoon) have caused widespread disruption across the Philippines, leading to fatal landslides, halted sea travel, flight cancellations, and class suspensions. Multiple provinces have reported casualties and significant damage from the severe weather.
Police have arrested Alvin Vitangcol, 46, in connection with the killing of a former village councilor in Hermosa, Bataan. The arrest took place in San Fernando, Pampanga.
The Municipal Council of Morong, Bataan, approved an ordinance prohibiting the construction, operation, and storage of nuclear power facilities and radioactive materials within its jurisdiction.
A worker at the GNPower plant in Mariveles, Bataan, died after his safety harness reportedly became entangled in a crane hoist cable.
The US military conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of two alleged narco-terrorists. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling in the region.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced the deadline for voter registration for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections is today. Eligible Filipinos were urged to complete their registration before the cutoff.
Two Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leaders in Makati, Philippines, have been suspended after being found guilty of misconduct by the city council, prompting the Interior Secretary to reiterate calls for the abolition of the SK.
Citing the need for more funding amidst the ongoing oil crisis, Senator Imee Marcos has filed a bill to postpone the November 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to October 2027.
An election lawyer criticized the proposal to again postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections scheduled for November 2 this year.
A pregnant woman and her 11-year-old child died after their tricycle was hit by a closed van in Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. One other person was injured in the Saturday afternoon incident.
OLONGAPO CITY — With muddy boots and seedlings in hand, young volunteers waded through a mangrove sanctuary in Orion, Bataan, planting new life along the coast to kick off a month-long campaign for…
LIMAY, Bataan — Mayor Richie Jason David is seeking discounted fuel prices for residents, citing the town’s role as host to the country’s only oil refinery.
A Philippine lawmaker is advocating for a six-month postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to redirect funds towards mitigating the impact of the ongoing fuel crisis.
Filipinos annually observe Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, a day dedicated to honoring the courage and sacrifice of the 'heroic defenders of Bataan' during World War II, marking the 1942 fall of Bataan.
One of two detainees who escaped a day earlier in Bataan, Philippines, was recaptured by police in Mariveles.
The UK government has authorized its armed forces to board Russian tankers in British waters, escalating actions against the 'shadow fleet' that helps Moscow circumvent Western oil sanctions.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced the resumption of voter registration in Antipolo City from March 23 to May 18, 2026, in preparation for upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced a meeting next week to revisit Republic Act No. 7610, the Local Government Code, which may include discussions on reforming the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK).