BALANGA CITY – The city government of Balanga officially opened the Christmas season with the Grand Switch-On of Christmas Lights at Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga in Bataan on December 2, highlighting community unity, local creativity, and support for small businesses.

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announces the launch of a new flight service connecting Manila and Palau (Koror). Starting March 29, 2026, PAL will offer twice-weekly flights to Palau, an island nation in Micronesia.

Mariveles, Bataan – The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) was recognized as a Key Strategic Trade Partner during the Strategic Trade Management (STM) Week held on 11-13 November 2025 at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City.

MALOLOS CITY – The Department of Science Technology (DOST) has inaugurated the Internet of Things Research and Innovation for Smart Cities (IoTRILS) laboratory in Bulacan State University (BulSU).

BALER, Aurora – Aurora strengthened its sports tourism push with the opening of an international surfing competition at Sabang Beach in Baler, underscoring the province’s emergence as a key destination for outdoor and competitive sports.