The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Bataan conducted tree-planting along the foot of the historic Mt. Samat shrine. Their goal is to help protect and maintain the forests in the province of Bataan. They are aiming to contribute in the campaign of saving the environment from further deprivation.

Being one of the busiest roads in the city, City of Balanga has set plans to widen the Capitol Drive by mid-year.

In a hearing held at Bulwagan II recently, Mayor Joet Garcia, city mayor of Balanga, informed the public that the widening shall be done mainly on the sidewalk and not really on the road. He also wards off all the worries of those who are concern about the environment and public utilities that may be affected by the project.

Stirred by love for nature and environment and vision for the town to be a sanctuary to marine, Mayor Ver Roque publicized that a Pawikan Sanctuary will soon be established in Limay, Bataan as he led members of civil society and government officials in releasing pawikan or marine turtle hatchlings into the sea.

According to Mayor Jose Enrique Garcia III, the revenue earned by our city last year had reached to P467 million. In 2001, the revenue is only P103 million. The income generated from tourist arrivals, improved peace and order situation, enhanced health facilities and programs, new investments and infrastructures. He also predicted that the income will increase to P923 million by 2020, the year when "University Town" program will be achieved.