Balanga City in Bataan was named the regional winner by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, receiving livelihood projects and recognition for coastal conservation.
The National government partners with Bataan municipalities to support the Zero Kilometer food project, promoting local products and reducing transportation costs.
The Department of Science and Technology implements solar-powered water filtration systems in remote Bataan to provide clean drinking water to communities.
The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Luzon distributed PHP2.9 million for student-beneficiaries of the Special Program for Employment of Students in Bataan.