Embracing the spirit of Halloween festivities, the City Government of Batac hosted a Trick or Treat event on October 26 with over 1000 participating children. Dressed in cute and spooky halloween costumes, these children roamed around Washington St. and the Imelda Cultural Center to fill their baskets with fun and treats. The activity marked a…

Today, the City of Batac in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office paid tribute to one of its most venerable sons, Gen. Artemio Ricarte, fondly remembered as the “Father of the Philippine Army.” The commemoration of the 157th Birth Anniversary took place at the Ricarte National Park and Shrine. The highlight of the event…

City Nutrition Committee, City of Batac 1st Place– Outstanding City/Municipality Nutrition Committee Cash Prize – Php 200,000.00 Ms. Lovely Gay Alibuyog, City Nutrition Action Officer 1st Place – Outstanding City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Cash Prize – Php 70,000.00 Ms. Lena Alibuyog, BNS of Barangay Tabug 8th Place – Search for Outstanding BNS Cash Prize –…

Highlighting the creativity and craftsmanship of the Batacquenos, the City Government of Batac headed by Mayor Albert D. Chua rolled out a two-day Buri Handicraft workshop using the silag leaves. Silag is a locally grown tree that is abundant in Barangay Colo where the training was conducted. The workshop saw the creation of environmentally-friendly products…