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On January 24, 2024, the City of Balanga actively participated in UNESCO’s celebration of the International Day of Education. This event, spearheaded by the City Education & Excellence Development Office (CEEDO) at Emiliana Hall, reflects the city’s strong commitment to lifelong learning.

Ms. Tarra Ann Pagdanganan, the OIC of CEEDO, and Dr. Roland Fronda, the Schools Division Superintendent, extended a warm welcome to participants, coaches, and judges who actively engaged in the program themed “Learning for Lasting Peace.”

Meanwhile, Balanga’s recognition as the sole learning city in the Philippines by UNESCO in 2015 serves as a testament to its unwavering commitment to education, a commitment further fueled under the leadership of City Mayor Hon. Francis Anthony S. Garcia. In his message, Mayor Garcia emphasized the city’s ongoing initiatives to promote continuous learning and skill enhancement within the community.

Winners were then acknowledged: 

Slogan Making contest winners: 

  • First Place – Aisha Anne Agbannaog (Cupang Integrated School)
  • Second Place – Ariane Bermas (Tenejero Integrated School)
  • Third Place – Michael Andrew Flores (Balanga Elementary School)

Poster Making winners:

  • First Place – Kersmn Aniam Torres (Bataan National High School)
  • Second Place – Crysna Santiago (Balanga City National Science High School)
  • Third Place – Jamila Sumadia (Cabog-Cabog Integrated School)

Logo Making Contest winners: 

  • First Place – Cathlynn Añonuevo (Bataan Peninsula State University)
  • Second Place – Alexandra Jocson (Tomas Del Rosario College)
  • Third Place – Jelo Ramos (ACLC)

Photo Contest winners:

  • First Place – Riezle Valencia (Balanga City National Science High School)
  • Second Place – Benedict Conception (City of Balanga National High School)

The City Government of Balanga, led by City Mayor Hon. Francis Garcia, Vice-Mayor Hon. Vianca Lita Gozon, and members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, continues to thrive as a beacon of learning and inclusivity, ensuring that its residents are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for a brighter future.

The city government also expresses gratitude for the active participation and invaluable support received from both public and private educational institutions, spanning from elementary schools to colleges.