The City Government of Batac, through the City Health Office, successfully conducted its 1st Quarter Blood Donation Drive to help sustain the city’s blood bank and ensure that safe blood is available for those in need. The activity gathered volunteer donors from the community, barangay frontliners, and national government agencies who willingly gave blood to…

The City of Batac placed 5th among 22 cities and municipalities at the Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival of Festivals 2026, while also winning the Innovation Prize and Best Male Performer. Batac’s Empanada Festival presentation told a touching story of the Ilokano spirit during Christmas — a season when generosity grows even in times of little.…

Dr. Mara Medina Borleo, Sangguniang Panlungsod Member and official representative of the City of Batac, was crowned Ms. Red Cross 2026 on February 19 during the coronation night held in Laoag City as part of the Pamulinawen Festival. The Search for Ms. Red Cross is a fundraising initiative of the Philippine Red Cross Ilocos Norte…

In a landmark first for the province, the Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) conducted its first-ever Course on Alternative Dispute Resolution under the Katarungang Pambarangay Law in Ilocos Norte, equipping 223 barangay leaders from the City of Batac with vital skills to resolve disputes at the barangay level. The three-day training was held on…