Balanga City Justice Zone

12/07/2025

In Balanga City, change is not impossible — it is supported, believed in, and celebrated. 🪴

Through their AVP entry, the Balanga City Justice Zone highlights how rising drug dependency cases led to the creation of the BCARES Voluntary Rehabilitation Program — a compassionate, community-based solution that offers People Who Used Drugs (PWUDs) a safe and healing space to recover and rebuild their lives. 💊🏠

With a strong commitment to second chances, the Balanga City Justice Zone shows how humane interventions can bring real, lasting change to individuals and communities alike.

📽️ Stay tuned to see glimpses of more inspiring work from the rest of the Justice Zones across the country!

Funded by the European Union in the Philippines and implemented by UNOPS East Asia & Pacific and the British Council Philippines, EU-GOJUST II proudly supports the Balanga City Justice Zone in their efforts to deliver inclusive and transformative justice.

03/07/2025

20/06/2025

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧

The Balanga City Justice Zone proudly welcomed the Zanzibar Delegates to The Bunker as part of their official study tour in the Philippines.

This leg of the visit highlighted the Justice Zone’s commitment to fostering a responsive and collaborative justice system. During the program, the Balanga City Justice Zone presented its notable accomplishments, ongoing projects, and best practices—underscoring the importance of communication, coordination, and collaboration among justice sector stakeholders.

A key feature of the exchange was the in-depth presentation on Bataan CARES (Collaborative Action for Rehabilitation, Empowerment, and Support), the Justice Zone’s flagship program focused on rehabilitation and reintegration.

The activity was attended by representatives from the Department of Justice, the Office of Justice Filomena Singh, member agencies of the Balanga City Justice Zone, and the City Health Office of Balanga, representing Hon. Francis Anthony S. Garcia. Most importantly, it was enriched by the presence and engagement of the Zanzibar Delegation.

This collaborative event stands as a testament to Balanga City’s growing role as a model of justice reform, innovation, and international partnership.

Photo courtesy: City Legal Office of Balanga and Balanga City Justice Zone

09/06/2025

The Balanga City Justice Zone (BalCJZ) participated in the 2025 National Justice Zone Summit held on June 4, 2025, at the Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas, Manila. The summit aimed to foster coordination, collaboration, and communication among justice zones across the country.

Balanga City Mayor, Hon. Francis S. Garcia, delivered a speech highlighting the city’s initiatives on the rehabilitation and reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), which was one of the key segments of the program.

During the event, the BalCJZ was awarded a Token of Recognition for its outstanding contribution to ensuring swift and equitable access to justice. In addition, several members of the BalCJZ were also recognized for their role as trainers in strengthening the capacity of local government units (LGUs) in handling cases involving Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC).

25/09/2024

https://youtu.be/C4ObK4p7yTw?si=hv4GNJEENPCRBe9e

28/08/2024

"Empowering Communities for a Drug-Free Future: Our dedicated Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) members are gaining valuable skills and knowledge through this intensive training. Together, we are strengthening our commitment to safeguarding our neighborhoods and promoting a safer, healthier environment for all residents."
Empowering Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils: Balanga City’s Commitment to Drug Prevention
On August 22, 2024, Balanga City hosted a critical training for the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (BADAC), reinforcing the city's dedication to a drug-free community.
City Mayor Hon. Francis Anthony Garcia opened the event and witnessed the turnover of a donation from the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) to BCARES. A significant moment was the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Balanga, DOH Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, and the Balanga City Justice Zone for Balanga BCARES, strengthening local anti-drug initiatives.
Key sessions included a lecture by Hon. Marion Jacqueline Poblete, Executive Judge of RTC Bataan, who discussed the judicial process in drug-related cases, and an overview of the Balay Kalinga Drug Rehabilitation Center by CPPO Frances Cabuquit. The City Health Office provided training on drug abuse intervention, while PDEA Bataan guided BADAC members on their roles and reporting systems.
The training underscores Balanga City's dedication to enhancing its anti-drug efforts and ensuring a safer community.

📸Balanga City MISO

13/08/2024

Training on Enhanced Katarungang Pambaragay
c/o EU & GOJUST
participants of BalCJZ from MTCC Balanga, City & Barangay Officials
August 11-13, 2024

31/07/2024

5th, last batch, of the members of the Lupon Tagapamayapa for 5 Barangays of the City of Balanga
Seminar-Workshop on Barangay Justice System
led by Judge Ana Cuntapay-Oamil & MTCC Balanga Staff ⚖️ July 31, 2024

19/07/2024

4th Batch of members of the Lupon Tagapamayapa for 5 Barangays of the City of Balanga
Seminar-Workshop on Barangay Justice System
led by Judge Ana Cuntapay-Oamil & MTCC Balanga Staff ⚖️ June 19, 2024
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17/07/2024

3rd Batch of members of the Lupon Tagapamayapa for 5 Barangays of the City of Balanga
Seminar-Workshop on Barangay Justice System
led by Judge Ana Cuntapay-Oamil & MTCC Balanga Staff ⚖️ July 17, 2024
shared📷s

16/07/2024

2nd Batch of Lupon Tagapamayapa
for 5 Barangays of the City of Balanga
Seminar-Workshop on Barangay Justice System
led by Judge Ana Cuntapay-Oamil & MTCC Balanga Staff ⚖️ July 16, 2024