Bataan 2nd District Rep. Abet Garcia congratulated the leaders and people of Bataan as the province emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Central Luzon in 2024.
The province recorded an impressive 9.3% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
“Congratulations to all of us because Bataan has been recognized as the fastest-growing province in terms of GDP,” Garcia said. “This shows our collective efforts to achieve sustained development and strengthen our position as the industrial powerhouse of Region 3.”
PSA data showed that all economies in Central Luzon expanded in 2024 compared to 2023. Bataan topped the list with a 9.3% growth rate, followed by Tarlac with 7.6%, Bulacan with 7%, and Angeles City with 6.9%.
The four areas grew faster than the regional economic expansion rate of 6.5%, underscoring Bataan’s key role in driving growth across the region.
