Araw ng Mangingisda

   MORONG, Bataan, April 28 (SBMA/PIA) — Local fishermen called on the government to recognize the importance of the fishing industry in the Philippine economy and to place importance on the protection of marine resources during the recent “Araw ng Mangingisda” celebration held at Barangay Sabang in this town.    The event featured activities like […]

DTI Lauds Bataan Press, Consumer Affairs Council

BALANGA CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry Bataan provincial office here reported that retail and wholesale stores in the province of Bataan had been very helpful to consumers during the past storm-hit months.

Nelin Cabahug, provincial director of DTI-Bataan, attended the Monday’s Consumer Welfare Month culminating activity held at the DTI-Regional Office 3 in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Cabahug lauded the selling establishments in Bataan for imposing the right prices of goods despite the state of calamity raised over the whole province last month.

AG&P interested in buying 10% stake in Bataan LNG plant

ATLANTIC, Gulf and Pacific Co. of Manila Inc. (AG&P) has offered Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) to own up to 10 percent of the planned 2,400-megawatt (MW) integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Bataan. 

“The proponents are giving us the opportunity to take extra investments…maybe up to 10 percent. But we have not made a decision [yet],” said PNOC Alternative Fuels President Dante Canlas. 

Adobong Pabuka

   Bataan boasts of its vast array of culinary masterpieces carefully handed over generations of a rich kitchen heritage.

Adobong Pabuka

 Savor exotic yet delectable dishes like “Adobong Pabuka”(Sautéed freshwater eel in garlic soy sauce), “Relyenong Palaka”

AG&P nears plan to build Bataan plant

MANILA, Philippines – Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Co. (AG&P) an industrial process outsourcing company, has moved a step closer in its plan to build a 2,400-megawatt power plant in Mariveles, Bataan.

This after AG&P and Philippine National Oil Co.-Alternative Fuels Corp. (PNOC-AFC) signed an agreement for the lease of the latter’s industrial lot.

“We have what we call a supplement interim lease agreement,” PNOC-AFC president Dante Canlas told reporters on the sidelines of the LNG Supply Transport & Storage Philippines 2013 Forum held yesterday.

Under the plan, AG&P will lease some 250 hectares of land in PNOC-AFC’s industrial estate in Bataan. Canlas said AG&P has given PNOC-AFC the option to take a10 percent equity in the project.

WWF Ambassadors to Grace Bataan Pawikan Festival 2013

MORONG, BATAAN-The Pawikan (sea turtles) Festival in Barangay Nagbalayong of this municipality is set on December 1, 2013 with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) ambassadors Rovilson Fernandez and Marc Nelson as special guests to grace the festivities.

The WWF advocates to build a future in which human needs are met in harmony with nature.

The annual event was organized to intensify the information campaign and generate public awareness on the importance of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys Olivacea) in our eco-system.

AFAB Chairman Custodio (Standing, far left) during the MOU signing between the Philippine Investment Promotion Plan-Steering Committee (PIPP-SC) and the China- ASEAN Business Council (CABC)

AFAB Continues to Boost Investment

AFAB Chairman Custodio (Standing, far left) during the MOU signing between the Philippine Investment Promotion Plan-Steering Committee (PIPP-SC) and the China- ASEAN Business Council (CABC)From Left to Right: Consul General Frank Cimafranca, AFAB Chairman Deogracias Custodio, JAFZA CEO Ibrahim Al Janahi, Ambassador Grace Princesa, AFAB Planning Manager Khairy Alonto, and AFAB Deputy Administrator Emmanuel Pineda.(Front L-R) LKY Group President and CEO Mr. Wilbert T. Lee and AFAB Chairman and Administrator Atty. Deogracias G.P. Custodio; (Back L-R) AFAB Board of Directors, Reynante Sebastian, Armando Rubia, Michael Ballesteros and Atty. Aurelio C. Angeles Jr.

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) further strengthens its efforts to boost investment in the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB).

Part of this effort is continuous networking with investment promotions agencies and business organizations, preparing projects designed for investment promotion and participating in local and foreign investment promotions activities.

Petron to invest RM6.2bil to expand networks and strengthen foothold in M’sia

Petron Malaysia is a unit of Philippine’s largest domestic oil player and refiner Petron, which in turn is part of San Miguel Corp.

The company operates an oil refinery in Port Dickson and a marketing business that includes a distribution network of seven terminals and over 550 retail stations nationwide.

Although Petron failed in its bid to privatise Petron Malaysia after triggering a mandatory general offer (MGO) last year, the company seems to be pumping even more capital to expand the Malaysian business acquired two years ago from ExxonMobil.

Fund Drives For ‘Yolanda’ Victims Push Through in Bataan

BALANGA CITY-The Diocese of Balanga has given to the Archdiocese of Palo in Leyte through their social action commission a sum of P200,299.50.

Bataan Bishop Ruperto Santos told newsmen in a press statement, “In this time of despair and destruction, our Diocese is one with our people in Leyte (and nearby provinces badly hit by typhoon Yolanda).We are brothers and sisters to them.”

“Constantly praying to God to give us strength to go on, and grant us His protection against calamities. With God’s grace and under His guidance we will rise, and stand up. God heals our lands. God helps us all,” Santos added.

Lacson’s Original Araro Cookies

Native Pasalubong Delicacies   Location: 105 Tabing-Ilog, 2113 Samal, Bataan Price List: Araro Cookies Big Cheese: Php 135.00 Medium Cheese: Php 110.00 Small Cheese Php:80.00 Big Cashew Nuts: Php 170.00 Medium Cashew Nuts: Php 130.00 Small Cashew Nuts: Php 100.00 Gurguria: Php 150.00 Banana chips: Php 150.00 Note: Pick up at 105 Tabing-ilog, Samal, Bataan […]