Gov. Abet Garcia

Protection of Manila Bay, pushed

BALANGA CITY, Bataan- Governor Abet S. Garcia and Mayor Joet Garcia led this morning thousands of students from Bataan Peninsula State University in the pledge of commitment for the protection of Manila Bay. During the Manila Bay Day celebration at Plaza Mayor in Balanga City, Gov Garcia pointed out eight commitments to protect the vital […]

Paskuhan sa Udyong Begins

“Tis  a season to be jolly!” And this is happening in the Municipality of Orion.

With the revitalized Orion Municipal Tourism Council (OMTC) at the helm, Paskuhan sa Udyong 2013 was formally opened on December 15 the town’s Liwasang Balagtas. A very simple program preceded the highlight of the night’s activity which was the lighting of the giant Christmas tree at the middle of the plaza. The angelic voices of the OES Children’s Choir, with Mr. Jeffrey F. Ofrecio conducting, did its version of “Payapang Daigdig” and “Kumukuti-kutitap.”  

 The Honorable Mayor, Antonio L. Raymundo, Jr., in his simple message extolled the OMTC, through its Chairperson, Mrs. Lilia R. Raymundo, for coming up with Christmas activities which will truly entertain the people.  He likewise extended his greeting to the people and encouraged them to share their Christmas time with the family and the down trodden.  The crowd then joined the mayor and the OMTC in the countdown before the 30-foot Christmas Tree was lighted and enjoyed the five-minute fireworks display at the loft of the parish church.

Pilar town to receive Bataan’s first SSF project from DTI

PILAR, BATAAN — This municipality is set to receive the province’s first Shared Service Facility (SSF) from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday in Barangay Nagwaling.  DTI-Bataan Provincial Director Nelin Cabahug said they are about to turn over a machinery that will be used for food processing. Cabahug told reporters here that […]

Basic Life Support with Bataan rescue and DPWH Staffs

The emergency response team from PDRRMO (provincial risk reduction management office) trains staff of DPWH (Department of public works and highways)  for basic life support and emergency assistance held at dpwh office (December 12-13 2013) An 2 whole day long session on Emergency Life Support by a team led by Rommel Panopio Cherry Matias & […]

Bataan Ranks Second in CLRAA

In an unprecedented event, DepED Bataan ranked second over all the other provincial delegations in the 2013 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet held at Zambales Sports Complex, Iba, Zambales from December 8-13, 2013. 

The four hundred strong delegation, headed by the Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Tarcila P. Javier, together with OIC-ASDS Dr. Carolina S. Violeta and EPS-I MAPEH, Mr. Ramon C. Perez, scored a total of 291.75 points in all the awards garnered by its athletes which led to placing second in the fin al rank. The elementary athletes earned a total of 143.34 while the secondary level athletes earned a total of 148.41. Although still a far cry from the 540.33 points earned by the leading division, Bulacan, DepED-Bataan made waved by consistently improving its rank over the years. From 4th place in 2012 to ranking third in CLRAA (Summer 2013) and now, with merely eight months in between, Bataan has carved its niche at CLRAA Meet. 

Iskolar ng Bataan Schedule Announcement

Iskolar ng Bataan
Schedule Announcement:

Awarding of Top 30 per Municipality
December 27, 2013
Friday, 8:00AM

Requirements: (Original & Xerox)
1. School ID
2. Registration Form
    (2nd Semester, sy 2013-2014)

Note: Iskolars should come with one(1) parent

 

Businessmen sponsor Plaza Mayor’s Interactive Fountain & Christmas Lights

BALANGA CITY, Bataan- At no cost to the city government, Bataan businessmen led by former Senator Manny Villar, Consul Ed de Guzman, Mr. Jerry Acuzar & Mr. Eusebio Aquino sponsored collectively  the “2013 Christmas decorations including the 48-jet interactive fountain at the Plaza Mayor de Balanga,” newsmen based here learned yesterday.  The Switch-On and blessing […]

1Bataan.com goes live as convergence point for the province

Taking full advantage of the digital world, the local government of Bataan took initiative and created www.1Bataan.com, extending good governance to all the citizens of Bataan via online means.  A comprehensive reflection of the operations of the Bataan government, the website covers tourism, business, health, education, social welfare, education and jobs, areas of vital importance […]

Consortium provides financial assistance on health research

 BALANGA CITY—The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC)   provides financial assistance to institutions conducting health research.             Wilma Banaban Tumaliuan, Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) Associate Director for Research and CLHRDC member of Utilization and Communication Committee, said they can provide fund on research study about health […]

Balanga can be Ph’s most beautiful city—former Sen. Villar

The newly opened City Library which completed the Spanish-themed activity center here wowed even the richest senator in  the Philippines, declaring Balanga can vie for the title most beautiful city in the country.

“I was really surprised. I have for a long time a high regard for Mayor [Joet Garcia and Governor Albert Garcia]. Now, my admiration really overflowed,” said former Senator Manny Villar who led the recent opening of the modern library and 48 Jet Fountain.