Bataan launches DOH’s “Alaga Ka” program

Dinalupihan, Bataan –The provincial government of Bataan launched Monday morning in Dinalupihan Civic Center the Department of Health’s (DOH) “Alaga Ka” program.

Bataan Governor Albert Garcia said the program aims to provide thousands of families with greater access to primary health services.

Prov’l launch of Philhealth held in Dinalupihan

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan-A total of 10,000 deserving residents here have been covered for free hospitalization and check up as  the “Provincial launch of Philhealth” was held here this morning.

Witnessed by top regional officials of Philhealth, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Deparment of Health , Provincial and Municipal officials led by Gov Abet S Garcia and Mayor Gila S Garcia, thousands of residents here, accompanied by their respective barangay leaders received their certificates  of membership from Philhealth.

3 public schools sa Bataan, tumanggap ng computers mula sa NGCP

MARIVELES, Bataan —-    Tatlong public schools sa lalawigan ang nabiyayaan ng National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) ng 3 laptops, 30 tablets at 30 SD cards bilang bahagi ng kanilang computerization program at pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga host communities ng kanilang transmission facilities.

Sa isang simpleng turn-over ceremony kamakailan para sa computer assistance program ng NGCP katuwang ang Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Penelco) sa Renato Cayetano Memorial Elementary School sa Brgy. Maligaya rito,  sinabi ni Napoleon Viterbo, NGCP District 5 Head,  na layunin ng kanilang programa na gawing moderno at computerized ang teaching methods sa mga public schools sa Bataan at iba pang eskwelahan sa Gitnang Luzon.

Balanga mayor, 4 others attend World Urban Forum

BALANGA CITY, Bataan- Mayor Joet S. Garcia of this city was among the members of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) who attended the recent World Urban Forum in Medellin City, Colombia, which is aimed at enhancing opportunities for growth, learning, and partnership.

A younger brother of Gov. Abet S. Garcia and son of incumbent Congressman Tet Garcia (2nd district) Mayor Joet, LCP National Vice Chairperson, was joined by Mayor Lina Montilla of Tacurung City, Muntinlupa City Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi, Dipolog City Mayor Evelyn Uy, and Candon City Mayor Ericson Singson who attended the international forum.

4 Bataan students bag 4 gold medals in skills competition, will represent the country in the ASEAN Skills Competition (ASC) in Vietnam this October

ORION, Bataan- Four students from Bataan’s Technologial Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)  and Eastwood College bagged four gold medals during the recently concluded Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) overall crown in the 2014 edition.

 Aside from the four gold medals, a silver medal and a Diploma for Excellence were also awarded to two other students from the province.