Renovated JC Payumo Memorial Hospital blessed and inaugurated

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – With the renovation of the emergency and out-patient departments of the Jose C. Payumo Jr. Memorial Hospital, more and more residents of Dinalupihan and nearby towns of Hermosa, Orani and even of Olongapo City can avail of medical and health care services in the said hospital.

DOLE livelihood caravan benefited thousands in 1 day

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Enhancing accessibility to more livelihood opportunities for marginalized Bataeños, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office 3, in partnership with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), recently concluded its one-day livelihood caravan in two municipalities and at the Freeport Area of Bataan.

DOLE Regional Director Atty. Ana C. Dione reported to Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Diapilis-Baldoz that DOLE Bataan Field Office, in coordination with the PESOs in Dinalupihan and Mariveles, as well the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), provided livelihood assistance amounting to P680,000 among 1,168 marginalized workers/union members.

‘Smoke-free champions’ vow to continue their advocacy

BALANGA City, Bataan – Three city mayors in the country considered as “smoke-free champions” on Thursday expressed elation over their achievement, saying a big majority of their constituents support their program of attaining a 100 percent smoke-free environment. Mayors Maloney Samaco of Maasin City, Leyte; Jose Enrique Garcia III of Balanga City, Bataan and Benthan dela […]

PSA-NSO Bataan Celebrates NSO 74th Anniversary

The Philippine Statistics Authority – National Statistics Office (PSA-NSO) celebrates its 74th Anniversary through a General Assembly and Lecture in Basic Table Setting and Banquet Arrangement at Fortune Restaurant Balanga City, Bataan on August 19, 2014.

Ms. Ledesma L.  Morante, Provincial Statistics Officer of Bataan presented to the provincial staff the PSA structure in relation to the transition period of the agency, which is the main objective of the General Assembly. 

Efficient rice production mechanization in CL sought

   BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A research study will be conducted aimed at finding efficient rice production mechanization in Central Luzon. Dubbed as “Economic Analysis of Farm Machineries in Rice Production of Different Farm Sizes in Central Luzon” it aims to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of farm machineries in rice production in the region.

Balanga City is SEATCA ‘Smoke-free City’ awardee

   Balanga City, Bataan – The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance(SEATCA) presented the other day the ‘Smoke-free City’ Award to Balanga City Mayor Jose Enrique S. Garcia lll, for “Exemplary commitment to protecting the health of its people by making all enclosed places and outdoor places 100% smoke-free.”

7 countries gather in Bataan to keep ASEAN smoke-free

   BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Tobacco control advocates in Southeast Asia gathered in Balanga City Wednesday and Thursday to learn from the this City’s successful anti-smoking campaign and keep countries under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations smoke-free.

At the forefront of the fight against smoking

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The multi-awarded  component  city of the province , who has already attained a Hall of fame status  in the  Department of Health (DOH) Red Orchid Awards is at the forefront of Bataan’s campaign against smoking .

Speaking  before  some 100 delegates mostly medical practitioners  and  local government officials  from  the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)  at  the Justice Cayetano Arellano hall, The Plaza Hotel in this City. Governor Albert Raymond S. Garcia  yesterday stressed that the provincial government has  already created a Smoke-Free Task Force for the implementation of a provincial ordinance banning smoking, approved last year.

Gob. Abet, determinadong sugpuin ang smoke-related deaths

BALANGA CITY, Bataan —   “Smoke-related deaths will continue, unless steps are made by people and governments to at least control the proliferation of tobacco use.”

Ito ang sinabi kahapon ni Bataan Gov. Albert Raymond Garcia sa kanyang welcome address sa mga delegado mula sa Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) para sa pagbubukas ng 2nd Smoke-free cities ASEAN regional workshop na ginanap sa The Plaza Hotel sa lungsod  na  ito na inorganisa ng Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA).

Cong Tet graces rice subsidy program

   BALANGA CITY,  Bataan – Former governor and now Bataan 2nd district representative, Enrique “Tet” Garcia graced the continuation of the annual distribution of rice to the province’s direct service workers held at the Bataan People’s Center, Capitol Compound, this City. This time, the recipients are from the City of Balanga. The ever energetic and […]