LTFRB, LTO conduct joint meeting on Mariveles bus operators appeal

MARIVELES, Bataan—The Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will hold a joint meeting anytime this week to discuss the appeal of Mariveles bus operators asking for a transition period before the implementation of the phasing out of 15 years old or older passenger buses and mini buses, according to Mariveles Councilor Angel Sunga, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation.

Samal taps PHMI volunteers in peace-keeping

SAMAL, Bataan -The municipality of Samal is tapping the Police Hotline Movement Incorporated (PHMI) volunteers in the maintenance of peace and order. Yolanda Paulo, PHMI provincial directress, said Lady Mayor Gene Malibiran has assigned members of PHMI Samal Chapter on the main streets of the town to assist in the peace-keeping and orderliness of the […]

Do not ignore checkpoints-PNP

CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan- The PNP-Bataan leadership has asked motorists not to ignore PNP checkpoints along the highways and be cooperative since this is for the security of the public.

“When flagged down, motorcycle riders should not flee but rather cooperate.” This is the advice of P. Supt. Allan Palomo, Provincial Public Safety Company Commander, especially to motorcycle  riders in a recent radio program guesting over Poweradio 104.5FM.

Bataan celebrates National Boodle Day

CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan – In celebration of its 10th year anniversary, the Blackbeard’s Seafood Island Restaurant is holding the National Boodle Day competition come September 16.

They will also be offering big discount on their Mt. Apo meal at Php 1,010.00 from its original price of Php 1,650.00.

KALIPI members gained additional knowledge on responsible parenthood

   BALANGA CITY, Bataan – In its bid to promote positive behavior change resulting to the improvement of health, wellness and lifestyle in the community, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) conducted a seminar attended by officers and members of KALIPI (Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina) province wide last September 9 at the Bulwagan ng Bayan II Capitol Compound, this City. KALIPI is a women’s organization aimed at assisting the women and the youth through community activities and livelihood programs.

#CELebrate! All-in

 ABUCAY, Bataan – In observance of the Communication, Education and Languages Week, the students, administration, faculty and staff of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Abucay Campus once again organized a Speech Festival aptly called ” # CELebrate! All-in”, wherein students from different areas such as Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Hospitality Management to name a few, competed in Poetry Writing, Literary Skit, Extemporaneous Speaking, Creative Poetry Recital and Debate dubbed as Word War 2: A Debate for Excellence. The topic of the hot debate was: Motion to revive the death penalty. In the end the event became a showcase of home grown literary and artistic talents.

Resumption of Bataan-Manila ferry boat service seen

   BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Local officials here are now working for the resumption of the ferry boat service that will make the trip from Bataan to Metro Manila and vice versa shorter.

   Second District Rep. Enrique “Tet” Garcia said that the proposed port for the ferry boat service is in Talisay River which is strategically located between the town of Pilar town and the City of Balanga.

Gob. Abet, nanguna sa feeding program

ABUCAY, Bataan – Pinangunahan nina Gob. Albert Raymond S. Garcia, premyadong actor at director Cezar Montano at Rizza Lao, founding Chairman ng Miss Philippines Global Foundation Inc. (MPGFI) ang Feeding Program na ginanap sa Tomas Pinpin Elementary School nitong September 9, 2014 sa bayang ito.

Samal bags 2013 Outstanding Local Civil Registry Office

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Municipality of Samal was adjudged the 2013 Outstanding Civil Registry Office – Extra Small Category by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) during the awarding rites at the 7th National Workshop on Civil Registration (7NWCR) held at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City, last August 6, 2014.  

Mga ibong dayo, unti-unti nang nagdadatingan sa Balanga

   LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Unti-unti nang nagdadatingan sa magandang lungsod na ito ang mga ibong taun-taong dumarayo sa Bataan upang iwasan ang malamig at nag-yeyelong klima sa mga bansang pinagmulan sa Asia at Europa.