Long boarding to lure youth away from illegal drugs

SAMAL, Bataan- Skateboarders almost in top speed rolled on Sunday before noon in long boarding along MacArthur Highway from barangay Mabatang in Abucay town to Samal, Bataan or a distance of about four kilometers.

Many stood balancing on their skate boards while some preferred to sit down on their skates as they passed the dangerous sharp curve in barangay Sta. Lucia, some meters away from the Samal plaza.

Gov. Garcia cites potential growths in tourism, investments

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Governor Abet S. Garcia cited over the weekend what he called “fast potential growths in the fields of tourism and investment”.

Speaking during the launching of “Search for Ms. Bataan 2014”, the bachelor governor said that they had mobilized all government agencies and sectors to push for and promote the tourism programs of the province.

Who will be Miss Bataan 2014?

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Bataan Peninsula Tourism Council Foundation Inc. (BPTCFI) headed by its Chairperson, Vicky Garcia launched the Miss Bataan 2014 Beauty Pageant last Friday afternoon at the Emiliana Hall, this City.

The candidates for the Miss Bataan Beauty Pageant 2014 are Krishna Coleen Estrella, 21, representing Abucay; Alyssa Valdez, 17, Morong; Chreselyn Santos, 19, Limay; Princess Joy Reyes, 22, Hermosa; Jaila Eunice Ragindin, 17, Orani; Maria Giselle Bustos, 18, Pilar; Charisse Marie Sisperes, 22, Bagac; Judy Ann Martal, 19, Orion; Josephine Capilitan, 19, Balanga City; Myle Alexis Reyes, 20, Dinaluphan; Shiela Marie Siasat, 19, Samal; and Elle Hollman, 22, Mariveles. 

PSA Bataan Participates in DENR National Greening Program

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Bataan plants a hundred seedlings in participation to the National Greening Program (NGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at Barangay Parang, Bagac, Bataan on August 29, 2014.

The tree planting activity, spearheaded by Provincial Statistics Officer Ledesma L. Morante was part of the month-long National Statistics Office 74th Anniversary Celebration in coordination with OIC-CENRO Juanito N. David of the DENR Bagac.

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.”