Hermosa needs P300 M funds for flood control project

Hermosa needs P300 M funds for flood control project By Raffy C. Viray BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Outgoing three-termer Bataan Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) member has estimated P 300 million budget is needed to solve the perennial flooding in the northern Bataan town of Hermosa. Provincial board member Gaudencio Ferrer, Agricultural Committee chair, said the big problem […]

It’s now official! Bataan marks another history

It’s now official! Bataan marks another history By Mary Grace P. Santos – 1Bataan ORION, Bataan – Last Saturday June 25, 2016, Bataan marked another history as the province became the Guinness World Records title holder for most trees planted in one hour by a team of unlimited size in a single location. Swapnil Dangarikar, […]

Gov. Abet welcomes economic policy of incoming Pres. Duterte

Gov. Abet welcomes economic policy of incoming Pres. Duterte By Raffy C. Viray BALANGA CITY– Bataan Governor Albert Raymond S. Garcia yesterday welcomed the clear-cut implementation of dispersal economic policy of incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte of discouraging the establishment of more manufacturing firms in Metro Manila area. The Governor expects more local and foreign […]

Dinalupihan celebrates “tubig fest”

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – This first-class town celebrated the feast of St. John the Baptist filled with dances and of course, with water. Dinalupihan Mayor Gila Garcia and the rest of the local officials here led the occasion in honor of the town’s patron saint. The scriptures said John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and […]

Mayor Joet presents city awards, honors received

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Various honors recently received by the city government and its constituents were presented to the public Monday morning after the traditional Monday flag raising ceremony. The presentation was led by incoming second district congressman, and outgoing mayor Jose Enrique Garcia III and younger brother, incoming city mayor Francis Garcia. Regional Director Florida M. Dijan […]

Abucay broom makers get DTI’s SSF project

ABUCAY, Bataan – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Bataan) recently launched another Shared Service Facility (SSF) project for the Mabatang Broom Makers and Vendors Association. In a report from Tess Magtanong, DTI Bataan’s around P200,000 worth of machines, table and other raw materials were given to the group composed of more than 30 direct […]