Roman seeks to amend UniFAST Act

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Bataan 1st district congresswoman Geraldine B. Roman recently filed a bill (HB No.3707) that seeks to expand the government’s scholarship program from tertiary to all levels of education.

PNP Fun Run for a Drug-Free Bataan stirs awareness

Contributed by Zeny Soriano CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – The recently concluded PNP Fun Run for a drug-free Bataan was well participated in by runners from different walks of life, despite the not so good weather. PPSupt. Benjie Silo said that the Fun Run was a success in the sense that the goal of drumbeating […]

New DDB chair grace consultative meeting on drug rehab and treatment

Contributed by Zeny Soriano ABUCAY, Bataan – President Rodrigo Duterte’s newly appointed Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), former Assistant Secretary and Deputy Executive Director for Operations, Benjamin P. Reyes, recently graced the consultative meeting of the DOH treatment and rehabilitation of drug surrenderers/dependents, here at Pan Resort. In his message, DDB Chairman Reyes, […]

It takes a village to educate a child. BCES, recipient of Adopt-a-School program

Contributed By Gay G. Caparaz – Bo. Central Elementary School  CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – NICAP Construction and Bataan Montessori Schools Inc. (BMSI) awarded school uniforms, umbrellas and slippers to poor but deserving pupils of Bo. Central Elementary School (BCES), last October 17, 2016. BCES has been a recipient of Adopt-A-School Program since Curriculum Year […]

Orani conducts 1st education summit

ORANI, Bataan – The municipal government here led by mayor Efren “Bondjong” Pascual Jr. conducted its 1st educational summit running on a theme: “Edukasyong sukat ang galing, yaman ng bayan natin.” Provincial board member and education committee chairman, Reynaldo Ibe, vice mayor Bong Galicia, municipal council committee on education chairman, councilor Em Roman, women’s committee […]

“Magugutom ka nga ba sa arts?

Ibinahagi ni Alexander Lacson Quizon – Samal, Bataan Mula elementary, palagi nasasabit sa bulletin board ang mga gawa ko. Kapag nakakakita ako ng mga sculptures sa plaza or rotonda, pinapangarap ko na makagawa rin ako ng ganun.

Bataan governor highlights initiatives in ECCP business forum

MAKATI CITY– Bataan Governor Abet Garcia yesterday spoke before the members of European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and other businessmen sharing the role of the provincial government of Bataan in business promotion and development.

Balanga City cited by WHO for best health practices

By Ronald Supnad & Mhike R. Cigaral   CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia was awarded last Friday by the Alliance of Healthy Cities, the World Health Organization (WHO) Recognition for Healthy Cities Best Practice, during the last day of the 4th Regional Workshop on Smoke-Free Cities held in Krabi, Thailand.   Garcia said […]

Read more, Be more

Contributed by Glenn-Joy S. Guila – Bo. Central Elementary School, Balanga City   If a child can read and comprehend, learning takes place. Being one of the strong foundations in achieving quality education, reading is one of the vital skills every child should learn. Just like the old saying goes, “Reading maketh a full man”.