SBMA to extend Freeport fence to neighboring towns

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT- The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has expressed its interest in extending its present fenced area to contiguous municipalities based on the provisions of the law. This was announced to members of the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce (SBFCC) in a meeting Wednesday (Jan 25) sponsored by the SBMA Labor Department in celebration of the […]

Bags of blessings to pour in Balanga

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – The Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be distributing “bags of blessings” to less privileged families in selected areas nationwide starting tomorrow, January 28, in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The kick off will be held in Taguig but […]

P2B budget of Bataan for 2017

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A whooping increase of P600M made it to the P2 billion budget of the province for this year 2017, which will mean more programs, more projects and more meaningful services for the people of Bataan. This was disclosed by Provincial Budget Officer, Mr. Eduardo D. Banzon, who said that the big […]

First ever art gallery and exhibit in Bataan

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Did you know that we already have an art gallery here in Bataan where the first ever Art Exhibition was held? It’s really amazing because others think that art exhibit is an elite activity. The first ever Art Exhibit was launched at the Plaza Hotel last December 14, 2016 and […]

SMC-Petron conduct 3rd medical mission

LIMAY, Bataan – In its bid to help the residents who were allegedly affected by ash fall from the coal-fired power plants in this town, Petron and San Miguel Corporation are conducting a series of medical mission in cooperation with Gov. Albert Garcia, Cong. Joet Garcia and Municipal Mayor Lilvir Roque. The 3rd medical mission […]

Government allots P 1 billion to finance micro-enterprises in the country

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has disclosed that  President  Rodrigo  R. Duterte  has earmarked  P 1 billion in the 2017 General Appropriation Act (GAA) for financial assistance and subsidy to microenterprises under the  Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) program . Ms. Thess Magtanong, information officer of DTI provincial office here, said government micro-financing program for micro, […]

First ever art gallery and exhibit in Bataan

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Did you know that we already have an art gallery here in Bataan where the first ever Art Exhibition was held? It’s really amazing because others think that art exhibit is an elite activity. The first ever Art Exhibit was launched at the Plaza Hotel last December 14, 2016 and […]

OWD general manager, speaker in WACOM event

ORANI, Bataan – General Manager Benni Andres of Orani Water District (OWD) was speaker in one of the events of the World Apostolic Congress of Mercy (WACOM) held recently in Bataan.    “I was one of the two speakers at WACOM event in St. Joseph Cathedral. I gave testimony on my experience in providing drinking […]

Cong. Tet’s legacy really works!

“You may have left us, but your legacy has immortalized you in the heart of every Bataeño”. This is the closing statement this writer used in her article, in paying tribute to the late “Cong. Tet”, when he passed away June 13 last year. Entering its 12th year of implementation, the late Cong. Tet initiated […]

Aristotle’s precious time

Board Member Aristotle Jorge Gaza, or simply Aris, appreciates the value of time so much the he himself can be a good role model for it. A resident of #1 Burgos St., National Road, Hermosa, Bataan for more than thirty years, Aris, a certified bachelor still lives with his family – his mother Raquel, his […]