Bataan all-set for Freedom Run 2017

CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan – The Veterans Bank, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) thru the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO), City of Balanga, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), History Channel, Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) rolled out the schedule of activities for the 75th anniversary of Bataan Death March, earlier […]

Master Charles’ comeback is real

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – When it rains, it pours… and opens doors and floods the floors. Being recognized before for being an extraordinary boy who singlehandedly won 7 medals in the 12th SICC Invitational Swimming Championship held at Singapore last August 2016, Master Charles comes back with more medals in hand. Held last March 11-12, 2017 in […]

CinemArriba 2017 films premiered, awarded

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – CinemArriba 2017, Letran Bataan’s short film fair, opened the event with the premiere showing and awarding of the entries last March 18, 2017 at the Vista Mall Cinemas. The two films that competed in the said event are: ‘Deadline’ directed by Mar Jay Delas Alas and produced by Cinequatro Productions and ‘Andy & James’ […]

1st Bataan car display held

CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan – Organized by the Bataan Auto Enthusiasts (BAE), the 1st Bataan Car Display was held at the Capitol Compound last Saturday, March 18, showcasing different vintage and high-end cars owned by Bataeños. Around 100 car owners from all over the province joined the pioneer car display that started from 3:00 in the afternoon and […]

Hog raisers undergo “Swine Outbreak Disease” seminar

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – After the successful organization of the Bataan Poultry Farm Association, dealing with the biggest problem then on “flies,” Dr. Albert Venturina, Provincial Veterinarian, replicates the same on the Hog Raisers of Bataan. Dr. Venturina said that to suffice funds with their many projects, he partners with private agencies to have activities […]

AFAB honors World War II heroes, supports Death March tribute

MARIVELES, Bataan – The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), in cooperation with the Bataan Provincial Government and Tourism Council, vows full support to the plan of the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) to rehabilitate and maintain the death march markers in Bataan, as part of the […]

Philippine Online Library pushed

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Last February 15 of this year, Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine B. Roman filed a House Bill that calls for the establishment of Philippine Online Library. Roman’s HB 5045 is known as the “Act Digitizing All Books for Public Education and Establishing the Philippine Online Library…” “In an increasingly digitized world, creating globally-competitive Filipinos require […]

Hermosa mayor eyes new economic zone

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Hermosa Mayor Antonio Joseph R. Inton is eyeing some 300 hectares of the hilly sections of the upland villages of Mabuco and Tipo, to be converted into another  industrial zone in Northern Bataan. The proposed new Hermosa Economic Zone is located near the huge complex of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) […]

Dr. Albert’s love at first sight

“Sabi nga, paglitaw ko sa mundong ibabaw, pagharap ko sa mundo, ang nakita ko ay animals,” these were the first words of Provincial Veterinarian Office (PVO) head Dr. Alberto Venturina, as he confidently unfolds his life before us during the exclusive interview. Born on May 2, 1969, this enthusiastic animal doctor resides in two places: […]