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: […]

Proposed sanitary landfill project mulled

BALANGA CITY, Bataan– The six-members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee of the Province’s Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) are readying to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of a proposed sanitary landfill project. Board Member Manuel N. Beltran, chair of Environment and Natural Resources Committee, explained that the Committee is cautiously reviewing the practicality and critical impact of the […]

Balanga initiates Yoko sa Yosi Challenge

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – By way of a video on social media, Balanga City Mayor Francis Garcia has initiated Yoko sa Yosi Challenge  urging all Balanga residents to quit smoking. Responding to the challenge of the mayor, Gov. Albert Garcia in return challenged all municipal mayors, elected officials in the province,  and all Bataan residents […]

NGCP to work closely with media for effective info dissemination

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) aims to work closely with the local media for effective power reporting and accurate information dissemination. “NGCP will work closely with media to be able to effectively disseminate information”, said Fely Francisco, NGCP Regional Communication Officer assigned in Bataan and other provinces  during her radio  guesting […]

Volunteerism runs in his blood

Fueled by his earnest desire to serve the people and save lives, this passionate man Charlie Malibiran Gatbunton Jr., the Chapter Administrator of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Bataan Chapter, spends most of his time thinking of ways to improve their programs to serve the people better. Sir Charlie, as what his volunteers call him, sat […]

Kauna-unahang journalism hub sa CL, nasa Hermosa na!

HERMOSA, Bataan – Matagumpay ang ginawang turn-over at launching ng Philstar Journalism Hub na pinangunahan ng mga kinatawan ni G. Miguel Belmonte, President at CEO ng Philstar na ginanap kahapon sa Hermosa National High School-Annex sa Barangay Mabuco ng bayang ito, sa pangunguna naman ni G. Joselito Alipio, Officer-in-Charge Head Teacher lll ng nasabing paaralan. […]

1B-peso mega drug rehab center to rise in Pilar

PILAR, Bataan – Assistant Secretary Baby Ignacio from the Office of the President yesterday conducted an ocular inspection at the site of the soon to rise mega drug rehabilitation center in this municipality. Asst. Sec. Ignacio was assisted by Bataan-TRC staff headed by Dr. Liz Serrano, representatives of Pilipinong May Puso Foundation and Hermosa First […]