SBMA to LGUs: start developing industrial parks as extension of the Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has urged local government units (LGUs) of Bataan and Zambales surrounding the Subic Bay Freeport (SBF) to start developing industrial parks due to increasing demand for bigger land areas from new investors. In a meeting with municipal mayors and other officials and members of the SBMA Board of Directors, SBMA […]

Tulong, bumuhos sa selebrasyon ng Araw ng Orani

ORANI,Bataan – Halos hindi mabilang ang tulong na “in cash” at “in kind” na animo’y ulan na bumuhos nang walang patid sa mga taga-Orani mula sa iba’t ibang ahensya ng Pamahalaang Nasyonal at pribadong organisasyon na itinaon sa unang araw sa ika-120 taong pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Orani. Nanguna na rito ang pagbibigay ng 18 […]

LGU assistance fill 1st day of Araw ng Orani celebration

ORANI, Bataan – Smiles and words of gratitude fill the air yesterday during the first day of the 120th “Araw ng Orani”, a five-day celebration from March 6 to 10 this year. Under the challenging heat of the sun during the program, checks with large amounts as financial assistance were distributed by Mayor Efren “Bondjong” Pascual Jr. […]

DTI to bamboo gatherers: Harvest those matured only

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A top official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) appealed to bamboo gatherers in the province to harvest only those matured bamboo. Nelin Cabahug, DTI provincial director, made the appeal following reports that there are bamboo gatherers in Bataan who are harvesting even the young ones and sell it. Aside […]

Water Dragon Run 2017, a success!

ORANI, Bataan – More than 2,000 runners joined in the Orani Water District’s (OWD) successful run for a cause dubbed 17th Orani Water Dragon Run for the Watershed 6. The run was in celebration of the water district’s anniversary.   Christopher Gaco (male) and April Rose Diaz (female) were winners respectively in the 10-km run. They each received P5,000 prize. Marvin Venturina […]

Subic Freeport releases revenue shares to neighboring LGUs

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has released a total of P150.5 million in revenue shares for the second semester of 2016 to eight local government units adjacent to the Freeport. SBMA Administrator Atty. Wilma Eisma said the total revenue shares for the second semester of 2016 distributed among eight LGUs is 6.4% […]

Roque, Gatbonton, nanguna sa blood letting

LIMAY, Bataan – Pinangunahan nina Gng. Laiza Roque (Chairperson, Limay Tourism Council), Vice-Mayor Obet Roque at mga kapitan ng barangay ang isinagawang blood letting sa loob ng munisipyo ng Limay noong nakaraang Sabado. Ayon kay Gng. Roque, sa tulong ni G. Charlie Gatbunton, (Administrator ng Bataan Red Cross) matagumpay na naisagawa ang pangangalap ng dugo […]

Dagdag na silid-aralan, matatapos na!

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Malapit nang matapos ang konstruksyon ng 2-Storey, 4 classroom building sa Cupang Elementary School, Cupang Proper ng lungsod na ito. Ayon kay Engr. Jesus Mangalindan Jr., Planning Division Head, ang pondong ginamit sa pagpapatayo ng nasabing gusali, na isa sa mga priyoridad na programa ni City Mayor Fancis Garcia at […]

“I got infected!… what the Hec”!

Having the opportunity to interview Orani District Hospital’s chief, Dr. Hector Santos, really got me drowned with the words of wisdom and life experiences he shared. A certified millennial by deed but born during the 70’s, he resides at Calero St. Ibayo, Balanga City during the work days and at Urdaneta, Pangasinan during the weekends […]

The Sinagtala Story

Contributed by Felicito C. Payumo Photos: Mhike R. Cigaral “A rising tide lifts all boats.” It’s a better metaphor than the imagery of “trickle down” economics. But they mean the same – a growing economy spreading out slowly to the “laylayan.”  Not inclusive enough, is how our economic growth has been described. But I have […]