In case of emergency, Dial 911

CAPITOL GROUNDS – Governor Abet S. Garcia proudly announced during this morning’s flag raising ceremony that Bataan is the first province nationwide (actually second to Davao City) whose 911 hotline is already activated. According to the hardworking governor, in any emergency situation, every second counts, hence the activation of 911 hotline is very important. The […]

Former Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro graced “Parangal sa mga Beterano”

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Thousands of people trooped to the Capitol Compund to watch the much awaited parade of floats, foot parade, armed forces bands and the “Parangal para sa mga Beterano.” The scorching heat of the sun did not dampen the enthusiasm of the people to watch the parade which started at Plaza […]

Grandest pyrotechnics display, awed Bataeños

Text and photos contributed by Cielou Posadas – Letran Bataan PILAR, Bataan – A total of 75, 000 shots of fireworks which lasted for 25 minutes made a spectacular view at JJ. Linao road in Panilao, this town last night, April 9, in honor of veteran soldiers as part of the commemoration of the 75th Araw […]

Bataan branch of PVAO to open at The Bunker

BATAAN CAPITOL – A local branch of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) will soon open at the new building of the Bataan Capitol called “The Bunker.” This was revealed on Saturday by Bataan Governor Abet Garcia during his speech at the “Parangal sa mga Beterano” at the Capitol Grounds where former Secretary of Defense, […]

Oplan SUMVAC, kasado na!

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Kasado na ang Oplan Summer Vacation o SUMVAC ng Bataan Provincial Police Office na siyang aalalay sa ating mga kababayan at mga turista na magbabakasyon at magliliwaliw sa mga naggagandahang resorts sa ating lalawigan. Ayon kay Provincial Police Director P/Sr. Supt. Benjamin Silo Jr. pamumunuan ng mga hepe sa bawa’t […]

Parangal sa mga beterano, ginanap

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Kabahagi pa rin sa ika-75 taong paggunita sa Araw ng Kagitingan, ay ang parangal sa mga beterano na ginanap noong ika-8 ng Abril, sa harap ng Kapitolyo, lungsod na ito. Pinasimulan ang nasabing pagdiriwang sa pagpasok ng mga panauhin at beterano, kasunod ang parada ng kabayanihan, pagpasok ng mga banda ng […]

Elementary schools go head to head in drum and lyre competition

PILAR, Bataan – Eight elementary schools from all over the province competed in the Drum and Lyre Competition held at J.J. Linao Avenue, this town, April 9, in line with the 75th Araw ng Kagitingan celebration. Architect Christina Banzon Head of Provincial Tourism Office, Mayor Ace Jelo Concepcion of Mariveles and Mayor Alice Pizarro of Pilar […]

FAB workers receive assistance from DOLE

MARIVELES, Bataan – Mitsumi Philippines Workers Union inside the Freeport Area of Bataan here recently received livelihood assistance anew amounting to P200 thousand, this time for the group’s frozen food retailing business. The livelihood project will benefit 1,072 union members. Jerry Borja, DOLE Region 3 information office chief, said this livelihood assistance was sourced from […]

1Bataan writer leads NGCP energy press corps

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Another feather was added to the hat of one of 1Bataan.com’s senior writers, this time in connection to a newly-formed press group organized by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Mhike Cigaral, one of 1Bataan.com’s most productive senior writers was elected as the first president of the NGCP Bataan […]

Bataan wine-maker tastes sweet success thru DOLE’s livelihood aid

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan  – The Tanato Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC) is now savoring their sweet success as reputable wine makers, thanks to the livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE Regional Director Atty. Ana Dione reported the good news on the cooperative’s success in transforming its livelihood project to a sustainable […]