Establishment of two new shopping malls accelerates economic prosperity

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – This historic Bataan peninsula is fast developing into a huge commercial and educational nucleus  in western Central Luzon area with the proposed construction of two multi-billion peso  worth mega malls located in the heart of this component city. Engr. Manuel N. Beltran, Bataan Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) member and chairman of two committees in the […]

Pablo Roman NHS, “Mega Brigada Eskwela” winner

PILAR, Bataan – Relative to the conduct of the 2017 Brigada Eskwela last May of this year, the Schools Division Office of Bataan headed by Mr. Jessie Ferrer, Schools Division Superintendent, recently announced the result on the search for the Best Implementing School in both the elementary and secondary levels, with the Pablo Roman National High […]

PRII doubles production on PVC

MARIVELES, Bataan – Phil. Resins Industries, Inc (PRII), a Japanese-owned firm that exclusively manufacture Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC), will double its production after holding its ground breaking ceremony today inside the Bataan Petrochemical Plant here. Tetsuro Hachimura, PRII president, said in his welcome remarks that the ground breaking ceremony signals the commencement of the company’s expansion […]

Comprehensive inventory of tourist spots to boost travel industry

BALANGA CITY, Bataan– The town of Mariveles is carrying out a comprehensive inventory of tourist spots and historical landmarks for appraisal and expansion to generate a competent system of making the country’s first export processing zone a truly major tourist destination. Ms. Charlene B. Versoza, newly-designated Mariveles Tourism Officer, has mentioned the overwhelming encouragement of Mayor Ace Jello Concepcion, the municipal tourism […]

Another milestone unlocked for Bataan

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan together with MTD Phils. Inc. and Mercado Builders and Development Corporation held the topping-off ceremony of The Bunker today, July 17, 2017, at the capitol compound, this City. Present in the event were Cong. Joet Garcia, Gov. Abet Garcia, Vice Gov. Cris Garcia, Mr. Isaac David […]

Bataan Solon lauds Laoag City’s memo prohibiting discrimination against LGBTs

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES – Congresswoman Geraldine B. Roman, Representative of the First District of Bataan, commended the Laoag City government for prohibiting the use of the terms “bakla,” “tomboy,” transgender  and the like in reference to the members of the LGBT (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders) community. Under a Memorandum which was recently released by the City […]

First 3 drug cleared barangays in Bataan

CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan – PNP Provincial Director Benjie Silo announced during the Provincial Advisory Council (PAC) meeting last Friday that three (3) barangays in the province of Bataan are already drug free. These are Brgy. Wawa of Pilar town, Brgy. Pinulot of Dinalupihan and Brgy. Cataning of Balanga City. These barangays, according to PD silo were […]

Roman files House Bill to amend Anti-Child Abuse Law

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Last May 17 of this year, Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine B. Roman filed House Bill No. 5662 that calls for the amendment of Republic Act 7610 commonly known as “Anti-Child Abuse Law.” “1992 was a quarter of a century ago yet until now there are still numerous instances where minors are exploited by […]

13-year old female chesser stuns opponents

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Angelica Timon, 13-year old female chess player from Orani sent shock waves as she placed a strong second in a chess tournament in this city participated by veteran players many of whom are four times her age. She scored 4 points out of possible 5. “Maganda ang sulong nya, may plano sa […]

NGCP to conduct training for energy information officers

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will conduct communication training for energy information officers in the provinces Bataan and Zambales. “We want to help energy information officers communicate better with the electric consuming public”, said NGCP Regional Corporate Communication Officer Fely Francisco. “The training also aims to help them to always provide timely and accurate […]