Deworming and WIFA orientation conducted in all public high schools in Balanga

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Guided by the theme, “ALL for health towards Health for ALL” the city government of Balanga, in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) conducted last Friday simultaneous orientation on deworming and Weekly Iron Folic Acid (WIFA) among students in all public high schools in the city from grades 7 to 10,  together […]

Receiving rice without paying a price

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) led this year’s rice subsidy distribution today, July 7, 2017, at the Bataan People’s Center, this city. One program of the PSWDO under their auxiliary services (support services) is the rice subsidy program, wherein beneficiaries receive rice subsidies in […]

2nd Bataan AEW Congress held

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – With the theme “working together towards agriculture and rural development”, the 2nd Agricultural Extension Workers Congress of Bataan was held yesterday, July 6, 2017, at La Vista Inland Resort, this City. Present in the event were Dr. Albert Venturina (Head – Provincial Veterinarian Office), Ms. Imelda Inieto (Head – Office of the Provincial […]

Jollibee’s 10th branch in Bataan nears completion

HERMOSA, Bataan – The 10th and newest branch of the country’s favorite restaurant is now full blast in its construction stage.  On its front temporary fence, passersby can read the sentence written on giant, long tarpaulin which reads: “Parating na ang Langhap Sarap!” The sentence symbolizes its main, product the “Yum Burger” which is among their […]

PCSO STL opens new office in Hermosa

HERMOSA, Bataan – Municipal Mayor Antonio Joseph R. Inton on Thursday led the formal grand opening of the provincial office of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s Small Town Lottery located along the National Road in Barangay Palihan here. Inton was joined by other local officials and other guests which include Dr. Boyet Castaneda (representing Congresswoman Geraldine […]

Bataeños invited to join 2017 Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence

Contributed by Jeffrey Mendoza, PIA – Bataan intern BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bataeño engineers and scientists engaged in developing the water industry are invited to join the 2017 Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence. Manila Water Foundation, in cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology and the Philippine Technological Council, are looking for individuals who […]

PPO to launch TICs in 12 central public high schools of the province

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Population Office (PPO) headed by Mr. Danilo Perez will be launching this month, their newest program of establishing Teenage Information Centers (TIC) in the 12 central public high schools in the 11 towns and 1 component city of the province. PPO Perez said that they are alarmed on the rapid […]

Balanga City, the best place to study in PH

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – For most college students, scholarship grants are make-believe goals, but for Aries Panaligan, a Civil Engineering graduate, his scholarship is a real deal. For five years, the city government paid for his studies. The emphasis on education has reflected in a surge of developments seen in the urban growth of Balanga City, […]

Hermosa leads 1st PPP on environment in Bataan

HERMOSA, Bataan – The local government unit (LGU) of Hermosa led by Municipal Mayor Antonio Joseph “Jopet” R. Inton on Wednesday held a ceremonial memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing with a private firm for the “Development of the Hermosa Ecopark and Rehabilitation and Operation of the Municipal Sanitary Landfill.” Mayor Inton said that they have entered […]

Balanga City rescue beefs up disaster prep

Contributed By Mar Jay Delas Alas, PIA – Bataan  BALANGA CITY, Bataan – As the country sets for another rainy season, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) of Balanga has ensured their members are highly equipped and prepared in times of calamities. Just recently, the council held a two-day seminar dubbed Rapid Damage […]