Balancing economic growth and sustainable environment

CAPITOL GROUNDS – The Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System, an equipment that tests, measures, and monitors the current situation and quality of air that is present in our province especially in industrial areas, has now arrived. This device can help determine air problems at hand, and prevent further problems from happening. “Although we want economic growth, […]

PEMSEA, PG-ENRO turnover “State of the Coasts” report

CAPITOL GROUNDS – After years of gathering, producing, and editing information, the “State of the Coasts” Report of Bataan Province was finally printed out and turned over to Gov. Abet Garcia by the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) and the PG-ENRO (Provincial Government – Environment and Natural Resources Office) this […]

OWD collection efficiency cited

ORANI, Bataan – The Orani Water District (OWD) here is yielding a high 98% efficiency rating from its consumers. This was revealed by OWD General Manager Benny Andres who said that the remaining 2 percent actually represent the consumers who are so busy with their jobs and other negligible reasons. To date, OWD has 11,600 consumers […]

BDJ inmates benefit from free medical and dental services

BATAAN DISTRICT JAIL– Inmates of the Bataan District Jail were given free medical and dental services last week. Supt. Andrew Tauli, Bataan Jail Warden, said that more 2,000 male and 280 female inmates availed of the medical services sponsored by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC). INC district head for Bataan Manuel Soriano and his wife, together […]

1st National Conference on Food, Environment, Engineering and Technology, a success!

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) successfully held its 1st National Conference on Food, Environment, Engineering and Technology. The national conference was able to invite resource persons with solid track record and achievement in respective thematic areas. Expert speakers who made the conference a fruitful one included DOST PCAARRD Dr. Melvin Carlos, DOST […]

SSS Mariveles holds Employers’ Day

MARIVELES, Bataan – The Social Security System (SSS) Mariveles Branch and SSS Main Office Member Education Department jointly conducted Employers’ Day here that helped local employers understand many SSS concerns. Mariveles SSS Accounts Management Section Head Rex Ramiterre said SSS  officers Vice President  for Central  Luzon  Vilma P. Agapito, Mariveles Branch Head Jordan Herrera,   Balanga Branch Head  Joel  Villafuerte, and   Balanga […]

Security Bank opens branch in Balanga City

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Security Bank recently opened its branch in this city. The bank is conveniently located along Capitol Drive beside Mang Inasal and in front of Jollibee Capitol. Capitol Drive is the central road of this capitol town. Security Bank Balanga Branch will serve the daily banking needs of the community and provide various financial […]

Villar, Garcia lead sea turtle release in Pawikan Festival 2017

MORONG, Bataan – One hundred ten marine turtle hatchlings were released Saturday at the West Philippine Sea as part of the 2017 Pawikan Festival held at the Pawikan Conservation Center in Barangay Nagbalayong of this 3rd class municipality. The ceremonial release was led by Senator Cynthia Villar and Bataan Governor Abet Garcia which signifies the continuing conservation […]

CEMBA, excellent performing cooperative in Bataan

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – One of the best performing multi-purpose cooperatives in the province won the most coveted award for most outstanding and excellent performing cooperatives in the medium-sized category recently. Ms. May A. Hizon, general manager of Capitol Employees of Bataan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CEMBA), stressed the Capitol Employees Cooperative topped the ‘Galing Bataan’ plaque of recognition […]