PG-ENRO distributes free farm inputs and tools

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan through the Provincial Government – Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) conducted the distribution of free farm inputs and tools to ISF/CBFM beneficiaries this morning, August 14, 2017, at the capitol compound, this city. The Integrated Social Forestry (ISF)/Community Based Forest Management (CBFM) beneficiaries are the former kaingeros that […]

Bataan declared safe from bird flu

CAPITOL GROUNDS – After the confirmation of avian influenza virus (bird flu) outbreak in San Luis, Pampanga, Bataeños couldn’t help but get a little anxious about eating chicken meat. That is why this morning, during the flag raising ceremony, Dr. Albert Venturina (Head, Provincial Veterinarian Office) announced that it is safe to eat chicken meat here in […]

TESDA and BFTI award skills competition winners

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – After the successful 3-day skills competition held at the Bataan Peninsula State University, the event concluded with the awarding of winners last Friday,  August 11, 2017. Almost all participants did not go home empty handed and earned their rightful place in the competition. The results are as follows: WELDING Gold – Icely […]

Bataan Mayors’ League prexy urges stricter traffic laws

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – Mayor Maria Angela S. Garcia of this town and concurrent president of the Bataan Mayors’ League has urged traffic enforcement agencies to undertake comprehensive preventive measures to minimize accidents in major road networks. Mayor Garcia stressed the importance of continuous extensive information campaign for safe driving after receiving reports of the worst traffic […]

DPWH allots P 20 million for infrastructure project in Bataan

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has earmarked P 20 million for the improvement of the three-kilometer tributary from Layac to Almacen River in this town. Rolando S. Rojas, municipal administrator, explained the rehabilitation scheme is primarily intended to protect the vital water channel from soil erosion  and  to ensure the process […]

“Classroom” for barangay officials

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Rep. Joet Garcia of the province’s 2nd congressional district, during the turn-over of Barangay Communication System among barangay officials, showed the media the newly constructed Barangay Development Center, as part of his office, equipped with a wide screen and other amenities to accommodate video presentations during seminars and workshops. Congressman Joet […]

Radio communication registration, licensing seminar held

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan and the National Telecommunications Commission conducted a seminar on radio communication registration and licensing yesterday, August 10, 2017, at Lou-Is Resort & Restaurant, this city. The main purpose of this seminar is to equip all radio communication operators and volunteers with the basic knowledge on regulation […]

Siblings win Singapore Math as PH beats China, Singapore in medal tally

Contributed by Johanna Dizon BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Siblings from Balanga City again demonstrated their math prowess when they won awards in their respective grade levels in the recently concluded 13th International Mathematics Contest (IMC) held in Singapore last August 4-7, 2017. Ronniel Vincent P. Roberto of The Peninsula School, Limay won a Bronze Prize Award; […]

Balanga extends assistance to fish processors

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Balanga City government through the leadership of Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon distributed fish buckets and coolers to fish processors in this city. Garcia and Venzon-Gozon led the turnover of fish processing wares to recipients on Monday during the opening of learning Barangay Week Program in Dona Francisca. City […]

TESDA and BFTI’s 3-day skills competition kicks off

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Bataan Federation of Technical Institutions are conducting this year’s skills competition from August 9-11, at the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), this city. Participants of the competition represent different schools around the province namely: Provincial Training Center – Orion, Regional Training Center Central Luzon […]