Mga katutubo, itatalaga bilang mga bantay gubat/kalikasan

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Isinusulong ngayon ni Bokal Danilo Salonga, Indigenous People’s Mandatory Representative (IPMR), sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) and pagtatalaga ng mga katutubo bilang bantay gubat o kalikasan sa mga kabundukan sa lalawigan ng Bataan. Sinabi ni Bokal Salonga na layunin ng kanyang panukala,  na mapangalagaan ang kalikasan laban sa lahat ng uri ng […]

P 1 billion hotel resort and housing projects to rise in Bataan town

BAGAC, Bataan -The construction of a P 1 billion peso hotel resort and housing projects in the coastal village of Banawang, this town, is expected to boost the historic peninsula’s bid to become Central Luzon’s strategic tourism destination. Nick S. Ancheta, Bagac municipal administrator has stressed the development of  structurally exceptional  resort project of Cresta de Oro Corporation owned by the […]

AFAB, FAB locators support crisis-stricken Marawi City residents

Contributed by Carissa Caraig, AFAB  MARIVELES – The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), along with the registered locators of the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB), joined the government of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in extending help and support to crisis-affected residents and areas in Marawi City after clashes erupted between […]

Gov. Garcia sets topping off ceremonies of “The Bunker” this July

BATAAN CAPITOL – Fresh from a major governance technology event in Singapore last week, Bataan Governor Abet S. Garcia announced the topping off ceremony of The Bunker on Monday, July 10. Gov. Garcia said that in European custom in building construction, topping out (sometimes referred to as topping off) is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed […]

Bank official foresees Bataan as industrial investment hub

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A top official of a prestigious banking institution here has predicted a vibrant economic investment posture with the implementation of a comprehensive strategic development and promotional marketing scheme initiated by Bataan Governor Albert Raymond S. Garcia to make the province a premier investment hub in Central Luzon. John D. Calugay, manager of Bank of Commerce […]

Tibig appointed member of AFAB Board

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Balanga City native businessman Paulo Tibig has been appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as member of the Board of Directors of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) representing domestic investors. He was also AFAB Board member during the last administration. He is president of VCargo Worldwide, a logistics […]

Roman pushes for Cancer Treatment Centers nationwide

ORANI, Bataan – Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman is currently pushing for the establishment of Cancer Treatment Centers nationwide. Roman’s bill (House Bill 268) aims to manage the psychosocial and rehabilitation needs of cancer patients and their families and provide programs that include assistance to cancer survivors. Roman said citing published reports that almost 300,000 […]

Mariveles brings services to barangays

MARIVELES, Bataan – Through the Serbisyong Abot Kamay Hanggang Barangay program, the local government of Mariveles is bringing the services down to local folks in barangays. The tandem of Mayor AJ Concepcion and Vice Mayor Lito Rubia is leading the conduct of the program in the 18 barangays of this town. Among the services provided in […]

Vice Gov Cris backs further improvement of Bataan’s HDI rating

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Vice Governor Cris Garcia said she will fully back the further improvement of Bataan’s Human Development Index ranking. “I fully support the provincial government’s vision of highest HDI ranking, which means better life for the people of Bataan”, she said during her radio guesting at 91.1 Sikat FM. “I will give priority […]

No more educational tours outside Bataan

CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan – The solemnity of the “flag disposal ceremony” yesterday gave more meaning to the message of Bataan Schools Division Superintendent Jessie Ferrer when he stressed that he will no longer allow public elementary and secondary students to have educational tours outside the province. He said that he is now encouraging all the district […]