Education frees us – Balanga mayor

Contributed by Jeffrey Mendoza, PIA – Bataan intern  BALANGA CITY, Bataan – In the capital city of Bataan, the way to freedom is through quality education: increasing scholarships, technology-equipped schools and walkways, and expert teachers. Balanga City commemorated the 119th Philippine Independence Day, themed Kalayaan 2017: Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balikatin, with a colorful display of dances […]

Balanga youth told to harness ‘tech power’ on independence

Contributed by Mar Jay Delas Alas, PIA – Bataan  BALANGA CITY, Bataan – With so much time and resources poured on gadgets and technology, the youth can channel their acumen to inspire and help the Philippines progress. “Malaki ang tiwala ko sa ating mga kabataan na sila ang magsusulong lalo sa ating bansa. (I have […]

DOLE 3 orients FAB locators on amended rules

FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN – Some 40 locators of the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) were recently oriented on Department Order No. 174-17 by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Jerry Borja, DOLE 3 information office chief, said that DO 174-17, which supersedes DO 18-A or “the rules governing contracting and subcontracting,” sets stricter […]

Mayor Gila to brighten Dinalupihan main roads

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – The local government unit here under Mayor Maria Angela S. Garcia on Monday announced the latest project on the installation of streetlights of the municipality’s major roads. In an exclusive interview with 1Bataan.com, Garcia said the project will cost P10 million. “Seven million came from our LGU budget while the P3 million came from our […]

Strong family ties ignite community growth

ABUCAY, Bataan – Former Abucay town Mayor Ana D. Santiago underscored the importance  of a cohesive  family circle as an ingredient to achieve success and posterity in the community. Engineer Ernesto S. Vergara, Abucay municipal administrator and planning and development officer, explained that the nine years of dynamic and productive public service rendered by Mrs. […]

PCEDO assists poor barangays

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO) headed by Mrs. Azucena Sugatain, encourages the creation, development and growth of economically competitive and socially responsible cooperatives as well as micro, small and medium enterprises. With their sterling performance and belief that they can do more for the economic progress of the […]

Roman Expressway, a key to economic prosperity

ABUCAY, Bataan – The Secretary of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of this town has observed the rapid urbanization of the 70 kilometer Roman Expressway as a key to expanding economic growth of the historic peninsula. Leo Ruben Manrique, SB secretary and publisher of Luzon Tribune, one of the most respected regional newspapers in Central Luzon, said the imperative function of […]

Bataan Governor welcomes proposed construction of LNG power plant

BALANGA CITY, Bataan –  Governor Albert Raymond S. Garcia has articulated  his  optimism with the proposed plan of the government and private sectors to construct a $ 2.4 billion liquefied natural gas plant and  storage terminal in the coastal village of Lamao, Limay, this province. According  to Governor Garcia, the proposed  500 hectare facility would serve as the site of […]

Abucay celebrates 430th founding anniversary

ABUCAY, Bataan – The 430th founding anniversary of Abucay town was marked by a two-day grand celebration with the theme, “Kayang-kaya mo Abukeño” starting with the DepEd night on the 1st day followed by the “one town, one dance” street dancing on the 2nd day highlighted by the launching of the search for Mutya ng Abucay. The […]

Orion, a drug-free workplace

ORION, Bataan – The Sangguniang Bayan ng Orion recently passed and approved Municipal Ordinance No. 17-020-097,an ordinance implementing the drug-free workplace program, mandating the conduct of authorized drug-testing by all officers of the local government of the Municipality of Orion, including the officers of the twenty three (23) barangays and public elementary and secondary schools […]