Bataan”s “bunker” lures government agencies, call centers

Contributed by Jose Mari M. Garcia, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – As the new capitol building here called The Bunker nears completion, high speed internet and cheaper power rates are among the come-ons for government offices and call centers. Touted as first of its kind in the country, the seven-storey building will house provincial government […]

Samal LGU signs MOA with ECONEST

SAMAL, Bataan – “The foundation of every society lies on a strong and balanced environment.” Thus, said Municipal Mayor Generosa “Gene” Malibiran-Dela Fuente on her Facebook page after the Local Government Unit of Samal through Mayor Dela Fuente inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Monday morning, with ECONEST Waste Management Corporation represented by its President, Atty. Coeli Fiel. […]

Sustainable tree-planting program, unique initiative of OWD

ORANI, Bataan – Local environmentalists described as unique for Orani Water District to implement a sustainable reforestation program in the upland Barangay Tala watershed area. “I think it is not usual for a water district to implement tree-planting program”, OWD General Manager Benni Andres commented when this writer shared to him that local environmentalists find the […]

Bataan remains on track in its vision

CAPITOL COMPOUND – In his message during this morning’s flag raising ceremony led by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Governor Abet S. Garcia highlighted the following: 1.    One Stop Shop for Social Services, to cater to individuals and families in crisis situations, to be housed at the Bulwagan ng Bayan together with other agencies […]

Bataan launches PHL’s first provincial resilience initiative

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Government and private sectors joined together with the National Resilience Council last Friday morning in the launching of the first provincial resilience initiative called “Resilient 1Bataan Initiative.” Bataan Governor Albert S. Garcia led local officials consists of Bataan mayors namely Gila Garcia, Jopet Inton, Atty. Ace Jello Concepcion, Francis Garcia, Efren […]

CHED offers more scholarships to Bataeños

Contributed by Jose Mari M. Garcia, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Poor but deserving Bataeños get more chances to finish college as the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) rolls out Student Financial Assistance Programs. CHED shares four steps to avail of the grants: check the appropriate scholarship program, check if you are qualified, check the […]

SP backs capitol employees’ professional growth

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) led by Vice Governor Cris Garcia fully backs professional growth of capitol employees. This was highlighted anew with the provincial board’s passing of a resolution allowing Gov. Albert Garcia to enter into memorandum of agreement with Petron Foundation for the study grant of PG ENRO Integrated Coastal […]