NBI to open satellite office at the FAB

MARIVELES, Bataan – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will soon have its satellite office at the Freeport Area of Bataan. During the news briefing today, AFAB Chairman and Administrator Engr. Emmanuel Pineda said the NBI’s office that releases NBI clearance for job applicants will be located near the Labor Center at the ground floor of […]

Palikuran sa bawat tahanan

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – Ipatutupad na ngayong taon ang isang ordinansang ipinasa hinggil sa pagkakaroon ng palikuran sa bawat tahanan sa buong bayan ng Dinalupihan. Ayon kay Mayor Gila S. Garcia ayon sa programang National Sustainable Sanitation ng Department of Health, kailangan umano na sa darating ng taong 2020 ay zero-open-defecation ang status ng lahat ng barangay […]

FAB needs 700 additional workers

MARIVELES, Bataan – A major locator inside the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) urgently needs additional 700 factory workers. This was confirmed today by Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB)  Chairman and Administrator, Engr. Emmanuel Pineda during the launching of the “FAB Kapihan with Media.” Pineda added that this company, that manufactures famous signature […]

NGOs play important role in Resilient 1Bataan Initiative

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Governor Abet Garcia, at the launching of Resilient 1Bataan Initiative, the first province to ink partnership among stakeholders, particularly the private sector, said that the Philippines is one of the top countries in the world at risk of climate change related disasters with population subsisting at the poverty line wherein daily lives […]

No increase on SSS member contributions

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Bataan Social Security System office (SSS) headed by Branch Officer, Joel Y. Villafuerte, refuted news reports that it already increased its member contribution rate effective January this year. Villafuerte said that their head office with SSS Chairman Amado Valdez has been firm in his statement that current rate remains at 11 […]

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 […]