Skills training for inmates in Bataan District Jail

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Inmates inside Bataan District Jail undergo skills training needed for employment when they return to society. “The skills development program here has already produced 665 NC2 skilled and qualified workers”, said Jail Superintendent Andrew Tauli, Bataan District Jail warden. “We have been tying up with TESDA and BPSU for the conduct of the trainings for qualified inmates”, he also said. “Presently, there are 20 training slots for baking; 25 […]

Former commercial bank officer, amazed by Bataan industrial evolution

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A former commercial bank officer is keenly amazed by the remarkable evolution of Bataan peninsula from agriculturally-based economy into a prosperous industrial and commercial hubs. Mrs. Alma Fe Moreno, wife of Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge Ronald Moreno, has commented her observation on the highly-miraculous and marvelous situation of the province compared two decades ago […]

BPSU sets new admission policy

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – In line with its vision to become a leading university in the Philippines, the Bataan Peninsula State University will implement stricter measures in accepting students, guided by a selective admission and quota system policy. Selective admission is a screening where there are qualifications such as General Weighted Average, subject grade, physical health, […]

7 working days left for BPSU-CAT applicants

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The filing of application for Bataan Peninsula State University College Admission Test (BPSU-CAT) is until April 20, Friday. Although application period may be extended until the day before the examination on April 28, incoming freshmen are urged to secure their application forms as early as now and complete the requirements for the admission test. This […]

Bataan expressway development, a showcase of economic progress

BALANGA CITY, Bataan –  A female corporate lawyer of a manufacturing conglomerate in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila has projected the brisk  urbanization of the Bataan Expressway is unquestionably a  viable showcase of economic prosperity of the historical Bataan peninsula. Lawyer Cheryl Laine Miranda, legal officer of Concepcion Industries, is looking forward to the thriving economic activities along the stretch of […]

Isang Dekadang Himig at Musika ng Koro Bangkal Magbikin

“Mahirap ang maging mahirap, ngunit mas mahirap ang walang pangarap.” Bagama’t laganap na ang teknolohiya at modernong transportasyon, may mga iilang sitio pa rin na hindi pa lubusang naaabot ng mga kaunlaran. Dito, payak ang pamumuhay, limitado ang suplay ng tubig, at hindi ‘sing daling matamasa ang anila’y isang karapatan -ang edukasyon. Isa ang Barangay Bangkal […]

Gov. Imee Marcos lauds Bataan progress, proposes “silver tourism”

PILAR, Bataan – Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos was overwhelmed with the present progress of the province of Bataan. Marcos said she was delighted to see the latest developments in the province during an ambush interview last Monday, April 9, by the local press as she joined national and local officials in commemorating the 76th Araw […]

Bataan, 2nd Place Statistical Planning in Coordination at 2017 PSA Awards

PILAR, Bataan – Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Bataan Provincial Statistical Office garnered Second Place in Best in Statistical Planning and Coordination among the 80 provinces in the country during the 2017 PSA Awards Night held at Heritage Hotel EDSA, Pasay City on March 23, 2018. Bataan Chief Statistical Officer Ledesma L. Morante was present to receive […]

Outstanding farmers and fisherfolks awarded

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Local farmers and fisherfolks were given awards by the Provincial Government of Bataan in recognition of their valuable contributions to the agricultural and economic development of the province. Board Member Benjie Serrano, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture in his message said, “We commend our farmers and fisherfolks for being active partners in the development […]

DOLE Undersecretary holds labor consultations with Bataan Freeport workers

MARIVELES, Bataan – Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Undersecretary Joel Maglungsod, over the weekend, spearheaded a Labor and Legal Consultation with some 142 locator-workers of the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) and neighboring areas in the province. The half-day event, held at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish in Mariveles town, was facilitated by the […]