PIACM 2018 scientific meeting held

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Focused on policy dissemination regarding HIV in the workplace, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) advocates nationwide convened at La Vista Inland Resort, this city on Friday, May 18 for the 2018 Philippine International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (PIACM) Scientific Meeting. Among the topics discussed were Overview of the HIV Epidemic by the Department of […]

UP experts impressed with the BPSU CHED DARE TO mango project

SAMAL, Bataan – Renowned mango experts in the country are impressed  with the  science and technology community-based mango farming project being implemented here by the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) with  funding from CHED. “We have been to Zambales, Pangasinan, and Bulacan but it is only here in Bataan that we saw productive mango farms this season”, said Dr. Elda […]

Gov. Abet leads candlelight ceremony at Bataan People’s Center

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – With hopes of becoming free from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) for the next generations, advocates all over the Philippines paid tribute to individuals who were infected by this virus and passed away through the lotus and candlelight ceremonies during the 2018 Philippine International AIDS Candlelight Memorial (PIACM) held at the Bataan People’s […]

PD Dayag launches “Basura mo Kinabukasan ko” project

CAMP TOLENTINO – The Bataan Police Provincial Office headed by Senior Supt. Marcelo Dayag this morning, May 21, 2018 led the formal launching of “Basura Mo Kinabukasan Ko,” project at this Camp. Dayag was joined by his chiefs of police from 11 towns and one component city, provincial mobile force company, a DepEd official and the […]

MV Awareness wins in PIACM 2018 float parade

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) won the Best Advocacy Float Award with its sky blue ship called ‘MV Awareness’ that flaunted not only its unique ship design but most importantly its advocacies in fighting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). One of their movements is the Hi V Club (read as Hi-five) […]

“Basura mo, Kinabukasan ko” inilunsad ng PNP

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Inilunsad na ng Bataan Provincial Police Office sa pamumuno ni Bataan Provincial PNP Commander P/Sr. Supt. Marcelo Dayag ang programang “Basura Mo, Kinabukasan Ko” sa loob ng Camp Tolentino ngayong umaga, ika 21 ng  Mayo. Ayon kay Col. Dayag layunin ng programang ito na tulungan ang mga batang mag-aaral sa iba’t ibang […]

Orica Philippines honors mothers and wives

LIMAY, Bataan – To honor the sacrifice and love of mothers and wives, Orica – Limay Explosives Plant, more commonly known as Orica Philippines, Inc. hosted a late Mothers’ Day celebration inside the Orica Plant compound in Barangay Lamao, this town, attended by the their employees, their respective families and the community last Friday, May 18. […]

Gov. Garcia shares Bataan’s vision with HIV warriors

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – In his message to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) advocates of the Philippines during the courtesy call held at Emiliana Hall last Friday in line with the 35th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, Governor Albert S. Garcia underscored the government’s focus on health. After sharing that Bataan has recently acquired the lowest poverty incidence […]

Bataan hosts 35th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Celebration

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Out of the 81 provinces in the country, Bataan was chosen to host the 35th celebration of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, with the theme, “Reflecting on our Past, Preparing for our Future.” According to Joseph Michael Manlutac, Region III HIV nurse coordinator and Jana Magpoc, PHO- Bataan HIV nurse coordinator in […]

120 farmers groups engage in high-value crops scheme

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – About 120 farmers organizations and cooperatives have adopted high-value crops and organic farming technology in Bataan. Oscar Oliva, Agriculturist II of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) and designated coordinator to the Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office in San Fernando, Pampanga, explained the province has been continuously provided with  grafted coffee […]