Bataan builds ‘model’ district jail

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Provincial Engineer Ric Yuzon said that 90 percent of the first phase construction of Bataan’s new district jail has already been completed. “The first phase included design, earth work, perimeter fence, and box culverts. The first phase has a budget of P97 million”, he also said. “Our construction works were actually […]

Surging eatery business in Bataan awes trike operator

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A-44 year tricycle operator here is amazed by the miraculous surge of thriving food industry which would fortify the productive operations of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the province. Angelito Lependa of Sitio Mathay in Upper Tuyo, this City, has observed the unexpected rise in the number of food kiosks, […]

Abundant opportunities for investors in Bataan

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The unprecedented infrastructure development in the historic peninsula is a good signal for foreign and local locators to move on the strategic and healthy competitive ambiance in the premier investment hub in Central Luzon. Lawyer Jay Miranda, a legal counsel of a commercial bank based in Makati City, has discussed the […]

Orani village spearheads anti-drug campaign seminar

ORANI, Bataan – A half-day seminar for anti-drug campaign was held last Saturday in Barangay Mulawin here. Khim Joseph Angeles, Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman of Barangay Mulawin, said the seminar was part of their activities for the Linggo ng Kabataan this month. “This is the first of its kind activity here in the Municipality of Orani,” […]

Iskolar ng Bataan offers TESDA scholarship for OSYs, ALS graduates

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Vice Governor Cris Garcia on Thursday distributed checks to 30 out-of-school youths (OSYs) and Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates belonging to the first batch of TESDA scholarship beneficiaries under the Iskolar ng Bataan program. The checks or credit advice will be paid by scholars to training centers where they are enrolled, […]

Balanga to give additional P10,000 cash incentive to centenarians

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The city government of Balanga will give additional P10,000 cash incentive to centenarians in this city aside from the P100,000 being given by the national government. Councilor Benjie Merino, Chairman of Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Family and Women, Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities, and Solo Parents, initiated the proposed ordinance at […]

PAGCOR donates relief goods to Hermosa

HERMOSA, Bataan – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently coordinated and helped the Municipal Government of Hermosa led by Mayor Jopet Inton in their relief goods distribution efforts to the victims of recent typhoons and massive floodings. Mayor Inton reported that PAGCOR has distributed 2,000 bags of various food packages to three barangays […]