Rep. Roman distributes 25 fishing boats, paraphernalia to Orani fisherfolk

ORANI, Bataan – Bataan 1st District Congresswoman Geraldine B. Roman joined Bataan local officials last Tuesday in welcoming Senator Cynthia Villar for the Manila Bay Coastal Clean-up in this first-class municipality. “Taking care of our environment and our natural resources is extremely important, and it was a big honor for me to take part in […]

MDH undergoes 3 phases

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A week after the soft opening of the Mariveles District Hospital, residents of the populous municipality welcome its much anticipated operation. Not fully aware that the newly opened district hospital still has to undergo three phases, many patients find it frustrating that the services being offered for the time being, are […]

DAR mulls solar-powered housing projects for farmers

Contributed by Mar Jay delas Alas, PIA-Bataan ORANI, Bataan – Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is now mulling to distribute solar-powered housing projects for their beneficiaries. During the Agrarian Reform and Convergence Summit on Friday, Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones said the project would highly improve the living conditions of farm workers. “Under support services, […]

Duterte wants to distribute government-owned lands to farmers — DAR

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan ORANI, Bataan – Malacañang, in consultation with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), is reviewing an Executive Order that will distribute government-owned lands to farmers for free. During the Agrarian Reform and Convergence Summit last Friday, Agrarian Reform Secretary John Castriciones said President Rodrigo R. Duterte wants […]

Bataan solon vows to settle land disputes in the country

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan ORANI, Bataan – Bataan First District Representative Geraldine Roman vowed to prioritize the development of the country’s agriculture sector. In her message during the Agrarian Reform and Convergence Summit held Friday at the Orani Covered Gym, Roman stressed that farmers’ demands on land ownership should be given […]

Councilor Del Rosario: Gov. Abet, a remarkable leader

BAGAC, Bataan – Councilor Popoy Del Rosario of this town is all praises to Gov. Abet Garcia’s brand of leadership. “He is a good leader, very effective, true to his words, and principled”, the councilor described the governor. “He truly understands the plight of his constituents”, he also said. “His programs for health and education […]

Isang araw na lakbay aral ng FIBA

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Nagdaos ng isang araw na Lakbay Aral ang mga kaanib ng Farmer Innovators of Bataan Association o FIBA kasama ang mga lider ng proyekto na mga guro ng Bataan Peninsula State University o BPSU Abucay Campus sa Flourish Farm Basuit, San Ildefonso Bulacan nitong nakaraang Setyembre 28. Ayon kay Dr. […]

Garcia’s HB for Bataan town’s mental hospital upgrade approved

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bataan 2nd District Rep. Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III on Tuesday successfully obtained the approval of his bill (HB 7893) for the expansion and upgrade of services of the Mariveles Mental Hospital (MMH) at the House Committee on Health meeting at the House of Representatives. Once implemented the hospital will have […]

Sec. Ramon Lopez graces 20th Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Secretary Ramon M. Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry will grace the LIKHA ng Central Luzon Trade Fair as the Keynote Speaker on October 10 at the Megamall Hall 2, Mega B, SM Megamall Mandaluyong City. The holding of the 20th LIKHA ng Central Luzon Trade Fair is a […]

Gov. Garcia lauds Orani, youths for MMK project

ORANI, Bataan – Bataan Gov. Abet Garcia praised Orani local officials led by Mayor Efren Pascual Jr. and the youths organizations there for their effort to launch the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK). The governor said everyone should be concerned about cleaning the Manila Bay and municipal waters because fishermen depend much on them for […]