NGCP like Bonifacio is ‘maparaan’

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – As the country celebrated a week ago Bonifacio Day, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) likened its “maparaan” way, which the great Filipino hero also possessed. “We honor Andres Bonifacio for his achievements, skills, and heart for the nation. In his desire to end three centuries of Spanish oppression, […]

Bataan, 10th most competitive province in the Philippines

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – For its remarkable participation in the 2018 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), Bataan made it to the Top Ten based on the national results of the 2018 CMCI. To recognize the efforts and commitment in completing and submitting their local data capture sheet and for being among the country’s most […]

Bataan brings home coveted DILG awards

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – In simple ceremonies held yesterday, December 5 at the Kingsborough International Convention Center in San Fernando City, Pampanga, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Region 3 recognized the outstanding accomplishments of the Provincial Government of Bataan and other provinces, its select cities and municipalities during the 2018 Recognition […]

Hermosa dance group wins dancing joust

MORONG, Bataan – The municipality of Hermosa’s dance group bagged the 1st prize of the Pawikan Festival 2018’s Provincial Festival Dance Competion last Sunday/ This was revealed by Hermosa first lady and Clark International Airport Corporation CIAC Director, Atty. Anne Adorable- Inton in her Facebook post yesterday. “Isang masayang regalo ito sa aking kaarawan,” Atty. […]

DOLE reminds CL employers: “Give workers’ 13th month pay on time”

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – “Please give your workers their 13th month pay on time,” the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged Central Luzon employers yesterday. DOLE Regional Director Zenaida Angara-Campita said in an interview with local newsmen that employers must pay their workers’ 13th month pay not later than December 24. “It is every […]

Scholars, NGOs, local execs plant 1,600 trees

ABUCAY, Bataan – One thousand six hundred trees were planted by scholars, members of various non-government organizations and municipal councilors and employees recently at the municipal recovery facility (MRF) nursery in Sitio Macao, Barangay Capitangan. Engr. Ernesto Vergara, municipal administrator, said the tree species were molave, narra, eucalyptus, palcapa, mahogany, mangiom, champaca, and caballero. Vergara […]

‘Let us live the spirit of Christmas’

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – “Let us live the spirit of Christmas which is giving’ This was the Christmas message put across by City Mayor Francis Anthony Garcia during last Monday evening’s switch-on ceremony for the entirely new Christmas lights and decors at the Plaza Mayor de Balanga. Garcia said the lighting of Christmas decorative lights […]

BPSU seeks DA aid for mango research

BALANGA CITYm, Bataan – The Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) has sought financial assistance worth P10 million from the Department of Agriculture for its mango research and production program. Former provincial board member Gaudencio Ferrer said Bataan Gov. Albert S. Garcia had endorsed the request of BPSU President Gregorio Rodis to DA Secretary Manny Pinol. […]

Ilocos Norte Governor encourages Bataan leaders to engage in food production

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos is exhorting some 2,000 Bataan officials, barangay leaders and other multi-sectoral organizations to adhere in achieving systematic agricultural productivity packages to upgrade the quality of crops and farm animals in the rural communities. Ms. Marcos has advocated in her short message during the formal signing […]

AFAB inks MOA with home developer

MARIVELES, Bataan – The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Empresa Homes, Inc. on the promotion and marketing of affordable housing units for all FAB employees. The MOA engages both AFAB and Empresa Homes, Inc. in an undertaking which aims to improve the quality of life […]