Mayor Jopet, Rep. Roman distribute livelihood projects

HERMOSA, Bataan – Fifteen fiber glass and unsinkable fishing boats and various fishing gadgets and paraphernalia were distributed last Thursday to the fisherfolk of Barangay Almacen of this first class municipality. Hermosa Mayor Jopet Inton joined Bataan 1st District Congresswoman Geraldine Roman and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources BFAR officials in the ceremonial turnover. […]

BGH now called Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – In time for the hospital’s 77th year founding anniversary, Bataan 2nd district Congressman Joet Garcia and Balanga Mayor Francis Garcia led the unveiling of the new name of Bataan General Hospital (BGH) called Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) on Monday. Republic Act No.8561 upgraded BGH into tertiary level 2 […]

Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines lead 15th Mt. Samat Pilgrimage

PILAR, Bataan – Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Most Rev. Gabriele Giordano Caccia and Balanga Diocese Bishop Ruperto Santos led the pilgrimage held last Saturday, December 1. Bataan leaders that included Gov. Abet Garcia, Vice Gov. Cris Garcia, Cong. Joet Garcia, Mayor Garcia, and Mariveles Mayor AJ Concepcion also joined. The pilgrimage is an annual […]

“Inday Sara” graces Pawikan Festival 2018

MORONG, Bataan – Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte – Carpio graced the Annual Pawikan Festival at the Pawikan Conservation Center yesterday, December 2 in Barangay Nagbalayong, this municipality. Mayor Sara was warmly welcomed by Governor Abet S. Garcia; Ms. Vicky Garcia of Bataan Tourism Council Foundation Inc.; Ms. Maria Isabel Garcia, wife of Cong. Joet […]

Cavite lady mayor exalts Manila Bay bridge project

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT- A lady city mayor of Cavite yesterday extolled the proposed construction of a multi-billion dollar Bataan – Corregidor – Cavite bridge project linking two affluent historical provinces in Luzon as a strategic and monumental prosperity scheme of the eco-industrial development policy of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte . City Mayor Lani Mercado of […]

Hugpong ng Pagbabago seals alliance with Bataan’s Balikatan

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), the regional party of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, officially sealed an alliance with Bataan’s Partido Balikatan ng Bataan (Balikatan) here on Sunday. Gov. Albert Garcia, president of the Balikatan, said they will help the senatorial candidates supporting the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. HNP-endorsed senatorial candidates […]

Bataan is malaria free, but still Bataeños are aware and vigilant

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – “Poor health education and knowledge in malaria cases are two of the reasons for having this kind of disease in our community,” said Dr. Raffy Deray of National Malaria Program, Malaria Control & Elimination Program, Department of Health – Central Office during the Malaria Awareness Month celebration spearheaded by the […]

Precocious tykes of Bataan shine at pageants

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Two lovable, smart and pretty Bataeñas are already making their names and bringing pride to our province. Five year old Andie Khim Flordeliz, of Orion represented the Philippines to the Mini Ms. International 2018 held at Thailand on July 31 where she won the 5th Runner Up. Another equally precocious […]

Roman favors creation of Department of Disaster Resilience; urges youth to care for environment

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman supports the establishment of the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). As chairperson of the House Committee on Disaster Management, Roman said, “It is very important to have a separate department that will be in charge before, during, and after the disaster”. If ever, DDR […]

National athletes, gov’t officials visit sports facilities in New Clark City

contributed by Trixie Joy B. Manalili, PIA NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac – National athletes and government officials visited Friday the ongoing construction of sports facilities in New Clark City in preparation for the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in 2019. Bases Conversion and Development Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Vivencio B. […]