Senate approves Rep. Roman’s bill for senior war veterans’ pension increase

ORANI, Bataan – The Philippine Senate’s version of Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine B. Roman’s House Bill has been passed on the third and final reading. Congresswoman Roman’s bill (HB 270) sought to increase the monthly pension of Filipino war veterans by 300 percent — from P5,000 to P20,000. The Senate’s version was authored by […]

Good investment foresight turns Bataan into an eco-industrial hub

BALANGA CITY, Bataan- A liaison officer of a catering services for shipping firms is strongly convinced of the excellent investment foresight of Governor Albert Raymond S. Garcia of transforming the province into a leading eco-industrial hub in Central Luzon. Ms. Femelyn Cerezo Deldoc, a former computer specialist of the Bataan Provincial Information Office, has explained […]

Mga gamit pambukid, ipinamahagi sa mga magsasaka

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Pinangunahan ni Mayor Francis Garcia kasama si Konsehal Benjie Mirinio ang pamamahabgi ng mga kagamitang pambukid kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng kaarawan ng butihing mayor, sa mga kasapi ng iba’t ibang asosasyon na magbubukid sa Balboa’s Farm Sitio Maluang Cupang Proper ng lungsod na ito, kahapon ika-9 ng Oktubre. Personal na […]

Statistics and tourism growth

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Statistics is very important in promoting sustainable development for a progressive country. By analyzing the data given, we will know who excels and needs assistance and guidance. This is why the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Bataan Provincial Statistical Office kicked off the celebration of the 29th National Statistics Month (NSM) […]

NGCP gives P2.785M for Hermosa drug surrenderees’ reformation program

HERMOSA, Bataan – True to its commitment to help communities, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has donated on Monday P2.785 million to Hermosa government for the rehabilitation of drug reformists. A memorandum of agreement was signed by NGCP Corporate Initiatives and Advocacies Division Head Lida May C. Lopez, TESDA Bataan Director Virginia […]

7 bishops, more than 60 priests expected in Morong Canonical Coronation

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Everything is all set for the holding of Canonical Coronation of Our Lady of the Pillar in Morong, Bataan today, Wednesday October 10. Bishop Ruperto Santos of the Diocese of Balanga said the coronation shall be officiated by Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Gabrielle Giordano Caccia. Seven bishops and more than 60 priests […]

Mayor Francis works on his birthday

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Mayor Francis Garcia celebrated his birthday last October 5, Friday, productively. He started the day with a Tree Planting Activity in Barangay Dangcol together with the employees of the City Government, National Government Agencies (NGAs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) with the theme: “Puno ng Buhay, Alay sa Kalikasan.” This tree-planting activity is […]

NGCP “opens the door” for drug reformists

HERMOSA, BATAAN – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and the local government of Hermosa, recently inked a memorandum of agreement thru the NGCP’s “Bukas na Pintuan tungo sa Pagbabago” project, a livelihood support to drug reformists as their social contribution to the government to uplift and provide opportunities to all those who […]

“Seniors” of Bataan celebrate Elderly Filipino Week

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) – Bataan in cooperation with the Federation of Senior Citizens’ Association of the Philippines (FSCAP) and the Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA) organized the Provincial Celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week with the theme: “Kilalanin at Parangalan, Tagasulong ng Karapatan ng Nakatatanda […]

Mayor Gila urges the youth to learn history

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan – “You should learn history,” thus said Dinalupihan Mayor Ma. Angela Garcia before a gathering of students, barangay leaders and municipal councilors during Monday’s unveiling of the bust of Francis Burton Harrison inside the town’s multi-purpose hall. Secretary Francis Tolentino who came to unveil the bust said Harrison was the one responsible for […]