Roman’s House Bill for WW2 Vets approved in committee level

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Bataan 1st District Rep. Geraldine B. Roman has announced today, that her House Bill 270 that seeks to increase the monthly pension of surviving World War 2 and Korean War veterans, has been approved on a committee level here. “I am very happy that my bill increasing  the pension of surviving World […]

BFP reminds public over responsibility in preventing fire-related incidents

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reminds the public over their responsibility in preventing fire-related incidents. BFP Balanga City Head CInsp. Jaime Robles said cellphones plugged into the charger overnight, unattended burning candles, and lit cigarettes are some of the causes of fire. “We should […]

Abucay farmers receive free training on bamboo plantation

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan ABUCAY, Bataan – About 27 farmers from this town recently participated in a two-day Capability Building on Bamboo Nursery and Plantation Technology at the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) Abucay Campus. The technical assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bataan is part of their economic plan […]

Provincial Achievement Day highlights Agri-Aqua trade fair, exhibits

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Achievement Day highlighted Agri-Aqua trade fair showcasing the agricultural and fishery products of the 11 municipalities and one city, and other Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the province from March 14 to 16 at the provincial capitol compound. Anchored on the theme: “FARM TOURISM: Sustainable Vibrant Communities through Agricultural and […]

BPTCFI chair urges media practitioners: inspire youth on veterans’ heroic deeds

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Mrs. Vicky S. Garcia, chairperson of Bataan Peninsula Tourism Council Foundation, Inc. (BPTCFI), has encouraged members of the Fourth Estate to instill in the younger generations the similar qualities of courage and determination of our patriotic veterans to put up with valiant resistance whatever challenges that will confront our nation and our people in the future. Mrs. […]

76th Araw ng Kagitingan program of activities

PROVINCIAL CAPITOL -To rekindle the heroism of the Filipino soldiers who died during World War II, the province has lined up various activities for the 76th Araw ng Kagitingan calling it a program that was “never seen before.” Mrs. Vicky Sandejas Garcia, mother of Gov. Abet S. Garcia and Chairperson of the Bataan Peninsula Tourism Council Foundation, Inc. […]

Alpha: Bataan’s first K-9 dog

Dogs are the epitome of loyalty, but in the case of Alpha, the very first working dog procured by the Provincial Government of Bataan, proving it is not a piece of cake. Alpha is a Malinois dog originally owned by Cagayan Valley native PO1 Randie Ramos, who had another dog to train but not yet […]

Bataan solon defends SOGIE Bill

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – “Contrary to what the opponents of the SOGIE Equality Bill say, the SOGIE Equality Bill’s sole purpose is to end gender-based discrimination in this country, which affects not only members of the LGBT community, but heterosexual men and women as well. This in consonance with the Constitutional provisions on equality and protection […]

National science high school to rise in Balanga City

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture chairman, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero thru a letter dated February 19, 2018 informed Bataan 2nd Congressional District Representative Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III that House Bill No. 6522 that Cong. Garcia authored and was referred to the Senate has been approved on that same day […]

Remembering the Bataan Death March: 76 years of Filipino heroism

BATAAN CAPITOL – The 76th annual commemoration of Bataan Death March on April 9, 2018 is no longer been a day of mourning for our fallen soldiers. It is now widely recognized as a day to rekindle the spirit of heroism that lies deep in the heart of every Filipino. Mike Villa-Real, Head of Veterans Bank’s Corporate and Consumer Relations Division made the statement as […]