Parents, teachers benefit from Orica’s training

LIMAY, Bataan – Limay preschool teachers were treated to an International Standard Trainors’ Training sponsored by Orica (Limay, Phil) in their first tie-up with the Smith Family, a prominent non-government organization in Australia on the “Lets Count Program.” Engr. John Philip S. de Jesus, Orica’s QSHE Lead, said that the Lets Count Program is the first […]

Orica Phils. brings “Let’s Count Program” to PHL

LIMAY, Bataan – Let’s Count, a new system for teaching mathematics, is now here in the Philippines. Thanks to Orica Philippines. Let’s Count is a free professional learning program for early childhood educators, involving two full-day workshops. The program also includes resource kits for educators and tip sheets for families. “First time na dinala ng Orica […]

Random drug testing, isasagawa sa mga mag-aaral

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Ang Kagawaran ng Edukasyon (DepEd) ay nagpalabas ng panuntunan (guidelines) sa pagsasagawa ng Random Drug Testing sa mga mag-aaral sa lahat ng mga pribado at pampublikong paaralan sa taong 2017-2018 (DepEd Order No. 40, series of 2017). Batay pa rin sa panuntunan ng DepEd, sumusunod sila sa mga itinakda ng Republic […]

PIA brings arts and heart to APCAS

By Mar Jay S. Delas Alas BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Bataan empowered students on the importance of creativity and healthy lifestyle through its second Pulong Tulong. About 70 nursing and tourism students of the Asia Pacific College of Advanced Studies (APCAS) participated in the forum held Wednesday at the college library. Sining […]

Balanga City holds 8th annual bird fest

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The annual festival of migratory birds in Balanga City held recently once again attracted hundreds of visitors in the coastal Wetland and Nature Park. Aside from students, teachers, local tourists, and residents of the province, guests from Sorsogon City led by Mayor Sally Lee […]

Bataan reaps two regional GAPAS awards

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Department of Social Welfare and Development gives recognition to its various partners and stakeholders through the “Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan (PaNata Ko sa Bayan) Awards.” The PaNaTa awards serves as one of the highlights of the Department’s annual anniversary celebration, the department’s way of giving due recognition and appreciation  […]

Mayor Inton inaugurates Mabiga multi purpose covered court

HERMOSA, Bataan – Mayor Antonio Joseph “Jopet” R. Inton on Wednesday led the inauguration of a covered court in Barangay Mabiga here. The project worth more than P6 million was funded by Senator JV Ejercito. The senator was represented by his chief of staff, retired Gen. Rodrigo de Garcia (PMA Class 82) during the formal rites. […]

FAB firm breaks ground for Mariveles Multipurpose Terminal

MARIVELES, Bataan – Bataan Governor Abet S. Garcia on Tuesday led the groundbreaking rites of Seasia Nectar Port Services Inc. (SNPSI) Mariveles Multipurpose Terminal in Brgy. Sisiman, Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) here. The event marks the start of the 2nd phase of SNPSI’s project development. Gov. Garcia was joined by Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan […]

Bataan pushes for an eco-friendly development

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Picking up from the successful Training Module I – Setting the Stage for Mainstreaming Green Growth in Development Planning last Jan. 29-31, the Provincial Government of Bataan through the Provincial Government – Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) in coordination with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the National Economic […]

Inton awards Hermosa orally fit children

Photos courtesy of Dr. Rolando Mina HERMOSA, Bataan – Municipal Mayor Jopet R. Inton led the awarding of orally fit children from various day care centers at the Hermosa plaza grounds after the traditional Monday flag ceremonies. Dr. Rolando “Doc Mines” Mina, Department of Health-Dentist Deployment Program (DDP-Hermosa) chief, said the event is in connection with […]