SP vows continued partnership with government agencies

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) through the leadership of Vice Gov. Cris Garcia vowed continued partnership with other government agencies in sync with the thrust of Gov. Abet Garcia. “We want continued partnership with government agencies in the province like the BJMP”, the vice governor told Bataan District Jail Warden for male inmates […]

PDP Laban can possibly unify all political forces in Bataan

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – President Rodrigo Duterte’s political party – the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP–Laban) can possibly unify all political forces in Bataan. “This call of PDP Laban could mean a possible unification of all political parties in the province. All incumbent officials were invited and took oath as members of the political party”, […]

Ugnayan with farmers, retailers and rice millers

Contributed by Coco P. Reyes, NFA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – National Food Authority (NFA) Bataan, headed by Provincial Manager Adelaida C. Nuestro facilitated an “ugnayan” meeting with various stakeholders of the agency last February 21. NFA Cental Luzon Regional Office (NFA-CLRO) Assistant Regional Director Jaime S. Hadlocon discussed the various issues and challenges currently faced by […]

Pablo Roman National High School Student wins PSA Poster Making Contest

Contributed by Ledesma L. Morante, PSA-Bataan PILAR, Bataan – Pablo Roman National High School Student Reymar S. Borja, representing the Municipality of Pilar emerged as the champion and sole winner during the 1st Provincial Civil Registration Month (CRM) Poster Making Contest organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority Bataan Provincial Statistical Office held at PSA Conference Room, Bataan […]

Better parenting, family planning – made possible

Contributed by Parole & Probation Office – Bataan staff BALANGA CITY, Bataan – On Wednesday, February 7, the Bataan Parole and Probation Office (BPPO) conducted a seminar entitled “Responsible Parenting & Family Planning” at Bahay Puso (home for the aged) in Brgy. Tuyo, this City. The BPPO family organized the event to help the couples and […]

BPSU offers facilities for bamboo industry projects

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Ms. Thess  Magtanong, Information Officer of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Bataan has disclosed that BPSU Abucay campus director Jonathan Lacayanga agrees to share knowledge and valuable information on the  technical aspect of propagating bamboo nursery including conservation measures of bamboo farming; specifically on teaching farmers the proper and sustainable way […]

Mariveles mayor, SB members are non-smokers

MARIVELES, Bataan – Mariveles boasts of having a mayor and all Sangguniang Bayan members who are all non-smokers, making them very credible to lead a smoke-free municipality. “I am proud to announce that all of us members of the Sangguniang Bayan headed by Vice Mayor Lito Rubia do not smoke”, said Councilor  Susan Murillo who is the  SB […]

Bamboo industry as good investment opportunity

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Bataan Bamboo Industry Development Council (BBIDC) has convened to articulate an equitable and operative economic plan to promote bamboo as an income-generating industry. Ms. Thess Magtanong, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial information officer for Bataan is confident that the meeting would boost local bamboo industry as prospective long-range investment opportunity since the country belongs to the fifth largest bamboo […]

“Mga ibong banyaga, lungsod na mapagkalinga”

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Anchored on the theme, “Mga Ibong Banyaga, Lungsod na Mapagkalinga, the 8th Ibong Dayo Festival was a huge success.  Students, teachers, local government officials, members of NGOs, bikers club, bird enthusiasts and guests from as far as Sorsogon City gamely joined the parade from the Plaza Mayor de Balanga up to the Balanga City […]

There is progress, not just strength, in unity

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Yesterday’s mass oath taking of around 4,500 local government officials of this province to the ruling PDP Laban party, held at Vista Mall in this City can be seen from different angles. This writer sees this political move as more of developmental in nature. Ever since Gov. Albert Garcia took the helm […]