Facts about Bataan bared

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Did you know that the first settlers of Bataan were the Aetas? Did you know that Governor General Pedro Manuel de Arandia founded the province on January 11, 1757? And did you know that the first capital of Bataan was Cabcaben and not Balanga? Those are the facts that were made […]

Historian draws the line between truth and myth

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – During the Bataan Historical Symposium, which is part of the 262nd Bataan Day Celebration, held this morning,January 10, at the Bataan People’s Center, Dr. Cornelio Bascara, Ph. D., a respected historian from Mabatang, Abucay and an Associate Professor at the University of Sto. Tomas, gave an overview on the myths […]

Injured dolphin rescued at Playa La Caleta shore

MORONG, Bataan — An injured dolphin found along the shore of Playa La Caleta resort was immediately rescued by the Bantay Dagat of Morong & Bagac together with the Provincial Veterinarian Office, Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO), Ocean Adventure, Professionary Scuba International Diving, PNP Morong and Department of Environment and Natural Resources […]

You are now part of the history

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – “Everyone who participated in this event is now in the history of Bataan for you are the pioneer participants in celebrating this momentous event for Bataenos,” said 1st District Board Member Aris Gaza in his welcome remarks during the opening of the 3-day celebration of the 262nd Founding Anniversary of […]

DOLE: More than 30,000 CL workers regularized in 2018

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Around 31,007 workers were regularized by 272 establishments from Bataan and different parts of Central Luzon, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced Wednesday. In a report from Jerry Borja, information officer of DOLE Region 3, Regional Director Zenaida Angara-Campita said that the regional labor agency’s latest scorecard in its […]

Students showcase musical talents

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Singing the “Bayani at Banal” and dancing to the tune of our “Filipino Folk Songs” were the highlights in the recently held Chorale and Folk Dance Competition in relation to the 3-day celebration of the 262nd Founding Anniversary of the Province of Bataan Province yesterday, January 9 at the Bataan […]

“The need to innovate to stay relevant”…Entrepchamp Paulo Tibig

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Entrepchamp, Paulo Tibig, in his first speaking engagement for 2019 in time for the opening of the Trade Fair one of the highlights of the 3-day celebration of the 262nd Founding Anniversary of the province of Bataan, inspired the audience with his “the Need to Innovate to stay Relevant” advise. In […]

Suporta sa trade fair, hiling ni Bokal Gaza

LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – Kinatawan ni Board Member Aris Gaza, Chairman ng Committee on Tourism sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan, si Vice Gov. Cris Garcia, sa pagbibigay ng mensahe sa unang araw ng pagdiriwang ng ika-262 taon ng pagkakatatag ng lalawigan ng Bataan. Sumentro si Bokal Gaza sa Trade Fair na aniya pa ay paraan para […]

262nd Bataan Founding Anniversary celebration kicks-off

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – The 3-day celebration of the 262nd Founding Anniversary of Bataan kicked-off yesterday, January 9 at the Bataan People’s Center. Entrepreneur Champion (Entrep Champ) Mr. Paulo Tibig and Department of Trade and Industry(DTI)- Bataan provincial director Ms. Nelyn Cabahug led the ribbon cutting ceremony. 1st District Board Member Hon. Aris Gaza, […]

Loan facilities now open to MSMEs in Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – A financial assistance program is now available here for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are accredited to deliver goods and services in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). In a news statement, SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma Eisma said the SBMA has partnered with the Land Bank of the […]