April 15 deadline filing of ITR, no extension

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that April 15 is the deadline for the filing of 2018 income tax returns (ITR) and will not be extended. April 15 falls on Monday. “Interests and surcharges will be collected from late filers”, according to information material given to local radio station 91.1 […]

US Congressional Gold Medal Awardees

The Filipinos and Bataan folks in particular are proud for having these World War II veterans. Six of them are still alive and kicking despite their age. Four of them received posthumous awards which were received by their relatives.

LandBank approves PTO request to utilize Link.BizPortal

Contributed by Alicia R. Magpantay BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Treasurer’s Office (PTO) of Bataan has set some strategic initiatives for the year 2019 geared towards improving efficiency of the Provincial Government of Bataan’s management and operations and increasing revenues among which is the Real Property Tax Online Payment System. To accomplish this strategic […]

Weeklong Lenten program set in Subic Bay Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic is not only ready for the crowd of vacationers this summer, but also for throngs of the faithful who are expected to observe the Christian traditions of praying, fasting and reconciling with their Maker during the Lenten season. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma, said […]

Mt. Samat Development Scale

The Mt. Samat Dambana ng Kagitingan is making waves what with new development of tourism-oriented facilities in the near future. Last April 9, Vice Pres. Leni Robredo led other ranking officials in viewing the Mt. Samat Development Scale Model and Augmented Reality Project for the Underground Museum. Congressman Joet Garcia and Pilar town Mayor Alice […]

Galing Bataan Trade Fair showcases BPSU products

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU)-developed products and produce were showcased in the Galing BataanTrade Fair held at Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de Balanga. Mango products developed by the university through the project funded by CHED DARE TO were displayed at the BPSU booth, said Associate Professor Dr. Rowena Valerio. The […]

TESDA offers scholarship for PWDs

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) now offers scholarship program for persons with disabilities. Sierra Flores, technical education and skills development specialist III, disclosed that TESDA offers four scholarship programs: special training for employment program (STEP), private education student financial assistance (Pesfa), and universal access to quality tertiary education […]

DTI launches 1st Consumer Corner in Bataan

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan– As the frontline agency that champions consumer protection, the provincial office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Bataan) led by Provincial Director Nelin Cabahug, formally launched the 1st Consumer Corner in Bataan inside the Savemore Supermarket here, Wednesday morning. Cabahug was joined in the ribbon cutting ceremony and signing of the memorandum […]

Kagitingan rites unites PH fight vs poverty, smoking

Contributed by Jose Mari M. Garcia, PIA-Bataan PILAR, Bataan – Remembering the fight for freedom against past colonizers, President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo both agreed that the country must be freed from the locks of poverty and corruption. A national campaign against tobacco use was also renewed in the 77th Commemoration of […]

Cimatu declares Agwawan beach ‘swimmable’

PILAR, Bataan – DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu visited Bataan on Tuesday to monitor the implementation of the Battle of Manila Bay program. Accompanied by Regional Director Paquito Moreno and PENRO Raul Mamac, he inspected the coastline of Barangay Sisiman, Mariveles. Other local environment officers also joined. Cimatu declared 3 sitios and Agwawan beach in Sisiman […]