36 PDLs finish graduate through ALS

A total of 36 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Bataan District Jail received their diplomas after completing elementary and high school through the Department of Education (DepEd) program, Alternative Learning System (ASL) last Friday, July 12. Thirty (30) PDLs graduated from highschool while five (5) finished the elementary level from both male and […]

Modernized jeeps to ply Bataan major roads

A major shopping mall here on Sunday has launched their Metro Express modernized jeeps for its shoppers and homeowners. Vista Mall Bataan, thru their Facebook Page post, informed the public about the modern features of these initial fleet of their new transportation mode which boasts of being “equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, Wi-Fi, Global […]

Investor lauds people behind AFAB

A 37-year old Chinese investor expressed his positive views about the existence of Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) and its environs. Zhanlin “Simon” Ye, general manager of Guangqiang Manufacturing Corp., admires the good leadership of Bataan Gov. Albert S. Garcia who helped tremendously in putting up the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB). […]

Bataan’s top clergy hails Balanga’s pro-environment advocacy

“We express our appreciation to Mayor Francis Garcia and his city council for their positive and good alternative use of plastic. It is very beneficial to the environment. We also recommend that inspiring and exemplary initiate of the city to be followed. A noble cause which is very praiseworthy to be emulated.” Thus, said Bishop […]

Mechanic is Subic Freeport’s first ‘Worker of the Republic’ awardee

A male mechanic from one of the locator-companies in this Freeport has been honored as one of The Outstanding Workers of the Republic (Tower) for 2019, the first Subic Bay Freeport employee to receive the award. Roberto Duran Jr., presently working as pipe repairman at the Philippine Coastal Storage and Pipeline Corporation (PCSPC), became one […]

Mariveles fishport opens soon

Francisco de los Reyes, barangay chairman of Poblacion, Mariveles town asked the contractor of the P 10 million worth Mariveles Fish Port project funded by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast-track the two-storey government building which would benefit the fisherfolks and residents. When completed, the port could accommodate eight fish brokers and storage facilities […]

Bataan earmarks P 30 million for Pilar river project

The Provincial Government of Bataan has earmarked P 30 million for the dredging of heavily silted river and improvement of upland villages waterways in Pilar town. Assistant Provincial Engineer Arleen R. Santos said the project intends to improve the capacity of the river which is directly affected by the big volume of rainwaters from Barangay […]

MDH still awaiting DOH green light

The Mariveles District Hospital is still awaiting requirements and necessary license from the Department of Health before it can fully operate as a district hospital. However, according to Mrs. Emelita Estigoy, MDH administrative officer, the hospital has been accepting out-patient clients and operates on 24/7. “Victims of emergency cases arising from road accidents are brought […]

REHABILITASYON NG FISH SANCTUARY MATATAPOS NA

Matatapos na ang rehabilitasyon ng 2.5 ektaryang fish sanctuary sa ng Barangay Landing bayan ng Pilar. Ayon kay Bb. Cecil Ramos, Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Officer ng Pilar ang pondo na ginamit sa rehabilitasyon na nagkakahalaga ng P5.3 milyon ay mula sa Bottom up Budgetting (BuB) program ng DILG. Halos nasa 95 […]

200 ‘poor but deserving students’ get additional educational assistance

Vice Governor Cris Garcia distributed P1 million worth of additional educational assistance to 200 beneficiaries of Iskolar ng Bataan. The scholars each received P5,000 for the last semester assistance. “Study hard, grab the opportunity, not all beneficiaries of Iskolar ng Bataan program get additional incentive”, Iskolar ng Bataan coordinator Ramon Cañas quoted the vice governor […]