PCG charges four individuals for unauthorized recruitment

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lodged charges on Friday against four individuals who allegedly recruited 480 Bataan residents to become members for the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA), the civilian volunteer arm of the agency. PCG Bataan Station Commander Jonathan Serote accompanied by some 50 victims filed the complaint at the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office against Renante Nase, […]

SBMA chair lauds employees for apprehension of smuggling try in Subic

“Not on my watch!” This was the statement made by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Rolen C. Paulino during a media briefing here on Tuesday to warn those attempting to smuggle goods through the Freeport. Paulino was reacting to reports that the Subic Bay Freeport “should be closed” to prevent smuggling. He […]

Gov. Garcia reiterates stand vs nuke plant

Bataan is no longer a good site for a nuclear power plant owing to the advent of new facilities like economic zones, oil refinery, firearm arsenal plant, and massive housing facilities. This was reiterated last Friday’s “Kapehan” press conference at the Bunker, the first of such for 2023. He said: “After 40 years, nagbago na […]

Garcias lead 266th Bataan Foundation Day celebration

Gov. Joet Garcia and Vice Gov. Cris Garcia led the weeklong activities in celebration of the 266th Bataan Foundation Day. The province of Bataan was established on January 11, 1757 by Governor-General Pedro Manuel Arandia. Gov. Garcia during the start of Laro ng Lahi event on Wednesday urged local folks to jointly celebrate the establishment […]