PCG accommodates recruitment scam victims

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) started the process of accommodating to Philippine Coast Guard Auxilliary (PCGA) the victims of recruitment scam in the province. PCG Bataan Station Commander Jonathan Serote said 283 volunteers from different towns of Bataan attended the PCG Auxiliary orientation held at 1Bataan Command Center, Orani on Saturday. The attendees belong to […]

Increase in business registration seen

The local Department of Trade and Industry office is hopeful more business registrations will come this year 2023 compared to last year’s. Tess Magtanong, information officer of DTI Bataan, said: “As of January 18, a total of 1,014 business name registrations (BNRs) have been issued provincewide of which 775 are new businesses while 259 clients […]

“Strengthen administration and operations at SBMA”

1st District Representative Geraldine Roman has proposed to her fellow lawmakers to quickly pass her bill that aims to improve the collection of taxes, thus increasing the portion of Local Government Units (LGU) affected and also the portion for the national government. This can be achieved, according to Roman, by amending provisions of Republic Act […]

“Green coal” plant facility to rise in Bataan

Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mackay Negros Bana Charcoal Corporation, represented by their Chairman James Ronaldson Mackay. The agreement aims to build a “Green Coal Plant Facility” in the Province of Bataan. The Green Coal Plant is a type of facility used for processing bana […]

Influx of new business firms seen

The City Government of Balanga expects a remarkable increase in applicants for new businesses in 2023. Joselito Evangelista, city treasurer of Balanga, said at the moment his office has yet to release the list of new applicants for business permit. “But I’m sure there would be a sharp increase in applicants more particularly from the […]

PGB signs MOU with global blockchain leader NChain

The Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global blockchain leader NChain with the objective of laying down the framework for the establishment of a digital platform for the province in order to streamline current systems and procedures of government services. Signed by Bataan Governor Joet Garcia and NChain […]

AFAB, Empresa ink deal for affordable house and lot units for workers

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) and Empresa Homes Inc. (Empresa) have successfully renewed their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) committing to the provision of better corporate discounts for housing units offered exclusively for the workers in the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB). Said agencies were represented by AFAB Administrator […]

Pilman Balanga is U7, U11 Champion in Lakan Cup

Pilman Balanga Club De Futbol won the championship in two categories Under 7 and Under 11 in the just concluded 2nd Lakan Football Cup held in Malolos Sports Complex, Bulacan. The team is also First Runner Up in Under 5 Category. The event, an open tournament, was participated by various football teams in Luzon. The […]

Charity home gets SBMA’s recyclable program proceeds

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), thru its Ecology Department, has chosen the Missionaries of Charity in Olongapo City to receive the proceeds from the recently concluded 11th Recyclables Collection Event (RCE) early last month. According to SBMA Chairman and Administrator Rolen C. Paulino, 32 wards and 15 house parents from the Missionaries of Charity […]

BOC-Port of Limay releases Balikbayan boxes to OFW families

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Limay has recently released Balikbayan boxes for the families of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Of the 29 Balikbayan boxes, 25 were delivered to the recipients last December 2022 in time for the Christmas holidays under the guidance of District Collector, Atty. William B. Balayo. Balayo reported to […]