Balanga City and Zhengzhou City sign MOU

Balanga City and Zhengzhou City sign MOU

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities of Balanga and Zhenghou in China, witnessed by officials of both parties held at the Bunker, last week is a clear indication of the determination of the two dynamic cities for their beneficial partnership. Said MOU, signed by Mayor Francis Garcia for Balanga City […]

NGCP prepares for Tropical Depression Dodong

NGCP prepares for Tropical Depression Dodong

Power system operator and transmission service provider NGCP has implemented the necessary preparations and precautions to minimize the impact of Tropical Depression Dodong on transmission operations and facilities. Preparations include ensuring the reliability of communications equipment, availability of hardware materials and supplies necessary for the repair of damage to facilities, as well as the positioning […]

Rep. Roman launches scholarship program

Rep. Roman launches scholarship program

Representative Geraldine Roman has announced a scholarship program for residents of the first district of Bataan who want to pursue technical and vocational courses. The program, called Iskolar ng Unang Distrito ng Bataan, aims to provide skills training and certification to high school graduates, college graduates, and out-of-school youth who are at least 18 years […]

PCSPC to expand fuel storage by 6.3 million barrels

PCSPC to expand fuel storage by 6.3 million barrels

The Philippine Coastal Storage and Pipeline Corporation (PCSPC) is expanding their fuel storage capacity to 6.3 million barrels inside the Subic Bay Freeport. During the groundbreaking ceremony at the Subic Bay Freeport on Tuesday, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan disclosed that the company is set to construct two new […]

No rift over business permits in Mariveles

No rift over business permits in Mariveles

Mayor Ace Jello C. Concepcion and Vice Mayor Angelito S. Rubia of Mariveles, issued a joint statement on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, to clarify rumors circulating online of a conflict between them over the issue of granting business permits. In their statement, they said that they believe in a democratic governance where opinions and views […]

Morong vendors get Nego-Karts

Morong vendors get Nego-Karts

Ten Morong ambulant vendors were each given a Nego-Kart from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The assistance to Morong small entrepreneurs is through the initiative of Mayor Cynthia Linao-Estanislao and the Sangguniang Bayan headed by Vice Mayor Leila Linao-Munoz. The distribution of Nego-Karts is a program of the Department of Labor and Employment […]

Gov declares state of calamity due to ASF

Gov declares state of calamity due to ASF

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bataan passed a resolution on Monday declaring the whole province in state of calamity due to upsurge of African swine fever affecting 75 percent of hog raisers. Bataan Gov. Jose Enrique Garcia III announced through his Facebook page on Tuesday that local residents need not worry about the safety of pork […]

New ferry service to connect Manila and Bataan starting July 14

New ferry service to connect Manila and Bataan starting July 14

A new ferry service that will link Manila and Bataan will have a trial run starting July 14, 2023, according to the operator 1Bataan Integrated Transport System. (1BITS). The ferry service will operate from Fridays to Sundays, with one trip each way per day. The Manila terminal is located at the Esplanade Seaside Terminal (EST) […]

SBMA employees get free electrical training from Gigamare

SBMA employees get free electrical training from Gigamare

Gigamare, Inc., a company that provides training solutions for various industries, offered a free Customized Electrical Training Course to 15 Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) employees at their facility in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.   This is the second batch of SBMA employees who benefited from Gigamare’s CSR program, which aims to enhance the skills […]

SB Mariveles bares first year accomplishments

SB Mariveles bares first year accomplishments

The Sangguniang Bayan of Mariveles headed by Vice Mayor Lito Rubia bared its accomplishments for the first year. SB Mariveles reported they have passed 44 general ordinances and 8 appropriation ordinances; and 241 resolutions. They also reported that they have solved 9 out of 10 administrative cases, approved 179 new franchises; renewed 836 franchises; and […]