“Mga ibong banyaga, lungsod na mapagkalinga”

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Anchored on the theme, “Mga Ibong Banyaga, Lungsod na Mapagkalinga, the 8th Ibong Dayo Festival was a huge success.  Students, teachers, local government officials, members of NGOs, bikers club, bird enthusiasts and guests from as far as Sorsogon City gamely joined the parade from the Plaza Mayor de Balanga up to the Balanga City […]

There is progress, not just strength, in unity

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Yesterday’s mass oath taking of around 4,500 local government officials of this province to the ruling PDP Laban party, held at Vista Mall in this City can be seen from different angles. This writer sees this political move as more of developmental in nature. Ever since Gov. Albert Garcia took the helm […]

Capitol employees urged to zero-in on performance

BATAAN PEOPLE’S CENTER – In his message during this morning’s flag raising ceremony led by the Metro Bataan Development Authority (MBDA) under the able leadership of GM Charlie Pizarro, Governor Albert S. Garcia emphasized performance, not personality, not even name recall as the basis in choosing the people you vote for during elections. Gov. Abet likewise […]

No more flooding in Layac

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – With the advent of the rainy season, one of the perennial problems confronted by the people in many parts of the country is flooding, and the province of Bataan and its neighboring provinces such as Zambales and Pampanga are not spared from the ill-effects brought by this phenomenon especially when Barangay Layac […]

Bataan remains on track in its vision

CAPITOL COMPOUND – In his message during this morning’s flag raising ceremony led by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Governor Abet S. Garcia highlighted the following: 1.    One Stop Shop for Social Services, to cater to individuals and families in crisis situations, to be housed at the Bulwagan ng Bayan together with other agencies […]

Teacher Blessie adds another feather to Bataan’s cap

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Still reeling in awe and disbelief over this achievement, Ms. Blessilda Grace Tigas, Teacher III, Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School (OLLES) in her usual bubbly and cheerful disposition has so many people to thank, next to God. Teacher Blessie, as she is fondly called by her pupils, colleagues and parents joined […]

Bataan widens roads, saves trees

ABUCAY, Bataan – Crucial in the promotion of Bataan as the preferred location for eco-industrial investments in the country is the maintenance of road networks in the province as well as assuring the safety of motorists and the riding public. The ongoing road widening project at the Roman Expressway, that will expand said road from its […]

Chief PNP cites Pizarro

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Another feather is added to Bataan’s cap by Metro Bataan Development Authority (MBDA) General Manager Carlos “Charlie” Pizarro, yesterday November 28 during The Stakeholders’ Night, “Gabi ng Pasasalamat” held at the PNP Multipurpose Center, Camp B. Gen. Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City. No less than Chief PNP Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who […]

Yassey D. Jucdong of Orion won 2nd place, Copy and Color contest during the recently held Regional Children’s Congress, at the SBMA Convention Complex, Olongapo City last Tuesday, November 21. Congratulations!

Kesiah’s hardwork paid off

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Kesiah de Vivar Sayson, a 6th grade student of Hermosa Elementary School emerged as the Overall Individual Gold Medalist (elementary department) in Rhythmic Gymnastics during the recently concluded 2017 Provincial Meet held in Dinalupihan from November 15-17. Being a sport that requires balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, endurance and control, it can be […]