A decade of partnership…and counting

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – As part of its 10th anniversary celebration as a state university, the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) held a stakeholders’ day yesterday, March 23 at the Lou-Is Resort and Restaurant, this City. According to BPSU President, Dr. Gregorio Rodis, the achievements that BPSU have accomplished would not have been possible […]

Iskolar ng Bataan lives on!

MARIVELES, Bataan – Keeping true to his commitment of providing quality education to the young people of his province, Gov. Abet S. Garcia led the annual Orientation and Validation activity of the Iskolar ng Bataan last March 16 at the covered court of Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Bataan branch, in this town. Started way back […]

Marilyn…up close and personal

“Wala na siguro akong mahihiling pa kasi, yung mga blessings na natatanggap ko, higit pa sa mga hiningi ko”. This was the opening statement of this empowered lady with beauty and brains when we sat down for this exclusive interview. After finishing her elementary and secondary education at the Calaguiman Elementary School and Jose Rizal […]

Bataan enforces speed limits within its highways

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – To ensure the safety of both motorists and the general public traversing the entire stretch of the Bataan highways that include: Pablo Roman Highway, Gov. J.J. Linao Road, and the Bataan section of the Jose Abad Santos Avenue (formerly Gapan-Olongapo Road) in Hermosa and Dinalupihan; the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of this […]

Bags of blessings to pour in Balanga

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – The Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be distributing “bags of blessings” to less privileged families in selected areas nationwide starting tomorrow, January 28, in celebration of the Chinese New Year. The kick off will be held in Taguig but […]

Cong. Tet’s legacy really works!

“You may have left us, but your legacy has immortalized you in the heart of every Bataeño”. This is the closing statement this writer used in her article, in paying tribute to the late “Cong. Tet”, when he passed away June 13 last year. Entering its 12th year of implementation, the late Cong. Tet initiated […]

Life-work balance is the key

Born in Brgy. Kaparangan in Orani but raised in Brgy. Cataning, Balanga City, this low-keyed, amiable public servant came a long way prior to becoming a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of this province. A certified Balangueño, he is a product of Cataning Elementary School and Tomas del Rosario Academy, before he pursued his Civil […]

Bataan hosts international gathering of Divine Mercy devotees

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – About 4,000 foreign and local Catholic leaders from 28 countries converged today, January 20, for the last leg of the 5-day 4th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM 4) with the theme “Communion in Mercy, Mission for Mercy”. Starting at the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral Archdiocese of Manila last January 16, the […]

The hazards of misinformation to general welfare

LIMAY, Bataan – When Governor Albert S. Garcia took the helm as chief local executive of the province in 2013, foremost in his agenda is the protection and enhancement of the general welfare of his fellow Bataeños which is clearly embodied in the vision of the province that by 2020, Bataan Province will have the […]

Empowered women of Bataan take center stage

ABUCAY, Bataan — The Bagong Sigla ng Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina ng Bataan (KALIPI) once again gathered for their annual general assembly and live the spirit of Christmas and the joy it brings, yesterday, December 13 at the Las Mariana Restaurant, this town.