Geodata, LRA, Bataan ink partnership

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – During the conclusion of the 2-day Property Assessment & Tax Administration System (PATAS) Users’ Training held at the Crown Royale Hotel, this city on November 9-10, computer hardwares from Geodata Systems Technologies, Inc. were distributed to the eleven municipalities of the Province. The municipal assessors and treasurers of the eleven […]

Tax assessment in Bataan goes hi-tech

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – In its desire to adopt a common platform in the assessment of one of the highest contributors to the local government unit’s income, probably next to the Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA) that comes from the national government, the Real Property Tax (RPT), the Provincial Assessor’s Office headed by Engr. Ricky […]

Bataan gears up for BPO manpower needs

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – With the entry of the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in Bataan,  educational institutions in the province now face a task: to provide the needed manpower who possess excellent English language skills, authentic customer service, adaptability, affinity to Western culture, creativity and high commitment to excellence. In view of the […]

Poe-Escudero grace BPSU election forum

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Bound by their commitment to deliver accurate and relevant information, members of The Guilds, the official student publication of Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) decided to conduct an Election Forum. The Guilds sees its significant role as an alternative media to become part of this historical chapter by feeding students […]

GenPact has arrived in Bataan! – a great career closer to home

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Bataan and GenPact this morning at the Emiliana Hall, this City, the prospect of more lucrative career opportunities for Bataeños in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has been sealed.

A community within a community

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – In celebration of the National Correctional Consciousness Week- Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the Bataan District Jail (BDJ) headed by Supt. Clarence Mayangao held several events actively participated in by the inmates. The weeklong celebration held last October 26-31 had for its theme “Maayos na pamamahala ng piitan, […]

Honoring all saints, known and unknown

SAMAL, Bataan – The St. Catherine of Siena Parish gave the annual observance of All Saints’ Day a different touch this year. Instead of the usual images being paraded around the town in the form of a procession, to honor the martyrdom of saints, teenagers dressed as saints, known and unknown, paraded around the town, […]

Bataan cooperatives did it again!

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – To conclude the celebration of the 100 Years of Philippine Cooperatives which started in 1915 when Act 2508 or the Rural Credit Cooperation Law was signed, mandating the organization of rural associations, the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and the Philippine Cooperative Centennial Committee held the Culmination Rites of the Philippine […]

Dinalupihan, Mariveles conquer 2015 DSPC

HERMOSA, Bataan – With the theme “Empowering Resilient Communities through Campus Journalism”, this year’s Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) held at the Hermosa Elementary School, in this town last October 21-23 was dominated by the Dinalupihan (Elementary) and Mariveles (Secondary) districts.   GMA 7 Senior Correspondent Ms. Tricia Zafra graced said event to inspire the […]

Team Bataan invades Milo Little Olympics 2015

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – With the conclusion of the 3-day national finals of the 2015 Milo Little Olympics, held last October 22-25 at the Laguna Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, Laguna and at the CNA Town Center Mall in Pagsanjan, Team Bataan brought home the following awards: Champion – Table Tennis (Elementary-Girls); 2nd place […]