JRI at 76… still growing, still excelling

Founded in 1939 by the great triumvirate – Francisco dela Rosa, Alfredo Angeles and Florentino Simeon, Jose Rizal Institute (JRI) Orani’s second year of operation abruptly ended due to the outbreak of the 2nd World War. But just like the legendary phoenix, the school reopened in June 1946 and since then, JRI has always been […]

Sola Fide Montessori School – nobility and quality education combined

“It is our commitment to provide quality education founded on sound Filipino Christian values with the end in view of producing God-fearing and law-abiding individuals who can make a difference and influence the lives of people in their respective communities and organizations.” Others may call it a dream, still others may dismiss it as a […]

From 17 to 757 and still counting

SAMAL, Bataan – Set to celebrate its 55th founding anniversary in December of this year, the St. Catherine of Siena Academy of this town was established in January 1960 by the Rev. Fr. Conrado Ma. Quiambao, with the assistance of Mr. Roman Valenzuela, to become a secondary school where Christian values and discipline are instilled […]

What happens when good people are assembled for a good cause?

CAMP CIRILO TOLENTINO, BALANGA City, Bataan – Resolved in eliminating one of the menace of the society that has become the root of majority of the crimes committed nowadays which is the problem of drug addiction, the Bataan PNP under PSSupt. Rhodel O. Sermonia spearheaded the creation of the Bataan Anti Illegal Drugs Convenor Group […]

“I am proud and totally blessed to be at this age”

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – In celebration of this year’s Medicine Week last September 20-26 with the theme “One PMA, One Health, One Nation”, the Bataan Medical Society held a Fellowship Night last September 25 at the Lou-Is Restaurant, this City. The highlight of the Fellowship Night is the awarding of Doctor Emeritus Awards to […]

What is Kantarriba?

“…we sort of give the students a blank canvass where they share what’s in their hearts then we help them share these to the community….” ABUCAY, Bataan – A pop songwriting competition launched in 2013, KANTArriba started as a subject requirement – Radio Production, among Communication Arts students of the Colegio de San Juan de […]

10 down, 2 to go

CITY of BALANGA , Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan under the leadership of Gov. Abet S. Garcia, thru the Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO) started the annual distribution of rice subsidies to identified beneficiaries all over the province last September 17.

Bataeños, as empowered responsible pet owners

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – In observance of the World Rabies Day, the Provincial Veterinary Office spearheaded a program yesterday held at the Bulwagan ng Bayan 2, this City aptly themed “Empowering Bataeños towards responsible pet ownership”.

Aeta-Magbukon tribe member takes oath as SP member

What happens when an Aeta becomes a lawmaker? BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A member of the Aeta-Magbukon Tribe of Limay, Danilo B. Salonga yesterday took his oath as ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan representing the Indigenous Peoples/Indigenous Cultural Communities (IPs/ICCs), during the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan with Vice-Governor Efren Pascual as presiding […]

SPES in full swing in Bataan

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – In simple ceremonies held at the Bulwagan ng Bayan at the Capitol Grounds, this City last Wednesday, one thousand deserving students received the remaining 40% of the financial assistance under the Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) which the Provincial Government undertakes annually in cooperation with the Department […]