‘Let us live the spirit of Christmas’

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – “Let us live the spirit of Christmas which is giving’ This was the Christmas message put across by City Mayor Francis Anthony Garcia during last Monday evening’s switch-on ceremony for the entirely new Christmas lights and decors at the Plaza Mayor de Balanga. Garcia said the lighting of Christmas decorative lights […]

BPSU seeks DA aid for mango research

BALANGA CITYm, Bataan – The Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) has sought financial assistance worth P10 million from the Department of Agriculture for its mango research and production program. Former provincial board member Gaudencio Ferrer said Bataan Gov. Albert S. Garcia had endorsed the request of BPSU President Gregorio Rodis to DA Secretary Manny Pinol. […]

AFAB inks MOA with home developer

MARIVELES, Bataan – The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Empresa Homes, Inc. on the promotion and marketing of affordable housing units for all FAB employees. The MOA engages both AFAB and Empresa Homes, Inc. in an undertaking which aims to improve the quality of life […]

TIEZA puts up Death March marker in Bagac

BAGAC, Bataan – Construction of Bataan Death March marker in Bagac town is now full blast in time for next year’s commemoration of Bataan Day. Nick Ancheta, municipal administrator, said the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has allotted P1.9 million for the construction of World War II marker near the welcome marker of the […]

Gov. Abet presents picture of Bataan before business group; divulges plans

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Gov. Albert S. Garcia in his almost one-hour speech on Thursday to members of Bataan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (BACCII) presented the real picture of the province and future infrastructure projects. The governor, who just returned from a previous speaking engagement also before a group of businessmen and prospective […]

Imee wants gov’t to uplift agri sector

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos wishes that the country’s agricultural sector be given priority by the government to catch up with other more developed nations. Ms. Marcos was the guest during the two-day “Goat Festival” held Wednesday until Thursday at the Bataan provincial capitol compound. Sponsored by the Department of Science […]

Bataan Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center inaugurated

PILAR, Bataan – All roads lead to mountainous Barangay Liyang, of this town yesterday, November 19 for the blessing and inauguration of P50 million DOH Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (TRC), one of the most modern drug rehab sites in the country so far. Dr. Elizabeth P. Serrano, chief of TRC, said the center has at […]

DOH emphasizes role of vaccines

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Quoting World Health Organization (WHO) report, the Department of Health (DOH) declared on Thursday that vaccines are effective and safe. The DOH said this is one of the five facts being advocated by the WHO in its global campaign to save more lives and reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases especially […]

Hermosa prohibits use of plastic bags

HERMOSA, Bataan – The use plastic bags in business establishments, fastfood outlets, by market and ambulant vendors, here had been prohibited in this fast-growing municipality. The Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) of Hermosa passed on February 5, 2018 Ordinance No. 4 prohibiting the use of plastic bags on dry goods and regulating its use on wet […]

Export quality items now on sale at FAB Trade Fair

MARIVELES, Bataan – Looking for export quality items such as garments products, tennis balls,electronics items, and household tools at factory price? Come to the annual FAB Trade Fair which opened last November 9 at the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) ground. The grand opening was witnessed Bataan Gov. Abet Garcia and Mariveles Mayor Ace Jello […]