Abucay gets recognition for health program

The municipal government of Abucay recently received a certificate of recognition from the Provincial Health Office (PHO) for its “invaluable support and unwavering commitment to advancing health programs in Bataan.” The awarding ceremony was held on November 24, 2024 at the Subic Riviera Hotel in Subic Bay Freeport and was rattended by Abucay town Mayor […]

Suhay scholars make waves

Did you know that the Orani Suhay Foundation, Inc. (OSFI) has been producing professionals that land them gainful jobs here and abroad? Former Board Member Dr. Godofredo Galicia, Jr., a member of OSFI Board of Trustees, said the foundation is supporting 78 scholars this year who are in 3rd year and 4th year college. Speaking, […]

Qualified farmers benefit from cattle dispersal program

Qualified farmers from Mariveles, Pilar, and Hermosa were beneficiaries of the provincial government’s livelihood improvement program through cattle dispersal distributed last November 22 by the Provincial Veterinary Office. Dr. Alberto Venturina, provincial veterinarian, said nine heads were given per town this year as livelihood assistance to qualified farmers. Next year six towns will benefit from […]

NICP Summit tackles digital innovation

Digital innovation and transformation require good leadership and full support from the local government units (LGUs), according to one of the key speakers in the National ICT Confederation of the Philippine (NICP) Summit held last Thursday at the Bataan Peoples Center. Digital transformation more particularly in the countryside faces a measure of challenge due to […]

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AFAB bares projects in the pipeline

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) bared over the weekend several projects lined up in the coming years to align with the Freeport’s modernization program. Mohammed Hussein P. Pangandaman, AFAB administrator, in an interview after the opening of the annual FAB Fair, said the Freeport Area of Bataan continues to grow and […]

Abucay Food Bazaar attracts Christmas shoppers

Abucay Food Bazaar attracts Christmas shoppers

With Christmas Day just around the corner, local residents tend to go malling, but after the shopping spree they try to go on food trip to satisfy their craving for local foods and just anything they want to test taste. Abucay town Mayor Robin Tagle recommends the now becoming popular Abucay Food Bazaar located within […]

EcoWaste warns vs buying toxic Chirstmas decors

EcoWaste warns vs buying toxic Chirstmas decors

The Ecowaste, an environmental group, warned the public against buying Christmas lanterns or “parol” that may contain harmful chemicals and other pollutants as do other such decorations. In its statement, EcoWaste said it bought 55 items over the weekend including the native lantern in shops in Metro Manila area and tested the items with an […]

Abucay opens 'Himlayan' chapel

Abucay opens ‘Himlayan’ chapel

Our departed loved ones deserve decent and dignified funeral services but affordable enough for the residents. This was what in Abucay Mayor Robin Tagle’s mind when he opened last November 1 the “Himlayang Abukeno Memorial Chapel” where local folks will hold comfortable wake for their departed kins. Mayor Tagle said the facility is complete with […]

Venturina assures enough pork supply for the holidays

Venturina assures enough pork supply for the holidays

There would be sufficient supply of pork in Bataan this coming Holiday season, according to Dr. Alberto Venturina, provincial chief of veterinary office. Venturina assured residents that pork which price ranges between P380 and P400 per kilo are available in the province’s public markets. He said his office recently dispersed 405 piglets as sentinel animals […]

Gov. Joet underscores need for shared responsibility

Gov. Joet underscores need for shared responsibility

The responsibility of each and every one, from department heads down to employees/government workers, plays a vital role in the execution of Performance Governance System (PGS). Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia emphasized this in his speech during last Wednesday’s “PGS Cascading and Values Reorientation” session at the People’s Center attended by department heads, employees, and job […]