Abucay Mayor Robin Tagle announced recently that he has something to offer to his constituents — free dialysis treatment for the town’s indigent patients numbering more than 40 as of the moment. The mayor said the project which is jointly funded with P3.2 million by his office and the office of the vice mayor will […]
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announced last week he would review Executive Order No. 138 issued on June 2021 directing full devolution of certain functions of the national government, as ordered by the Supreme Court in the Garcia-Mandanas case. The SC granted in 2018 and reaffirmed a year later the petitions of former Bataan Governor Enrique […]
Secretary Jose Rizalino “Jerry” L. Acuzar of Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) was lauded by Senators JV Ejercito and Risa Hontiveros for his “extraordinary” innovative idea in housing project during the opening of the Agency’s 4th anniversary celebration in Quezon City last week. Ejercito said: “We have a very daunting task ahead, […]
Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia had endorsed a group of informal settlers in Barangay Balon-Anito, Mariveles town to Mayor Ace Jello Concepcion for enrolment to community mortgage program (CMP). The informal settlers numbering 296 formed into a group now known as Vista Grande Homeowners Association has been registered with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban […]
The municipal government of Pilar, Bataan through the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) had passed an ordinance establishing the “Manila Bay Task Force” (MBTF) to take care of basic environmental concerns. The said ordinance had been tackled in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and will obviously get the green lights of the board members. The MBTF would be […]
The Municipal Government of Orani is extending the deadline for payment of business taxes, fees and charges from January 20 to February 28 without charges or penalties. The Sangguniang Bayan of Orani passed an ordinance for its move following reports that many business establishment owners are still reeling from the effect of pandemic. The said […]
Hermosa town Mayor Jopet Inton on Valentine’s Day told 34 couples who availed of “Kasalang Bayan” (mass wedding) to practice the virtue of being patient with their partners. “There is no such thing as a perfect relationship in marriage. But what is important is there is love. If there are some differences among your partners, […]
The provincial government of Bataan shall now have a comprehensive health promotion plan for 11 municipalities and one city following the creation of “1Bataan Health Promotion Board.” The Board was recently created through Provincial Ordinance No. 2, series of 2023 authored by Board Member Jomar L. Gaza and sponsored by Board Member Jorge S. Estanislao […]
The Philippine Coast Guard District National Capital Region-Central Luzon and Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center recently forged an agreement toward better medical service. Under the agreement, all personnel of PCG NCR-CL in its jurisdiction including their dependents and trainees of PCG serve as beneficiaries of the following: 1. Provide medical aid and treatment at […]
The Sangguniang Bayan of Dinalupihan is now planning to impose an ordinance amid mounting complaints of overcharging tricycle drivers. Councilor Gary David, who chairs the SB committee on transportation, said there is now a need to craft a new municipal ordinance on the correct amount of tricycle fares to resolve confusion among passengers and tricycle […]
