Bataan prepares for “Batang Pinoy Activities 2022”

Bataan kids and out-of-school youths this one’s for you. The Provincial Government of Bataan is scouting for participants in the forthcoming “Batang Pinoy Activities 2022” to be held in Vigan, Ilocos Sur this coming December. Board Member Precious Manuel posted in her FB page recently that she met with Ms. Simeona Emata, and Jojit Padre […]

Pilar mulls ordinance to regulate trikes

Confusion and useless arguments over the issue of the number of tricycle drivers from Balanga allowed to ply Pilar town and vice versa will soon be over upon completion of a municipal ordinance governing the transport group. Pilar Vice Mayor Cecilia R. Garcia disclosed last Tuesday that the Sangguniang Bayan (municipal council) is now crafting […]

Samal distributes medicines to the needy

Instead of holding a victory party, newly-elected Samal town Mayor Alexander Acuzar opted to distribute medicines to his constituents in different barangays (villages). The first three barangays to receive free medicines are Palili, East Daan-Bago, and West Daan-Bago. The new town executive was accompanied by Samal Vice Mayor Ronnie Ortiguerra, Sangguniang Bayan members, Barangay officials, […]

Sibul Spring gets facelift to attract tourists

With the advent of new administration under Mayor-elect Robin Tagle, Abucay town is set to become a major tourist destination as it refurbishes the Sibul Spring. In his Facebook post, Mayor Tagle said it is about time the municipal government looked into the possibility of exploring other sources of income including that of the tourism […]

Rep. Gila completes 3-day legislative training

Public policy, legislative process, budget process, parliamentary rules and procedures, citizen engagement, and even how to deal with adverse media reports – these are among the topics discussed during the three-day executive course on legislation (ECL) for the 24 neophyte and returning members of the House of Representatives for which Bataan Congresswoman Ma. Angela S. […]

DA conducts surveillance vs bird flu in Bataan

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is continuously conducting surveillance in Bataan for possible flu or avian influenza in several towns. Dr. Alberto Venturina, chief of provincial veterinary office, said a surveillance team had been fielded within 7- kilometer radius to get blood samples and conduct oropharyngeal swab test on all pouting species in Hermosa, Samal, […]

Drainage system sa Alion inaayos

Upang maiwasan ang baha at dengue, sinisinop ni Punong Barangay Al Balan ang drainage system sa Alion, Mariveles, Bataan. Dumating kamakailan ang mga concrete culvert na gagamitin sa pagsasaayos ng kanal na dadaluyan ng tubig-baha. Dahil dito labis-labis ang pasasalamat ni Kap. Balan kay Third Dist. Congresswoman Gila Garcia, Congressman Abet Garcia at Bataan Gov. […]

BM Manuel spearheads creation of teen centers

Ever heard of TIC or Teen Information Center? It may sound a bit unfamiliar to some but it will definitely tick with teenagers out there. Board Member Precious Manuel, chair of committee on youth and sports in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board), has been spearheading the TIC project to educate the youth. Ms. Manuel said […]

Construction boom hits Bataan

Construction boom is sweeping throughout Bataan province amid crisis brought about by COVID-19 pandemic and skyrocketing oil price and consumer goods. Engr. Enrico Yuzon, provincial engineer, said numerous infrastructure projects are on-going in different parts of Bataan; some of them through Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, while others are funded by either the national or […]