History wizards compete in 4th Bataan History Quiz

CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan, thru the Provincial Tourism Office conducted the 4th Bataan History Quiz at the Vista Mall Bataan Activity Grounds, this City yesterday April 4. The event was participated in by students from elementary and junior high schools all over the province accompanied by their respective coaches. […]

Wit, grace, elegance and integrity rolled into one

Leading the Iskolar ng Bataan program, her name has become synonymous with the program itself. Ma. Cristina Mangubat Garcia, or simply Ma’am Cris, as what she prefers to be called, fed this writer with bountiful quotable quotes and inspiring words of wisdom as we sat down in an exclusive interview with 1Bataan. Residing in Brgy. […]

PVO, CVO welcome new batch of FLS GEM

CITY OF BALANGA, BATAAN – Aiming to improve the production of goat in the province and in the region, the Provincial Government of Bataan thru the Provincial Veterinarian Office and the City Government of Balanga thru the City Veterinary Office in cooperation with the City of Balanga Small Ruminant Raisers Association (COBSRRA) initiated the opening […]

New RHU to cater 4 barangays of Balanga

CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan – Mayor Francis Anthony S. Garcia together with his wife, Ms. Raquel Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Gozon, spearheaded the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest and fourth Rural Health Unit of the City, located at Villa Lina Subd., Brgy. Tenejero, yesterday, March 29. The said RHU will be rendering services […]

PVO brings livelihood projects to Sitio Kanawan

MORONG, Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) thru the Provincial Veterinarian Office (PVO), brought a number of livelihood projects such as Organic Chicken Seminar and Meat Processing Demo to the indigenous people (IP) at Sitio Kanawan, Brgy. Binaritan, this town, last March 24. PVO Department Head, Dr. Alberto S. Venturina, graced the event. […]

There’s a singer at the Budget Office

“What you do for yourself dies with you. What you do for others remains.” Guided by these maxims, Mr. Eduardo Degracias Banzon or Sir Doods to many, dedicates himself to serve his fellow Bataeños. According to him, he is fated to serve the people, as he sees himself ten years from now, still in the public […]

The empowered women of Bataan

CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan – Commission on Human Rights Regional Director Atty. Jasmin Navarro-Regino enlightened the members of the Bagong Sigla ng Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina ng Bataan, Inc (KALIPI) on the provisions of the Magna Carta of Women during this year’s Provincial Celebration of Women’s Month led by the Provincial Government of Bataan thru […]

Bataan all-set for Freedom Run 2017

CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan – The Veterans Bank, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) thru the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO), City of Balanga, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), History Channel, Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) rolled out the schedule of activities for the 75th anniversary of Bataan Death March, earlier […]

1st Bataan car display held

CITY OF BALANGA, Bataan – Organized by the Bataan Auto Enthusiasts (BAE), the 1st Bataan Car Display was held at the Capitol Compound last Saturday, March 18, showcasing different vintage and high-end cars owned by Bataeños. Around 100 car owners from all over the province joined the pioneer car display that started from 3:00 in the afternoon and […]

Volunteerism runs in his blood

Fueled by his earnest desire to serve the people and save lives, this passionate man Charlie Malibiran Gatbunton Jr., the Chapter Administrator of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Bataan Chapter, spends most of his time thinking of ways to improve their programs to serve the people better. Sir Charlie, as what his volunteers call him, sat […]