SBMA-Bataan, Angeles top tourist arrivals

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Angeles City and Zambales topped in the number of tourist arrivals in Central Luzon for 2014, the Department of Tourism has reported. It would be interesting to note that 75 percent of the total land area of SBMA belongs to the province of Bataan.

70th IB CAFGUS lead Scuba diving training in Bataan

BAGAC, Bataan – Ten expert divers of the Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) personnel of Delta Company, of the 70th Infantry CAFGU Battalion, led in the conduct of a massive five- day Scuba Training (Class 01-2015) undertaken and facilitated by the Charlie Company of the 24th Infantry Battalion.

MBDA’s role in highway, motorists’ safety, cited

CITY of BALANGA, Bataan – The 24/7 patrolling along the Roman Highway of the members of the Metro Bataan Development Authority (MBDA) has not only ensured the safety of the motorists but also played a major role in ridding hijacking and hold up incidents along the strategic highway.

Bataan sets Freedom Run

MARIVELES, Bataan- To rekindle the heroism of World War II heroes, Bataan local and tourism officials have set what they call “Bataan Freedom Run” come April 12 that will kick off in this industrial town at the Kilometer Zero where the famous “Death March” started.

Japan-based Buddhist organization plays major role in youth dev, tourism

BAGAC, Bataan- The Rissho Kosei-kai, a Japan-based Buddhist organization with more than 3 million members worldwide, plays a major role in youth development and the tourism industry in Bataan. Ms. Anna Ma. “Annie” Tuazon, head of the Bataan Library and Youth Development Center (BLYDC), said that around 400 young and poor but deserving Filipino students […]

Beautiful Bataan!

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – “No need to go to as far as Boracay and Palawan if you want to visit, swim and tour a place with crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches and centuries-old churches”. This was the statement of Mrs. Vicky Sandejas- Garcia, chair of the Bataan Tourism Council, during Tuesday’s “Press Forum on […]

LTO implements anti-drunk driving law

PILAR, Bataan- “If you are drunk, do not drive, otherwise you will land in jail”. This was the warning yesterday of a top official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) who said that the implementation of the Anti-drunk driving law has been in effect since March 12.

Search on for 2015 TOSP

CITY of SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Good news to bright students! The RFM Foundation is calling on universities and colleges in Central Luzon to submit nominations for the Search for 2015 Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP).

Resumption of ferry boat service to Manila seen

ORION, Bataan – As the province gears up for the resumption of the ferry service to ply Orion-Manila route, via Manila Bay, Orion Mayor Tonypep Raymundo is already pushing for the widening of the municipal road from the Roman highway to the Port of Orion in Sta. Elena.

DILG launches “Operation Listo”

BALANGA CITY, Bataan- To prevent human casualties and destruction of properties during typhoons and calamities, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) conducted yesterday, March 17 at the Crown Royale Hotel this City, a Provincial Convergence Action Planning dubbed as “Operation Listo,” where local government and police officials attended the whole day affair.