Roman files House Bill to amend Anti-Child Abuse Law

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Last May 17 of this year, Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine B. Roman filed House Bill No. 5662 that calls for the amendment of Republic Act 7610 commonly known as “Anti-Child Abuse Law.” “1992 was a quarter of a century ago yet until now there are still numerous instances where minors are exploited by […]

Bataan PSB allots funds to various projects

BATAAN CAPITOL– The provincial government of Bataan thru the Provincial School Board (PSB) chaired by Governor Abet Garcia has allotted funds for the beefing up of security measures in all public schools of the province. In an interview with Board Member Reynaldo “Rey” Ibe, Jr., he said that three (3) security guards will be assigned […]

Mayor Jopet distributes livelihood funds, food carts to Hermoseños

HERMOSA, Bataan – The municipal government of this first-class municipality led by Mayor Antonio Joseph “Jopet” Inton recently led the distribution of livelihood funds and mobile food carts to forty beneficiaries here. Mayor Inton said the beneficiaries are from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) list of 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) and Kalipunan […]

Jollibee’s 10th branch in Bataan nears completion

HERMOSA, Bataan – The 10th and newest branch of the country’s favorite restaurant is now full blast in its construction stage.  On its front temporary fence, passersby can read the sentence written on giant, long tarpaulin which reads: “Parating na ang Langhap Sarap!” The sentence symbolizes its main, product the “Yum Burger” which is among their […]

PCSO STL opens new office in Hermosa

HERMOSA, Bataan – Municipal Mayor Antonio Joseph R. Inton on Thursday led the formal grand opening of the provincial office of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s Small Town Lottery located along the National Road in Barangay Palihan here. Inton was joined by other local officials and other guests which include Dr. Boyet Castaneda (representing Congresswoman Geraldine […]

Hermosa leads 1st PPP on environment in Bataan

HERMOSA, Bataan – The local government unit (LGU) of Hermosa led by Municipal Mayor Antonio Joseph “Jopet” R. Inton on Wednesday held a ceremonial memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing with a private firm for the “Development of the Hermosa Ecopark and Rehabilitation and Operation of the Municipal Sanitary Landfill.” Mayor Inton said that they have entered […]

Solon, foundation distribute school supplies to Bataan students

BALANGA CITY – Bataan mayors Gene M. Dela Fuente (Samal) and Gab Del Rosario (Bagac) yesterday (July 4) personally assisted Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party List Representative Jerico B. Nograles in the distribution of school supplies in their respective towns. In Samal town, 450 students received the donation under the “Handog sa Kabataang Samaleño Program […]

Gov. Garcia sets topping off ceremonies of “The Bunker” this July

BATAAN CAPITOL – Fresh from a major governance technology event in Singapore last week, Bataan Governor Abet S. Garcia announced the topping off ceremony of The Bunker on Monday, July 10. Gov. Garcia said that in European custom in building construction, topping out (sometimes referred to as topping off) is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed […]

Roman pushes for Cancer Treatment Centers nationwide

ORANI, Bataan – Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman is currently pushing for the establishment of Cancer Treatment Centers nationwide. Roman’s bill (House Bill 268) aims to manage the psychosocial and rehabilitation needs of cancer patients and their families and provide programs that include assistance to cancer survivors. Roman said citing published reports that almost 300,000 […]

Mga lumang pambansang watawat ng Pilipinas inihatid sa huling hantungan

CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan – Pinangunahan ng City at Provincial Offices ng Department of Education dito sa Bataan at ng Girl Scout of the Philippines Bataan Council ang  “paghihimlay ng mga lumang pambansang watawat ng Pilipinas” sa isang pormal na seremonya nitong Miyerkoles ng hapon sa kampong ito. Pinamunuan ito nila Estrella Dela Rosa, GSP council president; […]