Barangay Tala as ecotourism zone, pushed in Congress

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine B. Roman has filed House Bill 270 that seeks to declare Barangay Tala in the Municipality of Orani in the Province of Bataan as an ecotourism zone. The said village is part of the Bataan National Park, one of the most sought-after destinations in Bataan known for its […]

Orani hurdles PGS Revalida

ORANI, Bataan – The municipal government of this first-class town led by Mayor Efren “Bondjong” Pascual, Jr. on Friday held its Performance Scorecard Workshop and Revalida of Initiatives, Metrics and Targets at the Peninsula de Bataan Hotel and Resort, this town. The said activity was graced by lawmakers from the first and second districts of […]

Bataan poultry owners form CL’s first MMT

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Bataan Poultry Growers Association Inc. (BPGA Inc.) in partnership with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-DENR) and the local government unit of Bataan formally formed their multi-partite monitoring team (MMT). Eric Hermoso, the BPGA president said the MMT was organized to help address their group’s major concerns such as environmental issues and […]

SBMA to extend Freeport fence to neighboring towns

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT- The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has expressed its interest in extending its present fenced area to contiguous municipalities based on the provisions of the law. This was announced to members of the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce (SBFCC) in a meeting Wednesday (Jan 25) sponsored by the SBMA Labor Department in celebration of the […]

Sinagtala bares river trek adventures

ORANI, Bataan – Sinagtala Farm Resort located in Barangay Tala here invites everyone seeking for an unforgettable weekend or vacation to embark on an adventure holiday and have some fun-filled time and to test one’s stamina and endurance levels. This time, Sinagtala Farm Resort Attractions offers “River Trek adventure” – a unique river trek along the Tama […]

Roman among Frances Dickens’ top women achievers for 2016

ORANI, Bataan – Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman has once again made it to the list of another foreign publication, this time a British business authority highlighting the world’s top women “who rise to the top of their fields from all manners of challenging backgrounds.”

Petron-SMC to conduct medical missions in Limay

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Petron Corporation and SMC Consolidated Power Corporation will be conducting their medical missions for the residents of two villages in Limay town on Monday and Tuesday, January 16 and 17, a top executive here announced. Jaime Santos, consultant and spokesperson for Petron and SMC Power sent the advisory to this reporter this morning. “Our […]

Japanese philanthropist sponsors pyromusical for Bataan Day 2017

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bataeños will soon watch in awe as the province’s sky lit up with pyromusical, a 20-minute-grand fireworks display accompanied by music on the day of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on April 9 this year at the Balanga track and field oval. Araw ng Kagitingan […]

Orani village launches “Buko/Kape Festival”

ORANI, Bataan – The local government and the religious sector in an upland village here, Barangay Tala – known for its popular mountain resorts, majestic sceneries and colorful gardens will be launching for the second time their “Buko/Kape Festival.”  

House Committee approves “Caregivers Welfare Act”

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES -The House Committee on Labor and Employment chaired by Cagayan Rep. Randolph S. Ting has recently approved the proposed “Caregivers Welfare Act” (House Bill No. 269) that seeks to institute policies for the protection of the rights of caregivers in the country and promotion of their welfare.