Bataan passes ISA’s PGS proficiency stage

PICC, Manila – The provincial government of Bataan has successfully attained the proficiency status of the Performance Governance System (PGS) and received a Silver Trailblazer Award during the Public Governance Forum organized by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) yesterday.

Koreans to invest P120-M farm in Bagac

BAGAC, Bataan – The Korea Forest Service (KFS) is set to finance a P120 million worth proposed demo farm and clonal nursery project in Barangay Parang of this municipality.

Summer activities in Limay bared

LIMAY, Bataan – Come May 2, a colorful parade of the participants from the 12 barangays who are compteting for the Palarong Bayan ng Limay (PBL) 2015 will take place along the major roads of this fast-rising industrial town.

Master plan for Mt. Samat Shrine TEZ crafted

PILAR, Bataan – The Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) on Wednesday led the formulation of the “Tourism Master Plan for the Mt. Samat Shrine of Valor Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (TEZ)” at the Pilar Government Center in Barangay Alauli of this historic town.

Provincial implementing team on RPRH Law formed

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) headed by Dr. Rosanna M. Buccahan on Monday conducted an orientation on Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law and its Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) at the Crown Royale Hotel in this component city. The RPRH, commonly known as the controversial RH Law, and its […]

Thai oil firm to launch 1st Mt. Natib Festival 2015

ORANI, Bataan – The Save Mt. Natib Movement together with PTT Philippines Corporation and PTT Philippines Foundation will launch the first Mt. Natib Eco-Arts and Music Festival that will be held from May 9-10, 2015, at the picturesque Sinagtala Farm Resort in Barangay Tala, this town. It will carry the inspirational theme: “Art & Music […]

DPWH opens Orani Bridge to light vehicles

ORANI, Bataan – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First District office formally announced yesterday that the controversial Orani Bridge comprising three barangays (village) will now be opened to light vehicles today (April 1) at exactly 10 a.m. This was confirmed to the press by Orani Mayor Benjie Serrano, Jr. after a dialogue […]

Mt. Samat as a tourist enterprise zone

PILAR, Bataan – Major developments are now underway for the conversion of Mount Samat and its environs as a world-class war memorial and premier tourist spot not just in Central Luzon but the whole country as well.

Balanga cathedral declared as Cathedral Shrine of St. Joseph

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Cathedral of St. Joseph in this fast rising component city was officially declared and elevated as the Cathedral Shrine of St. Joseph during formal rites held Thursday morning as devout Catholics mark the Feast of St. Joseph, known as the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Limay seaborne patrol nets 33 illegal fishermen

LIMAY, Bataan – Operatives of this municipality’s Bantay Dagat (seaborne patrol) on Monday morning conducted their operation against illegal fishing along the maritime waters of this industrial town. The operation resulted to the arrest of 33 illegal fishermen mostly from Navotas City and Cavite province reportedly using trawls and fine mesh net.