Mhike R. Cigaral, Author at 1Bataan

03
Jul

P55M for Pilar flood-control projects

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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PILAR, Bataan — The national government has allotted P55 million for various flood-control projects in this 3rd-class municipality.

Mayor Alice Pizarro, in a press briefing last Tuesday afternoon, said the fund will be used for the construction of a dike that started last month. Pizarro said she expects that when the said project is completed, the flood-prone barangays (villages) here namely Nagwaling, Panilao, Alauli, and portions of Poblacion and Del Rosario will greatly benefit from it.

02
Jul

Former BCDA chair proposes major road link to Clark

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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ORANI, Bataan — Former Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Felicito “Tong” Payumo is proposing an ambitious major road network project that will link the provinces of Cavite, Batangas and Bataan to Metro Clark. “Cavitenos and Batanguenos who would like an even faster travel to Clark, maybe it’s time to construct a bridge-tunnel from […]

20
Jun

“A man called Tet”

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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BALANGA CITY — The life of Bataan’s most celebrated father, statesman and leader will be immortalized as an autobiography of 2nd District Representative Enrique “Tet” Garcia, Jr. is set to be launched in July this year.

Featuring the political career, trials and major achievements of the 73-year-old father of Bataan Governor Abet Garcia, Balanga City Mayor Joet Garcia and Dinalupihan Mayor Gila Garcia, the book is entitled, “A Man Called Tet”.

13
Jun

Orani officials unveil NHA housing project

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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ORANI, Bataan — Local officials in this first class municipality led by Municipal Mayor Benjie C. Serrano, Jr. officiated the groundbreaking rites of a housing project near the town’s public market.

The event coincided with the celebration of the 116th anniversary of Philippine Independence last June 12.

11
Jun

Bataan celebrates 116th Philippine Independence Day

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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BATAAN CAPITOL — Local officials and employees here the other day warmly celebrated the 116th anniversary of Philippine Independence in front of the Capitol building. During the flag raising ceremony, Bataan Police Director, Senior Supt. Audie Atienza led the Panunumpa sa Watawat after the 305th Battalion of the Philippine Army’s parade of colors marched in to the capitol grounds.

Vice Governor Efren Pascual, Jr. in his brief speech tackled the colors of the Philippine flag and its significance to the country’s history.

04
Jun

BFAR warns Bataenyos on red tide toxin

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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BALANGA CITY, Bataan — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) continues to warn the public to refrain from gathering and eating shellfish from seven towns and one component city along the coastal waters of this Province. The latest report said the red tide toxin which causes paralytic shellfish poisoning or PSP still remains […]

04
Jun

2 Bataan towns, component city bag awards for speedy issuance of permits

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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HERMOSA, Bataan – The Municipality of Hermosa ranked third in the province as the 2013 Most Outstanding Local Government Unit (LGU) for implementing the Streamlining Program in the Issuance of Mayor’s Permit. The award was given during the 8th year recognition for deserving LGUs for consistently and successful implementation of the program which was held […]

03
Jun

DepEd Bataan hires 227 new teachers

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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BALANGA CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd-Bataan) here announced, the other day, that 227 new teachers were hired and assigned in various schools in the Province.

In a radio interview on “1Bataan Live-on-Air”, a daily news and public affairs program over Poweradio 104.7 FM, Dr. Tarcilla Javier, the Bataan Division Schools Superintendent, said the newly-hired teachers with Teacher 1 items have undergone proper training for their new assignments for the School Year 2014-2015.

28
May

Bataeños welcome Ms. Philippines Earth Eco-Tourism 2014

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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BALANGA CITY — Thousands of Bataeños were delighted to see Monique Teruelle P. Manuel, the winner of Ms. Eco-Tourism title in the Miss Philippines Earth 2014 during her motorcade in major roads of Bataan, Tuesday morning.

Manuel, a native of Dinalupihan town, was greeted with shouts and applause in yesterday’s homecoming celebration.

19
May

To decongest Hermosa-Guagua transmission line NGCP seeks ERC nod to implement P 237 million project

Mhike Cigaral / 12 years
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HERMOSA, Bataan — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is seeking the approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for a high priority project which will ease the imminent congestion of the Hermosa – Guagua 69-kiloVolt (kV) transmission line by constructing the 17-kilometer Hermosa – Floridablanca line.

Ernest Vidal, the regional corporate communications officer for Central Luzon, in a press statement, said that the approval of the Prayer for Provisional Authority will also enable the system operator to expand its Hermosa substation located in Barangay Balsik, this town.

The existing Hermosa – Guagua line currently serves Pampanga II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PELCO II), which is forecasted to significantly increase in peak load by 2020.