Bagac gears for APEC Summit 2015

BAGAC, Bataan — A mini seaport with helipad is now under construction in this 3rd-class coastal town which will serve as host to the Bataan leg of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings scheduled on April 2015.

Mayor Ramil Del Rosario, in a press briefing at his Balanga City business office, said that Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, a world-class resort in Barangay Pagasa will be the venue of this world leaders summit participated by 19 countries which includes the Philippines, Australia, Brunei Darrusalam, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, the United States, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Peru, Russia, and Vietnam.

Bataan bares 72nd Araw ng Kagitingan activities

 Pilar, Bataan — The Provincial Government of Bataan will lead the whole nation in the commemoration of the 72nd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on April 9, 2014 with this year’s theme: “Balik-Tanaw sa Sakripisyo ng Beterano, Gabay sa Landas ng Pagbabago” (Remembering the Veterans’ Sacrifices, Our Guide in Our Path Towards Change).

The annual event salutes the heroism and sacrifices of Filipino and American soldiers who fought the Japanese Imperial Army during the World War II particularly at the exact site of the battle in Mount Samat in Barangay Diwa, Pilar, Bataan known in history as the “Fall of Bataan.”

Sports organizer hails Bataan hosting of Challenge Philippines

 BALANGA CITY — Foreign and local athletes along with the organizers who visited Bataan for the Challenge Philippines (CP) 2014 triathlon last February 22 lauded Bataan officials in hosting this international sports event.

” We and the participants felt secured in stay and got the impression of a safe environment before and during the course of the momentous event,” CP race head coach Melvin Fusto said during yesterday’s triathlon evaluation meeting at the Bataan Tourism Center.

Manila truck ban affects FAB economic gains

   MARIVELES, Bataan — Massive lay-offs and export value losses will be the major results inside the Bataan Freeport if the truck ban in the City of Manila continues following protests from truckers.    “The effect of truck ban on the incoming and outgoing shipments to the Freeport Area of Bataan, we notice a 30% […]

Bataan business group opens new office

   BALANGA CITY — The Bataan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (BACCII) led by its president Amanda Battad inaugurated Friday morning its new office located at the Capitol compound beside the Bataan People’s Center in this component city.    The office was provided by the provincial government of Bataan.    Bataan Governor Albert Garcia, […]

Barging operation in Bataan Freeport proposed

 MARIVELES, Bataan — A week ago, the tremendous traffic in Metro Manila became the topic of news reports in major media networks and the netizens in social media sites.

The perennial traffic blames it to the beginning of the construction of Skyway Stage 3 connecting the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to South Luzon Expresssway (SLEX) due to the closure of inner lanes of the major roads in the metropolis.

Balanga City Gov’t., BPSU ink pact on governance education

BALANGA CITY — The City Government of Balanga led by Mayor Joet Garcia and the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) headed by Dr. Delfin Magpantay entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to further educate the barangay officials about governance in this component city. Under the MOA, the BPSU will provide technical expertise to the […]

Limay receives DTI’s 2nd SSF beneficiaries

 LIMAY, BATAAN — The provincial office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Bataan) is set to formally turn over to a group of indigenous people (IP) here sets of machines to augment their income opportunities in Bayan-bayanan ng mga Aetas (Aeta village), Sitio Kinarigan, Barangay Duale in this industrial town on Wednesday, February 12. […]

Bataan Freeport joins 69th Mariveles Liberation Day

MARIVELES, BATAAN — The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) joins the Local Government of Mariveles in celebrating the town’s 69th Liberation Day and Founding Anniversary this 2014.

AFAB Corporate Communications chief Francis Initorio told local newsmen that on February 15, 2014, the AFAB will host the FAB Job Registration (9:00AM-4:00PM) and the FAB Speed Dating (6:00PM) at the Mariveles People’s Park in Barangay Poblacion, Mariveles, Bataan.

Futsal group holds 1st PFCWC Bataan Leg 2014

DINALUPIHAN, BATAAN — The Futsal Association of Bataan (FAB) announces its “1st Philippine Futsal Competition Winners Cup (PFCWC) Bataan Leg 2014” to be held on February 22-23, and March 1-2, 2014 at the Dinalupihan Civic Center. “Initially, the municipal government of Dinalupihan led by Mayor Gila Garcia, Vice Mayor Rey Matawaran and municipal council members […]