Shellfish ban lifted in Bataan

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has lifted the shellfish ban in Bataan after laboratory tests showed that all kinds of shellfish in eight coastal towns in the province registered negative of the red tide poison, provincial agriculturist Imelda Inieto announced Wednesday.

Public school children, parents join eco-rampa

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A public elementary school in Bataan today, launched the search for “Parent ko ‘yan, Anak ko ‘yan” showcasing recyclable materials turned into beautiful costumes of children.

17 women vie for Gng. Buntis 2015 crown

MARIVELES, Bataan – It was a Monday night of songs and dances to remember at this town’s plaza after 17 women romped to vie for the town’s coveted title “Ginang Buntis 2015”. Catrina Mendoza Rufo, 20, representative of Barangay Cabcaben, got the crown. She is seven and one-half months pregnant to her first baby. Mayor […]

Bataan solon condoles with commando’s kin

BALANGA City, Bataan – Rep. Enrique “Tet” Garcia on Monday condoled with the kin of the slain commando of the Philippine National Police – Special Action Force (SAF) from Morong town while the mother of the trooper expressed grief for other mothers.“Pupuntahan natin upang personal na makiramay at tuloy makapag-ambag ng tulong sa kanyang mga […]

Inclusion of terminal fee into airline ticket opposed

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bishop Ruperto Santos of the Diocese of Balanga on Friday announced that the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) voiced strong opposition to the inclusion of the terminal fee to the airline ticket, asking President Benigno Aquino to exercise his power of veto. The CBCP made the official statement through […]

Bataan town to give hero’s welcome to SAF commando

MORONG, Bataan – The municipality of Morong is preparing a hero’s welcome to one of the 44 members of the PNP Special Action Force killed in action, Sunday in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Subject of the tribute is PO3 John Llyod Sumbilla, 33, of Barangay Poblacion. Sumbilla reportedly a native of Samar trained at the SAF camp […]

Off-road thrill in Mt. Samat, first in Central Luzon

PILAR, Bataan – Want to enjoy more the beauty of historic Mt. Samat and its environs? Then, try riding either Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) or All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) adjacent to the firing range in this hallowed ground in Pilar, Bataan. The vehicles are easy to maneuver and expert guides are on hand to assist. […]

Gawad Kalinga USA, nursing students conduct outreach program in Abucay

ABUCAY, Bataan – Gawad Kalinga members from the United States and some graduating students from a nursing school in Illinois on Friday conducted an outreach program in this town. They joined members of the Abucay Rural Health Unit in giving medical assistance to some patients, both children and adults. “We are here in partnership with […]