SSS urges public to file complaint vs negligent employers

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Social Security System (SSS) members are urged to file complaints against their negligent employers. In a radio interview, SSS Balanga Branch Head Joel Villafuerte reminded employers that it is their obligation to pay the monthly SSS contributions of their employees on time. “Failure […]

DTI holds seminar on business continuity, resiliency in Bataan

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – About 40 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bataan participated in the Seminar on Business Continuity Planning and Resiliency. Organized by Department of Trade and Industry in partnership with the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office, the two-day seminar aims to capacitate […]

DTI Bataan strengthens entrepreneurs’ negotiation skills

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – About 70 cooperative members and business owners in Bataan participated in a Seminar on How to Negotiate with Buyers organized by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Provincial Director Nelin Cabahug said the seminar aims to strengthen the relationship of entrepreneurs with their […]

Bataan urges LGUs to create PWD office

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Provincial Government of Bataan is urging local government units (LGUs) under its jurisdiction to create their own Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) pursuant to Republic Act 7277 otherwise known as Magna Carta for Disabled Persons. Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office […]

‘Txt Tanong/Txt Sumbong’ hotline, inilunsad ng PhilHealth 3

Ibinahagi ni Marie Joy L. Simpao, PIA LUNGSOD ng SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Inilunsad ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation o PhilHealth Region 3 nitong Lunes ang “Txt Tanong/Txt Sumbong” hotline upang pahintulutan ang publikong magtanong o magreklamo sa mga benepisyo, programa at patakaran nito. Ayon kay PhilHealth Region 3 Branch A Manager Lemuel Untalan, nakatuon […]

Bataan educates youth on healthy lifestyle, mental health

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – About 140 youngsters were educated by the provincial government of Bataan on healthy lifestyle and mental health. In her lecture during the Youth Congress held at Camp Tolentino, Provincial Health Office Non-Communicable Disease Program Coordinator Catherine Pelaez encouraged attendees to practice healthy living […]

Bataan to mold youth as future leaders in the community

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Youth in the province are continuously participating in social programs and development trainings as Bataan eyes to hone them as worthy leaders in the near future. During the Youth Congress held at Camp Tolentino, Provincial Social Welfare Development Office Head Marilyn Tigas challenged […]

Samal town to strengthen anti-smoking campaign

Contributed by Mar Jay Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan SAMAL, Bataan – Mayor Generosa dela Fuente vowed to strengthen the anti-smoking campaign in the town as she led the New Generation Day held Friday at the Samal covered court. The event aims to gather students and engage them in the town’s advocacy of a smoke-free community. Dela […]

Samal youth vow to never smoke

Contributed by Mar Jay Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan SAMAL, Bataan – About 300 senior high school students in this town pledged Friday to steer away from smoking during the Tobacco-Free Generation (TFG) Symposium held at the Samal covered court. TFG founder Dr. Koong Heng Nung said that one of their movement’s goals is to encourage a […]

SSS offers loan assistance to flood victims in Bataan

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Social Security System (SSS) continues to offer calamity loan assistance to its members and pensioners affected by the massive flooding in Bataan brought by monsoon rains enhanced by tropical disturbances “Henry”, “Inday”, and “Josie.” Balanga Branch Head Joel Villafuerte said SSS opened its […]