NCCA urges Bataeños to uplift arts, culture

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is urging Bataeños to submit project proposals that would preserve, develop, and promote arts and culture in the province. Bataan Provincial Tourism Office hosted Tuesday an orientation on writing proposals for the 2019 NCCA Competitive […]

DOT launches new tourism package in Orani

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan ORANI, Bataan – More local and foreign tourists are now expected to flock Orani town in Bataan as the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched Tuesday a new tourism package. Dubbed as “One Countryside Experience,” this new project features faith tourism, farm tourism and eco-tourism that would advocate […]

KWF opens nomination for literary achievers

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) has now opened nominations for the Kampeon ng Wika at Dangal ng Wika 2018. KWF is urging the public to nominate individuals, organizations, or institutions that have contributed to the development and enrichment of the Filipino language including […]

Bataan Youth Month celeb to focus on health, social issues

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bataan Provincial Youth Council (BPYC) announced Tuesday that the upcoming Youth Month celebration this August will focus on health and social issues. “During our recent meeting, mental health problems which include depression and suicide are among the issues raised by the member-agencies,” Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office Head Marilyn Tigas disclosed. […]

LTO Bataan conducts free driving seminars

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Land Transportation Office (LTO) is conducting free driving seminars in the province in a bid to boost the skills and knowledge of drivers. Licensing Section Chief Carmelito Nacpil said bus companies and transport agencies may invite LTO to conduct seminars on defensive driving and road […]

RDRRMC announces 20thRegional Gawad Kalasag winners

Contributed by Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu, PIA CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) announced Friday afternoon the winners in the 20thRegional Gawad Kalasag. “Gawad Kalasag recognizes exceptional contributions of DRRM practitioners, groups or institutions in promoting and implementing significant and gender-sensitive DRRM, Climate Change Adaptation programs and innovations […]

COMELEC encourages young voters to participate in Barangay, SK polls

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Commission on Elections (COMELEC) encouraged young registered voters in Bataan to participate in the 2018 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections this May 14. “Elections enable change in government leadership that pushes for development and prevents dictatorships and tyrannies,” COMELEC Balanga City Election Supervisor […]

BPSU joins commemoration of Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – About 1,000 students and faculty members of the five campuses of Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) rallied for peace in a parade along the City of Balanga. The activity is part of the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the Proclamation of the Declaration of Peace […]

Bataan senior citizens sing, groove in a variety show

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Senior citizens in the province proved that they can still sing and groove as they took the limelight during the Senior Citizens’ Night Variety Show held at the Bataan Peninsula State University Main Campus.  Officers and members of Bataan Federation of Senior Citizens Association of […]

PVB invites public to join Bataan Freedom Trail 2018

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) is inviting the public to join the Bataan Freedom Trail 2018 on March 24. PVB is holding the activity in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Without Limits, and the Provincial Government of Bataan in line with the 76th Araw ng Kagitingan. “The […]