RDRRMC 3 accepts entries for Gawad Kalasag 2018

Contributed by Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu, PIA CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council 3 (RDRRMC 3) is now accepting entries for Gawad Kalasag 2018. “The annual search aims to recognize Local DRRMCs, Barangay DRRM Committees, organizations, institutions, groups, and individuals that continue to render exemplary contribution in promoting and […]

DTI holds intellectual property rights seminar for Bataan entrepreneurs

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Every business has its own unique trademark and copyright which other entrepreneurs can’t imitate. This was the reminder of Buenaventura Marcelino, Jr. of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL) during a session conducted by the Small and Medium Enterprises Roving Academy of Department […]

KWF urges youth to join literary translation tilt

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) is encouraging the youth to participate in a literary translation competition this April in line with the celebration of National Literature Month. Youth ages 12-17 may join the competition dubbed as Sali(n) Na, Angela! “Contestants may choose among the […]

BFP reminds public over responsibility in preventing fire-related incidents

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reminds the public over their responsibility in preventing fire-related incidents. BFP Balanga City Head CInsp. Jaime Robles said cellphones plugged into the charger overnight, unattended burning candles, and lit cigarettes are some of the causes of fire. “We should […]

Abucay farmers receive free training on bamboo plantation

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan ABUCAY, Bataan – About 27 farmers from this town recently participated in a two-day Capability Building on Bamboo Nursery and Plantation Technology at the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) Abucay Campus. The technical assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bataan is part of their economic plan […]

104 students to compete in Balagtas Day poetry, essay writing contests

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan — A total of 104 students from various schools in the country will be participating in the 230th Balagtas Day Filipino Poetry and Essay Writing contests. Organized by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), it will be held from April 2 to 4 at Orion […]

Bataan to engage kids, youth in 2018 social programs

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The youth of Bataan will participate in various programs and activities that focus on social responsibility in the community. “Bataan Provincial Youth Council will engage the youth sector on opportunities promoting physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being,” Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office head […]

RPOC Chair eyes CL as first insurgency-free, drug-free region

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bataan Governor and Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Chairperson Albert Raymond Garcia expressed Thursday his desire to make Central Luzon the first region in the Philippines to be insurgency-free and drug-free. “I urge members of the council to collaborate with the Armed Forces […]

PIA brings arts and heart to APCAS

By Mar Jay S. Delas Alas BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Bataan empowered students on the importance of creativity and healthy lifestyle through its second Pulong Tulong. About 70 nursing and tourism students of the Asia Pacific College of Advanced Studies (APCAS) participated in the forum held Wednesday at the college library. Sining […]

Balanga City holds 8th annual bird fest

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The annual festival of migratory birds in Balanga City held recently once again attracted hundreds of visitors in the coastal Wetland and Nature Park. Aside from students, teachers, local tourists, and residents of the province, guests from Sorsogon City led by Mayor Sally Lee […]