Gov’t responds to business sector key recommendations – DOF

Contributed by Marie Joy L. Simpao, PIA CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga – The government has responded to key recommendations of the business sector in developing a progressive national economy that nurtures the people. “We delivered on the Ease of Doing Business Act intending to streamline government frontline operations, making it easier to apply for and […]

DOF belies ‘debt trap’ claims to Chinese, Japanese financing

Contributed by Marie Joy L. Simpao, PIA CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga – Department of Finance dismissed claims that the Philippine government is falling into a “debt trap” by tapping Chinese and Japanese financing for its strategic infrastructure projects. “This is totally unfounded. The financing we availed of are soft loans at the lowest possible interest […]

TALAANG GINTO 2019

TALAANG GINTO 2019 Mga Tuntunin: 1. Bukás ang timpalak sa lahat, maliban sa mga kawani ng KWF at kanilang kaanak. 2. Ang entring ipapasa ay maaaring isang mahabang tula na may isang daan (100) o higit pang taludtod, o isang koleksiyon ng sampu (10) o higit pang maikling tula. Kinakailangang may pamagat ang ipapásang koleksiyon. […]

Bataan to intensify mental health programs, services

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Mental health programs and services are now being intensified in Bataan to further address the cases of mental illness and other mental health issues in the province. During the recent Local Health Board meeting, local government officials and stakeholders discussed the status of […]

AFAB partners with PIA Region 3 on empowering communities

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan MARIVELES, Bataan – Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 3 on empowering communities through development communication. Under the agreement, PIA will assist AFAB in the crafting of its communication plan, capacitate its personnel […]

Walong establisyimento sa Bataan, tumaggap ng Bagwis Gold

Ibinahagi ni Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan LUNGSOD ng BALANGA, Bataan – May walong establisyimento sa Bataan ang pinagkalooban ng Bagwis Gold Award ng Department of Trade and Industry o DTI. Kabilang sa mga ginawaran sa katatapos na panlalawigang selebrasyon ng Consumer Welfare Month ang Mike-Len Supermart & Bakeshop, Ocampo’s Megastore Inc.-Balanga, Elizabeth Bodega […]

BSP warns public against fake peso bills

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is reminding the public to be more cautious against counterfeit peso bills by familiarizing themselves with the security features of the Philippine banknotes. “We are here to raise awareness on identifying genuine peso bills so you could all […]

DTI Bataan holds seminar on product labeling, packaging

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bataan conducted this week a Seminar on Greening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through Environment Friendly Packaging. The seminar was facilitated by Maiko Pascual, Marketing and Product Development Officer of Woodinspirations Crafts in Tarlac, who […]

Dinalupihan school tops DTI Bataan poster-making contest

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Mother Margherita de Brincat Catholic School of Dinalupihan town placed first in the Consumer Welfare Month Provincial On-the-Spot Poster Making contest of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Grade 10 student Margie Rose Sagadraca bested 33 other junior and senior high school students, […]

Balanga City engages coops in various livelihood programs

Contributed by Mar Jay S. Delas Alas, PIA-Bataan BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Various livelihood programs and community services were conducted this week in Balanga City in celebration of this year’s Cooperative Month. The weeklong event organized by the Balanga City Cooperative and Development Council engaged about 23 cooperatives in activities held in different barangays. “This […]