NCIP recognizes Bataan IP area as model community

BALANGA CITY, Bataan- The upland settlement of indigenous people in Sitio Pastolan, Barangay Tipo in Hermosa is categorized as a model community by the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) in Central Luzon. Lawyer Evangeline Antonio, legal officer of NCIP Bataan, explained the Ayta Magbukun tribe in Sitio Pastolan with a population of about 1,030 […]

“Carinderia-type “ eatery is good business prospect

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – A former three-termer city councilor here is now engaged in carinderia-type eatery located in front of a privately-run college along the Capitol road which he describes as timely and profitable enterprise . Geodetic Engineer Eduardo Tapan and his wife Remedios, a retired elementary school teacher manage the “Dad’s Kitchen“ which is […]

Bataan development plan upgrades local economy

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The construction of shopping centers here is indicative of appropriate and strong business atmosphere with the putting into practice fundamentally sound socio-economic development schemes which encourage both local and foreign investors to Bataan peninsula. Mr. Jerry T. Uy , a veteran journalist based in Zambales and Olongapo City, said the ascending […]

Bataan solon allots P 5 million to build multi-functional covered court

BALANGA CITY, Bataan- Representative Jose Enrique S. Garcia lll of the second congressional district has earmarked P 5 million for the construction of a proposed multi-purposed covered court in Barangay San Jose, this city. Mr. Tony Calajate, chairman of Bataan Homeowners Association whose office is located beside the Balanga City Greater Public Market, revealed the […]

SSS officer hails local officials for creating business friendly state

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – The acting assistant head of the Social Security System (SSS) branch here has underscored the continuous industrialization and progressive trend in entrepreneurial activities are indicative of wholesome business friendly atmosphere prevailing in the historic peninsula. Ms. Winda G. Agustin, a native of Rizal, is quietly amazed with the local government officials’ […]

Business growth in Capitol road brings serious traffic mess

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Commuters, mostly students and employees from different localities in the province have asked the local government to institute an efficient and effective mechanism to decongest the half-kilometer Capitol road. The unabated upsurge of commercial offices including banks, appliance and spare parts stores, fast foods and other retailing activities has greatly slowed […]

Upgrading of Bataan road network and port facilities indicate inclusive growth

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Ms. Luzviminda Villanueva, former administrative officer of a government printing office expressed her positive outlook on the excellent foresight of Bataan Governor Albert S. Garcia and municipal officials for adopting comprehensive and competitive corporate investment concepts introduced by the late Governor and Congressman Enrique “Tet” Garcia, Jr. , Father of Petrochem […]

Real estate developers allot P 5 billion to develop Bataan coastal town

BAGAC, Bataan – Several prominent Bataan-based real estate and commercial leasing property developers are opting to construct mixed-use hotel resorts facilities and retirement villages estimated to be worth P 5 billion to promote the historic town as one of the premier tourist havens in Central Luzon. Nick S. Ancheta, Bagac municipal administrator, expounded on the […]

Sen. Villar to graduates: adhere to agri-business to achieve brighter future

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Reelected Senator Cynthia A. Villar urged the new graduates of the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) to adhere to productive agri-business to achieve better quality of life. The guest speaker of the BPSU 2019 Annual Commencement Exercises held at the Bataan Sports Center last Friday, Senator Villar who topped the senatorial […]

Bataan industrial growth a big leap to economic prosperity

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Ms. Milagros Guiang, a former college librarian from Makati City has observed the pulsating escalation of commercial and industrial growth areas in the three towns of the historic peninsula as tantamount to a big leap headed for progressive socio-economic influence for the residents. She based her analytical and managerial observations on […]