DTI devolves some functions to LGUs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will soon devolve some of its functions to the local government units (LGUs). Teresita Magtanong, senior trade industry development specialist, said some of the functions to be devolved are the implementation of Negosyo Center program, the shared service facility (SSF), and one town, one product (OTOP) program. Earlier, […]

Bataan establishes Provincial Legal Awareness Group

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ng Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia unanimously approved last Monday, on third and final reading of the ordinance establishing the Provincial Legal Awareness Group (PLAG). Said group will provide free legal instruction on the Constitution and raise awareness regarding key national and local legislative measures and executive orders. Seminars […]

New DSWD Region 3 director pays courtesy call to SP

Newly appointed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 3 Director Jonathan Dirain and company paid a courtesy call to members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ng Bataan headed by Vice Governor Cris Garcia at the SP session hall on Monday, September 12 where the visitors were warmly welcomed. “There will be continuity of […]

BTN POP: The future of music and film in Bataan

BTN Pop, a music and video event which aims to bring together talents in the province of Bataan in a multimedia affair launched its full album on Spotify and other music streaming platforms last September 10. BTN POP the album, written, performed, and produced by various songwriters and artists in the province consists of the […]

INB conducts general assembly of beneficiaries

A total of 2,244 old and new beneficiaries of Iskolar ng Bataan (INB) program from Balanga City attended the general assembly and distribution of ATM cards at the PENELCO Auditorium, Balanga City last September 8. The beneficiaries will receive their allowance through ATM while others will receive theirs via credit advice. During the event, Gov. […]

Abucay plans to beautify plaza, rehab falls

Plans are now afoot for the massive beautification of Abucay plaza and rehabilitation of resorts and falls. The move was initiated by Mayor Robin Tagle in his bid to develop his municipality into one of the tourist destinations in Central Luzon. Already in the drawing board are the facelifting of the town plaza by moving […]

Sec. Acuzar, nagandahan sa ideya ni Cong. Abet

Isa umano sa magagandang ideya na nakuha ni Sec. Jerry Acuzar at iba pang matataas na opisyal ng Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD) sa kanilang nakaraang pulong kasama ang mga opisyal ng Bataan ay ang ideya ni Cong Abet Garcia hinggil sa “estate management”. Ayon kay Mariveles Mayor AJ Concepcion na kasama […]

‘Organize and make young legislators of Bataan effective’

Newley elected National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) Bataan chairperson and Mariveles Councilor Ivan Ricafrente said that he wants young legislators in the province to be organized with the aim to make their ranks more effective and productive. “My election as NMYL provincial chair was unexpected. Now that Bataan is already duly represented in NMYL, […]

BBJVI donates free school supplies to Mariveles daycare students

About 200 daycare center students were blessed with school supplies in Barangay Baseco Country and Sisiman, Mariveles, Bataan, last Friday. The school supplies were donated by Bataan Baseco Joint Venture Inc. led by BBJVI Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Engr. Edgardo “Edgie” S. Ruiz, in cooperation with the Department of Education. This is part […]

Bataan launches e-PUVs

To mitigate the impacts of climate change, the Provincial Government of Bataan (PGB) under the leadership of Governor Jose Enrique Garcia III will soon launch the Bataan Electric Public Utility Vehicles Program, a development initiative that aims to shift the province’s transport system to green mobility. During a courtesy visit at The Bunker today, September […]