Trash turned into Christmas decors

The leadership tandem of Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon, in pushing for the waste management program launched a contest turning trash into Christmas decors. Cenro Balanga said Puroks entered in the contest Belen and Christmas decors made from recycled materials. Declared Champion was Purok 3; 2nd Place, Purok 5; and 3rd Place, […]

Financial assistance for 13 Balanga farmers

Through the initiative of Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon, 13 Balanga farmers affected by Typhoon Carding received financial assistance. Each of the 13 farmers received indemnity check amounting to P125,670 from Department of Agriculture (DA) and the city government, according to city agriculture office. Said financial assistance was given to farmers for […]

Balanga taps students for environmental protection

The tandem of Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon recognizes the role of youths in environmental protection. The city launched a program conducting campus tour to orient students on taking care of the environment. Cenro Balanga was able to gather more than 1,000 college students at BPSU Balanga campus in an environmental protection […]

Gawad Pagkilala para sa Pinakamalinis at Luntiang Tahanan

Through the leadership tandem of Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon, Balanga awarded the “Gawad Pagkilala para sa Pinakamalinis at Luntiang Tahanan” for November 2022. Awarded were Venus Calusa of Lower Dangcol, Rosario Erni of Barangay Dangcol, and Janet Mangue of Barangay Cupang Proper. “Sila ay napiling natatangi sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan, kalinisan […]

Balanga treasurer cites effects P58 to $1

The weak peso exchange now prevailing in the country may have negative and positive effects to us all, according to Joselito Evangelista, treasurer of Balanga City, Bataan. He said: “Negative in the sense that bababa ang purchasing power ng peso, mahihirapan ang mga tao with no adjustments in salary.” “Positive in the sense that marami […]

Balanga launches Pinaka-Malinis at Luntiang Tahanan award

To promote proper waste management and greening of the environment, the Balanga City leadership tandem of Mayor Francis Garcia and Vice Mayor Vianca Venzon-Gozon has launched Pinaka-Malinis at Luntiang Tahanan award. The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) stated the award aims to recognize the contributions of Balanga residents in making the environment clean […]

Balanga: Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan awardee

Balanga City is Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan Outstanding Coastal Community regional winner 2021, for which it received P2 million worth of fisheries livelihood projects as award. Balanga City qualifies to compete for the national level. The winner will be announced in the coming Fish Conservation Week in October. […]

Balanga senior citizens get cash incentive

Every senior citizen resident of Balanga City who reaches the age of 90 gets P20,000 cash incentive from the city government. “The giving of the cash incentive to our senior citizens is already in its 4th year”, said Councilor Benjie Merino who authored the ordinance. “We will also pass another ordinance to give P10,000 to […]

Inter-barangay basketball league in Balanga

Twenty-four barangays are participating in the ongoing SK Federation City of Balanga Inter Barangay Basketball League 2022. The teams are distributed in 3 brackets. Bracket 1 are Tortugas, Cataning, Talisay, Malabia, Munting Batangas, Cupang North, Cupang West, and Tuyo. Bracket 2 includes Sibacan, Central, Cupang Proper, Tenejero, Cabog-Cabog, Ibayo, Camacho, and Poblacion. Bracket 3 are […]