SP approves establishment of Teen Information Center

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Bataan presided by Vice Governor Cris Garcia unanimously approved an ordinance establishing Teen Information Center (TIC) in the province. Board Member Precious Manuel, Sangguniang Kabataan Bataan Federated chairperson, who authored the legislative piece, said the ordinance aims to address existing and emerging concerns of the Bataeno youths affecting their health […]

SP asks President Marcos to make PRC licenses valid for 5 years

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia unanimously passed a resolution requesting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to extend the effectivity of Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) licenses from 3 years to 5 years. Vice Gov. Garcia motioned for the approval of the resolution. The passing of the legislative piece was requested by […]

First week September is English Competency Week in Bataan

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia unanimously passed on Monday third and final reading of the ordinance declaring first week of September of every year as English Competency Week in the Province of Bataan. Board Member Tony Boy Roman authored the ordinance. The legislation aims to raise awareness of the […]

BM Estanislao: It is still pandemic

“It is still pandemic.” Thus said Bataan Board Member Jorge Estanislao, chair of committee on health in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board) who said face mask is still a must more particularly in indoors and in open spaces. “Sa indoors lalo na kung closed spaces at walang masyadong ventilation mas mabuting mag face mask pa,” […]

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 […]

SP confers recognition to 2022 Metrobank Foundation Bataeña awardee

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia has unanimously adopted a resolution extending warmest congratulations and conferring recognition to a Bataeña, the first pediatric rheumatologist, Dr. Leonila Dans as one of 2002 Metrobank Foundation awardees. In the letter-request of Gov. Joet Garcia to SP to pass the legislation, he said […]

SP accredits 29 civil society organizations

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) ng Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia accredited on Tuesday during a special session, 29 civil society organizations (CSO) in the province. Accredited are Bataan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, United Architects of the Philippines-Balanga Bataan Chapter, Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Inc., Abucay Multipurpose Cooperative, Bataan Poultry Growers Association […]

Ordinance prohibiting the pawning of 4Ps cards

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia approved on third and final reading on Monday the ordinance prohibiting the pawning of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) cards in the province. The legislation is aimed to stop the rampant pawning of 4Ps cards as collateral to get loans by 4Ps beneficiaries. Penalties […]

Bataan wants to preserve cultural heritage properties

Bataan Gov. Joet Garcia had asked the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to draft a resolution approving and adopting the cultural heritage preservation division of the provincial government. Likewise, the governor wants the “Bahay-Wika” and master apprentice language learning program as the official entry of Bataan to this year’s Philippine Heritage Awards. In his request, Gov. Joet said […]