Mariveles boosts tourism

Mariveles Councilor Susan Madla-Murillo wants to boost local tourism for economic gain. “Nagpadala na ako ng inventory sheet sa bawat barangay para sa mga tourist spots, products, establishments na mayroon sa bawat barangay upang maisama sa pag-aaral na gagawin para sa Mariveles Tourism Code”, she said during the recent Sangguniang Bayan Committee on Tourism hearing […]

Garcia pushes for Bataan MICE tourism

With the anticipated influx of people now that the province offers to promote blockchain technology, Bataan 2nd district Congressman Abet Garcia said he is pushing for MICE tourism in the province and in Balanga City. “Dito na gawin ang conventions, conferences, and exhibits para umusbong ang turismo”, the solon said in an interview by local […]

Museo ng Kagitingan, ATOP-DOT Pearl awardee

The Museo ng Kagitingan in Pilar was recognized by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines – Department of Tourism (ATOP – DOT) Pearl Awards after bagging the 2nd runner-up in Best Tourism Interpretation Category. The awarding ceremony was held at Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City last October 27. “This new search for the […]

Malalim na pakahulugan sa ating kasaysayan

Ito ngayon ang binibigyang pansin ni Mayor AJ Concepcion ng Mariveles. Kasama ang kanyang maybahay na si Atty. Marife Concepcion, Tagapangulo ng Turismo sa kanilang bayan, ay binisita nila ang minipark sa tabi ng munisipyo kung saan matatagpuan ang KM O Death March marker, heritage tree at replica ng Corregidor Landmark na pawang mahahalagang lugar […]

Mariveles zeroes-in on tourism industry

Mariveles, an industrial town in the southernmost part of Bataan, is zeroing-in on tourism industry. Mariveles Mayor Ace Jello Concepcion in his recent Facebook page, said he and his department heads met with Arch. Earl Anthony Lingad, a museum researcher and the staff of the cultural and heritage division of Bataan, to discuss the plans. […]

Mt. Samat FTEZ backs climate-smart tourism; holds tree planting

PILAR, Bataan – The Mt. Samat Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone (FTEZ), in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), recently conducted a tree planting activity at the Shrine of Valor to support measures on climate change adaptation, mitigation toward environmental sustainability and climate-smart tourism. The initiative is also under the Department of Environment and […]

Mariveles boosts local tourism

The new set of leaders in Mariveles headed by Mayor AJ Concepcion is aiming to boost local tourism. According to Vice Mayor Lito Rubia, who presides over the Sangguniang Bayan, the mayor is keen in mapping out plans to improve local tourism. In a recent SB committee meeting headed by Councilor Susan Madla Murillo, chairman […]

Tourists gradually coming in again

Tourism industry in Bataan is gradually picking up since the easing up of stringent health protocols in major tourist destinations in this peninsula replete with World War II relics and beautiful beaches. Provincial Tourism Officer Alice Pizarro in her annual comparative report as of May 25, 2022 showed that tourist arrival in Bataan covering January […]

Educational tour to instill patriotic fervor

Provincial Tourism Officer, Mrs, Alice Pizarro, in a recent media briefing announced that her office, in close coordination with the Bataan Tourism Foundation chaired by Mrs. Vicky Garcia, is once again conducting an educational tour for free among 1,500 elementary and high school students highlighting the patriotism and gallantry of Filipino-American soldiers during the 2nd […]