Japan vows to keep bond with Philippines

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya said on Wednesday’s commemoration of the 83rd anniversary of “Araw ng Kagitingan” that Japan will strengthen the bond with Philippines under President Marcos. Kazuya said, today Japan and the Philippines has reached an unprecedented level of friendship and cooperation under the present leadership. “I’m deeply committed to exerting all my humble […]

‘WW II is always associated with Bataan’

You cannot tell the story of World War II without prominently mentioning the province of Bataan, according to Commissioner Eric B. Zerrudo of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Zerrudo who was the speaker during last Tuesday’s “Parangal sa mga Beterano” at the Bataan People’s Center said anyone who would narrate about the […]

Two heroes honored in Morong

Two heroes honored in Morong

As an expression of gratitude for their bravery during the World War II, the Municipal Government of Morong headed by Mayor Cynthia Estanislao, honored two of their veterans, Capt. Esperanza Angeles Tunaya (Posthumous) and Pvt Cipriano Villanueva Florendo; in addition to having already been awarded the prestigious US Congressional Medal for their courageous acts. The […]

Free medical consultations for Bataeño veterans

Free medical consultations for Bataeño veterans

Members of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines–Bataan received free medical consultations and medicines during the “Araw ng mga Beterano” celebration held on April 5 at the Bataan People’s Center. Said activity is part of the provincial government’s observance of Veterans Week and the national commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9. Congressman Jernie […]

Bataan Freedom Ride 2024 commemorates WW2 Veterans

Bataan Freedom Ride 2024 commemorates WW2 Veterans

The Provincial Tourism Office and Bataan Health Promotion Board, spearheaded Bataan Freedom Ride 2024 that took place on April 13, 2024 with ten (10) different starting points all over the province leading to Mt. Samat. A total of 723 bikers from different biking groups and associations joined said event that aims to remind everyone to […]

Pamilya ng WW II veterans, tumanggap ng ayuda

Pamilya ng WW II veterans, tumanggap ng ayuda

Katuwang ang Pamahalaang Lalawigan ng Bataan sa pangunguna ni Gov. Joet Garcia sa patuloy na pagpapaabot ng tulong sa ilalim ng programang Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), muling namahagi ng ayuda sa 348 magulang ng mga grade 11 students at 23 pamilya ng World War […]

Additional disability pension to military veterans

Additional disability pension to military veterans

Military veterans with disabilities will receive an additional disability pension under a new law signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. Republic Act No. 11958, or the “Act Rationalizing the Disability Pension of Veterans”, authored by Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman, who announced the good news on her Facebook page on Wednesday. “Are you […]

Veterans

Veterans’ heroism continues to be source of inspiration for Filipinos– Gov. Joet

Bataan Gov. Jose Enrique S. Garcia III urged on Monday the Filipino people to continue drawing inspiration from the heroic acts of World War II veterans who fought gallantly and sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom and democracy. Speaking before a group of living war veterans during the 81st commemoration of “Araw ng […]

Bataeño veterans to receive 15k on Araw ng Kagitingan

Twenty-six (26) Bataeño World War ll veterans will each receive PhP 15k and other benefits from the Provincial Government of Bataan with the enactment of Provincial Ordinance no. 3, An Ordinance Declaring Living Bataeño World War ll Veterans as Living Treasures and Symbols of Courage, Bravery and Sacrifice and Institutionalizing the Benefits accorded to them […]