PROXIMITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

The easiest and most comfortable way to get to Bataan from Manila is via ferry services from the docks near PICC and Mall of Asia in just 45 minutes.

There are two (2) bus companies that ply Manila-Bataan route, Genesis Bus Lines and Bataan Transit while Victory Liner Bus Lines serves the Balanga-Olongapo route. It takes about two hours to reach Manila via the newly-improved North Luzon Expressway and half an hour drive to Subic and Clark using the newly-constructed Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway.

Bataan’s road network totals 1,135.6 kms. Buses depart every 15-30 minutes regularly for the convenience of the riding public.

Helipad and airstrip facilities are also available for air transport facilities. It takes about 20 minutes to reach Bataan by helicopter from Manila. There are seven (7) helipads in the province: BTPI (Morong), BEZ (Mariveles), Mt. Samat Shrine (Pilar), Camp Tolentino (Balanga City), NPC Bagac, Petron Bataan Refinery (Limay), and Bataan 2020 (Samal).

There are 14 tertiary ports including the three (3) classified as national ports, namely: Ports of Mariveles, Orion, and Limay. These ports serve the industries and companies operating in the province. The Port of Orion is designed for roll-on-roll-off for cargoes, passengers, and motor vehicles. This port also provides ferry services to and from Manila.

The remaining 11 municipal ports primarily serve as local fish landing facilities.

Communication Facilities

Telephone Companies

1. Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)

2. Digital Telecommunications (DIGITEL)

3. Eastern Telecom

4. Globe Telecom

5. Smart Communications

6. Bureau of Telecommunication (BUTEL)

7. Bataan Telephone Exchange (BATELEX)

8. PT&T

9. OWNI

Mobile Phone Servers

1. SMART

2. Globe

3. Sun Cellular

4. Piltel

Cable TV Operators

1. Apollo Fly Cable TV, Limay

2. Bataan Space Cable Network, Inc., Balanga City

3. Clear Vision Cable TV, Orani

4. Mabuhay Cable TV, Abucay

5. Mariveles Space Cable, Inc., Mariveles

6. Rousatt Cable TV, Mariveles

7. Mt. Malasimbu Cable TV Corp., Dinalupihan

8. St. Joseph Cable System, Bagac & Morong

Local Radio Stations

1. Smile Radio 98.3 FM, City of Balanga

2. Power Radio 104.7 FM, City of Balanga

Internet Providers

1. PLDT

2. SMART Communications

3. Digital Telecommunication




Related Links:


Bataan Provincial Investment Promotion Plan (2008-2010)
Strategic Location of the Province
Water & Power Utilities
Agricultural Produce
Cost of Doing Business
Investment Areas
Investment Priority Areas
Investment Incentives

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