Garcia backs Pacquiao as garments ambassador

BALANGA CITY—Bataan 2nd district Rep. Albert Garcia, House Committee on Trade and Industry chairman, is pushing for boxing champ and Sarrangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao as garments ambassador to perk up the industry.He said the ring icon could lobby American legislators for the passage of the Save Our Industries Act, a bill that would help revive not only the local garments business but the US textile industry as well.The Save Act is expected to provide enough incentives for garments exporters to expand their operations through a grant of preferential treatment from the United States, according to Garcia.He cited opportunities with Pacquiao, to discuss the state of the garment industry which has been in the doldrums since the end og the quota regime.Garment manufacturers from Mexico,...

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Bataan Scores in Forest Protection

MARIVELES, Bataan, Philippines — The partnership of the provincial government and the Municipal Police Station here to protect the environment led to the confiscation of some P1.9 million worth of logs from a protected forest area.Senior Superintendent Arnold D. Gunnacao, Bataan police director, said the major seizure was carried out by a team led by Supt. Joel K. Tampis, local chief of police here, during their operation in the mountainous areas of Sitio Milagrosa, Balon Anito, this town.Gunnacao said several suspects were arrested and identified them as Apollo Fernando, Manny Pangilinan, Joel Flores, Casiano Factor, Julio Cabildo, all of Concepcion, Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija; Raff Anthony Pega of Porto Gate, Balon Anito; and Joselito Cabalunga of Bagumbayan, Bagac town.by Mar T....

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Ambassadors, DFA execs vow to promote Bataan Freeport Abroad

MARIVELES, Bataan -- Thirty-three newly appointed Philippine ambassadors and officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently visited this town as part of their plan to promote the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) in various parts of the world.Representative Albert Garcia of the 2nd District of Bataan and FAB chairman and administrator Deogracias G.P. Custodio welcomed the ambassadors and DFA delegates to the FAB as part of their exposure activities and economic relations program.Custodio said the main purpose of the delegates’ visit is to introduce this Freeport’s potential to prospective foreign investors.“We aim to promote and transform the FAB as the Freeport of Choice by 2020,” Custodio said as he briefed the visiting delegates.“We have implemented several infrastructure...

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D.P.W.H. Clears Bataan Zigzag Road

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — District Engineer Medel Chua of the DPWH 2nd engineering district here, said Sunday that they had already cleared the soil erosion that blocked the Zigzag road going to Mariveles town and that all types of vehicles can now pass through along the said road. Parts of the Zigzag road became impassable after a landslide occurred along the foot hill, blocking the narrow but strategic zigzag road at the height of typhoon Falcon. "It had been immediately cleared of mud and debris," said Engr. Chua.- by Mar T Supnadsource: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=469&Itemid=...

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Gov. Tet offers free doctoral studies

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – After offering free masteral degree studies to public school teachers, the provincial government of Bataan is now also granting free doctoral degree courses to deserving mentors in government schools in the province. Ms. Gila Garcia, provincial coordinator, announced during the recent meeting among school principals held at Bulwagan II, that Governor Enrique “Tet” Garcia had already approved the granting of free scholarship to public school teachers with a Masters degree who want to pursue their doctoral degree.- Mar T. SupnadSource: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/323233/pma-welcomes-195-new-cad...

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Balanga Banks have P7B Deposits

Various commercial banks operating in the City of Balanga, Bataan has more than R7-B cash deposits, indicating traders’ confidence in the city, a top official said. Balanga City mayor Joet S. Garcia cited the fresh pouring in of variousinvestments in Balanga, now the investor-friendly city in Central Luzon. Garcia, son of Gov. Tet Garcia, also said that Super market giants–Robinsons and Pure Gold – are set to pour in their investments in the Component city of Balanga, noting perhaps the growing economic activities of this city in Bataan.- by Mar T. Supnadsource: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=467&Itemid=...

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Preservation of Mariveles and Tarak

AFAB, Bataan, Philippines – The recent successful launching of an environmental protection campaign aimed at protecting and preserving the unique beauty of Tarak Peak, the highest mountain range which serves also as watershed in this industrial town has created an environmental awareness with the support showed by government officials and private individuals.The environmental awareness campaign was actually initiated by typhoon victim resident of Metro Manila Dennis B. Cuarto who launched the Tarak Travel and Events Koordinator (TREK) in his bid to drum up support for environmental protection.- by Mar T. Supnadsource: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=468&Itemid=...

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Pilar Hall Set for Repairs

PILAR, Bataan - After years in the drawing board, the long-overdue renovation of the municipal hall and historic giant flaming sword monument in front of it will push through with a R34-million budget, Mayor Charlie Pizarro revealed yesterday.After the bid for the implementation of the two projects is published, their construction will be initiated immediately, said Pizarro. The mayor said Bataan Governor Enrique "Tet" Garcia and Rep. Abet S. Garcia (2nd District, Bataan) will also provide additional fund for the projects.-by: Mar T. Supnadsource: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=466&Itemid=...

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Camaya Coast as Tourist Haven

MARIVELES, Bataan, Philippines — Rep. Abet S. Garcia, 2nd district-Bataan, cited yesterday the tourism and industrialization potential of this town even as he expressed optimism that more tourists and investors have continued to flock in the province.Briefing newsmen, Congressman Garcia said that the tourism industry of this town has been booming with the establishment of the Camaya Coast, know as “Little Boracay of Bataan,” due to its pristine beaches and crystal clear water. “Camaya Coast is so accessible from Metro Manila since it takes an hour only by speed boat to reach this town; it is also located near the SBMA,” pointed out the bachelor solon..source: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&...

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LTO pledges new Mariveles office

MANILA, Philippines -- A top official of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) gave his assurance to Bataan officials over the weekend that a new extension office will be put up to accommodate the renewals of registration of thousands of tricycles in this southern most town of Bataan. The assurance was given by Reynaldo J. Cortez, newly-designated chief of the LTO-Registration Section in Bataan, who said that he is willing to set up a mobile LTO office here.“In the name of public service, we will put up an extension office in Mariveles. We are just waiting for the tester machine being reconditioned in Olongapo City,” Cortez told Bataan 2nd District Rep. Albert Garcia and Mayor Jesse I. Concepcion when they met last Saturday.- by Mar T. Supnadsource: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//inde...

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Labor center up in Limay

LIMAY, Bataan, Philippines — With the expansion program of a number of multi-national companies operating in this industrial town, Mayor Ver Roque revealed yesterday that they will set up a labor center here where his constituents can be trained for various skills training and livelihood programs. Vowing to give priority to his town mates to be given work commensurate to their skills and capabilities, Roque said that the slaughter house and former hospital tagged as white elephant constructed by his predecessor, will be converted into a Labor center.Under the program, the facility will be located in a one-hectare lot on the highway in Barangay Alangan. It will house a training facility where a number of vocational courses will be taught.“Around 400 persons will be initially trained...

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Bataan's new tourism draw

MARIVELES, Bataan, Philippines — The sky-rise mountain called Tarak ridge has been a magnet for mountain hikers this year that Mayor Jesse I. Concepcion is now planning to put up an Eco-Tourism Center in the area.Concepcion said the mountain climbers must have a shelter as they ascend Tarak Ridge. He said he noticed how many tourists have committed themselves to going up Tarak ridge, acknowledging its historic importance and its natural allure.During the recent three-day Tarak Endurance Open that kicked off in Barangay Alas-asin, media visitors were surprised at the beauty of Tarak ridge, its unique environment and virgin forest overlooking the Manila Bay and South China Sea.To give shelter to the mountain climbers, Mayor Jesse I. Concepcion revealed the other day that they will...

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Bataan freeport helping reduce jobless

AFAB, Bataan, Philippines — With the simultaneous arrival of big time investors in need of thousands of personnel and workers inside the Authority of Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) here, the number of jobless in the province will fall in the next few months.Since the enactment of the law creating AFAB, at least 2,000 personnel and workers have been hired and thousands more are being hired to fill the necessary various positions ranging from skilled sewers, office personnel, welders and other skilled workers, said Rep. Abet S. Garcia of the second district of Bataan, author of the AFAB law. AFAB chairman and administrator Lawyer Deo Custodio reported to Garcia, chairman of the House committee on trade and industry that at least 10 multi-national companies have been pouring their investment...

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DOLE Central Luzon announces Labor Day job fairs

SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Luzon continues to invite repatriated overseas Filipino workers, fresh college graduates and other jobseekers to attend the government sponsored 2011 Labor Day job fairs.DOLE regional information officer Jerry Borja said the May 1 activity will simultaneously be held in the following venues: Bataan People’s Center in Balanga City; Freedom Park in Cabanatuan City; Rizal Triangle in Olongapo City; SM Marilao, SM Baliwag; SM Pampanga; and Camp Aquino in Tarlac.Borja revealed that thousands of overseas and local careers will be offered by companies from the Business Process Outsourcing, Banking, Hotel, IT, and Manufacturing sectors.Interested applicants are advised to bring their resume, ID pictures, transcript...

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Firms in Limay reminded to help protect environment

LIMAY, Bataan, Philippines – In keeping with Earth Day as celebrated around the world last Friday, Mayor Ver Roque urged multi-national companies operating in this industrial town to help him protect the environment.Roque said that while he considers investors as partners of this town in progress, good business managers are responsible for caring for “mother nature” and ensuring the health of its residents.His appeal comes in the light of the P78-billion expansion program of Petron Corporation for plant in this town.The mayor said he is confident that with the support his administration is giving to investors like Petron, they will, in return, ensure that the health of the environment and his constituents are not compromised.Recently, Roque joined Petron executives at the launching of Phase...

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Matagoan peace program cited

TABUK CITY, Kalinga — For instigating an effective course of action in addressing peace problems in this city, officials here have recently passed an ordinance institutionalizing the “Matagoan” as the peace program of this local government unit (LGU) in order to attain lasting peace and help erase the bad image of the province as a tribal war-stricken area.Through the “Ordinance Institutionalizing the Matagoan as a Peace Program of the City of Tabuk,” the LGU mandated the Matagoan Bodong Consultative Council (MBCC) as the “arm of the city government for purposes of implementing the Matagoan Program.” (Dexter See)Bataan starts village hotlineBALANGA CITY, Bataan — More than 200 village chieftains in the province of Bataan got free cellular phones after Bataan Gov. Tet Garcia and Rep. Abet S....

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4 Dead in Bataan Road Accident

Photo by: Bataan E-hotline's PhotosABUCAY, Bataan, Philippines -- Four people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed when the tricycle they were riding in was hit by a bus along the Roman Highway in Barangay (village) Mabatang here on Monday afternoon. Senior Inspector Jun Alindayao, Abucay police director, said the tricycle carrying Nelson Manrique, 44; Roberto Rubiano, 47; Eleazar Umena, 3; and Thomas Garsota, came from a village road and was crossing the highway when it was hit by a Metro Manila-bound Genesis bus at past 1 p.m. The bus driver, Reynaldo Tabienda, 38, surrendered to the police. No one among his 20 passengers was hurt in the accident, police said.- by Greg Refraccionsource: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20110418-331934/4-dead-in-Bataan-road-accident...

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Shrine for Pope John Paul II built in Bataan - Yahoo News

MANILA - The first shrine to John Paul II in the Catholic Philippines will be inaugurated next month to coincide with the late pope's beatification, the organiser of the project said Friday. The shrine will be in a small town about three hours' drive from Manila where John Paul said mass for thousands of Vietnam War refugees during a visit in 1981, Bataan Technology Park vice president Amado Sanglay told AFP. Sanglay said the shrine, which was being built with the support of the local Catholic community, would feature a statue of John Paul and a replica of the stage from where he celebrated mass. "(We want) to venerate the Pope John Paul II for what he has done in the processing centre," Sanglay said, adding the shrine would be inaugurated...

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PSA-cited Bataan Tribute Run hits road

BATAAN -- Inspired by a citation given by the Philippine Sportswriters' Association last month, the Annual Araw Ng Kagitingan Ultra-Marathon again hit the dreaded Death March route last April 8 and 9.Considered as the oldest and longest non-competitive relay marathon in the country, the event -- which was first held in 1986 – took off with a simple opening program at the Death March Shrine Km. Post 0 just outside the BEPZ Compound in Mariveles town.Mayor Jesse Concepcion and Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP) post commander Peregrino Divinigracia led the rites.At the end of the program, Divinagracia lit a torch, which was handed over to Ed Paez, president of the San Fernando Runners Unlimited (Safer Run) and also the founding organizer...

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President Aquino hails 'unsung heroes

69 years after WW II, nation still thanking vetsPILAR, Bataan, Philippines—Tens of thousands of Filipino and American soldiers, both living and dead, were lauded by President Benigno Aquino III for their uncommon valor in Saturday’s commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan at the World War II mountaintop shrine here.Mr. Aquino said the Philippines would not be in a democracy now if not for the soldiers who put up a heroic resistance before succumbing to the superior force of the Japanese invaders in Bataan 69 years ago on Saturday.“I know that you, our veterans, may have lost some battles during those times, but your courage and love for country became instruments in winning a larger war—a war to awaken the Filipino heart, which allowed us to achieve...

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S.Korea's Daelim Industrial wins $317-M Limay project

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - South Korea's Daelim Industrial Co Ltd said in a regulatory filing on Friday that it had signed a 345.3 billion won ($317 million) deal to build a petrochemical plant in Limay, Bataan. Daelim said it would complete the plant by November under a deal with Petron, the Philippines' largest oil refining firm. Petron Corp, which has a refinery and soon, an oil depot, in Limay has been making moves to enter the petrochemical market to complement its presence in the petroleum market. Bataan hosts a petrochemical industrial estate, which has been envisioned to house the first world-class petroleum complex in the Philippines. Petrochem in Philippines The Philippines is one of the few among ASEAN countries without an integrated petrochemical industry. In the Asia...

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Petron unveils ambitious refinery expansion plan

Targeted for completion by 2014, Petron Corp. on Wednesday said it has unveiled its most ambitious investment to date – a refinery expansion project (RMP-2) that commemorates the Petron Bataan refinery’s (PBR) 50th anniversary."The decision to undertake this massive project was borne out of the vision to make Petron Bataan Refinery among the best in Asia," Petron Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said in a statement. "From a national perspective, this major investment underscores our belief in the country's prospects and our strong commitment to significantly contribute to nation-building."RMP-2 will enhance Petron’s capability to supply the increasing demand for petrochemicals and white products such as LPG, gasoline, diesel. This will enhance the country’s supply security of petroleum...

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P1.5 million at stake in Le Tour De Filipinas

MANILA, Philippines – The second edition of the Le Tour De Filipinas, the latest offshoot of the famed Tour of Luzon, hits the road on April 16 to April 19 with the country’s premier riders, again testing their mettle against experienced foreign bets in the UCI-sanctioned road race offering a cash pot of P1.5 million. Irish rider David McCann, riding for the Taiwan-based Giant Kenda team, will return to defend the overall individual title, leading a sterling cast that includes veteran international riders from South Africa, Singapore, Mongolia, The Netherlands, Iran, Japan and Malaysia. Riders from Azad University in Iran, considered the toughest in Asia at the moment, are tipped to give McCann a tough challenge in his title-retention bid. Singapore’s OCBC,...

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PNoy to lead 69th Araw ng Kagitingan rites in Bataan tomorrow

PILAR, Bataan April 8 (PIA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III will lead tomorrow the 69th Araw ng Kagitingan rites in Dambana ng Kagitingan, Pilar, Bataan – his first as head of state.Upon arrival, the President will offer a wreath to the shrine and afterwards pause for the tolling of bell by Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP) vice president for Central Luzon Felix Miguel and Pablo Roman Memorial High School student Ives King Eogin Gravino.Aquino will then lead the awarding of trophies to this year’s winners of the Araw ng Kagitingan oratorical, painting, and essay writing contests.This will be followed by messages from Japanese Ambassador Makoto Katsura and United States Ambassador Harry Thomas and the President’s keynote address.History recounts that on April 9, 1942, approximately...

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Work in progress - A resthouse in Pilar, Bataan evolves into a mountain resort

BATAAN, Philippines -- Many resort hotels in the country were first built to serve as private vacation homes. Oftentimes, the rest house is expanded to accommodate the guests of the homeowner. To make the vacations more memorable and fun, certain facilities are later added. These would include a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, and a huge veranda that can be used as a venue for family reunions.The St. Gabriel Hotel and Resort in Pilar, Bataan evolved in such a way. Located near the foot of Mt. Samat, the resort makes an ideal hideaway for vacationers. It’s in a less conspicuous address, hidden in a serenely pastoral area. It’s accessible through a side street from the National Highway. Yet to get there, it takes just a pleasant 15 minute drive from...

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Manila's Petron to spend $1.8 bln to expand refinery

(Reuters) - The Philippines' Petron Corp will spend around $1.8 billion to upgrade its oil refinery in Bataan, northwest of Manila, as it seeks to boost long-term growth, chairman Ramon Ang said on Wednesday.The country's top oil firm said the project will enhance the country's oil supply security and its capacity to meet the growing demand for white products such as liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline and diesel, and petrochemicals.The expanded facility, which currently has a 180,000 barrel-per-day capacity, would allow Petron to "digest" a wider range of crude oils, including from African sources, Ang said at a company event at the refinery.Petron, controlled by local conglomerate San Miguel Corp , buys most of its crude supply from Saudi Arabia.Ang, who is also president of San Miguel, said...

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Designs for Bataan - A blue house in Balanga City

BATAAN, Philippines --  Balanga, capital of Bataan province, is a busy, bustling city. It feels just like an extension of Metro Manila, because everything is accessible here. The night life is lively yet the city is never crowded and traffic is non-existent. In fact, it takes just a short drive to the outskirts of Balanga for one to enjoy Bataan’s beautiful and often dramatic-looking natural landscape. Restaurants and bars are aplenty in this city and visitors have a choice of trying out the affordable turo-turo outlets or the more cosmopolitan bars and cafes. In one of the quieter sections of the city is a cafe called Blue House. It’s located on a picturesque, tree-lined street, which is just a five minute drive from the city...

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Petron plans refinery expansion

PETRON CORP. announced on Wednesday it will expand its Bataan refinery to increase gasoline production. The expansion is slated for completion by 2014. It will allow Petron to process crude oil from sources including Africa and will increase the company's production of gasoline and diesel. "The decision to undertake this massive project was borne out of the vision to make Petron Bataan refinery among the best in Asia," said Petron Chairman and Chief Executive Ramon S. Ang. He added national oil security will also increase since the company is looking at sourcing crude outside the traditional source of the Middle East. The expansion will cost around $1.8 billion. --Emilia Narni J. David source: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&id=29290&title=Petron+plans...

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BIR exec lauds Bataan folks

BALANGA CITY, April 3 (PIA) - Bataan folks are really tax conscious people. They know their tax obligations and pay them promptly without much hassle.This was how newly-designated Revenue District Officer Roberto S. Bucoy described Bataan people in so far as paying taxes to the government is concerned.Bucoy said that Bataan is a booming province and its economy is stable what with ever growing number of business establishments in the province more particularly in Balanga City.The BIR official who just came from his previous assignment in Zamboanga city says that Bataan is one of the two provinces in Central Luzon that is dubbed as most outstanding in so far as tax compliance is concerned. The other province is Tarlac.Business analysts and experts say this is largely attributed to the adoption...

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Freedom at Last (January 30, 1945)

The Philippines was the last major conquest of Japan in the Pacific.[i]The guerrillas contributed greatly to the liberation of the Philippines. [ii]All throughout the province today, the memory of that period remains. Its legacy to the generations of Filipinos who have lived and breathed freedom since the end of the Second World War is described in a marker that stands till today at the entrance to Bataan: “The little mountainous peninsula of Bataan saved democracy and the whole world from the evil hands of the devil” – From a radio broadcast of US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, January 5, 1945.”[iii][i] Alberto S. Abeleda Jr., The Nation in Focus, St. Bernadette Publishing House Corporation, 2007, p. 124[ii] Alberto S. Abeleda Jr., The Nation in Focus, St. Bernadette Publishing...

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Gov. Enrique T. Garcia, Jr.

PERSONAL INFORMATIONFull name: Enrique Tuason Garcia, Jr.Date of Birth: September 13, 1940Place of Birth: Pasay CityCivil Status: MarriedName of Spouse: Victoria S. GarciaName of Children: Anna, Abet, Gila, Joet, FrancisOffice Address: 2nd Floor Capitol Bldg., Capitol Drive, Balanga City, BataanTelephone Nos.: (047) -791-4759, 237-1066, 237-2413, 791-1784, 237-1058, 237-3488,791-7955Telefax No.: (047) 237-2413EDUCATIONElementary: Balanga Elementary School (1947-1953)Secondary: Bataan High School(1953-1957)Tertiary: De La Salle College - AB-Economics, AB-Accounting (1957-1963)EMSI, New Jersey, USA - Linear Programming (1970) Experience ...

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Cong. Albert S. Garcia

Personal InformationName : Albert Raymond Garcia Date of Birth : February 1, 1970 Civil Status : Single Gender : Male Residence : Bo. Campo, Tenejero, City of Balanga Bataan Tel. No. : (047) 237 - 2543 EDUCATION College : De La Salle University College of Liberal Arts (1988 - 1991) Degree/Units earned : AB Philosophy and Letters Secondary : La Salle Greenhills (1984 - 1988) Primary : Colegio De San Agustin (1977 - 1984) COMMITTEES Rules Deputy Majority Leader Appropriations Member...

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Cong. Herminia Roman

Personal InformationRepresentative Bataan, 1st District LAKAS-CMD Term: 1 Age: 67 Date of Birth: 09 July 1940 Civil Status: M Spouse: Atty. Antonio P. Roman Other Profession: Businesswoman Rm. N-416, House of Representatives, Quezon City Phone: 931-5001 local 7375, 9315620 Chief of Staff: Ramon Ignatius C. Lazo Committees BASES CONVERSION Vice ChairmanINTERPARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY Vice ChairmanWOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY Vice ChairmanAPPROPRIATIONS Member for the MajorityENERGY Member for the MajorityFOREIGN AFFAIRS ...

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Behind The Enemy Lines (January 28, 1945)

The fall of Bataan and Corregidor in 1942 ended the organized Fil_american resistance to the Japanese invasion. But the resistance to the Japanese continued in the form of guerrilla warfare waged by former Filipino soldiers and a few Americans who did not surrender to the Japanese. The ranks of the guerrillas were strengthened when released Filipino prisoners of war, Filipino civilians who wanted to take revenge on the Japanese for their cruelty, and patriotic young men and women joined them.[i]The guerrilla movement included many high-ranking officials of the Japanese-sponsored government who passed on vital information to the guerrillas about Japanese military plans and activities.[ii]U.S. submarines supplied the guerrillas with arms and ammunition, communications equipment, food and medical...

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Death March & The Prisoners of War

On that same day April 9, 1942, the Death March began. It was a trek of close to 80,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war that began in Mariveles, Bataan, down the dusty roads that cut through the eastern towns of the province, through Lubao and Guagua, and finally, San Fernando, Pampanga, from where they were transported by trains to the concentration camp in Capas, Tarlac.[i]The 76,000 Filipino and American Soldiers who surrendered in Bataan underwent a terrible ordeal. They were forced by the Japanese to march a distance of more than 100 kilometers, under a broiling sun with little or no food and water. Thousands of Filipino and American prisoners of war died along the way, many of them brutally killed by Japanese guards. This was the infamous “Bataan death March” for which LT. Gen....

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The Fall of Bataan (April 9, 1942)

While the Japanese already controlled Manila and other Luzon areas, the Filipino and American troops could not stop the Japanese advances.On the month of February the Fil-American soldiers seems to lose their direction, with no food, no armaments. They are starving to death…How they can survive?On the eleventh of March, Mc. Arthur left the Philippines…with his very well-known line, “I shall return!”.On April 3, 1942, Lt. Gen. Masaharu Homma, commander of the Japanese Imperial Forces, ordered his men to attack and finally defeat the Filipino-American troops.On April 6, 1942 the bloody battle begins at Mt. Samat. Hungry, disease-ridden, low on ammunition and without any hope of relief, the defenders of Bataan had no choice but to surrender to the Japanese on April 9, 1942.[i]With supplies running...

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