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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