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 Supnad


source: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=469&Itemid=379

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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. Supnad


Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/323233/pma-welcomes-195-new-cadets

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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 various

investments 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. Supnad




source: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=467&Itemid=379

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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. Supnad



source: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=468&Itemid=379

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