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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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. Supnad



source: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=466&Itemid=379

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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&id=465&Itemid=379

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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. Supnad



source: http://www.bataan.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=464&Itemid=379

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