Bataan Peninsula Times

15/08/2024

Hermosa boosts agri programs; Tulay ng Pangulo program, cited
BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/15

HERMOSA, Bataan- The agricultural programs of Mayor Jopet Inton got boosted with the delivery of various farms machineries.

During flag-raising ceremony Monday, Municipal Agricultural Office head Mr. Vincent Mangulabnan reported what he called “pagyabong ng agrikultura” in the town of Hermosa.

Owing to the initiatives of Mayor Inton, Municipal Agricultural Office of Hermosa has received four units of Pump and Engine Set under High Value Crops Development Program of Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office III (DA - RFO III) and 16 units of pump and Engine Set under Corn Program.

Aside from this, Mayor Inton said that Hermosa got two units of Handtractor and additional unit of Single-Pass Rice Mill from PhilMec.

“Sa kabilang banda, aprubado na at hinihintay na lamang na maibigay ang tig-iisang unit ng Four-Wheel Drive Tractor, Combine Harvester at Precision Shredder sa ilalim ng Rice Program ng DA - RFO III,” ( On the other hand, it had been approved and we are just waiting for the Four-Wheel Drive Tractor, Combine harvester and Precision Shredder under Rice program of DA-RFO III), the licensed commercial pilot mayor pointed out.

Mayor Inton added that their office was also set to receive one unit each with Combine Harvester, Riding-type Transplanter, Levee Maker, PTO Implement Disc Plow and Precision Seeder from PhilMec.

Meanwhile, the Municipal Agricultural Office, announced the completion of Multi-Crop Drying Pavement im Brgy. Saba with 420 sq. meters tall amounting to Php. 398,541.

Mayor Inton also said that the projects below had been approved such as Farm-to-Market Road in Brgy. Cataning 10 Million; Farm-to-Market Road in Sitio Pinagpala, Brgy. Balsik amounting Php. 15 Million; and Tulay ng Pangulo - Farm Bridge in Brgy. Mabiga.
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14/08/2024

Third Candaba Viaduct ng North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). NLEX Corporation President Luigi Bautista, said a total of 516 foundations were erected for the Third Candaba Viaduct that was opened for motorists Wednesday.-Mar T Supnad

13/08/2024

Linggo ng kabataan, pinagdiwang sa Bataan
NI MAR T SUPNAD
814

BATAAN- Pinangunahan ni governor Joet S Garcia at Provincial Social Welfare and Development and pagdiriwang ng Linggo ng Kabataan dito sa Bataan.

Sinabi ni Gov Garcia na kaugnay sa pagdiriwang ng International Youth Day noong isang araw, ay kanilang ginanap ang Linggo ng Kabataan sa Bataan People Center, sa ilalim ng temang “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.”

“Ang atin pong mga kabataan ngayon ay namulat sa tinatawag nating digital age, kung saan ang mga mobile devices, internet, at artificial intelligence ay bahagi na ng kanilang pang-araw-araw na buhay, kaya’t sila po ay isang malaking bahagi sa pagkamit ng Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” ani gov. Garcia.

Dito po sa lalawigan, anang gobernador, “ay atin pong isinusulong ang mga programang may kinalaman sa digitalization, at ilan po rito ay ang QR.ph, paggamit ng electric vehicles, at ang e-gov app, na atin na pong nailunsad.”

“Pinangunahan ng ating Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO) ang programang ito, katuwang ang Provincial Youth Development Office (PYDO) at Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT),” ani Garcia.

Kasama na dumalo sa nasabing programa sina Vice Governor Cris Garcia, SK Federation President Lovely Joy Poblete, at mga kabataan mula sa mga bayan sa buong lalawigan.
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13/08/2024

SM Foundation distributes 800k Kalinga packs, extends help to Bataan affected by oil spill

BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/13

SM FOUNDATION has distributed over 800,000 Kalinga Packs across the Philippines as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.

In Bataan where three Vessels sank and ran aground off Limay and Mariveles towns, SM Foundation, in partnership with employee volunteers from SM City Bataan, has also distributed 300 Kalinga packs recently to families affected by an oil spill in Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan.

The aid distribution was carried out under Operation TulongExpress (OPTE), a social good program by SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets.

The recent distribution in Limay focused on supporting affected families, providing essential supplies to help alleviate their immediate needs.

OPTE aims to provide rapid response during calamities and crises.

Since its establishment, OPTE has successfully distributed over 800,000 Kalinga Packs across the Philippines.

Aside from this, SM Foundation has also been active in helping the community such as in Brigada Eskwela, among others.
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13/08/2024

Pagyabong ng agrikultura sa bayan ng Hermosa, ipinagmalaki
NI MAR T SUPNAD
8/13

HERMOSA, Bataan- Ipinagmalaki noong Lunes ang mga programa sa agrikultura ng Hermosa sa pamumuno ni Mayor Jopet Inton na full-support sa mga magsasaka.

Sa flag-raising ceremony, ibinalita ng Municipal Agricultural Office sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Mr. Vincent Mangulabnan ang magandang balita na pagyabong ng agrikultura sa Bayan ng Hermosa.

Dahil sa inisiyatiba ni Mayor Inton, nakatanggap ang Municipal Agricultural Office - Bayan ng Hermosa ng 4 na unit ng Pump and Engine Set sa ilalim ng High Value Crops Development Program ng Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office III (DA - RFO III) at 16 na unit ng Pump and Engine Set ang opisina sa ilalim naman ng Corn Program.

Bukod pa riyan, sinabi ni Mayor Inton na nakatanggap din ng ang Hermosa ng Dalawang unit ng Handtractor at Isang unit ng Single-Pass Rice Mill mula sa PhilMec.

“Sa kabilang banda, aprubado na at hinihintay na lamang na maibigay ang tig-iisang unit ng Four-Wheel Drive Tractor, Combine Harvester at Precision Shredder sa ilalim ng Rice Program ng DA - RFO III,” anang mayor na isang licensed commercial pilot.

Sinabi pa ni Mayor Inton na “Makakatanggap din ang opisina ng tig-iisang unit ng Combine Harvester, Riding-type Transplanter, Levee Maker, PTO Implement Disc Plow at Precision Seeder na mula naman sa PhilMec.”

Inanunsyo rin ng Municipal Agricultural Office, samantala, ang pagkumpleto ng Multi-Crop Drying Pavement sa Brgy. Saba na may 420 sq. meters na laki na may halagang Php. 398,541.

Narito naman ang mga aprubado at sisimulan nang proyekto sa ilalim ng nasabing opisina, ayon pa kay Mayor Inton.

Farm-to-Market Road sa Brgy. Cataning na nagkakahalaga ng Php. 10 Million;
Farm-to-Market Road sa Sitio Pinagpala sa Brgy. Balsik na nagkakahalaga ng Php. 15 Million; at
Tulay ng Pangulo - Farm Brige sa Brgy. Mabiga.
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Si Mayor Jopet Inton, ikatlo sa kanan, kasama ang mga kawani ng Hermosa municipal hall.

12/08/2024

Sunken vessel with 5,500 liters of oil partially afloats-PCG
BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/12

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday afternoon that the sunker motor tanker with more than 5,000 liters of oil has been partially afloat.

The PCG said it is now monitoring the ongoing seawater siphoning to salvage MTKR Jason Bradley in the vicinity waters of Barangay Cabcaben, Mariveles, Bataan, today, 12 August 2024.

CG Lieutenant Commander Michael John Encina said the sunken motor tanker is now partially afloat. Encina, however, did not made mention about the oil leak coming from the sunken vessel that has been one of the subjects of a possible class suit being prepared by the government.

“The contracted salvor will then move the vessel to the nearest safe shoreline, where the siphoning of 5,500 liters of diesel oil on board will occur,” Encina added.
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A tugboat contracted by the Phil. Coast Guard is pulling here the sunken MTKR Jason Bradley in the vicinity waters of Barangay Cabcaben, Mariveles, Bataan, 12 August 2024. (PCG PHOTO)

12/08/2024

From J.O. to regular employee:

Gov Joet S Garcia, right and LTO employee Jay Tallorin, pose for 1bataan as the latter pays a courtesy call on the provincial chief executive Monday at The Bunker. Started as Job Order item at the Land Transportation Office, Tallorin, has been promoted as regular employee. He thanked the governor for his support to him. ( Mar T Supnad)

12/08/2024

GETTING FRESH INFO:

Governor Joet S Garcia, right and Provincial Consultant Mario Tugade Supnad pose for 1bataan as the two exchange pleasantries, fresh information and development Monday morning at The Bunker, seat of the provincial government .

11/08/2024

11/08/2024

Bataan namahagi ng food packs sa mga mangingisdang apektado ng oil spill

NI MAR T SUPNAD
8/11

BATAAN- Sa tulong ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region III, ang lalawigan ng Bataan sa pamumuno ni Gov Joet S Garcia ay nagpamahagi ng 1000 food packs kahapon sa mga mangingisda na apektado ng oil spill.

Maliban sa pagkain, nagpamahagi din sina Gov Garcia st BFAR ng fuel subsidy sa 75 Limayans na may-ari ng bangka, at Kadiwa Grant na naglalaman ng 100 kg. ng tilapia at bangus sa Samahan ng Kababaihan ng Pinag-apugan at NFARMC , sa Brgy. Reformista, Limay.

Ayon naman kay Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz ng BFAR, ang naganap na pamamahagi ng tulong sa mga apektadong mangingisda at nagtitinda ay hindi ang una at huling beses ng pagmamahagi ng BFAR.

Kaugnay nito, patuloy pa rin ang pagsasagawa ng BFAR ng sensory testing at fish samples for oil testing upang masiguro ang kalidad at kaligtasan sa pagkonsumo ng isda sa ating Lalawigan.

“Makaaasa po kayo sa patuloy na pakikipag-ugnayan ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan sa iba’t ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan upang masiguro ang mas mabilis at episyenteng paghahatid ng tulong sa mga kababayan nating higit na naapektuhan ng oil spill,” ani governor Garcia.

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Nagbibigay ng mensahe dito si Vice mayor Richie David nang magpamahagi ng food packs ang gobierno sa mga apektado ng oil spill.

10/08/2024

Port of Lamao wants cordial rapport with traders, processors

BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/10

LIMAY, Bataan- Port of Limay District Collector Atty. Kriden Balgomera
wanted to have a closer rapport with traders for the benefit of both parties and smooth flow of operations of investors investing in Bataan Freeport.

Collector Balgomera’s action came in the wake of reports that there is a “double-handling” in procesing of documents in the Bureau of Customs, thus delaying the importation of their products.

“No, there is no such double-handling of processing of their documents. It so happened that our appraiser is new in Mariveles Subport. In fact, there was one case that a locator was made to pay two times for his taxes when we checked. So returned his money. However, we will again call for a meeting with locators and processors to hear their concerns so we can address their concern,” said Annuar Datudacula, Deputy Collector for operations.

Some locators inside Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) also lauded the efforts of Atty. Rey Yacat in fast-tracking the processing of their documents needed for their imports, etc. “Collector Yacat is so supportive with us, and we laud him for his prompt actions in processing our needed documents for our materials,” said a representative of a company here, who requested his name not to publish.

Meanwhile, Datudacula said the Port of Limay is vying for ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and
that they are busy preparing for the requirements to establish, implement and to continually improve their services and management system to attain BoC’s objective of a bigger collection for the national coffers.

Deputy Collector Datudacula has expressed optimism that they can make it with the various programs and activities being initiated by Collector Balgomera in improving the Port of Limay, saying “Collector Balgomera is a professional leader who has vast experience in the field and in the Bureau of Customs being one of the pioneered officials here.”

ISO 9001 is a globally recognized standard for quality management. This guides government agencies of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality.

In an interview, Atty Balgomera said that their number one commitment is to achieve all the programs such as increase in collections being implemented by the BOC.

Balgomera and Datudacula pointed that although “we cannot even perfect our selves but we are trying our best to serve the government.”
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District Collector Atty Kriden Balgomera, left and his Deputy for operations Annuar Datudacula.

10/08/2024

AFAB aims to become self-sufficiency; As more locators pouring in their investments

BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/7


With the State-run Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB)’s significant events and achievements since AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein P. Pangandaman took over the helm here,
AFAB aims to reach a level of self-sufficiency where it can operate without needing constant financial support.

However, Pangandaman clarified that AFAB will NOT separate itself from the national government as earlier erroneously reported.

One of the key indicators of progress and development of AFAB were the pouring in of
additional investments by other new locators and the expansion of other existing companies, and these serve as a key indicator of progress, said AFAB in a statement.

Administrator Pangandaman highlighted the milestones AFAB has achieved after he assumed the top post here last year, as he cited the progress made since Pres. Ferdinand Marcos entrusted to him the AFAB leadership.

AFAB is under the Office of the President in Malacañang.

Pangandaman also emphasized the key role played by the FAB enterprises and their workforce in driving FAB’s growth.
“With your support, the progress we’ve made is evident, and our data reflects our achievements,” pointed out Pangandaman.

But the AFAB chief vowed to stop not stop there, “as we continue to develop and fortify the AFAB into a stronger,
more capable organization to deliver the goals laid out in our charter.”

The focus is on strengthening AFAB’s capability to contribute more effectively as a key partner to the national government, rather than becoming independent of it.

For his part, Atty. Percival B Peralta, group head of the Office of the Administrator, AFAB, also said that in the coming years
“AFAB must stand alone by itself. And AFAB can only attain this as long as it continues to maintain a strong and genuine bond of partnership with you, our dear locators.”

Borrowing a familiar quote, Peralta said, “Together, we stand; dis-united, we fall”.

To attain this, Peralta said there should be an increase volume and improved quality of manufactured products; Higher amount of GIE as a result of increased volume of production and sales; and Improved remittances to AFAB as a result of higher amount of Gross Income Earned.

While AFAB has been given a capital contribution by the National Government amounting to P2.5B, Peralta said there is now only about P100M left to be downloaded.

Unless Congress will pass a law amending AFAB’s Charter by increasing the capital contribution of the National Government into it, Peralta said the agency’s financial position will be at serious peril and it may not be able to sustain its plans and programs to further develop the Zone for the benefit of its locators.

By looking at the above scenario, Peralta pointed out, “what AFAB wants to avoid is to incur a deficit in the years to come, wherein expenses and expenditures go beyond its earnings. And it should not happen to the extent that it will now create a burden to the National Government by requiring it to subsidize the operations of AFAB. “

AFAB, therefore, should not become a liability to the National Government.

He said to address this, active efforts are being done in inviting and entertaining prospective investors to make its income base becomes wider.

“ Our relationship must be long lasting, like married couples who are obliged to live together, observe mutual love, respect and fidelity and render mutual help and support. In our case, let us give emphasis to the last phrase, “render mutual help and support,” Peralta added.

Citing statistics, Atty Peralta said that Bataan is one of the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Provinces in Terms of Per Capita GDP Annual Growth Rates at Constant 2018 Prices, 2021-2022.

“Every Bataeno has a per capita GDP of P297,930.00. Just imagine, if the present 40,000 workers in the FAB are individually receiving an average total earnings of P20,000.00 per month, multiplied by 13 months, that’s already a whooping amount of P10.4B per year which isbeing infused to the economy of the Municipality of Mariveles and the entire Province of Bataan,” pointed out Peralta.

That amount, he said, does not include yet their share out of the 5% being charged against locators’ Gross Income Earned- One percent (1%) each for the Municipality of Mariveles and the Province of Bataan.

Peralta pointed out thag “In totality, it would necessarily result into increased amount of money in circulation and improved economic activity within these areas.”
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AFAB Administrator and CEO Hussein P Pangandaman and Journalist Mar T Supnad, right.

10/08/2024

GNPD honors Typhoon Carina Heroes
BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/9

MARIVELES, BATAAN – The 77 volunteers who risked their lives and limbs were cited for their heoism during the widespread flooding and rains across the barangay and the province just to give aid to more than 200 families who were affected and brought to the evacuation areas.

“The stormy winds and heavy rains may have long gone, but the spirit of volunteerism remains steadfast and ignites even brighter as GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co.’s (GNPD) volunteers celebrated their birthdays with the unsung heroes of Super Typhoon Carina last July 30, 2024,”said GNDP.

GNDP has launched the “Project Saysay”,
an outreach program aims to be the avenue for collective action of employes, volunteers to help the needy and underprivilege.

For the month of August, the six employee volunteers from GNPD’s Maintenance, Settlements and Warranty, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Executive Departments chose to extend their birthday celebrations with the 77 volunteers from Brgy. Alasasin.

Brgy. Alasasin was one of the 3,581 barangays in the Philippines that was greatly affected by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina, with over 200 families brought to evacuation centers and reporting an estimated Php 73,536 in damages in agriculture.

Miles Sendon, Kagawad of Brgy. Alasasin, shared how the undying dedication of volunteers made a huge difference in handling the effects of Super Typhoon Carina. “Thank you so much sa walang sawang pagtulong sa oras ng pangangailangan. Doon pa lang ay napapatunayan natin ‘yung pagkakaisa ng ating barangay sa pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan.”

It can be recalled that the volunteers from the Barangay Health Office, Barangay Public Safety Office, and Barangay Coordinators braved the widespread flooding and rains across the barangay to give aid to more than 200 families who were affected and brought to the evacuation areas.

Held at Romalaine’s Seafood Restaurant, all the volunteers, along with their families, were invited for a well-deserved rest day – a day where they can just relax and enjoy with their families, as the volunteers spent the day with them.

Before starting the program, some of GNPD’s volunteers shared some heartfelt messages to all the volunteers. Leo Bruijnooge, Manager of the Maintenance Department, said, “As always, it takes a whole family and a whole community to keep the volunteerism going. Thank you for sacrificing for your community, for us being part of your community, and for your family. Thank you for doing that for now, in the future, and always.”

GNPD Deputy Plant Manager Young Comaad, also shared his gratitude for all the volunteers during the super typhoon. “We are greatly honored na nakikita namin kung paano kayo lumabas sa inyong mga bahay para tumulong sa mga emergency, kagaya ng Typhoon Carina,” he said. “Kaagapay ninyo ang GNPD sa bawat darating na pagsubok sa ating bayan.”

The volunteers played classic Pinoy party games, such as Hep Hep Hooray! and Bring Me!, led by GNPD’s Community Relations team, and all joined together for a boodle fight. After the feast, the barangay volunteers all sang “Happy Birthday” to the celebrants turned Project Saysay volunteers. They also got a chance to sing karaoke songs and swim together with their families, capping off the day with a reward for all their hard work in rescuing the affected families and braving the damages brought upon by Super Typhoon Carina.

Capping off the event was a message from GNPD Associate Vice President for Community Relations, Arcel Madrid, to thank the volunteers for their hard work. “TuIad po ng ginawa ninyong pagtulong, ginagawa po natin ito dahil alam natin na kaya natin itong gawin. Ito pong Project Saysay ay result lamang po ng kabutihan na ginawa ninyo nung nakaraang linggo.”

Every month, GNPD gathers employees who will celebrate their birthdays to encourage them to choose a beneficiary to share their birthdays with. Since then, Project Saysay has reached a total of 1,562 individuals and 998 communities across the province of Bataan.

True enough, there are no storms strong enough to founder the spirit of unity and volunteerism in the community. No matter how strong the winds hit or the rain falls, a helping hand reaching out to those in need makes all the difference in our community, GNPD added.

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08/08/2024

AFAB targets to become Independent from
National gov’t; but has only P100M budget left

BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/7


The State-run Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) wanted to become Independent from the National Government.

This was disclosed by Atty. Percival B Peralta, group head of the Office of the Administrator, AFAB, who said that in the coming years “AFAB would no longer want to see itself dependent from the National Government. “

“It must stand alone by itself. And AFAB can only attain this as long as it continues to maintain a strong and genuine bond of partnership with you, our dear locators,” Peralta said.

Borrowing a familiar quote, Peralta said, “Together, we stand; dis-united, we fall”.

To attain this, Peralta said there should be an increase volume and improved quality of manufactured products; Higher amount of GIE as a result of increased volume of production and sales; and Improved remittances to AFAB as a result of higher amount of Gross Income Earned.

AFAB is headed by Mohammed P Hussein as Administrator and CEO.

While AFAB has been given a capital contribution by the National Government amounting to P2.5B, Peralta said there is now only about P100M left to be downloaded.

Unless Congress will pass a law amending AFAB’s Charter by increasing the capital contribution of the National Government into it, Peralta said the agency’s financial position will be at serious peril and it may not be able to sustain its plans and programs to further develop the Zone for the benefit of its locators.

By looking at the above scenario, Peralta pointed out, “what AFAB wants to avoid is to incur a deficit in the years to come, wherein expenses and expenditures go beyond its earnings. And it should not happen to the extent that it will now create a burden to the National Government by requiring it to subsidize the operations of AFAB. “

AFAB, therefore, should not become a liability to the National Government.

He said to address this, active efforts are being done in inviting and entertaining prospective investors to make its income base becomes wider.

“ Our relationship must be long lasting, like married couples who are obliged to live together, observe mutual love, respect and fidelity and render mutual help and support. In our case, let us give emphasis to the last phrase, “render mutual help and support,” Peralta added.

Citing statistics, Atty Peralta said that Bataan is one of the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Provinces in Terms of Per Capita GDP Annual Growth Rates at Constant 2018 Prices, 2021-2022.

“Every Bataeno has a per capita GDP of P297,930.00. Just imagine, if the present 40,000 workers in the FAB are individually receiving an average total earnings of P20,000.00 per month, multiplied by 13 months, that’s already a whooping amount of P10.4B per year which isbeing infused to the economy of the Municipality of Mariveles and the entire Province of Bataan,” pointed out Peralta.

That amount, he said, does not include yet their share out of the 5% being charged against locators’ Gross Income Earned- One percent (1%) each for the Municipality of Mariveles and the Province of Bataan.

Peralta pointed out thag “In totality, it would necessarily result into increased amount of money in circulation and improved economic activity within these areas.”
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AFAB Administrator Hussein Pangandaman, left and Atty Percival Peralta, Group head.( Mar T Supnad)

08/08/2024

Port of Lamao vies for ISO, after initiating various reforms

BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/8/24

LIMAY, Bataan- After initiating reforms aimed at further improving the services of the Port of Limay, the port here led by District Collector Atty. Kriden Balgomera is vying for ISO (the International Organization for Standardization).

Annuar Datudacula, Deputy Collector for operations, said that they are busy preparing for the requirements to establish, implement and to continually improve their services and management system to attain BoC’s objective of a bigger collection for the national coffers.

Deputy Collector Datidacula expressed optimism that they can make it with the various programs and activities being launched by Collector Balgomera in improving the Port of Limay, saying “Collector Balgomera is a professional leader who has vast experience in the field and in the Bureau of Customs being one of the pioneered officials here.”

ISO 9001 is a globally recognized standard for quality management. This guides government agencies of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality.

In an interview, Atty Balgomera said that their number one commitment is to achieve all the programs such as increase in collections being implemented by the BOC.

Balgomera and Datudacula pointed that although “we cannot even perfect our selves but we are trying our best to serve the government.”
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District Collector Atty Kriden Balgomera, left of Port of Limay, Bataan and Deputy Collector Annuar Datidacula.

07/08/2024

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07/08/2024

DOH isinusulong ang CBS advocay activity sa Bataan

NI MAR T SUPNAD
8/8

THE BUNKER, Bataan- Sa kagustuhang mapalakas pa ang health programs, isinusulong ng Department of Health (DOH) sa kanilang pakikipagpulong kina governor Joet S Garcia kahapon upang talakayin ang Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) advocacy activity.

Sinabi ni governor Garcia na ang nasabing adbokasiya ay naglalayong palakasin ang mga programang pangkalusugan sa komunidad at matiyak ang mabilis na pagtugon sa mga isyung pangkalusugan sa buong lalawigan ng Bataan.

Sa naturang pagpupulong, tinalakay din nina governor Garcia at DOH officials ang pilot implementation ng CBS sa Central Luzon.

Kasama sa mga nakapulong ang Task Force for Global Health sa pangunguna ni Dr. Ryan Olos, mga kinatawan mula sa Epidemiology Bureau, Ma. Justina Zapanta, Cristaline Estrella at Gelli Rose Mactal, gayundin sina Dr. Maria Belina Ibasco at Dr. Noel Reyes mula sa Bataan Provincial Health Office.
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07/08/2024

07/08/2024

AFAB official cites high GDP in Bataan, past, present workers of AFAB

BY MAR T SUPNAD
8/7

A top Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan cited Tuesday night the high Gross Domestic Product of Bataan as he also mentioned the significantcontribution of AFAB in making Bataan as number one among all provinces in the country in terms of per capita GDP.

Atty. Percival B Peralta, group head of the Office of the Administrator, AFAB, said in his speech during the 11th Stakeholders’ night that “past and present workers of AFAB will always be grateful for the contributions which you have brought to the Freeport Area of Bataan, the majestic and booming town of Mariveles and the historical Province of Bataan. “

Citing statistics, Atty Peralta said that Bataan is one of the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Provinces in Terms of Per Capita GDP Annual Growth Rates at Constant 2018 Prices, 2021-2022.

“Every Bataeno has a per capita GDP of P297,930.00. Just imagine, if the present 40,000 workers in the FAB are individually receiving an average total earnings of P20,000.00 per month, multiplied by 13 months, that’s already a whooping amount of P10.4B per year which isbeing infused to the economy of the Municipality of Mariveles and the entire Province of Bataan,” pointed out Peralta.

That amount, he said, does not include yet their share out of the 5% being charged against locators’ Gross Income Earned- One percent (1%) each for the Municipality of Mariveles and the Province of Bataan.

Peralta pointed out thag “In totality, it would necessarily result into increased amount of money in circulation and improved economic activity within these areas.”

He said “AFAB will continue to do its best to improveand upgrade the existing infrastructures and facilities within the FAB while it plans to build new ones to make the same become a more conducive working environment and attractive investment destination. While many of you may have been negatively affected by the CREATE Law, there is a great chance that the lost incentives and privileges may be restored, if not improved further, with the bills now pending in Congress.”

AFAB has been tasked by its Charter, the R.A. 9728, as amended by R.A. 11453, to manage the Zone, oversee the attainment of its mandate and regulate the use of rights and properties within the FAB, one of its important roles is to promote and develop a long lasting indispensable partnership with its locators.

The relationship has to be commonly productive and beneficial to both partners, built with mutual trust, transparency and accountability. It should not be a one sided love affair, but rather two sided, Peralta said.
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Atty Percival B Peralta, right, Group head, Office of the Administrator, AFAB and Journalist-editor Mar T Supnad