The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NCHP) led the celebration of the 22nd Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day and the commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the Start of the Siege in Baler, Aurora on July 1, 2024. Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri and Ambassador Miguel Utray Delgado...
It was Baler’s skateboarding pride Mak Feliciano’s 2019 Southeast Asian Games stint that put in motion the planning of building a world-class skatepark. Mak Feliciano (Skate Pilipinas) In 2018, local skateboarder and licensed architect Lornel Bihasa began drafting proposals of the skatepark in...
Jay-R Esquivel rode his way to the top and became the lone Filipino winner in the inaugural World Surf League (WSL) Baler International Pro after ruling the men’s longboard qualifying series (LQS) Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Sabang Beach in Aurora. Jay-R Esquivel wins the inaugural Baler...
Three Sandiganbayan justices denied anew the motion of former Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chairman Efraim C. Genuino to inhibit them in the trial of his 39 criminal charges filed for alleged anomalous use of public funds amounting to P183.7 million. Presiding...
A bill declaring Baler in Aurora province as the “Birthplace of Philippine Surfing” lapsed into law last Aug. 6, a statement posted in the Official Gazette said. (Photo from the Surf Atlas) Republic Act No. 11957, also known as “An Act Recognizing the Municipality of Baler in the Province of...
Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has led the inauguration of the Senator Edgardo J. Angara Convention Center in Baler, Aurora. Angara said the completion of the convention center is a realization of the late Senate President’s dream for Baler, and the entire province of Aurora, to thrive and...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a two-lane permanent bridge worth P115.8 million that now connects communities in Baler, Aurora. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino said the project has dramatically benefitted the...
By ARIEL AVENDANO BALER, Aurora – A medical supply company executive, who earlier rescued his 24-year-old son from drowning, died after he was swept away by strong water current while surfing in a beach in Barangay Sabang here at around 11:35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5. RESCUERS rush Reygie Lantabo...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a flood control structure along the Malupa-Dian-Aguang River in Baler, Aurora which offers protection to coconut plantations and communities from perennial flooding. DPWH logo DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said...
How Maid in Malacañang has captured an era interrupted By Eliza Romualdez-Valtos Adding on to current knowledge is not revisionism. As an archaeologist/researcher, I see it as broadening our knowledge every time we are introduced to new data. Given the advancement of technology...
Fu at Diguisit Beach in Baler Baler in the province of Aurora has been one of the favorite vacation destinations of celebrities especially those who love surfing. (feeling ko bago pa umusbong ang La Union at ang Siargao. Feeling ko lang naman!) Actress Andi Eigenmann used to visit Baler before she...
Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo said it is time for the government to focus on improving the country's agriculture industry, such as increasing the sector's budget. Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo and running mate Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan meet with...
