Tag: BALER
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APPO Marks 100 Days of Leadership of PCOL Robert L. Petate with Coffee Table Book Launch, Infrastructure Gains, and Community-Centered Initiatives

AURORA — The Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO) formally marked the first 100 days of leadership of Provincial Director Police Colonel Robert L. Petate with the launching of the “100 Days of Leadership” coffee table book and a thanksgiving gathering on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the covered court of Camp Ravina, Barangay Sabang, Baler,…
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Aurora Gears Up for Typhoon Paolo: Classes, Government Work Suspended – Gov. Galban

BALER, Aurora-The Aurora Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) convened this afternoon for a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) meeting to finalize preparations ahead of the anticipated landfall of Tropical Cyclone Paolo. The meeting was held at the Provincial DRRM Emergency Operations Center in Barangay Suklayin, Baler, Aurora. The session was presided over by…
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President Marcos, Secretary Angara Lead YAKAP Caravan Launch in Aurora

BALER, Aurora — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the launch of the Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Caravan on Monday, September 1, at Aurora National High School, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening health and wellness services within the education sector. PhilHealth President Edwin Mercado also joined the event. The…
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36 Participants Complete 5-Day Contingency Planning Training of Trainers

AURORA — Thirty-six participants have completed the 5-day Contingency Planning Training of Trainers held from August 11 to 15, 2025, at the Emergency Operations Center, PDRRMO New Building, Barangay Suklayin, Baler, Aurora—equipping them with advanced skills to boost disaster preparedness and resilience in their communities. Organized in partnership with the Office of Civil Defense –…
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3-Day Emergency Operations Center Training Kicks Off in Aurora

AURORA-The 3-Day Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Training Course officially commenced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) Operations Center in Barangay Suklayin, Baler, Aurora. The training, scheduled to run until July 24, aims to enhance the preparedness, coordination, and operational capabilities of first responders in the province…
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91st Infantry Battalion Marks Independence Day by Merging Patriotism with Environmental Action

BALER, Aurora-Rather than celebrating Independence Day with the usual fanfare, the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion of the Philippine Army chose to mark the 127th Araw ng Kalayaan with a message that resonates deeply with the times: the fusion of national sovereignty and environmental responsibility. In a bold and timely initiative, the battalion led a Joint…
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Aurora Records Over 1.1 Million Tourist Arrivals During Holy Week 2025

AURORA- This province recorded a total of 1,165,254 tourist arrivals during the Holy Week and extended SUMVAC period from April 12 to 20, 2025, according to consolidated data from the Aurora Provincial Tourism Office and various municipal tourism offices. The figure includes 310,739 overnight guests and 854,682 same-day visitors, showing a significant increase in local…
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Six (6) ex-rebels in Aurora get E-CLIP cash aid

BALER, Aurora — Six (6) former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels from this province received financial assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The ECLIP is a complete package program for individuals who have decided to abandon armed struggle, return to the fold of the law, and join…
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91 communist supporters pledge allegiance to the government

BALER—The Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion said 91 supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the province of Aurora have officially declared their withdrawal of support to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-NPA-National Democratic Front (NDF), a top military official said. Lt. Col. Aries Quinto, acting commanding officer of the 91st IB,…
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91st IB, 307 CDC join the Philippine Army Nationwide Blood Donation Activity

BALER, Aurora-The Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion and 307 Community Defense Center (CDC), 3rd Regional Community Defense Group (RCDG) joined the “Philippine Army-Wide Blood Donation Activity” in this capital town (Baler) of Aurora as part of their tradition of donating blood in order to help save more lives held at Camp Jaime Bitong, Sr.,…
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NCIP graced the 45th Founding Anniversary in Aurora

BALER, Aurora–Lawyer Cristine Faith R. Sabella, chief of staff of National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) who represented NCIP Chairperson Jennifer Pia “Limpayen” Sibug-Las graced the 45th foundation anniversary of the province of Aurora, which is also the celebration of the 136th birth anniversary of First Lady Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon at Capitol Grounds, Barangay…
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Aurora Police Remembers Bravery, Heroism of SAF44

BALER, Aurora-The Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO) on Thursday, January 25, 2024, led the commemoration of the bravery and heroism of the 44 Special Action Forces (SAF) troopers who were killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in 2015 (nine years ago). Police Colonel Myles Angel S. Pascual, APPO Provincial Director together with Retired…
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PA joins 4th NSED drill to ensure safety, preparedness in Casiguran, Aurora

BALER, Aurora- The Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion participated in the nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill on Thursday, November 9, 2023 to promote the importance of disaster preparedness and mitigation to all stakeholders, as well as to strengthen the response mechanism and interoperability of all local key players held in Barangay Esteves, Casiguran, Aurora. Lt.…


