25/10/2025
When Aurora Meets Bataan: A Partnership of Progress and Purpose
— Where the rising light of the East unites with the enduring strength of the West. 🌅
A technical consultation was conducted with the Provincial Assessor of Bataan, headed by Engr. Ricardo Herrera, together with his highly competent staff, to learn about the formulation of their Schedule of Market Values (SMV). The delegation from Aurora was truly impressed by Bataan’s exemplary Property Assessment and Tax Administration System (PATAS) — a testament to their commitment to efficiency, innovation, and good governance.
The activity was attended by representatives from the Provincial Assessor’s Office of Aurora, headed by Acting Provincial Assessor Jose Angelito Q. Hernandez, REA, along with the following Municipal Assessors:
• Ms. Shirley R. Seña, REA, Municipal Assessor of San Luis and President of the Assessors League of Aurora
• Ms. Wynona T. Angeles, REA, Municipal Assessor of Dingalan
• Mr. Sonny D. Morales, En.P., REA, REB, Municipal Assessor of Dinalungan
• Mr. Quirino Eleuterio B. Rodriguez, REA, Municipal Assessor of Casiguran
• Mr. Reydee G. Bartolome, REA, REB, Municipal Assessor of Dilasag
• Ms. Ma. Victoria T. Bergantinos, REA, Municipal Assessor of Maria Aurora
• Ms. Mildred Velasco, representing Ms. Merly C. Manzanillo, REA, Municipal Assessor of Dipaculao
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Provincial Assessor’s Office of Bataan for their warm hospitality and for generously sharing their best practices and innovative strategies that have greatly advanced their real property assessment operations. Their successful implementation of a fully computerized system serves as a powerful inspiration as we strive to further enhance our own programs and services for the continued growth and development of the Province of Aurora