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Balibago News
16 Apr 2018 - Visit Negros Occidental, Kapampangans urged
PAMPANGA -- Governor Alfredo Marañon has urged Kapampangans to visit Negros Occidental province, now that it is easily accessible via a one-hour flight from Clark International Airport.The Negrense chief made the statement during the 25th Panaad sa Negros Festival, which kicked off over the weekend.
16 Apr 2018 - Barangays showcase various ‘sisig’ dishes
PAMPANGA -- The 33 barangays of the City of San Fernando are able to showcase their own versions of the famous Angeles City sizzling “sisig” through the Barangay Sisig Fiesta, which is part of the city-wide celebration of the Sisig Fiesta 2018.Co-presented by corporate sponsor Fresh Options and the Angeles City Tourism Office, the barangay-based contest kicked off last April 7 in Barangay Pulung Bulu with cooking showdowns held in Barangay Malabanias last April 14 and in Barangay Pandan on April 21.
16 Apr 2018 - palit releases P1.5-M pension for elderly
PAMPANGA -- More than a thousand senior citizens from Apalit town recently received their monthly social pension from the local government here.Mayor Peter Nucom disclosed that the local government allocated some P1.575 million for the quarterly payout of 1,050 elderly from the 12 barangays here.
16 Apr 2018 - Water district needs P100M for septage treatment facility
PAMPANGA -- The City of San Fernando Water District (CSFWD) needs some P100 million and less than a hectare of land to construct a septage treatment facility.CSFWD general manager Jorge Gumba said the amount would at least see through the fulfillment of the planned treatment facility as envisioned in Ordinance 2018-1 or "An Ordinance Establishing a Septage Management System in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof and for other Purposes."
15 Apr 2018 - 12,000 cops to secure barangay, SK elections
PAMPANGA -- As preparations for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls officially started on Saturday, April 14, the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon has already been placed under full alert to ensure peace and order in the region.PRO-Central Luzon Regional Director Chief Superintendent Amador Corpus said at least 12,000 police personnel have been deployed all over Central Luzon to monitor the situation and implement measures in line with the barangay and SK elections.
15 Apr 2018 - Dole-Central Luzon has new director
PAMPANGA -- Leadership changed hands anew at the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in Central Luzon as Ma. Zenaida Angara-Campita assumed the role of new regional director over the weekend.A turn-over ceremony held at the regional office in the City of San Fernando, was witnessed by officials and personnel of the Dole regional and field offices.
15 Apr 2018 - Cops to intensify peace and order measures
PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPO) led by Police Provincial Director Joel Consulta vowed to intensify its peace and order measures in the onset of the election period which started on April 14.Police Superintendent Levy Hope Basilio, PPO Chief of Operations, said that there will be a maximum deployment of police forces to accommodate the peace and order needs during the election period.
15 Apr 2018 - Collector-delivery man arrested for theft
PAMPANGA -- A collector-delivery man of a private company situated in this capital city was arrested by elements of the San Fernando police for alleged multiple counts of qualified theft.The suspect identified as Kevin Manarang, 26, was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Christine Marie Capule of the Regional Trial Court Branch 48 in this city for 140 counts Qualified Theft under Criminal Case No. 25247 to 25387.
15 Apr 2018 - Lawmaker wants Dengvaxia vaccinees to receive medical aid
PAMPANGA -- Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel is pushing for an initial P1.16-billion allotment to pay for the treatment and hospitalization of school children rendered sick after receiving the controversial anti-dengue Dengvaxia vaccine.Under House Joint Resolution No. 21, the entire P1.16 billion previously returned by Dengvaxia manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur to the government shall be earmarked for the health surveillance and care of more than 870,000 inoculated children.
13 Apr 2018 - 2 Australian Navy ships in Subic for goodwill visit
SUBIC BAY -– Two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessels, Her Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Anzac (FFH 150) and the HMAS Success (OR 304), docked Thursday morning, April 12, in Subic Bay Freeport as part of a four-day goodwill visit to the Philippines.The Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Emilio Jacinto (PS35) met the two ships off Morong, Bataan province, and escorted them to dock at the Alava Wharf in Subic Bay.
13 Apr 2018 - Video of traffic enforcer ‘harassing’ driver goes viral
PAMPANGA -- A video of a traffic enforcer in this city allegedly harassing a jeepney driver has been going viral in social media.Based on the Facebook video uploaded by a netizen, who wants anonymity, the traffic enforcer identified as Tristan Mendiola, 27, was seen grasping the collar of jeepney driver Francisco Tudio, 54, during a heated altercation on the road.
13 Apr 2018 - Off-duty cop rescues man from drowning
PAMPANGA -- An off-duty policeman, detailed at the Central Luzon Police Regional Office (PRO), has proven his dedication to serve and protect the Filipino people after he saved a man from drowning in Isabela province.Police Officer 3 Lacson Pataray, member of the Third Regional Mobile Force Battalion in Camp Olivas, rescued 65-year-old Ruel Labog, who was in verge of drowning in Cagayan River after reportedly falling off the bridge in Baranagay San Luis, Cauayan City, Isabela.
13 Apr 2018 - 2 Kapampangans among cadet pilots chosen for Australia training
PAMPANGA -- Flag carrier Cebu Pacific Air sent two Kapampangan cadet pilots and 14 others to Australia last April 11 to undergo intensive aviation training program at Flight Training Adelaide (FTA). The 16 cadet pilots were selected from over 12,500 applicants.The two Kapampangan cadet pilots are Kayrwin Kirch Remolona from Mabalacat, Pampanga, and Juan Carlo Wage, a native of Bamban, Tarlac residing in Dau, also of Mabalacat City.
12 Apr 2018 - Miss PH Earth set for April 21
PAMPANGA -- The LausGroup Event Centre (LGEC), touted as Central Luzon’s biggest event center, will host the Miss Philippines Earth 2018 Swimsuit Parade and Resort Wear Competition this coming April 21.This is the second time that Carousel Productions, Inc. (CPI), official organizer of the pageant, collaborated with the LGEC for the preliminary competition.
12 Apr 2018 - PamCham seeks amendment to law on JASA name
PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PamCham) is seeking the assistance of authorities in amending the law which renamed the Gapan-San Fernando-Olongapo Road to Jose Abad Santos Avenue or JASA.This time, the PamCham wants the 118-kilometer long “avenue” renamed to “highway” under Republic Act No. 9477 signed by former President and now Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on May 22, 2007.
12 Apr 2018 - Mayor: Albayalde is CSF’s pride
PAMPANGA -- Mayor Edwin Santiago of the City of San Fernando said incoming Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General and fellow Fernandino Oscar Albayalde is the pride of their home city, San Fernando.Santiago made the statement during the local government’s commemoration of the 76th Araw ng Kagitingan on Tuesday, April 10, where he described Albayalde as a “modern Fernandino hero who is courageous and has a deep sense of nationalism.”
12 Apr 2018 - Lazatin to work on P35-M
ANGELES CITY --- Pampanga First District Congressman Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin has vowed to provide P35 million for the armoring of the Abacan River embankment in Barangay Malabanias here.This was learned from Malabanias Chairman Reynaldo N. Gueco who earlier called the attention of the national and local government regarding the issue of flooding and lateral erosions at the Abacan river which endangers the lives and properties of the residents.
12 Apr 2018 - Lubao holds fun run to campaign vs smoking
PAMPANGA -- Hundreds of municipal employees of Lubao, along with various groups, participated in the early morning fun run on Thursday, April 12, to campaign against cigarette smoking, among others.The five-kilometer fun run, which took off at the multi-purpose covered court of Barangay Sta. Cruz, snaked through the busy Jose Abad Santos Avenue and wound up at the Lubao Bamboo Hub and Ecopark in Barangay Sta. Catalina.
11 Apr 2018 - Teen drug runner rescued; mother, 2 others arrested
PAMPANGA -- A 13-year-old boy who allegedly served as a “runner” of his drug-dealing mother was rescued by operatives of the Station Drug Enforcement Unit of Minalin town police in their residence in Barangay San Isidro. The teenager was identified as alias John.His mother, name withheld to protect the minor, was the subject of the illegal drugs operations.
11 Apr 2018 - DepEd clarifies birth certificate issue
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Education Regional Office in Central Luzon (DepEd-3) issued a statement Wednesday, April 11, to clarify the issue regarding the alleged new DepEd policy that will not allow thousands of students to graduate due to lack of birth certificates as recently published in a local paper in the City of San Fernando."This Office reiterates that no such policy has been issued by the Department of Education Central Office, and further seeks to emphasize that the DepEd, its regional and schools division offices, and all its public schools have remained faithful to our Constitutional mandate to ensure the delivery of quality and accessible education for all its learners," DepEd said in a statement.
11 Apr 2018 - CCTVs installed in Angeles City village
PAMPANGA -- A village in the highly urbanized city of Angeles has installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitors in a bid to prevent street crimes.Rodelio “Tony” Mamac, chairman of Barangay Balibago, said the monitors were installed in strategic areas all over the village.
11 Apr 2018 - DA to intensify hybrid program in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) here said in a press statement that for Central Luzon, it targets to plant hybrid seeds in a total of 126,000 hectares for the 2018 wet and dry season.The DA said that this was disclosed during the conduct of the municipal and city agriculturists and agricultural officers’ monthly meeting recently.
11 Apr 2018 - 21 farmers complete 16-week seminar
PAMPANGA -- At least 21 farmers from Apalit town on Tuesday, April 10, graduated from a 16-week seminar facilitated by the Municipal Agricultural Office here.Mayor Peter Nucom, who led the turnover of certificates, said the 21 farmers from Barangay Cansinala comprise the second batch of beneficiaries of the local government-sponsored Farmers Field School (FFS).
11 Apr 2018 - 3 World War II veterans receive posthumous awards
PAMPANGA -- 3 World War II veterans receive posthumous awards Wednesday, April 11, 2018 THREE World War II veterans were bestowed with posthumous awards Tuesday, April 10, on the occasion of Paggunita sa Capas 2018 in Tarlac province.Relatives of Private Serafin B. Peñaflor, Corporal Eugenio L. Huliganga and 2nd Lieutenant Benjamin Rivera received the recognition from Defense Undersecretary for Civil, Veterans and Retiree Affairs Reynaldo Mapagu and Capas Mayor Reynaldo Catacutan.
10 Apr 2018 - Balutan confident next PNP chief will hit hard vs jueteng
ANGELES CITY -- Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander Balutan is confident that incoming Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Director Oscar Albayalde will hit hard against jueteng and other form of illegal gambling.Albayalde, director of the National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO), will replace outgoing PNP chief General Ronald dela Rosa.
10 Apr 2018 - Santiago calls for ‘malasakit’ to spur growth, progress
PAMPANGA -- “In this time of change and fast-paced development in our midst, the keyword we must keep in our minds and hearts is ‘malasakit,’ which will help us move further while preserving our heritage and culture.”Thus said Mayor Edwin Santiago on Monday, as he spoke before officials, students, representatives from multi-sectoral groups and families of World War II during the city’s commemoration of the 76th Araw ng Kagitingan at the historic old train station here.
10 Apr 2018 - Construction worker nabbed in Guagua drug bust
PAMPANGA -- A 20-year-old construction worker from Barangay Bangcal, Guagua town was arrested by authorities during a drug bust on Sunday.The suspect identified as Khristian Mendoza was arrested in Barangay Maimpis after selling a sachet of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) to an undercover agent.
10 Apr 2018 - Exec: ‘Clark airport excited with aerotropolis concept’
CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark International Airport (CRK) is excited with the aerotropolis concept as the aviation industry players are starting to recognize the airport’s potential in terms of economic growth.Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) Acting President Alex Cauguiran relayed this message during the press launching of the Aeromart Summit, which is scheduled on June 14 to 16, 2018.
10 Apr 2018 - BIR: Don’t wait for April 16 to file ITRs
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region 4 (RR4) is reminding all taxpayers in Pampanga to file their income tax returns (ITR) ahead of the April 15 deadline which is technically April 16 since the former falls on a Sunday.BIR Regional Director Jethro Sabariaga advised taxpayers to file their ITRs months before the deadline, so they can be immediately accommodated and avoid the inconveniences.
9 Apr 2018 - Rimpy hints about possible 2019 gubernatorial run
PAMPANGA -- After his persistent denial on plans for the forthcoming elections, 4th District Representative Juan Pablo “Rimpy” Bondoc finally hinted that he may seek Pampanga’s gubernatorial post.During a recent gathering with local officials in Sto. Tomas town, Bondoc said he likened his recent statements on his next political move to those of President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice-President Leni Robredo, who had similarly denied that they will seek higher offices during the 2016 elections but later on pursued and won their current posts.
10 Apr 2018 - Tech4Ed center launched in Angeles
PAMPANGA -- The Angeles City government, through the Angeles City Library and Information Center (ACLIC), and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Luzon Cluster 2 launched on Friday, April 6, a Tech4Ed facility.Tech4Ed, which stands for “Technology for Education to gain employment, train entrepreneurs towards economic development”, aims to extend free ICT services to more Filipinos and facilitate equal opportunity of learning and employment.
10 Apr 2018 - PH aerospace industry ready for global market
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Philippines aerospace industry has chartered significant growth in the past few years and we see this emerging industry ready to compete in the global market, said a government official.This was disclosed by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez during the press launching of the Aeromart Summit at Widus Hotel and Casino Friday, April 6.
6 Apr 2018 - PH aerospace industry ready for global market
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Philippines aerospace industry has chartered significant growth in the past few years and we see this emerging industry ready to compete in the global market, said a government official.This was disclosed by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez during the press launching of the Aeromart Summit at Widus Hotel and Casino Friday, April 6.
6 Apr 2018 - 21 MSEs benefit from ‘Kapatid Mentor Me’ program
PAMPANGA -- At least 21 micro and small entrepreneurs (MSEs) from the region on Friday had the chance to further enhance their marketing strategies and programs with the “Kapatid Mentor Me” program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).In partnership with the Philippine Center of Entrepreneurship, Kapatid Mentor Me aims to provide assistance to MSEs in developing their businesses through coaching and mentoring in different functional areas of entrepreneurship by their “ates” and “kuyas” who successfully developed their businesses.
6 Apr 2018 - Suspects in recent robbery gunned down
ANGELES CITY -- Two suspects from a recent robbery incident here were killed in a shootout with operatives of the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO).he suspects were identified as John Ray Atienza and one alias “Lincon.”
6 Apr 2018 - Drug surrenderers’ recovery, wellness program launched
PAMPANGA -- Drug suspects who voluntarily submitted themselves to authorities under “Oplan Tokhang” now have a sanctuary for recovery in their respective villages as the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon launched the community-based recovery and wellness program.Philippine National Police Director for Community Relations Group Chief Superintendent Rhodel Sermonia and PRO-Central Luzon Director Chief Superintendent Amador Corpus spearheaded the cascading of the Recovery and Wellness Program among local police stations in the region during the ceremonial launching held Monday.
5 Apr 2018 - Pampanga chamber wants Jose Abad Santos Avenue renamed
PAMPANGA -- To highlight its importance as a vital network linking four provinces in Central Luzon, the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. is mulling on requesting authorities to rename Jose Abad Santos Avenue or Jasa to Jose Abad Santos Highway (Jash).According to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Director Antonio Molano, Jr., Jasa, formerly known as Olongapo–Gapan Road (OG Road) and Gapan–San Fernando–Olongapo Road (GSO Road) is a 118-kilometer stretch spanning the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bataan and Zambales.
5 Apr 2018 - ACWD targets completion of vital pump station this April
ANGELES CITY -- The Angeles City Water District (ACWD) is targeting to complete a pumping station in Barangay Margot this April to address the water shortage in the village and Barangay Sapang Bato.This was learned from ACWD General Manager Reynaldo Liwanag, who said that they are doubling their efforts to complete the project this April, which is two months ahead of the June schedule.
5 Apr 2018 - City of San Fernando is top Peso implementer
PAMPANGA -- The City of San Fernando’s Public Employment Service Office (Peso) has been named by the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) as Central Luzon’s top implementer of the Peso Employment Information System (PEIS).During the labor department’s recent Peso Year-End Performance Assessment for 2017 and 2018 Planning Exercises at Royce Hotel and Casino in Clark Freeport, the employment and service office of the City Government of San Fernando was recognized for its implementation of the PEIS in applicant’s registration, employer’s registration and posted vacancies under the component city.
5 Apr 2018 - 86 CCA students now Tesda certified
ANGELES CITY -- Some 86 students at the City College of Angeles (CCA) passed the competency assessment for various programs facilitated by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda).The students, who passed the March 14 and March 15 evaluation, are now entitled to receive a National Certification II (NCII) in their respective areas of specialization namely Tour Guiding, Front Office and Events Management Services.
5 Apr 2018 - Agriculture sector faces greatest impact from climate change
PAMPANGA -- There are huge environmental and agricultural challenges for a country like the Philippines which is, unfortunately, in the cross-roads of the ongoing effects of climate change because, despite all appearances of being industrialized, the archipelago is still an agricultural country.And in a country where sunlight, temperature and rainfall are the main considerations for crop production; climate change could prove to be a big challenge as the agriculture sector bears the burden of the negative impacts.
5 Apr 2018 - Guagua mayor unfazed by suspension order
PAMPANGA -- Mayor Dante Torres said that he will continue to do his job as municipal mayor adding that he will exhaust all possible legal actions against the 90-day preventive suspension from the Sandigangbayan. “For now, it’s all work.The people of Guagua should not be short-changed in terms of service,” Torres said, adding that he will be focusing on pushing through with his government policy agenda.
4 Apr 2018 - Capitol gives P22 million to farmers
PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government on Tuesday distributed some P22 million to support farmers in Pampanga who had been affected by typhoons since 2015.The assistance was part of the World Bank-funded Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) and the P21.969 million given to 22 cooperatives and associations of farmers came in the form of rice seeds, tractors and planting implement.
4 Apr 2018 - P55-M power substation to rise in Masantol town
PAMPANGA -- In an aim to improve its delivery of services to consumers, the Pampanga III Electric Cooperative (Pelco-3) recently broke ground for a new and high-powered substation in Barangay Bebe Anac here.The new 20-megavolt amp substation will rise in the newly-acquired property lot of Pelco-3 located along the Pampanga River Dike in Sitio Putat in the said barangay of this town.
4 Apr 2018 - Aetas ask officials to construct drainage to prevent flashfloods
MABALACAT CITY -- A group of residents in Barangay Marcos Village, who are mostly Aetas, asked village officials to construct a drainage system in their sitio to prevent flashfloods during heavy rains.In a complaint filed to the City Council, residents of Sitio Bilad, which is situated at the Sacobia Bridge, said their road turns into a creek during the onset of rain.
4 Apr 2018 - Holy Week peaceful in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA -- The Police Regional Office Central Luzon on Monday disclosed that no crimes related to the observance of Holy Week, particularly from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday were recorded in Central Luzon.PRO Central Luzon director Chief Superintendent Amador Corpus attributed the “zero Holy Week-related incidents” to the tight security measures and diligent efforts carried out by the whole Central Luzon police force.
4 Apr 2018 - Clark fire trucks respond quickly in hotel’s fire drill
CLARK FREEPORT --- At least two fire trucks responded in less than 10 minutes after a distress call sent by executives of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel which conducted a fire drill on Monday.Retired Air Force Colonel Francis L. Rosales, security of manager of Park Inn by Radisson Clark, said they created a scenario where firemen need to rescue several casualties trapped inside the hotel rooms.
4 Apr 2018 - Security guard shows good deed on Holy Week
SUBIV BAY -- A security guard at a giant mall here returned cash, a bag and wallet to one of its patrons during Maundy Thursday.SM security personnel Fernando Millan of Red Eye II Security agency found a brown backpack at the mall’s arcade while doing his regular rounds on Maundy Thursday.
4 Apr 2018 - Guv to scholars: No reason for you not to go to college
PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda has encouraged government scholars to continue their studies and earn their college diplomas.“We now have free tuition and miscellaneous fees for state universities and colleges, so you have no reason anymore not to go to college,” Pineda said during the recent awarding of educational assistance under the Expanded Educational Financial Assistance Program (Eefap) program to numerous scholars at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
3 Apr 2018 - Police launch smoking cessation campaign
PAMPANGA -- As part of its environment and health-friendly activities, the Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPPO), led by Senior Superintendent Joel Consulta, launched on Monday, April 2, its smoking cessation campaign.According to Consulta, the campaign aims to lessen the amount of toxic smoke in the air, such as cigarette smoke, which is harmful to humans, animals, and the environment.
3 Apr 2018 - CDC 25th anniversary celebration kicks-off
CLARK FREEPORT — The 25th anniversary celebration of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) kicked off Monday, April 2, with flag-raising ceremonies and a motorcade from this Freeport to the cities of Angeles and Mabalacat in Pampanga.Proclamation 80, which was signed by then President Fidel V. Ramos, designated the CDC as the implementing arm of Clark Special Economic Zone under the Republic Act 7227—the Bases Conversion Act.
2 Apr 2018 - Tomasians’ faith showcased in 9th Sabuaga fest
PAMPANGA -- After days of meditation and mourning on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, residents of this fourth district town jointly celebrated His resurrection through the annual Sabuaga Festival held on Easter Sunday.Themed “Parokya Ning Kasalpantayanan, Mesese Balayan king Malugud a Bie,” the Sabuaga or Salbag Sampaga (scattering of flowers) Festival once again united the Catholic Church, local government and residents here in showcasing their faith to Jesus, and give praise to Mary who never left her son’s side.
2 Apr 2018 - Devotees, tourists witness Angeles’ ‘Sabuaga Festival
ANGELES CITY - Despite the weather uncertainty, a huge number of devotees from all walks of life trooped to Lourdes Northwest to witness the creative street dramatization that depicts God’s eternal love and sacrifice for all humanity dubbed “Siete Palabras”.Translated as the “Seven Last Words” of Jesus Christ, the two-day act was performed by Angeles City-based theater group, Uyat Artista (UA), in partnership with the Angeles City local government and the Lourdes Northwest Barangay Council on March 29 and 30.
2 Apr 2018 - Santa Ana farmers, seniors get farm machineries, wheelchairs
PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. visited this town on Monday, April 2, as he formally turned over farm implements and machinery to the town’s local farmers through Mayor Norberto Gamboa. Gonzales also distributed 14 wheelchairs to senior citizens of the town along with P2,000 financial assistance for each of the beneficiaries.He also turned over one four-wheel tractor and two units of shallow tube wells.
2 Apr 2018 - Lawmakers: Revive Pampanga River Control System
PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Aurelio Gonzales and Fourth District Representative Juan Pablo Bondoc have written the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to look into several House resolutions which calls for the revival of the Pampanga River Control System (PRCS).House Bill No. 69 is a resolution that called for the revival of the PRCS and called for budget appropriation by the DPWH.
2 Apr 2018 - Police issues road safety tips
PAMPANGA -- As the regular working days resumes on Monday, April 2, the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon issued road safety tips to the motorists and commuters who observed the Holy Week in the provinces.PRO-Central Visayas Director Chief Superintendent Amador Corpus urged the public to follow all traffic rules and regulations as the whole Central Luzon police force continue its monitoring activities on major thoroughfares.
2 Apr 2018 - ‘Basag-Kotse’ group strikes again in San Fernando City
PAMPANGA -- Suspected members of a "Basag-Kotse" gang have victimized a 52-year-old woman in San Fernando City recently.Merlita Camposano, 52, of Suburbia Subdivision, Maimpis told police investigators that she lost her bag containing several identification cards (IDs), automated teller machine (ATM) cards, jewelries, undermined amount of cash, cellphones and other valuables.
1 Apr 2018 - Gonzales leads inauguration of Malino-Anao bypass road
PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Aurelio Gonzales led the formal inauguration of the 1.5 kilometer San Jose Malino-Anao bypass road that will cut travel time between Barangays Anao and San Jose Malino.The road project was formally opened to the public by Gonzales along with Mexico Mayor Teddy Tumang and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Director Antanio Molano.
30 Mar 2018 - Devotees reenact Good Friday crucifixions
PAMPANGA -- Thousands of Filipino Roman Catholic devotees and tourists descended Friday on a farming village north of Manila to witness the crucifixion of several men in a reenactment of Jesus Christ's sufferings, a gory annual tradition church leaders frown upon.At least eight men have enlisted to be crucified briefly at noon to wooden crosses by villagers dressed as Roman centurions before thousands of spectators in northern Pampanga province's San Pedro Cutud village, tourism officer Ching Pangilinan said.
28 Mar 2018 - PRO-Central Luzon launches ‘Oplan Clean Riders-Alpha’
PAMPANGA -- In an aim to further eradicate motorcycle-riding criminals in the region, the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon, in partnership with various riders group, on Tuesday launched the newest anti-criminality campaign at the Camp Olivas Parade Grounds.The activity dubbed as “Oplan Clean Riders-Alpha” was participated by some 500 motorcycle riders in Central Luzon which was launched through a motorcade from Camp Olivas and traversed MacArthur Highway and Lazatin Boulevard here.
28 Mar 2018 - Airport exec: Close to 600 flights per week in Clark
CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) acting president Alexander Cauguiran said that domestic and international flights in Clark are expected to reach about 600 times per week.The airport chief announced this during the Jetstar Asia’s launching ceremony of its Clark-Osaka flight at the Midori Hotel and Casino the other night.
28 Mar 2018 - Capitol gives P10.8M to 2,377 scholars
PAMPANGA -- Some 2,377 Pampanga Capitol scholars were given on Tuesday, March 27, a total amount of P10,815,000 educational assistance under the Expanded Educational Financial Assistance Program (EEFAP).The EEFAP distribution was led by Governor Lilia Pineda and Vice Governor Dennis Pineda at Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in City of San Fernando.
28 Mar 2018 - 2 injured in NLEx multiple collision
MABALACAT CITY -- Two persons were reportedly injured in a multiple collision which transpired near the Angeles City interchange of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Wednesday, March 28.The NLEX Corporation patrol unit reported another chain collision which happened near the Dau exit which involved at least eight vehicles.
28 Mar 2018 - City of San Fernando holds ‘Mompreneur’ fair
PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando recently gathered a group of entrepreneurial mothers at Vista Mall here for the first ever “Mompreneur” fair.Organized by the city’s tourism office, in partnership with the Gender and Development Focal Point System and Soroptimist International Pampanga Star, the fair sought to promote entrepreneurship among women, especially moms.
27 Mar 2018 - Capitol scholar is state university top grad
PAMPANGA -- A beneficiary of the educational scholarship program of the Pampanga Provincial Government is graduating magna cum laude at the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) in Magalang town on April 18.Vice Governor Dennis Pineda said that Kier Anthony Boydon, the PSAU magna cum laude for education, has received P3,000 in each of the four semesters that he has enrolled through the Educational Financial Assistance Program (EFAP).
27 Mar 2018 - 2,830 polling precincts being set for barangay, SK polls
PAMPANGA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Central Luzon is now preparing the 2,830 polling precincts for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) or Youth Council polls set May this year.Comelec-Central Luzon Assistant Director Elmo Duque said that local election officers in the region are already implementing rigorous measures to ensure the safety and orderliness of village polls.
27 Mar 2018 - BIR sets first in ‘green building’ initiatives
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue Region 4 (BIR RR4) has managed to register a couple of firsts this year--not on revenue collection in which it is a top performer among revenue regions outside Metro Manila--but in the area of climate change initiatives. Just this March, the BIR here inaugurated its P647-million building complex.But the three buildings inside the complex are more than just ordinary government structures. The BIR boasts that they are the first government green buildings in Pampanga and the first BIR green buildings in the country.
27 Mar 2018 - PRO-Central Luzon deploys 4,000 personnel for Holy Week
PAMPANGA -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon Director Amador Corpus bared that a total of 4,000 Philippine National Police personnel coming from different units in this region are already deployed during the observance of Holy Week.“We are expecting the influx of passengers in bus terminals and at the same time pilgrims and devotees to local churches and pilgrimage sites and they are expected to flock especially on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, this is why I have ordered the maximum deployment of our personnel as well as I have tapped the support of other police units within the region,” Police Chief Superintendent Corpus said.
27 Mar 2018 - ‘Basag-Kotse Gang’ strikes again in City of San Fernando
PAMPANGA -- Suspected members of the “Basag-Kotse Gang” struck again in the City of San Fernando where a man was victimized on Monday, March 26. Police said Samuel Gideon Tuazon, 27, a resident of Barangay Quebiawan parked his Toyota Fortuner in front of the Strong Tower to attend a religious gathering.However, when he returned to his vehicle, he was surprised to discover that the rear left glass window of his vehicle was shattered.
27 Mar 2018 - DA-Central Luzon culminates Women’s Month celebration
PAMPANGA -- To highlight the Women’s Month culmination program, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Central Luzon paid tribute to some inspiring DA women personnel on March 26 after the regular flag ceremony at the DA grounds.The inspiring women were lawyer Jennilyn Dawayan, Marissa Umali, Rhodora Galan, Ma. Lourdes Baluyut, Rolibeth Zapata, and Emily David.
27 Mar 2018 - Men compete about women’s law in City of San Fernando
PAMPANGA -- This time, it’s men competing among themselves about the laws for women.Male employees from public and private agencies in the City of San Fernando competed for the first Inter-Agency Male Quiz Bee on Magna Carta of Women (MCW) over the weekend.
26 Mar 2018 - Angeles City all set for Holy Week 2018
PAMPANGA -- Various religious and cultural activities have been lined up in partnership with the religious sector, performing arts and socio-civic groups for a more reflective and solemn Holy Week.“The observance of the Lenten Season in our city will highlight our annual activities, both religious and traditional events, which aim to give our people and tourists a chance to reflect on their faith,” said tourism officer John Montances.
26 Mar 2018 - DOJ exec reiterates commitment to fight human trafficking
PAMPANGA -- An official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) has reiterated the government’s commitment to fight human trafficking.Assistant Secretary Juvy Ramirez–Manwong also urged stakeholders to become channels of awareness and take part in the fight against human trafficking.
26 Mar 2018 - SunStar Pampanga journo bags 3 ‘Binhi’ awards
PAMPANGA -- Multi-awarded journalist Ian Ocampo Flora of Sun.Star Pampanga bagged two major awards and a minor citation in this year’s Philippine Agricultural Journalists-San Miguel Corp. (PAJ-SMC) “Binhi” Awards at the Makati Diamond Residences, Makati City.Flora was awarded second place for Environment Journalist of the Year and third place for Agricultural Journalist of the Year.
26 Mar 2018 - Basag Kotse gang strikes again
PAMPANGA -- Armed men suspected of being members of the Basag Kotse Gang carted away cash and personal belongings from a school principal in Barangay Calulut, City of San Fernando last Sunday, March 25.Authorities said Mary Jane Gomez, 48, a school principal and resident of the said barangay, parked her Mitsubishi Montero (NDO-312) along the road before going inside a chapel to attend the Palm Sunday Mass at about 6 a.m. Sunday.
26 Mar 2018 - Camera store owner sent to jail for SSS violations
PAMPANGA -- A camera store owner was sentenced to imprisonment by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court for failing to remit premium contributions of his employees to the Social Security System (SSS) in violation of Republic Act 8282 or the Social Security Act of 1997 (SS Law).SSS president and chief executive officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said RTC Branch 225 sentenced Rogelio C. Almonina, president of M20 Enterprises, to a maximum of 12 years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of P10,000.
26 Mar 2018 - Crimes down 36% in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA -- With the continuous implementation of enhanced police operations and the resumption of Project “Double Barrel,” the Police Regional Office in Central Luzon (PRO-3) noted a 36-percent decrease in crime incidents in Central Luzon.Chief Superintendent Amador Corpus, PRO-3 regional director, said they recorded 1,342 crimes from January 1 to March 18 of this year, lower by 761 cases than the 2,103 crimes recorded in the same period of 2017.
26 Mar 2018 - Guv to donate additional land to BIR
PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia “Nanay Baby” Pineda said that the Provincial Government of Pampanga will be donating 2,000 square meters of additional property to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).Pineda, who made the announcement during the recent inauguration of the new BIR complex, said the additional space will provide the agency with a parking area and address the traffic congestion along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Sindalan.
23 Mar 2018 - P3-M fish landing center inaugurated in Sto. Tomas
PAMPANGA -- Fisgerfolk from Sto. Tomas town now have a facility for their post-harvest activities as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Central Luzon and local government here inaugurated Pampanga’s eight community fish landing center on Thursday.The infrastructure project, constructed in more than a hectare lot in Barangay Poblacion here, was established through the P3-million funding made by BFAR-Central Luzon in an aim to boost the production of aquaculture products here, said BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz.
23 Mar 2018 - ‘Maleldo’ 2018 in City of San Fernando set
PAMPANGA -- It will be a solemn and “fun-free” observance of Holy Week in the City of San Fernando this year as the City Government here devolved the staging of “Maleldo” 2018 to participating villages particularly on Good Friday, March 30.Veteran broadcaster Alberto Santiago, who chairs this year’s “Maleldo” executive committee, said the City Government has transferred the preparations and management of Holy Week activities like the “Via Crucis” to village chiefs and their respective councils.
23 Mar 2018 - Trade department adds 14 products for mandatory certification
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Product Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently added 14 household appliances for mandatory certification and testing before they are distributed and sold in the market.Recently, DTI issued Department Administrative Order No. 18-03 or the Mandatory Philippine National Standards (PNS) for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances which added 14 products that needed regulation prior to its distribution and sale in the market.
21 Mar 2018 - 46 Pampanga villages declared drug-cleared
PAMPANGA -- The campaign against illegal drugs in Pampanga continues as 46 out of the 505 villages in the province were declared drug-cleared by the Central Luzon Regional Drug Clearing Oversight Committee.Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Central Luzon Information Officer Glenn Guillermo said at least 46 barangays from six towns in Pampanga were declared drug-cleared after fulfilling the 14 new parameters set by Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation.
21 Mar 2018 - Blueboy: ‘I’m not running for mayor’
ANGELES CITY -- Former Pampanga First District representative Francis “Blueboy” Nepomuceno said he will not seek for any elective position during the mid-term polls next year.Nepomuceno, who is also a former mayor of this city, bared this during the Pampanga Press Club’s media forum at Park Inn by Radisson Clark last Tuesday.
21 Mar 2018 - More than a thousand cops to secure Lubao balloon fest
PAMPANGA -- The Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon disclosed on Wednesday that more than a thousand police officers have been deployed to secure the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival 2018 in Pradera Verde, Prado Siongco, Lubao town from March 23 to 25.PRO-Central Luzon director Chief Superintendent Amador V. Corpus said that as early as March 22, a composite team from SWAT and EOD/K-9 teams, plus other augmentation troops, will oversee security and order during the three-day hot air balloon and music festival where thousands of local and foreign tourists are expected to attend the annual crowd drawer.
21 Mar 2018 - 6,365 Simonians get PhilHealth cards
PAMPANGA -- Residents of this fourth district town received on Wednesday, March 21, tickets to free health care as the Provincial Government of Pampanga and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) provided anew health coverage through the "Alaga Ka Para na Maayos na Buhay" program.A total of 6,355 Simonians from the 14 barangays here personally received their PhilHealth member data records from Governor Lilia Pineda during the simultaneous distribution held at the municipal covered court here.
21 Mar 2018 - House plenary to take up bill vs spam messages
MABALACAT CITY -- In response to complaints against unsolicited calls and texts, the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) recently endorsed for plenary approval the establishment of the “No Calls and No Text Registration” System.In a statement to SunStar Pampanga, ICT Chairman and Tarlac Second District Representative Victor A. Yap saidHouse Bill No. 7321, would limit the number of marketing-related calls, as well as texts, a phone number can receive.
20 Mar 2018 - Tieza, Premier Central face nullification raps
PAMPANGA -- The Office of the Solicitor General and the City Government of San Fernando on Tuesday, March 20, filed a civil case before the Regional Trial Court here seeking the nullification and rescinding of the sale of the Paskuhan Village to Premier Central Incorporated (PCI), a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings Corporation, by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA).Assistant Solicitor General Joseph Guevarra and City of San Fernando Mayor Edwin Santiago filed the 16-page civil case.
20 Mar 2018 - San Fernando mayor optimistic in recovering Paskuhan
PAMPANGA -- “Paskuhan is part of our historical heritage so it is not for sale. It is part of our soul and soul is not for sale. And today, we have a chance to recover this heritage.”Thus said City of San Fernando Mayor Edwin Santiago following the formal filing of a complaint by the Office of the Solicitor General and local government here against Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and Premier Central, Inc. for the alleged questionable sale of the heritage site Paskuhan Village.
20 Mar 2018 - Candaba ex-mayor wants UN rights chief declared persona non grata
PAMPANGA -- Former Candaba Mayor Jerry Pelayo on Monday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to declare United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein as persona non grata in the Philippines.Pelayo, together with Senior Citizen party-list Representative Milagros Magsaysay, led a multi-sectoral group in holding a protest in front of the DFA office in Pasay City to show support to President Rodrigo Duterte.
20 Mar 2018 - Pampanga ‘must-see’ tours launched
CLARK FREEPORT -- In an effort to establish Pampanga as a “must-see” destination, a national organization of travel agents recently launched tour packages to promote tourists spots in the province.Dubbed as “Leguan Ning Pampanga” (Beauty of Pampanga), the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies - Philippines, Inc. (NAITAS) Pampanga Chapter hosted some 100 tourism stakeholders nationwide to a familiarization tour in the province.
20 Mar 2018 - MPTC implements extensive motorist assistance program
ANGELES CITY -- Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) President and Chief Executive Officer Rodrigo Franco said the firm is set to implement an extensive motorist assistance program starting this Holy Week.The program is aimed at ensuring a safe and convenient travel for motorists at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), and Cavite Expressay (CAVITEX).
20 Mar 2018 - Smart strengthens nationwide lead in LTE speed
CLARK FREEPORT -- PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has further strengthened its lead in LTE download speeds nationwide and in all major regions in the country.The telecommunications firm also posted a significant improvement in 4G/LTE coverage as well, according to the latest study released by mobile analytics company OpenSignal.
20 Mar 2018 - BCDA: The future begins in Clark
CLARK FREEPORT -- The government is rolling out an ambitious plan to modernize the country’s infrastructure, and at the center of these developments is Clark.The state-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is looking to establish connectivity – not just in terms of network infrastructure, but more so on transport hubs.
20 Mar 2018 - San Fernando commends outstanding cops, enforcers
PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando on Monday, March 19, commended police officers, traffic enforcers and auxiliary force personnel for their exemplary performances while rendering their respective duties towards the maintenance of peace and order in the city.Police Officer 1 Josefino Joaquin, Jr., and P01 Allan Eugenio were awarded for arresting a certain Nelson Lopez for not wearing a crash helmet as well as resistance and disobedience to the authorities conducting Oplan Sita.
16 Mar 2018 - Clark Airport security officers lauded
CLARK FREEPORT -- Two security officers at Clark International Airport received praised following the recovery of a passenger’s bag containing a laptop, a tablet, passport, and other valuables.In his Facebook post, passenger Erwin Pangilinan said the two airport security personnel treated him and his case with utmost importance which led to the recovery of his bag.
16 Mar 2018 - Masantol town holds BADAC Summit
PAMPANGA -- As part of its sustainable programs on peace and order, the local government here and Philippine National Police on Thursday, March 15, held its first Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) Summit at the Municipal Training Center.The day-long activity convened all members of the action and monitoring teams from the 26 barangays including the captains, kagawads, and members of peacekeeping action teams, children and women protection, Task Force Youth, as well as representatives from the education sector.
16 Mar 2018 - Basag-Kotse gang strikes inside private village
PAMPANGA -- The Basag-Kotse gang struck again in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Tuesday, this time inside a private guarded subdivision.Authorities said Napoleon Salvador Revueno, 38, of Villa Victoria in Barangay Dolores, City of San Fernando was victimized by the said gang.
16 Mar 2018 - LED lights installed along SCTEX
CLARK FREEPORT -- Eco-friendly and energy-efficient lights are now guiding the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) motorists after the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation completed the LED lighting installation.More than 2,000 units of interchange and median lighting in SCTEX replaced the traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) bulbs.
16 Mar 2018 - San Fernando launches ‘Gulayan sa Kababaihan’ tilt
PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando recently launched the inter-barangay “Gulayan sa Kababaihan” contest in line with the celebration of Women’s Month 2018.The greening competition kicked off with a seminar on crop production and protection conducted by City Agriculture and Veterinary Office last Monday, March 12, at Tierra Linda Building, here participated in by Fernandina groups.
16 Mar 2018 - Apalit town kicks-off basketball tournament
PAMPANGA -- In an aim to engage youth in fruitful and healthy activities, the local government here under the leadership of Mayor Peter Nucom on Friday, March 16, kicked-off the 2018 MPCN Basketball Cup at the Municipal Covered Court.Now on its second run, the activity is participated in by 12 competing teams representing all the barangays of this town, and were divided into two brackets — the East Division consisting of Barangays Capalangan, Sulipan, Cansinala, Balucuc, Calantipe and Tabuyoc, and West Division composed of Sampaloc, Paligui, San Vicente, San Juan, Sulipan and Sucad villages.
14 Mar 2018 - Guagua mayor to appeal suspension
PAMPANGA -- Embattled Mayor Dante Torres on Wednesday, March 14, said he will file a motion for reconsideration on the latest suspension order issued against him by the Sandigangbayan.Torres said he has yet to receive a copy of the order.
14 Mar 2018 - Solon seeks P1.16-B hospital fund for Dengvaxia recipients
PAMPANGA -- 3rd district Representative Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. is proposing to use the refund made by French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi Pasteur to the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) as a hospital fund for children who were inoculated with Dengvaxia.The PCMC had issued a check for P1.16 billion, the amount of the refund, in favor of the Department of Health (DOH), which deposited it in the general fund.
14 Mar 2018 - Official clarifies: Water district will not be privatized
MABALACAT CITY -- An Official of the Mabalacat City Water District (MCWD) has clarified that they will not privatize the utility, but will enter into a joint venture to upgrade its facilities.Diosdado “Deng” Pangilinan, chair of the MCWD committee on special projects, said a feasibility study would be conducted by PrimeWater, Manila Water and Pamana Holdings on the planned expansion, rehabilitation, improvement, bulk water supply and septage management.
14 Mar 2018 - Clark entices millennials to work, live in freeport
CLARK FREEPORT -- Infrastructure and tourism developments at the Clark Freeport Zone are seen to entice millennials to work and live within the zone.Among these projects is the airport expansion project.
14 Mar 2018 - Police nab 10 in separate drug busts
PAMPANGA -- As part of the continuous and intensified campaign against illegal drugs, the Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPPO) arrested 10 personalities in separate drug busts conducted Tuesday, March 13.According to PPPO director Senior Superintendent Joel Consulta, the suspects were arrested in the municipalities of Guagua, Lubao, Sasmuan, Minalin and Porac and Mabalacat City through the joint efforts of provincial and local police forces.
14 Mar 2018 - San Simon steps up campaign vs illegal drugs
PAMPANGA -- The local government unit (LGU) of San Simon, through the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC), intensified its implementation of anti-illegal drug measures in an aim to clear its barangays of dangerous drugs.During the Joint Municipal Peace and Order Council and MADAC meeting held Tuesday, March 13, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) information officer for Central Luzon Glenn Guillermo discussed the guidelines on the clearing of villages of illegal drugs.
13 Mar 2018 - Guagua mayor suspended anew
PAMPANGA -- Embattled Guagua Mayor Dante Torres has been suspended anew.The Second Division of anti-graft court Sandiganbayan ordered his 90-day preventive suspension from office in relation to the technical malversation charges filed against him.
13 Mar 2018 - Vice governor urges youth to stay away from drugs
PAMPANGA -- Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda on Monday, March 12, urged the youth to stay away from illegal drugs and focus on getting an education to improve their chances of getting out of poverty.Pineda led the distribution Monday, March 12, of financial assistance amounting to P28.657 million to 11,463 Grade 12 students from 79 schools.
13 Mar 2018 - Congressman pushes for federalism
PAMPANGA -- Despite his reported forthcoming big step in his political career, 4th District Representative Juan Pablo “Rimpy” Bondoc recently underscored that his top priority is to push for a shift to a federal system of government.Bondoc, who also serves as the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) Pampanga president, said he would introduce and pitch the concept of federalism to his constituents.
13 Mar 2018 - Clark Airport official backs drive vs illegal wildlife trade
CLARK FREEPORT --- Clark International Airport Corporation acting president Alexander Cauguiran has expressed support for the government’s campaign against the illegal wildlife trade.Cauguiran said that Clark International Airport supports the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Regional Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Unit (RWTMU) in their campaign to curb the illegal trade of wild plants and animals.
13 Mar 2018 - Annual search for Gawad Kalasag 2018 awardees kicks off
PAMPANGA -- The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council 3 (RDRRMC 3) is now accepting entries for Gawad Kalasag 2018.“The annual search aims to recognize Local DRRMCs, Barangay DRRM Committees, organizations, institutions, groups, and individuals that continue to render exemplary contribution in promoting and implementing significant and gender sensitive DRRM-Climate Change Adaptation programs and innovations that build community resiliency in the long term,” Office of Civil Defense (OCD) regional director and RDRRMC 3 chairperson Marlou Salazar said.
13 Mar 2018 - CAAP opens examination center in Clark Freeport
PAMPANGA -- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, in partnership with Alpha Aviation Group (AAG), has inaugurated its first off-site examination facility inside Clark Freeport.CAAP granted accreditation to AAG to be the host of the facility.
13 Mar 2018 - House plenary to take up SIM card registration bill
PAMPANGA -- The House Committee on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) recently endorsed for plenary approval a bill requiring the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards.Representative Victor Yap (2nd District, Tarlac), ICT committee chairman, said House Bill 7233 is the consolidated version of 14 proposed measures that seek to establish a SIM card registration mechanism to help law enforcement agencies solve cases and stop acts of terrorism.
12 Mar 2018 - San Fernando shares best practices in waste management
PAMPANGA -- The city government of San Fernando shared its best waste management practices and environmental policies at the recent International Zero Waste Cities Conference in Bandung, Indonesia.San Fernando has been recognized as one of the Best Zero Waste Models in the Asia Pacific Region.
12 Mar 2018 - Loyalty awardees feted in Angeles
ANGELES CITY- Some 201 government employees were conferred with respective loyalty service awards during a ceremony held Monday, March 12, at the Angeles City Legislative Building.The awarding is part of the city’s Programs on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) implemented by the City Human Resource Management Office (HRMO).
12 Mar 2018 - Miss Philippines Earth 2018 pre-pageant set at LGEC
PAMPANGA -- The LausGroup Event Centre (LGEC), touted as Central Luzon’s biggest event center, is the venue for the Miss Philippines Earth 2018 swimsuit parade and resort wear competition set for April 21.This is the second time that Carousel Productions, Inc. (CPI), the official organizer of the pageant, collaborated with the LGEC for the said preliminary competition.
12 Mar 2018 - Capitol distributes P28.6-M aid to Grade 12 students
PAMPANGA -- The provincial government of Pampanga has started to distribute financial assistance amounting to P28.6 million to Grade 12 students of the province.Vice-Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda led the distribution to 11,463 public school students from Guagua, Lubao, Floridablanca, Porac, and Sta. Rita towns. Each student gets P2,500.
12 Mar 2018 - Candaba deputy police chief dies in car mishapok
PAMPANGA -- The deputy chief of police of Candaba police station died in a car accident in Tarlac province Saturday dawn, March 10.Senior Inspector Joven Macaraeg died after the car he was driving reportedly hit the barriers installed in San Jose town in the said province.
12 Mar 2018 - Apalit fisherfolk get new motorized boats
PAMPANGA -- To uplift the fishing industry in Apalit town, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Luzon region distributed on Friday, March 9, motorized fishing boats to registered fishermen.BFAR regional director Wilfredo Cruz led the turnover of 27 units of motorized fiberglass plastic boats, reinforced with 6.5 horsepower gasoline marine engines, to Apalit Mayor Peter Nucom in Barangay Cansinala.
10 Mar 2018 - San Fernando supports call to preserve Paskuhan village
PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando headed by Mayor Edwin Santiago on Friday said it is supporting the move of Pampanga Third District Representative Aurelio Gonzales, Jr. to preserve Paskuhan Village and make it a permanent cultural heritage.On February 20, Gonzales filed House Bill No. 7207 declaring the Paskuhan Village, also known as the Hilaga property, as a cultural heritage and further declaring it as property of public domain.
10 Mar 2018 - 5 rebels surrender
PAMPANGA -- Five more members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) operating in this town surrendered on Thursday, March 8, to the government through the joint efforts of the 48th Infantry Battalion and Pampanga Police Provincial Office.Arayat Mayor Emmanuel Alejandrino and Sta. Ana Mayor Norberto Gamboa, who are both former members of the leftist groups, facilitated the surrender of the rebel returnees at the Arayat Municipal Hall.
10 Mar 2018 - Lubao, DA celebrate 1st Grand Harvest Festival
PAMPANGA -- The Municipal Government of Lubao through the municipal agriculturist office, and the Department of Agriculture (DA) jointly celebrated the first Grand Harvest Festival recently.The Grand Harvest Festival was introduced by SL Agritech Corporation in Barangay San Pedro Palcarangan here.
10 Mar 2018 - Alpha Aviation becomes 1st CAAP off-site exam center
CLARK FREEPORT -- Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) recently granted accreditation by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) as its first-ever off-site examination center in Clark, in response to the growing needs of pilots-in-training and flight training schools across the country.As the host facility, AAG provided a fully-furnished and fully-equipped air-conditioned testing room capable of housing an initial 10 work/examination stations linked to the CAAP main office server and monitoring systems.
10 Mar 2018 - Angeles City celebrates 59th Public Library Day
ANGELES CITY -- “Nothing compares to the fulfilment of finishing a book. We may be in the digital era but the experience of exploring the world through your fingertips is still priceless.”Thus said Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan as he addressed the guests and students from various schools during the opening ceremonies of the 59th Public Library Day held Friday at the Angeles City Library and Information Center (ACLIC).
10 Mar 2018 - Duterte inspects Tarlac hospital building construction
PAMPANGA -- President Rodrigo Duterte inspected Wednesday the ongoing construction of the five-story, 300-bed capacity Out-Patient Department (OPD) Building of the Tarlac Provincial Hospital (TPH).“Project cost is P550 million wherein P300 million was sourced from the Department of Health’s Health Facilities Enhancement Program while the Provincial Government of Tarlac provided a counterpart of P250 million,” TPH chief of hospital Garry Role said.
10 Mar 2018 - Mayor urges Fernandinos to be fire cautious
PAMPANGA -- Mayor Edwin Santiago urged Fernandinos to practice fire safety and prevention measures to help lessen fire incidents in the city and the country.Observing Fire Prevention Month this March, Santiago manifested support to the Bureau of Fire Protection’s campaign against fire as they kicked off this year’s celebration with the theme “Ligtas na Pilipinas ang ating hangad, pag-iingat sa sunog sa sarili ipatupad.”
8 Mar 2018 - Multi-billion peso biz park to rise in San Simon
PAMPANGA -- A vast unproductive open field located in Barangay San Pablo Libutad here will soon be developed into a multi-billion peso business park by Global Aseana Land Development Corporation.The 120-hectare property located along the stretch of Quezon Road here is once a fertile land cultivated by local farmers until Mt. Pinatubo erupted and lava flowed down in 1991, said San Pablo Libutad village chairman Reynaldo David.
8 Mar 2018 - Police junk existence of 'kidnappers on van'
PAMPANGA -- Police Provincial Office Director Joel Consulta debunked on March 8 the alleged kidnapping incidents perpetrated by groups of individuals on board passenger vans and who roam around the province.The statement came after several posts warning parents about the alleged kidnappers taking away children wandering on streets circulated on social media and raised fears and worries in communities.
8 Mar 2018 - Mabalacat LGU acquires netbooks for teachers
MABALACAT CITY -- The City Government has acquired netbooks, which will be used as educational equipment by public school teachers.City Administrator Rosano Paquia said the 1,193 brand new Lenovo laptop computers will be distributed and issued to the teachers during a simple ceremony at the City Hall Friday, March 9.
8 Mar 2018 - BIR set to collect P34.5B for 2018
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region 4 is set to collect P34 billion for the whole fiscal year with an 11 percent increase from its previous collection last year.BIR Region 4 Director Jethro Sabariaga said the district is now feeling the effect of the Tax Reformation for Acceleration and Inclusion (Train) law, as there is now lower remittances from local government units and companies from employee income.
8 Mar 2018 - Green group eyes long-term solution to water shortage
ANGELES CITY -- Environmentalists have vowed to pursue long-term solution to the water shortage being experienced by several villages here.Renato Tayag Jr., executive director of Sibul Foundation, has identified the first method to protect the Sapang Bato Water Shed Area.
8 Mar 2018 - Group joins women's march in Guagua town
PAMPANGA -- Various women's groups here joined on Thursday, March 8, the town-wide march in celebration of the Women's Month and protest against any form of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC).Women's groups, like the Solo Parents Federation of Guagua and the Soroptimist International of Guagua, joined other women sector groups in marching all across town Thursday morning in celebration of Women's Month.
4 Mar 2018 - Village chief: Protect tourists
ANGELES CITY -- A village chief has underscored the need to protect tourists, particularly the foreigners who are visiting the entertainment capital city of Central Luzon.Balibago chairman Rodelio Mamac said the image of the whole country will be affected if foreign tourists experience unfortunate incidents, including robbery and other crimes.
4 Mar 2018 - Water district employees express opposition to privatization
MABALACAT CITY -- Some employees of the Mabalacat City Water District (MCWD) have expressed opposition to the proposed privatization of the water facility.MCWD general manager Francis Dimaliwat said 125 out of the 160 employees are not in favor of the proposal.
4 Mar 2018 - Water district employees express opposition to privatization
MABALACAT CITY -- Some employees of the Mabalacat City Water District (MCWD) have expressed opposition to the proposed privatization of the water facility.MCWD general manager Francis Dimaliwat said 125 out of the 160 employees are not in favor of the proposal.
4 Mar 2018 - CWD, Clark Water asked to help residents sans water
ANGELES CITY -- Councilor has urged the Angeles City Water District (ACWD) and the Clark Water to unite and find solutions to the water crisis that affected two upland villages.Councilor Jesus Sangil reminded the two water providers to stop blaming each other to the detriment of the residents in Barangays Margot and Sapang Bato who are suffering from than one month of water shortage.
4 Mar 2018 - BFP-Central Luzon leads observance of Fire Prevention Month
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Central Luzon, led by Senior Superintendent Jaime Ramirez, recently led the month-long regional observance of this year’s Fire Prevention Month.Carrying the theme “Ligtas na Pilipinas ang Ating Hangad, Pag-iingat sa Sunog ay sa Sarili Ipatupad,” this year’s observation will focus on empowering the public as first responders in times of fire.
4 Mar 2018 - Masantol cash-for-work program beneficiaries receive salaries
PAMPANGA -- More than a thousand cash-for-work program beneficiaries from this town recently received their salaries from the local government here in exchange for a week-long service in their respective communities.Mayor Danilo Guinto led the distribution of salaries to the beneficiaries who were evaluated as indigent by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.
4 Mar 2018 - Subic Bay Freeport tourism to benefit from 4-day Ad Summit
SUBIC BAY -- SBMA expects a huge bonanza for tourism establishments with the hosting of the Ad Summit Pilipinas 2018 on March 7 to 10 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC).SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said that about 5,000 people are going to what is recognized as the country’s biggest advertising and marketing event.
Upcoming events in Balibago
Live Rock'n Roll at Midnight Rock
Every Thursday night 8pm onwards with Rockin' Dave.Manic Monday
Oct 27 2014 LollipopNov 03 2014 Rhapsody
nov 10 2014 Q Bar
Nov 17 2014 The Bunker
Nov 24 2014 Shipwrecked
Dec 01 2014 LaBamba
WOW Wednesday
Oct 29 2014 RhapsodyNov 05 2014 La Bamba
Nov 12 2014 The Bunker
Nov 19 2014 Lollipop
Nov 26 2014 Q Bar
Dec 03 2014 Shipwrecked
Saturday Night Fever
Oct 11 2014 Kings LandingOct 18 2014 LaBamba
Oct 25 2014 Rhapsody
Nov 01 2014 The Bodyshop
Nov 08 2014 Lollipop