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26 January, 2012 - Clark exports soar to $3.9B in 2011

CLARK FREEPORT - The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) posted for its 2011 export statistics a staggering $3.912 billion - a historical 161 percent increase from the state-owned firm's US$1.453 billion record in 2010.

CDC President Felipe Antonio B. Remollo said the entry of Texas Instruments (TI) in 2010 "has remarkably contributed" to the export industry of this bustling Freeport with the $1.53 billion it posted last year.

26 January, 2012 - Mayor supports plan to transfer NAIA to Clark

ANGELES CITY -- Valenzuela City Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian expressed his support to the plan to transfer the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and its operations inside Clark Freeport.

Gatchalian, an active member of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), made this statement during the sisterhood signing between Valenzuela City and Angeles City.

26 January, 2012 - Investment generation highlights sisterhood pact

ANGELES CITY -- An exchange of best practices in investments generation and industrialization will be the highlights of the Angeles City-Valenzuela sisterhood agreement.

These were disclosed on Wednesday by Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan and Valenzuela City Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian after inking the memorandum of agreement at the City Council session hall here as was witnessed by their respective city councils.

26 January, 2012 - Firm exec announces mayoralty bid

CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark International Airport Corporation Vice President Reynaldo Catacutan announced that he will again seek the mayoralty post in the town of Capas, Tarlac province next year.

Catacutan also dismissed claims that he is eyeing the presidency of CIAC, saying that he accepted his position, through the invitation of President Aquino, to help in the development of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA).

26 January, 2012 - 60,700 dogs vaccinated

PAMPANGA -- An official from the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said Thursday that more than 60,700 dogs in the province have already been vaccinated for anti-rabies.

Jerry Nicdao, PVO operations division chief, said this activity is a year-long project open to all local dog owners.

26 January, 2012 - Bosconian alumni group leads 'Blue Run' in Clark

CLARK FREEPORT - Don Bosco Academy Batch 1988 and the Don Bosco Alumni Association (DBAA) - Pampanga Chapter is inviting all Bosconians and its alumni to join the "Blue Run" on January 28 at the CDC Parade Grounds.

Event chairman and technical director Melvin Fausto of DBA Batch 1988 said "Blue Run" is a fund-raising event for the benefit of indigent residents living in nearby Mabalacat town.

26 January, 2012 - 5 new programs launched

PAMPANGA -- CLTV36 will be kicking off the first quarter of 2012 with five new programs beginning January 30, 2012.

Come Monday, CLTV36 will introduce its new morning program "Bagong Umaga", which provides information anchored on light news, events, and other important issues in and around Pampanga and Central Luzon.

25 January, 2012 - $50-M aviation training school to open

CLARK FREEPORT -- President Benigno Aquino III led Tuesday other government officials in the groundbreaking ceremony for the US$50-million pilot school and aviation training facility of Cebu Pacific (CEB) and CAE inside the Freeport.

The President is joined by Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Deepak Obhrai, Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, CEB president Lance Gokongwei.

25 January, 2012 - Clark president back to work

CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) president Victor Jose I. Luciano has reported back to work after going on a 90-day voluntary leave of absence, following allegations of his involvement in a cable theft case inside the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport.

During the groundbreaking rites for the construction of an aviation school inside this Freeport Tuesday, Luciano reiterated that the Office of the Transportation Security (OTS) under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has cleared him on the case.

24 January, 2012 - Angeles City mayor hosts city’s ‘vin d’honneur'

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan hosted on Friday the City Government’s version of vin d’honneur at the Old Pamintuan Mansion.

Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting, members of the City Council, department and program heads of the City Government, businessmen from the Angeles City Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (AC-FilChi) and officers from the Angeles City Police Office (Acpo) were among the guests during the post-new year reception.

24 January, 2012 - Project remits $1.134B to National Government

PAMPANGA -- The Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project (Malampaya Project) remitted a check worth $1.134 billion to the National Government over the weekend.

Members of the Malampaya consortium including Shell Philippines Exploration BV (45%), Chevron Malampaya LLC (45%), and Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) (10%), operating Service Contract 38 or the Malampaya Project turned over the check to President Benigno Simeon Aquino III.

24 January, 2012 - Officials urged to promote organic farming

PAMPANGA -- Several carabao owners here are urging local officials to promote organic farming, using the said animal in farm planting preparation.

They claimed that with the advent of advanced agricultural machinery for the past ten years, the carabao population dwindled. This, according to them, has compromised the balance of nature and technology.

24 January, 2012 - Parents asked to enroll kids early

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has asked parents and guardians to enroll their incoming kindergarten, Grade 1 and first year high school students for the next school year during the early registration this Saturday, January 28.

Although on Saturday, all public elementary high schools will be opened to enroll early registrants.

23 January, 2012 - New website featuring videos of Angeles City

ANGELES CITY -- Belgian investor Ignace Debbaut launched the new site angelesinternettv.com, claiming that the future of television lies in the internet.

The website offers free video clips of various Angeles City events, entertainment and attractions.

22 January, 2012 - Lawmaker leads P32-M Leoncia Bridge groundbreaking

ANGELES CITY -- Pampanga Representative Carmelo Lazatin (1st district) led the groundbreaking of the P32-million Leoncia Bridge construction project along Clark Circumferential Road here.

Initiated by Lazatin, the project will be undertaken through the help of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Angeles City-Sub Office.

22 January, 2012 - DMIA cable theft ‘should be resolved soon’

CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) Vice President for Operations Reynaldo Catacutan said he wants to see the cable theft case inside the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) resolved soon.

"I love Luciano. I love DMIA. But I love justice," Catacutan said, as he vowed to pursue the case, which is now being handled by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), where Luciano was involved.

22 January, 2012 - Road mishap kills soldier

PAMPANGA -- MAGALANG -- A soldier was killed while another is in critical condition when the truck transporting them for security operations was sideswiped by a passenger bus at Barangay Dolores, Magalang around 1 a.m. Sunday.

Major Enrico Gil Ileto, 7th Infantry Division (7ID) Public Affairs Office chief, said the names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of their kin.

22 January, 2012 - Mayor to implement grassroots garbage segregation program

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan said he is now drawing plans to institute a grassroots segregation program for this city in a bid to make garbage collection efficient and promote recycling among households.

Pamintuan, in an interview with Sun.Star Pampanga, said the move is in line with the recent conference he led at the Shanghai Restaurant here with various stakeholders.

22 January, 2012 - Decision on trucking fees ‘shows abuse of discretion'

PAMPANGA -- San Simon Mayor Leonora Wong expressed disappointment over the speedy decision of the lower court over the controversial fees collected from trucks passing by her town.

The decision, issued by Judge Lucina Alpez-Dayaoan of the Regional Trial Court branch 54 in Macabebe town, prohibits the further collection of permit fee of P300 per unit per day from truckers and haulers entering and going out of San Simon's territorial jurisdiction.

21 January, 2012 - Philippines ‘to become’ biggest branded bag supplier

PAMPANGA -- As Coach International Ltd. sees the potential of working in the Philippines, it is no wonder that eventually, the Philippines will become one of the biggest supplier of the said brand worldwide.

This was said by senior vice president of Coach International Limited, Martyn James, during the grand opening of the D’Luxe Bags Philippines in Barangay Sta. Rosa in Concepcion, Tarlac which is part of the Luen Thai Group that manufactures and exports leather goods under the brand Coach.

21 January, 2012 - Foreigner found dead in Arayat

PAMPANGA -- Village watchmen in Barangay San Antonio, Arrayat found a body of a foreign national near a vacant lot here over the weekend with a bullet hole at the right side of his head.

The unidentified victim is about 35 to 50 years old, has a moustache, with black complexion, medium-built and had curly hair. He has a tattoo on his left hand and on his right arm.

21 January, 2012 - Nutrition council to mitigate hunger

PAMPANGA -- The National Nutrition Council presented a solution early this week to mitigate hunger and improve nutrition in Central Luzon.

Regional partners and Provincial Nutrition Action Officers (PNAOs) collaborated in line with the Special Hunger Alleviation and Improve Nutrition (HAIN) Program for implementation in the disaster-stricken areas of typhoons Pedring and Quiel in the region.

20 January, 2012 - Driveby Shooting

ANGELES CITY -- Eduardo I Bustamante, locally known as Noy Noy was killed walking home in Adrian Street Mountain View Sub.

Shots were fired at the 38 year old from a passing Motorbike, motive not known at this time.

20 January, 2012 - Bike Show at Screaming Eagle Cafe

ANGELES CITY -- The M/C Thunder MC Club will have a bike show in front of the Screaming Eagle Cafe, 53 Don Melton Ave, Angeles City on Sunday, 29 Jan 2012.

This is a charity event supporting the A.W.A.M (Alcoholics with a Mission) project for homeless kids.

19 January, 2012 - New order to eradicate ‘fly-by-night’ service contractors

PAMPANGA -- Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham) and the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) here held a symposium on the Department Order (DO) 18-A, which aims to eliminate “fly-by-night” contractors and protect workers employed by service contractors and subcontractors.

During the event held at the King’s Royale Hotel here, Dole Assistant Regional Director Geraldine Panlilio said the DO 18-A, otherwise known as the “Rules Implementing Articles 106 to 109 of the Labor Code, as amended,” strictly defines primarily where the practice of contracting and subcontracting are considered legitimate.

19 January, 2012 - Tutuban mall soon to rise in Mabalacat

MABALACAT -- The 168 retail store, which is popular in Tutuban, Manila, will rise in Barangay Mabiga here.

Mayor Marino Morales said the project is part of the P500-million stimulus package that will provide development of major public infrastructure in the town.

19 January, 2012 - Binay confident on offloading guidelines

CLARK FREEPORT -- Vice President Jejomar Binay is confident that the newly approved guidelines for departure of international-bound passengers by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (Iacat) will boost the fight against human trafficking.

Binay, who serves as chairman emeritus of the Iacat, also acknowledged the contribution of the "offloading" policy to the decline in cases of human trafficking in the country.

18 January, 2012 - Pampanga towns get GH seals

PAMPANGA -- Four more towns from Pampanga received the Seal of Good Housekeeping from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday.

During the regional awarding rites at Heroes Hall hosted by the City Government of San Fernando, the municipalities of Sta. Rita led by Mayor Yolly Pineda, Sto. Tomas headed by Mayor Lito Naguit, Masantol represented by Mayor Peter Flores, Sta. Ana with Mayor Omeng Concepcion, and Bacolor’s Mayor Jomar Hizon received their respective medals and seals for qualifying and passing in the fourth round of assessment which includes the areas of good planning, fiscal management, transparency and accountability, and performance monitoring.

18 January, 2012 - 3 mayors optimistic with benefits of SGH award

PAMPANGA -- Three mayors in three different districts of Pampanga have expressed optimism, being awarded the Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH), which will open up for them development programs in their respective municipalities through the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF).

Mayors Yolanda Pineda of Sta. Rita, Joselito Naguit of Sto. Tomas and Rommel Concepcion of Sta. Ana said they are happy with the recognition given to them by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) at the Heroes Hall on Wednesday.

18 January, 2012 - P18-million hospital to rise in Apalit

PAMPANGA -- The local chief executive in Apalit disclosed Wednesday that the Department of Health (DOH) has allocated at least P18 million for the construction of another district hospital in the municipality.

Mayor Jun Tetangco said the hospital is set to be constructed either in Barangay Sulipan or San Vicente, subject to the recommendation of the provincial engineers.

18 January, 2012 - Indie film ‘Captive’ may have Pampanga premiere

PAMPANGA -- Cannes Film Festival-winning director Brillante Mendoza is planning to hold a Pampanga premier of his indie film “Captive”, which is now in competition in the main section of the Berlin International Film Festival.

The film festival will be held in Berlin, Germany’s capital city, on February 9 to 19 this year.

18 January, 2012 - Top bike thief arrested

ANGELES CITY -- The city police recently arrested a 22-year-old man who is believed to be one of the notorious motorcycle thieves operating here and in nearby towns of Mabalacat and Magalang.

Serglenn Abalos Mercado, 22, single, of Purok 4 Saint Vincent, Old Pampang this city was arrested by joint elements of Police Stations 4 and 2 after he allegedly stole a Yamaha Mio Soul motorcycle owned by Edwin Cabrera of Villasol Subdivision, Barangay Anunas here.

18 January, 2012 - Aquino urged to review 'system error'

PAMPANGA -- Some local chief executives in the province agreed that an error in the system employed by the National Government has been delaying rehabilitation of priority projects in the province.

Mayor Jerry Pelayo, Pampanga Mayors’ League president, urged President Benigno Aquino III through a letter addressed to Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, to review laws on the implementation of infrastructure projects funded by the National Government but carried out through the representatives.

17 January, 2012 - Gov’t ready to set P5 billion for electrification

CLARK FREEPORT -- Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras announced Tuesday that the government is set to increase its budget this year for rural electrification to provide electricity to more Filipinos.

In an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign conducted by the Department of Energy at the Hotel Stotsenberg, Almendras, said the government is ready to allocate as much as P5 billion for electrifying the countryside this year.

17 January, 2012 - American doctors donate $25,000 to eye clinic

PAMPANGA -- American doctors Eric and Vicky Lohse donated on Wednesday some $25,000 worth of medical equipment to the Ambulatory Surgical Eye Clinic (ASEC) of the Jose A. Datu Medical Center (JADMC) in Bacolor through the Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF).

The donation was formally received by KDF president Benigno Ricafort during the fellowship dinner with the doctors at the Bale Kapampangan here. The donation was part of the commitment of the Lohse couple in helping with the KDF mission.

17 January, 2012 - Catholic leaders plan for grand Marian procession

PAMPANGA -- Leaders of the Catholic Church and other concerned groups last Monday planned the details of the proposed ‘Grand Marian Fluvial Procession’ at the Rio Grande de Pampanga commonly known to local folks as the Pampanga River.

Father Mark Manabat, the focal person of ‘Crusada Penitensiya’ said the procession is part of the 60 years’ celebration of Virgen Delos Remedios and Sto. Cristo del Pardon.

17 January, 2012 - Aquino thanks Chinese firm investments in Philippines

PAMPANGA -- President Benigno Aquino III personally thanked Hong Kong-based firm the Luen Thai Group for its big ticket investments in the country that generated thousands of jobs for Filipinos.

In his speech during the grand opening of the manufacturing facility of subsidiary D’ Luxe Bags Philippines in Tarlac, Aquino said he is very pleased whenever discussions turned to Luen Thai because “it’s always good news”.

16 January, 2012 - Clark 2011 exports breach $2-billion mark

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) announced that the value of exports inside this world-class Freeport for 2011 has breached the $2-billion mark, three years earlier than the target date set by the state-owned firm.

CDC president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo said despite an apparent decline in Philippine exports due to a worldwide economic slump last year, Clark-based enterprises were able to ship at least $2.258 billion in exports between January and December 2011.

16 January, 2012 - Pampanga leaders lead re-opening of Bacolor hospital

PAMPANGA -- Third district Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and Governor Lilia Pineda led the blessing and re-opening of the Ricardo P. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital in its original location here.

The event was attended by Mayor Jose Maria Hizon, provincial board members of Pampanga and other local officials.

16 January, 2012 - Pampanga courts join silent protest for Corona

PAMPANGA -- Judges and staff at the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pampanga has joined the nationwide silent protest against the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.

The silent protest was spearheaded by the Supreme Court Employees Association in Manila.

16 January, 2012 - Police creates task force to solve death of couple

MABALACAT -- The Pampanga police office has formed a task force to solve the double murder case involving a couple who was found dead inside a car last Saturday.

Task Force Payuyao-Toledo will go after the killers of partners Rey Cunanan Payuyao, 51, of Barangay Paralaya, Candaba town; and Gilda Reveldez Toledo, 41, of Malabon Street, Santa Cruz, Manila, said Superintendent Rodney Raymond Louie J. Baloyo IV, town police chief.

16 January, 2012 - Mayor plans to beautify Town

MABALACAT -- Mayor Marino Morales has bared plans to beautify and light up major roads in anticipation of big investments in this urbanized municipality.

Morales’s lighting project will be implemented with the cooperation of the Pelco-2 management led by Amador “Ka Basil” Guevarra.

14 January, 2012 - 2 dead bodies in car

MABALACAT -- The bodies of Payuyao and Toledo were found Saturday night inside a Toyota Vios car with license plates PQC 470 parked near the Kabuhayan Center in Barangay Paralayunan here.

The task force consists of personnel from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Scene of the Crime Operatives, Intelligence Branch, and other elite police units, Baloyo said.

14 January, 2012 - Baby girl needs urgent help

PAMPANGA -- The parents of a seven-month-old baby girl are appealing to kind-hearted benefactors for the child's immediate liver transplant to be done at the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center in Taiwan.

The couple, Lorence and Thaina Hernandez, natives of Barangay San Carlos, Mexico town, both 33, said their daughter Thia Loreign has been diagnosed by medical specialists to be suffering from idiopathic neonatal hepatitis which later developed to chronic liver disease or cirrhosis.

13 January, 2012 - P3.3M in scholarships given to 4 local schools

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Metro Clark Information and Communications Technology Council (MCICTC) recently awarded a total of P3.3 million in training scholarship vouchers to four local schools.

The training scholarship vouchers are accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) with courses in the Information and Communications Technology/Business Processing Optimization (ICT/BPO) field.

13 January, 2012 - Apalit mayor to clamp down tighter on trucks

PAMPANGA -- Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco said over the weekend with the full implementation of the Anti-Overloading Law, the Municipal Government will clamp down tighter on overloaded quarry trucks plying the town’s roads.

The town’s roads had been badly damaged by overloaded trucks and have even lost the Colgante Bridge last year because of unscrupulous truckers who “sneak in and out” especially during wee hours.

13 January, 2012 - Execs vow full support to anti-overloading law

PAMPANGA -- As Anti-Overloading Law or Republic Act 8794 takes full effect all over the province on Sunday, executives and stakeholders have vowed to support and cooperate in its implementation.

The memorandum of agreement was signed by officials led by Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao and representatives from the Land Transportation Office, Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippine National Police and Pampanga Truck Owners Association (PTOA).

13 January, 2012 - Guv to create pool of med-specialist

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda said Friday she is now set on creating a pool of medical specialists to be deployed in various district hospitals here.

The move is to complete the services offered by government hospitals here that have been declared as economic enterprises by the Provincial Government.

13 January, 2012 - Tribal association asks firm to employ Aetas

MABALACAT -- The Mabalacat Aeta Tribal Association (Mata) asked the FA Korea CC Golf Club, a locator inside the Clark Freeport, to employ Aetas living in this town’s upland villages.

Mata chairman Robert Serrano made the request during a recent gift-giving initiated by the FA Korea CC where some 150 sacks of rice and assorted vitamins and medicines for adults and children were donated to the tribesmen.

13 January, 2012 - Workers finish P10-M district hospital

PAMPANGA -- An official from the Provincial Engineering Office (PEO) revealed that the construction of the P10-million district hospital in Macabebe has already been completed.

Rene Gutierrez, provincial engineer, said the newly constructed hospital is ready for inauguration anytime. It is expected to be opened to public next week.

13 January, 2012 - Anti-overloading set Jan. 15

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government of Pampanga will begin implementing fully and strictly Republic Act (RA) 8794 or the Anti-Overloading Law starting Sunday, January 15.

In line with this, a memorandum of agreement was signed by Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao and officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Land Transportation Office, Philippine National Police, the Pampanga Mayors League and the Pampanga Truck Owners Association at the Benigno Aquino Hall here.

13 January, 2012 - Police needs 6,000 personnel

PAMPANGA -- As part of its modernization program, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to hire additional 6,000 police officers nationwide.

In Central Luzon, Police Chief Superintendent Edgardo Ladao has started its preparation for the activation of city and provincial ad hoc Police Officer 1 (PO1) screening committees.

13 January, 2012 - Guv to abolish vacant positions at Capitol

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda disclosed on Thursday her plan to abolish about 116 vacant positions in the Provincial Government.

The governor said the abolition of the vacant positions will give way to the creation of various positions in the health office and a medical specialist team which will match the needs of government-owned hospitals.

13 January, 2012 - Police charge village exec killers

PAMPANGA -- Police filed murder charges against four persons who allegedly shot dead a barangay chief of Pampanga last month.

Senior Superintendent Edgar Tinio, Pampanga police provincial director, said the Arayat police filed the case against Romy Sarmiento of Pulong Daga, San Miguel, Quezon; Marilyn Tumpalan of Barangay San Antonio Pantalan, Cabiao, Lito Sarmiento, also of San Miguel, Quezon; and a John Doe.

12 January, 2012 - Red tide up in Zambales, Bataan

PAMPANGA -- Two provinces in Central Luzon are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison, more commonly known as red tide, that is beyond the regulatory limit.

Based on the latest laboratory results of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Luzon and local government units (LGUs) concerned, the Masinloc Bay in Zambales, and Bataan coastal waters in the municipalities of Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Orani, Abucay and Samal are found to be still affected by the toxin.

12 January, 2012 - CEB flies 12M passengers in 2011

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Cebu Pacific (CEB) flew close to 12 million passengers from January to December 2011, an increase of 14 percent over 10.5 million passengers in 2010.

CEB’s passenger growth was mainly driven by a 22-percent increase in international passengers, which numbered over 2.72 million in 2011. CEB added flights to Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Brunei, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Seoul and Bangkok since the start of 2011 to meet travel demand.

11 January, 2012 - Mayors laud foundation for projects

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Arturo Naguit of Minalin and Mayor Oscar Rodriguez of the City of San Fernando lauded and congratulated Monday officials and volunteers as well as partner groups of the Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF) for its projects and efforts in assisting indigents.

During the celebration of KDF’s 25th anniversary at Heroes Hall in this city, Naguit said KDF has been extending medical help to a lot of Minaleńos and Kapampangans in general.

11 January, 2012 - Angeles university cited in Beijing

ANGELES CITY -- The Confucius Institute at Angeles University Foundation (CI-AUF) has been cited as one of the 30 most outstanding Confucius Institutes in the world.

AUF president Joseph Emmanuel L. Angeles personally attended the awarding rites in Beijing, China last December 12.

11 January, 2012 - Candaba’s 5th most wanted nabbed

PAMPANGA -- Police have arrested one of the most wanted persons in Candaba town early this week.

Sabino Garica, 49, a resident of Barangay Vizal Sto. Nino, was arrested through a manhunt operation conducted by the Candaba police.

11 January, 2012 - Angeles City’s move for heritage district lauded

ANGELES CITY -- A top official of the Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated (MACCII) lauded Wednesday the efforts of the Angeles City Government in moving for the creation of a heritage district here.

This came as the Department of Tourism Region-Central Luzon through Director Ronaldo Tuituico and the City Government of Angeles City sponsored a two-day seminar for capability planning in preparation of the Angeles City Heritage Zone Development Plan.

11 January, 2012 - Clark parade grounds eyed as tourism center

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) said it is planning to transform the CDC Parade Grounds into a “melting pot” of various tourism-related activities.

CDC president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo, during a radio interview at a local public affairs program, made the announcement, saying the plan for the CDC Parade Grounds was an offshoot of the success of the CDC-initiated “human chain” fund-raising project last December 28 for the benefit of victims of Tropical Storm Sendong.

11 January, 2012 - Arts commission encourages writers to write in Kapampangan

CLARK FREEPORT -- As a way to preserve Kapampangan literature and culture, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has encouraged local writers to write in the Kapampangan language.

In a press conference, NCCA vice chairman Juliet Mallari said Kapampangan writers who usually write in Filipino or English should start writing pieces in the vernacular.

10 January, 2012 - Rape suspect in 11-year-old girl nabbed

PAMPANGA -- Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly raped an 11-year-old girl inside the latter’s house in Barangay San Pablo, San Fernando here Monday, reports said.

Superintendent Ferdinand Perez, town’s chief of police, identified the suspect as Alfredo Tuazon Peralta, 57, a resident of Transco in Barangay San Pablo here.

10 January, 2012 - Insurance firm exec: Funds safe

CLARK FREEPORT -- To dispel fears of its members, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said Monday that its funds are safe, intact and not affected by alleged scams.

GSIS chairman Danilo Lacson, during the stakeholders meeting at Fontana Convention Center, said the state insurance firm, with millions of government employee-members, has adopted a clear-cut policy regarding the disbursement of its funds.

10 January, 2012 - Resident denies housing board’s statements

ANGELES CITY -- An American resident of Timog Park Homes Homeowners Association (TPHHOA) denied some of the statements issued by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) favoring the old officers and directors of the said association.

Robert Lewallen told Sun.Star Pampanga he is the incumbent president of the TPHHOA because he was the duly elected by the residents of the subdivision last December 3, 2011.

10 January, 2012 - Capitol employees urged to fast-track services

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda challenged some 2, 000 Capitol employees here to fast-track government services and programs to effectively help the Provincial Government achieve its goals for 2012.

This came as Pineda met with the Capitol employees in a series of meetings since last week, in a bid to make the goals of her administration for 2012 known to the workers who serve as the backbone of the Provincial Government.

10 January, 2012 - 5,851 benefit from foundation’s missions

PAMPANGA -- The Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF) on Monday evening reported a total of 5,851 beneficiaries from its various medical missions in cooperation with the Jose A. Datu Medical Center from 2008 to 2011.

During its 25th anniversary thanksgiving celebration at Heroes Hall in this city, KDF head Benny Ricafort said the KDF -- established in 1987 -- would in the next years replicate its programs for indigents like prosthesis, wheelchair distribution, cleft lip/cleft palate surgery, cataract/pterygium surgery, the “seeing clearly” and “mother and child” projects, circumcision, dental/tooth extraction, walker distribution, crutch distribution, cane distribution, mobile laboratory and mobile X-ray.

10 January, 2012 - Basag kotse gang strikes

CLARK FREEPORT -- A supervisor and a civil engineer both fell victim to the “basag kotse” gang over the weekend, reports said.

According to police records, their respective vehicles were parked at the Holiday Inn parking lot inside the Clark Freeport and found with smashed windows and valuables missing.

10 January, 2012 - 2nd wave of skills registry system launched

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) recently launched the second wave of its Skills Registry System (SRS) in Central Luzon.

The second wave of SRS now covers the towns of Bocaue and Marilao in Bulacan, Limay and Mariveles in Bataan and the cities of Angeles, Tarlac and Olongapo.

9 January, 2012 - P35-M Magalang hospital opens

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda led Monday the inauguration of the P35-million Andres Luciano District Hospital (ALDH) in Barangay Balitucan, Magalang.

Pineda said the completion of the 100-bed hospital, which is expected to commence operation next week, will provide better health services to residents of this town and other adjacent municipalities.

9 January, 2012 - Guv orders creation of anti-loading taskforce

PAMPANGA -- To once and for all solve the province’s problem on overloading and ultimately protect roads and bridges in Pampanga, Governor Lilia Pineda instructed Monday the Provincial Government Environment Natural Resources Office (PGENRO) to lead the way in the creation of an anti-overloading taskforce immediately.

According to PGENRO chief Art Punsalan, the anti-loading taskforce will be composed of personnel deputized by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) which conducted a special seminar for them in aspects of monitoring and checking overloaded quarry trucks and other haulers plying barangay and provincial roads.

9 January, 2012 - EdPam, Oca: ‘Definitely no sibling rivalry’

ANGELES CITY -- Both Mayor Edgardo “EdPam” Pamintuan of Angeles and Mayor Oscar “Oca” Rodriguez of San Fernando professed over the weekend that “there would definitely be no sibling rivalry” between the urbanized and component cities after inking a sisterhood pact at the Museo Ning Angeles before their respective City Councils and department heads.

“Definitely, there would no sibling rivalry or such problems in our agreement, like what happens to other sister city pacts. Ours would be to complement each other according to what we have agreed. Rather than competing against each other, we will work towards the better end of our cities and constituents in the name of unity, harmony and development,” Pamintuan told Sun.Star Pampanga after signing the memorandum of agreement.

9 January, 2012 - City Council approves 5 legislative codes

ANGELES CITY -- The City Council here has recently passed five local legislations that will boost the city administration’s campaign for good governance and people empowerment.

These are ordinances on market, gender and development (GAD), environmental, revenue and investment.

9 January, 2012 - Dev’t Council okays CL component of national irrigation project

PAMPANGA -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Luzon recently approved the component of the National Irrigation Sector Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (NISRIP) of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA).

In a statement, RDC chairman and San Fernando Mayor Oscar Rodriguez said NISRIP aims to contribute in attaining self-sufficiency in rice through the restoration of original function and capacity of National Irrigation Systems (NIS) and strengthening institutional capacity and effecting Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT).

9 January, 2012 - Labor department gets 100% disposition rate

PAMPANGA -- Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Regional Office 3 achieved a 100-percent disposition rate in the 941 labor-related cases that were filed under the Single Entry Approach (Sena) in Central Luzon last year.

Dole regional information officer Jerry Borja disclosed that “654 or 81 percent of these cases were amicably settled which paved the way for the payment of around P15 million in total monetary claims to 1,512 workers.”

8 January, 2012 - Airport records more than 700k international passengers in 2011

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) has recorded 725,023 international passengers for the year 2011.

Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) president Victor Jose Luciano said information transmitted by the CIAC Corporate Planning Department showed international passenger volume increased to 19 percent from the 607,704 passengers in 2010.

8 January, 2012 - Guv welcomes mayor’s gubernatorial bid

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda welcomed the possibility that Mayor Oscar “Oca” Rodriguez may join the gubernatorial race in 2013.

The governor said it’s a welcome development and a good idea that the city mayor may consider joining the race for the top position in the province.

8 January, 2012 - Housing board intercedes on homeowners’ association dispute

ANGELES CITY -- The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) has interceded on the dispute of homeowners at the Timog Park Homeowners Association Incorporated (TPHAI) here.

In a letter dated December 29, 2011, HLURB officer-in-charge Dunstan T. San Vicente stated that the agency “cannot formally sanction and/or recognize the result of the election conducted last December 6, 2011” where a certain Robert Lewallen allegedly won as president of the homeowners association (HOA).

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PAMPANGA -- Writers from all over the country will converge in Pampanga next month to highlight the importance of history and culture in Philippine literature.

Dubbed as “Taboan: Philippine Writers Festival,” the event will be held on February 9-11, 2012, where the country’s poets, playwrights, essayists and fictionists will altogether meet to share their expertise.

8 January, 2012 - Hospital patients get gift packs

ANGELES CITY -- Some 200 patents received gift packs from City Councilor Alex Indiongco and a group of Indian nationals as part of their indigent assistance program at the Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (RLMMC), formerly Ospital ning Angeles the other day.

“It was our way of spreading the Yuletide cheer to these patients who have spent their Christmas and New Year in their hospital beds. The gifts were sourced from personal and pooled funds of our volunteers,” Indiongco told Sun.Star Pampanga.

7 January, 2012 - Masons hold outreach program for students

PAMPANGA -- The Pedro Abad Santos Memorial Chapter (PASMC) Order of Demolay Sponsored by Pampanga Masonic Lodge # 48 of Free and Accepted Masons conducted a series of socio-civic activities for students here over the weekend.

PASMC Order of DeMolay conducted hygiene teaching, talks on good manners and conduct for preschoolers, community outreach and toy giving to the students of Panlumacan Elementary School in Barangay San Jose, San Fernando.

7 January, 2012 - Monday, Tuesday brownouts announced

PAMPANGA -- The San Fernando Electric Light and Power Company (Sfelapco) is advising its consumers, for their convenience, of power interruptions on Monday (January 9) and Tuesday (January 10) due to various improvement works.

In advisories sent Sun.Star Pampanga Sunday, Sfelapco corporate communications officer Irwin Nucum said various areas in the city will be affected by the scheduled brownouts.

7 January, 2012 - Vice guv optimistic in quarry computerization

PAMPANGA -- Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao expressed optimism on moves to have quarry operations in the province fully computerized this year.

During the first regular session for 2012 of the Provincial Board at Bliss Hotel recently, Cylix Technologies led by Konrad Chua presented its proposal for the computerization of quarry operations, including collections before the august body, branded as fool-proof and paperless high technology systems using about 50 readers with solar panels and a unique RFID sticker for quarry haulers.

6 January, 2012 - Angeles, San Fernando cities come ‘full circle’

ANGELES CITY -- Vice Mayor Vick Vega-Cabigting said over the weekend that the cities of Angeles and San Fernando have finally come full circle after signing the sister cities pact at the Museo Ning Angeles.

Vega-Cabigting said the twin cities pact will certainly work toward realizing the efforts of the two local governments in improving the delivery of basic services to their constituents.

6 January, 2012 - 2 nabbed for pawning carnapped vehicles

ANGELES CITY -- Two men, who allegedly pawned a carnapped vehicle to a businesswoman, were arrested during an entrapment operation conducted by the Mexico police recently.

Joselito Payumo, 38, of Angeles City; and Angel Caisip, 38, of Porac town, were arrested by local policemen at the house of one Loudette Laxamana-Ocampo, who complained that the suspects pawned to her a White Toyota Innova J (PQB 755) on December 23, 2011.

6 January, 2012 - Subic Freeport honors 10 outstanding workers

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- Ten workers, chosen from among 37 nominees from various companies and agencies here, were honored recently as this year’s crčme dela crčme during the “10 Outstanding Freeport Workers” awards night at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center.

The 10 finalists represented the best of the 92,000-strong Subic Bay Freeport workforce who are regarded as “Heroes of the Freeport” for their role in making Subic a catalyst in the economic development of the country, said Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman Roberto Garcia.

6 January, 2012 - 2nd wave of Skills Registry System launched

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) recently launched the second wave of its Skills Registry System (SRS) in Central Luzon.

The towns covered for the SRS in Central Luzon include Bocaue and Marilao in Bulacan, Limay and Mariveles in Bataan and the cities of Angeles, Tarlac and Olongapo.

5 January, 2012 - P12-B terminal eyed for Clark airport

CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) president Victor Jose Luciano said Wednesday they are pushing for the construction of a budget terminal here that will handle about 10 million passengers a year at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA).

The new facility, amounting to P12 billion, will take three years to complete and make DMIA the second largest airport in the country, next to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

5 January, 2012 - Stem cell bill hurdles committee level

MABALACAT -- The House committee on science and technology approved the bill seeking to establish a stem cell center in the country, Representative Carmelo Lazatin said.

The committee okayed House Bill 5287, or “An Act Establishing Stem Cell Center of the Philippines and Strengthening Research on Stem Cell Technology” during a hearing last December 6.

4 January, 2012 - Capitol sets P400-million quarry collection target

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda said Wednesday that she is setting her sights on a P400-million quarry collection target as part of her main priority works for 2012.

“We see a boom in construction activities this year with the projects set under the administration of President Benigno Aquino,” Pineda said, stressing that billions of pesos worth of infrastructure projects are set to commence this year in Luzon and Central Luzon, making Pampanga one of the potential main sources of construction sand.

4 January, 2012 - City environment office penalizes violators

ANGELES CITY -- Some 17 suspected violators of local ordinances and Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) were accosted by personnel from the City Environmental and Natural Resources Office (Cenro).

Cenro chief Carlito Ganzon said the suspects were found violating City Ordinance 44-10, Series of 1995, otherwise known as “an ordinance introducing the use of citation tickets for improper disposal of garbage and other forms of unsanitary practices.”

4 January, 2012 - Guv defends P40,000 bonus of Capitol employees

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda said Capitol employees deserved the P40,000 Christmas bonus she gave them last December.

Pineda's move of handing the huge Christmas bonus to the 2,000 employees of the Capitol was earlier questioned by some Kapampangans.

4 January, 2012 - Kapampangan poet to be honored

ANGELES CITY -- A Kapampangan poet laureate from Lubao who died in 1999, Delfin Turla Quiboloy, will be honored by the Center for Kapampangan Studies when it unveils his laurel crown on January 14.

The late poet’s family and friends will be joined by CKS officials and local poets in the ceremonies.

3 January, 2012 - Council okays P16-B dam in Tarlac

PAMPANGA -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Luzon recently gave the green light for the construction of the P16.09-billion Balog-Balog Multipurpose (BBM) dam in San Jose town, Tarlac.

In a statement, RDC said the rock-filled dam, which is part of the second phase of the BBM project of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), will be about 113.5 meters from the riverbed to the crest with water storage capacity of 625 million cubic meters.

3 January, 2012 - Agency gains P169-million new investment projects

CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark Development Corporation (CDC) reported that five new agreements with total investments of more than P169 million were signed before year-end.

In the Marketing Department business update submitted to CDC president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo, it was revealed that the biggest project was signed with the Australian Dental Health Laboratories Inc. (DHLI).

3 January, 2012 - Capitol bares millions worth of projects

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government led by Governor Lilia Pineda bared Tuesday millions worth of completed and ongoing infrastructure projects.

Documents obtained by Sun.Star Pampanga from the Office of the Provincial Engineer show that as of December 26 last year, the Pineda administration was able to construct and repair hundreds of classrooms and buildings with comfort rooms and water facilities in 27 schools all over Pampanga worth P46,313, 234.37.

3 January, 2012 - Girl raped by neighbor

ANGELES CITY -- A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbor in a village here on New Year, the city police said.

The suspect -- Reynaldo Mercado, 45, of Barangay Balibago -- was drunk when he abused the victim, according to Chief Inspector Luisito M. Tan, Police Station 4 chief.

3 January, 2012 - Refurbished Magalang hospital opens Monday

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government said the newly rehabilitated Don Andres Luciano Memorial Hospital (DALMH) (formerly known as Balitucan District Hospital) in Magalang town will open to the public on Monday.

Governor Lilia Pineda said at least P35 million was spent for the construction of the new building. The budget was part of the some P700 million released by the Capitol in 2011 for various projects on health, education, livelihood and infrastructure, among others.

3 January, 2012 - 2 suspected robbers shot dead

PAMPANGA -- Two motorcycle-riding suspected members of a criminal gang were shot dead in an encounter with police in Candaba town Monday.

Candaba police head Superintendent Henry Flores cited reports initially identifying one of the suspects as Romeo Guinto a.k.a. Bong Guinto, supposedly the leader of a gang with alleged links to carjacking, drug trafficking and extortion.

2 January, 2012 - Manila airport flights diverted to Clark on New Year

CLARK FREEPORT -- At least 12 commercial aircrafts were diverted on New Year (January 1) to the Clark International Airport due to zero visibility at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) president Victor Jose I. Luciano said the diversion of the flights to Clark was caused by thick smog, which made it difficult for aircrafts to land at NAIA.

2 January, 2012 - Stray bullet hits 7-year-old

PAMPANGA -- A seven-year-old girl from Barangay Sindalan, San Fernando, here was hit by a stray bullet a few minutes after the New Year.

Francine Darren Punzalan, 7, a resident of Bulaon Resettlement, was wounded on her right shoulder around 12:10 a.m. of January 1.

2 January, 2012 - Pampanga mayors want Espino to run for vice guv

PAMPANGA -- With more than a year before the May 2013 elections, the Pampanga Mayors League (PML) is reportedly convincing three-term Arayat Mayor Luis Espino to run for vice governor in next year's local polls.

Sun.Star Pampanga learned this through a reliable source close to the group who said that a PML meeting took place in the house of Espino in Barangay Manga Cacutud last Wednesday afternoon.

2 January, 2012 - Angeles City to get P25M from government program

ANGELES CITY -- The City Government here is a recipient of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) amounting to P25 million for successfully obtaining the Seal of Good Housekeeping from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo told Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan that the fund shall be utilized as capital expenditures and shall be used to augment the approved 2012 Annual Investment Plan of the city.

2 January, 2012 - ‘Police did not use guns during New Year’

PAMPANGA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Central Luzon chief Edgardo Ladao said policemen did not use their guns to make noise during the New Year's celebration.

Ladao led the inspection and removal of the sealed tapes on the policemen's firearms that were put before the New Year.

2 January, 2012 - Institutionalization of Clark Cares Program mulled

CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark Development Corporation (CDC) president and CEO Felipe Antonio Remollo said he is studying plans to institutionalize the Clark Cares Program to provide continuous assistance to communities around this Freeport and to people and regions affected by calamities.

Remollo, in a recent interview after the success of the "Clark Cares: Human Chain for Typhoon Sendong Victims" last December 28, said the move will give the program a much further boost and render continuity to its program objectives.

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PAMPANGA -- Advocacy for the Development of Central Luzon chairman and Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. vice chairman Rene Romero opined just before the onset of the New Year that the economy in 2012 will be “shaky but not alarming.”

Romero said the economic slowdown during the last quarter of 2011, despite the government’s release of a stimulus package, has made the business sector “nervous” and concerned if the Aquino administration will not make changes in its development programs.

1 January, 2012 - Cop shot dead on New Year's Eve

ANGELES CITY -- The victim was identified as PO3 Felimon Atiga of Philippine National Police Angeles City Station 2.

Atiga, 40, was responding to a robbery attempt at a restaurant in Barangay Malabanias at 2 a.m. Saturday when the suspect shot him in the head and escaped.

31 December, 2011 - Girl dies of drug overdose

ANGELES CITY -- Sarina, a Dancer from Emotions Club died on what seems a drug overdose at the America Hotel.

The American Gentlemen who was with her that night is missing as of now.

31 December, 2011 - Treasure Island Bar to close

ANGELES CITY -- TI was unable to extend it's rental agreement and tonight will be it's last night of operation.

Current employees will move to it's sister bar, Lollipop.

30 December, 2011 - Trader injured in shooting

PAMPANGA -- A businessman from Mexico town was seriously injured in a shooting incident Wednesday along the portion of Gapan-Olongapo road in this town.

Reports from the Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPPO) revealed the incident happened Wednesday at about 8:50 p.m. in front of Beth store located at Purok 1 of Barangay San Nicolas here.

30 December, 2011 - Bishop hopes every day is Christmas

ANGELES CITY -- Auxiliary Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David said his wish is for Angeles City to celebrate Christmas every day.

The bishop’s statement came after 29 villages participated in a massive clean-up and Christmas decoration contest made from recyclable materials here.

30 December, 2011 - Labor department helps thousands of vendors

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has helped thousands of hardworking ambulant vendors in Central Luzon since the launching of its Negosyo sa Kariton (Negokart).

This 2011, the Dole regional office has already released P7,215,920 livelihood assistance under the Negokart Project benefiting 563 ambulant vendors from all over the region.

30 December, 2011 - Kapampangans all-out in helping ‘Sendong’ victims

CLARK FREEPORT -- Governor Lilia Pineda said the Provincial Government and Kapampangans are all-out in helping victims of Tropical Storm Sendong in Iligan, Cagayan De Oro and Dumaguete cities.

During the “human chain for Sendong victims” at the Clark Parade Grounds, which the governor co-hosted with Clark Development Corporation president Antonio Felipe Remollo, Pineda said more aid, aside from the 500 body boxes and caskets donated by the Provincial Government, is being prepared by Capitol.

30 December, 2011 - Work area built inside jail

An official from the Pampanga Provincial Jail said a working area inside the jail yard was constructed to improve the living condition of inmates.

Edwin Mangaliman, provincial jail warden, said a divider was installed to prevent inmates from getting access to kitchen utensils while preparing for their daily meals.

29 December, 2011 - 60 indigents receive Christmas gifts

PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative (Pelco 1) distributed gift packs Thursday worth P100,000 to some 60 indigent families in their area of coverage, as part of its annual corporate social responsibility program.

Pelco-1 general manager Loliano Alas told Sun.Star Pampanga that the program dubbed as “Pamaskong Handong ng Pelco1” aims to a share an amount of the resources of the power utility to its poorest power consumers.

29 December, 2011 - Cookware, clothes needed in Oro, Iligan

As Tropical Storm Sendong’s death count reached almost 1,300 as of Thursday, relief goods for victims in Northern Mindanao continued to pour in from various groups.

However, Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda said what the thousands of affected residents badly need are cookware and clothes.

29 December, 2011 - Consumers told: Buy only fireworks with quality marks

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional office appealed to consumers to buy only fireworks that have Philippine Standard (PS) Quality Certification or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) marks to ensure a hazard-free New Year celebration.

DTI Regional Business Regulation and Consumer Protection Division chief Ricardo Naguit said the PS (for locally manufactured products) or ICC (for imported products) marks are in sticker form and come with a unique serial number and security features.

29 December, 2011 - Guv: Let’s help ‘Sendong’ victims

CLARK FREEPORT -- Governor Lilia Pineda has enjoined Kapampangans to help the victims of Tropical Storm Sendong (international codename: Washi).

Pineda issued the statement when thousands of Pampangos gathered inside the Freeport Wednesday night and formed a human chain in support of the people in Cagayan De Oro, Iligan City, Dumaguete City, Leyte and other areas affected by the recent calamity.

29 December, 2011 - P600,000 pooled for ‘Sendong’ victims

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation’s (CDC) “human chain” fund-raising project for victims of Tropical Storm Sendong gathered P604,000 in cash donations from hundreds of participants who trooped to the parade grounds here Wednesday.

The event, dubbed as "Clark Cares: Human Chain for Typhoon Sendong Victims," was organized by the CDC in cooperation with human resource officers of various locators, CDC employees and non-government groups and clubs in the Metro Clark area.

28 December, 2011 - City to award cleanest, brightest barangays

ANGELES CITY -- The city government here is set to give recognition to the cleanest and brightest barangays as part of its Christmas decoration competition.

The inter-barangay Christmas decoration competition was dubbed as “The Search for the Cleanest and Brightest Barangay”.

28 December, 2011 - Motorists, commuters laud new terminal

PAMPANGA -- Motorists and commuters here lauded Tuesday the new transport terminal along the boundary area of San Fernando and nearby Angeles City in Barangay Telabastagan here.

The terminal was constructed through the efforts of the Lazatin family and the City Government of San Fernando.

28 December, 2011 - AirAsia to ferry aids to Oro, Iligan

CLARK FREEPORT -- AirAsia Philippines has launched an airbridge that will ferry relief goods from Manila to the cities of Cagayan De Oro and Iligan, which were both devastated by massive floods on December 16.

"AirAsia Philippines which has its two Airbus 320s at the Clark airport, will ferry relief goods from Manila to Iligan and Cagayan De Oro non-stop,” said Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) president and CEO Victor Jose I. Luciano.

28 December, 2011 - Clark workers to stage protest over bonus anew

CLARK FREEPORT -- A group of workers at the Mimosa Leisure Estate said Tuesday they are set to stage another protest on Monday next week if Clark officials fail to release their 14th month pay and P-Noy bonus.

One of the workers' spokespersons, who asked not to be named, said they are set to have a dialogue with officials of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) regarding the issue Wednesday.

28 December, 2011 - Police guns sealed for New Year

PAMPANGA -- To prevent illegal discharge of firearms by policemen on New Year's Eve, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Luzon sealed their guns on Tuesday.

The ceremonial sealing of the policemen's firearms in this camp was led by PNP Regional Director Edgardo Ladao and witnessed by gun club members and enthusiasts from Central Luzon.

26 December, 2011 - Christmas fire destroys P.5-M

MABALACAT -- A fire that broke out shortly after Christmas at a compound in Barangay Tabun in this town destroyed a truck, thousands of surplus tires and other properties worth at least P500,000.

Senior Inspector Edwin Dela Fuente, town’s fire marshal, said no one was hurt in the fire, which lasted for about 10 hours.

26 December, 2011 - Thousands to join human chain for Sendong victims

CLARK FREEPORT -- Thousands are expected to participate in the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) ‘human chain’ fund-raising project for the benefit of the victims of Typhoon Sendong.

The event on December 28, dubbed as “Clark CARES: Human Chain for Typhoon Sendong Victims,” at 6 p.m. in the Fort Stotsenberg Parade Grounds is expected to gather all CDC employees and workers from Clark-based investors and locators.

26 December, 2011 - Christmas gift-giving for indigents held

PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham) distributed Christmas gift packs to indigent beneficiaries of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Day Care Center, Katutubo Village in Barangay Planas here.

The distribution was led by PamCham president Jim Jimenez, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee chairperson Leslie B. Mendiola and members Denden Wijangco, Antet Wijangco, Darell Garbes and Jerome.

26 December, 2011 - Clark to host free display of Giant Lantern Fest winners

CLARK FREEPORT -- The six winning entries of the recently held Giant Lantern Festival in the City of San Fernando will perform for free at the CDC Parade Grounds, 6 p.m. on December 28.

Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President Felipe Antonio B. Remollo said the state-owned corporation is inviting the public to witness for free the dazzling display of dancing lights.

26 December, 2011 - Labor department helps 1,000 Kapampangan workers

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in Central Luzon utilized its first line intervention for short-term emergency employment program in assisting about 1,000 marginalized workers in Pampanga.

In a report by Dole Regional Director Leopoldo De Jesus to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, the regional labor agency provided P3,000,000 worth of livelihood assistance to 1,000 marginalized workers through the Dole Intervention Livelihood Program (DILP) also known as the Tulong Alalay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD).

26 December, 2011 - Fisherfolks get goodies from Capitol, private firms

PAMPANGA -- More than 10,000 fisherfolks in the coastal municipalities received goodies from officials of the Provincial Government.

The beneficiaries were from the towns of Macabebe, Masantol and Sasmuan.

26 December, 2011 - Bar Manager robbed

ANGELES CITY -- Peter Taylor from Bar Assets Bar was attacked and robbed upon coming home 11:00pm on Christmas evening.

4 guys waited at his home in Timog Park, beat him up and then left with his valuables.

24 December, 2011 - Seasonal Greetings from Balibago.org

A Merry Christmas to our Visitors.

May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!

23 December, 2011 - Design contest for airport eyed

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently bared its plan of holding an international competition for the conceptual design of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA).

In a press statement, BCDA president and CEO Arnel Paciano Casanova said the agency is in search of an iconic design that best represents the aspirations of Filipinos and showcases the elements of functionality, safety and convenience.”

23 December, 2011 - Lawmaker allots P1M for ‘Sendong’ victims

PAMPANGA -- Representative Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales (3rd district, Pampanga) has committed part of his salary and some P1 million from his priority development assistance fund (PDAF) for areas devastated by Tropical Storm Sendong (international name: Washi).

This came as Gonzales heeded the call of Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. who earlier urged his House colleagues to earmark at least P1 million out of their PDAF for areas devastated by the recent storm that battered parts of Mindanao.

23 December, 2011 - Use of weigh scales to start Jan.

PAMPANGA -- The use of portable weighing scales to regulate and curb overloading is set to star mid-January next year.

This was disclosed by officials of the Pampanga Truck Owners Association led by Arnold Liwanag, who said the Provincial Government, through Environment and Natural Resources Officer Art Punsalan, had agreed to fully utilize the weighing scales and impose fees of P30 per truck.

23 December, 2011 - Suspected rebels attack Tarlac farm

PAMPANGA -- A suspected group of communist rebels looted the Red Dragon Farm in Sapang Kuran, Moriones, San Jose, Tarlac early this week.

Captain Jovily Carmel Cabading, spokesperson of the Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom), said a security guard identified as Leo Molina was manning his post at the farm's main gate around 7 p.m. when about 13 fully armed men arrived and introduced themselves as members of the New People’s Army (NPA).

22 December, 2011 - The Lakeshore sends conmen to jail

PAMPANGA -- The case of two suspects allegedly pretending to be collection agents and extorting money from The Lakeshore now lies in the hands of the proper court.

An official of Central Country Estates Inc. (CCEI) said a case was filed against one Ewilfredo Esguerra Tiglao and his cohort identified as Junmar Dumlao Serrano.

22 December, 2011 - Pampanga, South Korea schools ink new pact

PAMPANGA -- The Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU) in Bacolor on Thursday inked a memorandum of understanding with the Gangwon Provincial College for the exchanges of best practices in education between the two schools.

DHVTSU president Enrique Baking said the agreement was signed at the DHVTSU Hostel with Gangwon Provincial College president Dr. Byong Kwan Won and other officials of the South Korean school.

22 December, 2011 - Development council asks members to help ‘Sendong’ victims

PAMPANGA -- Regional Development Council in Central Luzon chairman Mayor Oscar Rodriguez appealed to council members to provide aid to the victims of Tropical Storm Sendong in Northern Mindanao.

“Central Luzon lived through a similar calamity barely two months ago and the people of Cagayan De Oro and Iligan generously donated food and clothing. Now it is time for us to reciprocate their good deeds,” Rodriguez said.

22 December, 2011 - 100 baby turtles released in Subic

SUBIC FREEPORT -- Some 110 Olive Ridley Sea Turtle was released back to the open sea in a simple ceremony at the All Hands Beach resort inside Subic Bay Freeport Thursday.

Cynthia Robles, head of the RMTU-Iba, said Zambales College of law adopted the hatchling and saw them through until the release.

21 December, 2011 - Police intensify campaign vs unlicensed drivers

PAMPANGA -- The local police in Candaba has intensified its campaign against unlicensed motorcycle drivers flying around the major roads in town.

This came amidst the increasing number of motorcycle accidents involving drivers who are not authorized to drive due to lack of skills or failure to pass requirements prescribed by law for the acquisition of a drivers' license.

21 December, 2011 - DOH gears up response plan vs firecracker accidents

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Health (DOH) will start monitoring firecracker-related accidents in the region starting Thursday and advised government hospitals to be ready to respond to firecracker accidents in their respective areas.

DOH regional director Benito Arca told Sun.Star Pampanga that there will be reports sent to the regional office and to the DOH headquarters in Manila at the end of each day.

20 December, 2011 - 1 Million reward offered

ANGELES CITY -- The Brother of killed Bar owner Hans Siepkamp offers Peso 1 Million that leads to the aprehension of the killers.

19 December, 2011 - Mamac denies collecting money from bar girls

ANGELES CITY -- Balibago chairman Rodelio Mamac denied reports that he is collecting money from bar girls in the entertainment district.

The barangay leader clarified that an organization called Proactive Establishment of Concerned Entertainers (Peace), which was organized by the barangay council, is imposing to its 20 member-establishments monthly dues amounting to P150.

19 December, 2011 - Fil-Chinese group donates 4 school buildings

The Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry donated last week four school buildings in Pampanga as part of its commitment to the development of the quality of education here.

The group also donated one school building in Tarlac province.

17 December, 2011 - Barowner murdered

ANGELES CITY -- Butterfly Rock Bar Owner Hans Siepkamp was killed last night around 4am at his home at Waterstone Villas in a robbery.

The robbers entered through the roof and waited behind a kitchen door for the Dutchman and shot him in the head at close range.

17 December, 2011 - SM City Pampanga launches My Cuisine campaign

PAMPANGA -- To rediscover how Kapampangans cook native food, SM City Pampanga (SMCP) has launched My City, My SM, My Cuisine at the SM City Pampanga Event Center Saturday.

Lana Eroba, mall manager at SMCP, said the My Cuisine campaign took its cue from SM malls' effort of highlighting important aspect of provinces where they operate.

17 December, 2011 - Indigents get Christmas gifts

PAMPANGA -- Some 3,000 indigents from Porac received Christmas gifts from government officials here led by Mayor Condralito dela Cruz and Dexter David on Saturday as part of their yuletide treat to poor constituents.

Dela Cruz said residents of Barangays Cangatba, Poblacion Babo Pangulo and Pio benefited from the program.

16 December, 2011 - Fields Avenue “big 6” threatens to withdraw investments

ANGELES CITY – Major players in the entertainment industry known as the “big 6” along Fields Avenue have threatened to pull out their investments because of pressures coming from authorities, Central Luzon Daily learned yesterday.

This, despite the assurance made by the city government that the entertainment district must be spared from any unlawful fees, monthly dues and other illegal collections of money including the alleged protection racket.

The group, however, was glad the way Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan expressed his concern to the industry but insider said one of the so-called big 6 in Fields Avenue is already selling some of the properties situated at the heart of the entertainment area.

15 December, 2011 - Cathay may soon fly out of Clark

CLARK FREEPORT -- Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, one of the world’s largest airlines, may start flying out of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clark Freeport, Pampanga.

Clark Development Corp. president and CEO Felipe Remollo said officials from the Chinese airline were in town earlier this week to discuss the possibility of daily flights from Clark.

15 December, 2011 - Book on Galician influence in Philippines launched

ANGELES CITY -- The Center for Kapampangan Studies of Holy Angel University, in partnership with Centro Gallego de Filipinas, launched a book that highlights the influence of the Galician region of Spain in Philippine history and culture.

Author and Kapampangan Lino Dizon said, “Our book, entitled Cruceiro: Spanish Galicia at some crossroads in Philippine History and Culture (1521-1898), is meant to reassess Spanish contributions in the country through regional historiography and ethnography, which is minimal, if not altogether absent in previous and available studies.”

15 December, 2011 - Man arrested for illegal gun possession

PAMPANGA -- A man who poked a gun at an acquaintance was arrested for illegal possession of firearms early this week.

In a report, San Fernando City Police Director Luisito Magnaye said Zoilo Magbajus, 39, was arrested after poking a gun at one Reynaldo Pangan, 40.

15 December, 2011 - City holds ‘Lubenas ning Pasku’

ANGELES CITY -- A myriad of colors, sounds and bright lights dotted the usually busy street of Santo Rosario as the city celebrated the “Lubenas ning Pasku,” where traditional lanterns were showcased by different barangays.

Lubenas is a procession of lanterns with colorful chants. It began during the 1800s and is still being celebrated by a few Kapampangan towns and cities today.

15 December, 2011 - Village chief gunned down

PAMPANGA -- A barangay chairman was gunned down by unidentified armed men riding in tandem along the Gapan-Olongapo Road in Barangay Tabuan, Arayat town, Tuesday night.

The fatality was identified as Romeo Quiambao, 64, village chief of Barangay Tabun.

14 December, 2011 - Mayor vows to stop collection of dues from entertainment workers

ANGELES City -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has vowed to stop an organization led by a barangay captain here from collecting P150 per month from every worker of “entertainment and hospitality” establishments in Bgy. Balibago here.

Pamintuan said it is illegal and unjust to collect the said amount.

14 December, 2011 - Tech center eyes more livelihood at 35

MABALACAT --- Technology Resource Center (TRC) director general Dennis “Decu” Cunanan said the agency is committed to generate more livelihood opportunities as it celebrates its 35th anniversary in February next year.

“The TRC is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary next year through an intensified drive to commercialize various flagship innovation projects in the country,” Cunanan said.

13 December, 2011 - Mayor relates cityhood to American pilot’s heroism

MABALACAT -- “Supreme sacrifice so that others may live.”

This was how Mayor Marino “Boking” Morales related the heroism of Captain Colin Kelly to the cityhood bid of this first class town. Kelly is an American pilot who died after his aircraft crashed in Barangay Bical here during World War II.

13 December, 2011 - Stem cell bill passes committee level

ANGELES CITY -- A bill seeking to establish a stem cell center in the country, filed by Representative Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin (1st district, Pampanga), has been approved by the House Committee on Science and Technology.

During the hearing held last December 6, the committee headed by Representative Julio Ledesma (1st district, Negros Occidental), Lazatin’s House Bill No. 5287 entitled “An Act Establishing Stem Cell Center of the Philippines and Strengthening Research on Stem Cell Technology” has also been consolidated with two other similar bills filed by Representatives Eufranio Eriguel (2nd district, La Union) and Anthony Del Rosario (1st district, Davao del Norte).

13 December, 2011 - Donor org exec confirms additional equipment for city hospital

ANGELES CITY -- An official from a non-government donor organization in the United States has confirmed the shipment next month of various medical equipment intended for use at the Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (RLMMC), formerly Ospital ning Angeles, in this city.

George Samson, chief executive officer of the US-based World Medical Relief Inc. (WMRI), told City Government workers during his visit Monday at the Angeles City Hall that the container van having the additional hospital equipment and supplies will arrive in the Philippines in January.

13 December, 2011 - Dec. 12 ‘holiday’ questioned

PAMPANGA -- Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PamCham) has raised doubts as to the legality of the Capitol’s declaration of December 12 as a special non-working holiday.

Last December 9 at about 3:00 p.m., the Provincial Government issued Executive Order No. 20-LGP-2011 declaring yesterday (a Monday following December 11 which falls on a Sunday) as Pampanga Day, based on Malacańang’s Proclamation No. 2226 declared December 11, 1982.

12 December, 2011 - Flashfloods damage 150-hectare rice field

PAMPANGA -- An estimated 150 hectares of rice fields with standing crops in some villages here were damaged due to flashfloods.

Mario Concepcion, town’s municipal agriculturist, said the flooding was triggered by the overflowing of the Maasim Dike.

12 December, 2011 - Foundation starts raising funds for Kapampangan museum

PAMPANGA -- The Foundation for Lingap Kapampangan Inc. (FLKI) has started to raise additional budget for the continued construction of the first Pampanga Museum.

Maria Theresa Laus, board of trustee at the FLKI, said they have started raising additional funds for the construction of the first Kapampangan museum through provincial activities like the Sinukwan Festival.

12 December, 2011 - Macabebe cop completes skydiving course

PAMPANGA -- Macabebe police chief John Clark over the weekend was pinned his “wings” for completing the special skydiving and freefall course.

During the “Aldo Deng Kapulisan” or Police Day, which is a part of the 440th Pampanga Day celebration, Clark joined the Philippine Army paratroopers in a skydiving exhibition at the Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex.

12 December, 2011 - 386 cops finish criminal investigation course

PAMPANGA -- At least 386 policemen across Central Luzon finished the criminal investigation course over the weekend.

The closing ceremonies led by Central Luzon Police Director Edgardo Ladao were held at the Multi Purpose Hall, Camp Olivas.

9 December, 2011 - Takbo para sa Taklobo all set

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- A fun run organized by the Ecology Center of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will kick off this afternoon, Saturday, for a campaign to save the endangered giant clams.

Ameth dela Llana-Koval, head of the Ecology Center, said this is the second year for the fund-raising activity.

8 December, 2011 - Clark management, union group settle impasse

CLARK FREEPORT -- The management of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and the supervisory union group agreed to end the impasse on the proposed collective bargaining agreement and return to bilateral negotiations.

In a meeting at the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) in the City of San Fernando in Pampanga on Monday, both parties -- CDC and the Association of CDC Supervisory Personnel (ACSP) -- agreed on the proposals of conciliator NCMB Director Darrow P. Odsey.

8 December, 2011 - Christmas at Capitol starts

PAMPANGA -- Christmas at Capitol in San Fernando formally started Tuesday evening with a display of fireworks and the switching on of Christmas decorations at Arnedo Park led by Governor Lilia Pineda.

The façade of the Capitol is decked with thousands of lights resembling medals, 22 lanterns symbolizing the towns and cities of Pampanga, hundreds of meters of flexilights and a giant lantern at the heart of Arnedo Park.

8 December, 2011 - Aeta woman attacked anew by same Clark worker

MABALACAT -- Exactly a month after she was allegedly attacked by a male employee of the Mimosa Leisure Resort, an Aeta woman reported to police that the same suspect, together with his wife, again physically assaulted her as she was carrying her one-year-old grandchild at the Marcos Village within Clark Freeport.

Police Officer 3 Ramon Cruz Jr., chief investigator of the Mabalacat police, identified the victim as Josephine Fajardo, a resident of Marcos Village. Fajardo is better known among her fellow Aetas by her maiden name Josephine Cosme.

8 December, 2011 - Clark STAR gets support

CLARK FREEPORT -- The proposed multi-million peso sporting event and training center inside Clark Freeport gets a boost as trade representatives in the United States committed to help promote the investment potentials of the project.

Archimedes Gomez, Philippine Trade Representative for Southern California, said in an interview that the so-called Clark STAR (Sports Training, Amusement and Recreation Center) is one significant undertaking of Clark Development Corporation.

8 December, 2011 - Man arrested for illegal possession of firearm

MABALACAT -- Police recently arrested a man for illegal possession of firearms and ammunitions in Mabalacat town.

Ronaldo Orol, 29, was arrested by roving policemen on board a civilian vehicle early this week.

8 December, 2011 - Cops take ‘big bikes’ training

PAMPANGA -- Hundreds of police officers from Pampanga and other Central Luzon provinces on Monday and Tuesday took a special safety and defensive driving training using “big bikes” at the Hilaga (formerly Paskuhan Village) in San Fernando.

The 15-hour training program involved ranking officers and operatives from various police units and stations and was conducted by a joint team from the Highway Patrol Group 3 (HPG 3), Police Regional Office 3 (PRO 3) and civilian friends of police.

5 December, 2011 - Ex-mayor: No black propaganda from us

MABALACAT — Former Angeles City mayor Francis Nepomuceno denied allegations that his camp has been staging black propaganda questioning the legality of current Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan’s win during the 2010 elections.

“Manahimik ku pin [I am keeping silent],” Nepomuceno said in a chance interview here.

5 December, 2011 - Sinukwan fest to highlight Kapampangan food, churches

PAMPANGA -- More than the colorful street dancing competition, the upcoming Sinukwan Festival is set to highlight native Kapampangan food and the facades of historical churches in Pampanga.

Engr. Marni Castro, chairman of the Sinukwan Festival 2011 executive committee, said the “Pistang Pamangan Kapampangan” will open on December 9 while the exhibit on the facades of historical churches in Pampanga will open on December 10.

5 December, 2011 - Mayor issues order to rid bars of minors

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan issued an executive order (EO), which is expected to prevent bar owners from hiring minors.

Pamintuan’s EO 35 stipulates that applicants are required to secure clearances from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before they are issued health certificates by the City Government.

5 December, 2011 - Mabalacat council sets budget approval on Dec. 14

MABALACAT -- A municipal councilor here said the council slated the approval of the town’s 2012 budget, amounting to P527 million, on December 14.

Councilor Froilan Galang, Municipal Council Education and Labor Committee chair, said they hope to pass the budget ordinance before the council takes a holiday break.

5 December, 2011 - Binay graces Ravenna Homes opening

MABALACAT -- Aimed at providing better housing options to Kapampangans, the Major Homes Inc. (MHI) has formally launched its Ravenna Homes over the weekend.

The launching ceremony was graced by Vice President Jejomar Binay, also the chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council.

2 December, 2011 - Giant lantern fever starts

PAMPANGA -- With barely two weeks before a bigger, brighter and more colorful Giant Lantern Festival (GLF) 2011 set to amaze folks anew, the private sector and the executive committee tasked with the challenge has unleashed a series of blitz seen to prep up the world-renowned event happening just once a year.

On Friday, Senior Tourism Officer Ching Pangilinan told Sun.Star Pampanga that her unit, with the nod of the GLF 2011 executive committee led by businessman Alfritoh “Bong” Mah, has geared up for what is perceived to be this year’s biggest show of Fernandino talent in lantern making, one that is much awaited.

2 December, 2011 - Quarry collections seen to mark good year

PAMPANGA -- The quarry collections in Pampanga is seen to mark another year, said Environment and Natural Resources chief Art Punsalan.

He said the Provincial Government, under the leadership of Governor Lilia Pineda and Vice Governor Joseller "Yeng" Guiao, collects around P16 million to P20 million per month.

2 December, 2011 - Binay awards land titles to Mabalacat residents

MABALACAT -- Vice President and Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) chair Jejomar Binay led Friday the distribution of more than 300 Transfer Certificates of Titles (TCTs) to residents of Mawaque resettlement center.

Binay said some 1,317 TCTs were already distributed to qualified families in Mawaque, which were affected by Mount Pinatubo eruptions.

2 December, 2011 - ‘Jeepers’ to reenact Battle of Bataan

CLARK FREEPORT -- Vintage military jeep owners are set to reenact Saturday the Battle of Bataan at the historic Fort Stotsenberg parade grounds here.

The reenactment is the highlight of events during the first ever “Season’s Jeeping” sponsored by the MD Juan Enterprises, the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of the Philippines (MVCCP) and Mabalacat Tourism Office.

1 December, 2011 - Mayor lauds Tarlac officials’ support in cityhood bid

MABALACAT -- Mabalacat Mayor Marino “Boking” Morales thanked Tarlac officials led by Govenor Vic Yap for their support in the cityhood bid of this municipality.

Despite the boundary dispute between the towns of Bamban in Tarlac and Mabalacat in Pampanga, Tarlac officials have displayed their sincere support in the town’s cityhood campaign, according to Morales.

1 December, 2011 - Koreans arrested for child abuse, illegal gambling

ANGELES CITY -- Two Koreans residing in Angeles City were recently arrested for violations of laws on child abuse and illegal gambling.

Lee Jae Hyun, 43, and Aum Gi Pyo, 40, both residing in Barangay Pulung Maragul, were arrested by police from the Angeles City Police Office and representatives from the Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crimes Division in Camp Crame early this week.

1 December, 2011 - Bonifacio’s Kapampangan roots traced

PAMPANGA -- Philippine hero Andres Bonifacio is a Kapampangan, or at least, has Pampango blood in him.

This was disclosed Wednesday by an heir and a historian during the commemoration of the revolutionary hero’s 148th birthday at Heroes Hall, which was attended by hundreds of officials, City Government employees, students and private sector representatives.

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