Balibago News Apr-2014
30 Apr 2014 - Forever 21 opens first Central Luzon store at SM City Clark
ANGELES CITY -- American brand Forever 21 opened its first ever Central Luzon branch at SM City Clark on Tuesday, its 9th store in the Philippine style market.SM City Clark Public Relations Manager Venus Manalang told Sun.Star Pampanga that the new store occupies 1,100 square meters in the newly expanded mall area.
30 Apr 2014 - Xevera folk take Pag-Ibig to court
MABALACAT CITY -- Residents of Xevera Mabalacat filed several cases in court against the Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-Ibig Fund for foreclosing several properties inside the subdivision.The cases stemmed from Pag-Ibig's foreclosure of several properties in Xevera and the subsequent extrajudicial sale of the said properties under a public auction on March 18 and on April 8 at the main entrance of the Regional Trial Court in the City of San Fernando.
30 Apr 2014 - Firearms with expired license seized from security agency
ANGELES CITY -- Long and short firearms with expired licenses were recovered from a security agency in this city.Policemen belonging to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Team (CIDT) and provincial police department seized 41 guns (shotguns, 9 millimeters, and .38 caliber pistols) from the office of Aquarius Security Agency Incorporated in Barangay Santo Domingo on Tuesday.
30 Apr 2014 - Pamintuan: APEC development works on track
ANGELES CITY -- This city's Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan on Wednesday assured that the City Government is working double time with other government agencies to finish all development and beautification works in this city in time for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2015.Pamintuan said that the international leaders' forum set in 2015 has brought in development works here that would not just benefit the upcoming event but also the economic and tourism potentials of the city.
30 Apr 2014 - Ex-Candaba mayor insulted, humiliated with plunder report
PAMPANGA -- Former Candaba Mayor Jerry Pelayo said Wednesday that he felt insulted and humiliated by the plunder stories against him published on March 8, 2014 in a nationally circulated newspaper.As he filed libel chargers against his accusers before the Ombudsman on Tuesday, Pelayo shared that the stories were read by his family and relatives, the bride's family, relatives and friends and his associates in business and politics during the wedding day of his son - Michael Gerard Pelayo who married Karlene Tiu.
30 Apr 2014 - Displaced Smart Shirt workers get aid
PAMPANGA -- True to its commitment to intensify social protection of workers in Central Luzon, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), through its Pampanga Field Office, on Wednesday awarded livelihood assistance to displaced workers of Smart Shirts (Philippines) Worker’s Union (SSPIWU), at the Dole Pampanga Field Office here.DOLE Regional Director Raymundo Agravante reported to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, that the Dole Pampanga Field Office, under the supervision of Arlene Tolentino, facilitated the initial release of P581,000 in livelihood assistance under the Dole Adjustment Measures Program (AMP) to the 27 displaced Smart Shirts workers' union members for their Capacity Building Program for Livelihood Formation.
30 Apr 2014 - Kapampangan recipes included in SM City cuisine book
PAMPANGA -- SM Supermalls' My City, My SM, My Cuisine project will launch a book on various regional recipes in the Philippines including a select list of home recipes from Pampanga on Friday, 3 p.m. at Annex 3 of SM City Pampanga.The book launching is a celebration of Philippine cuisine in the different parts of the country where there is a diversity and rich tradition of Philippine cooking, SM City Pampanga public relations manager Rain Cervantes said.
29 Apr 2014 - Village head hits council
ANGELES CITY -- A village chief in this city assailed the city council for disapproving an ordinance imposing recreational or amusement fees on establishments in Barangay Malabanias.Malabanias chairman Reynaldo Nacu Gueco said the Angeles City Council has no power to disapprove a barangay ordinance.
29 Apr 2014 - Pelayo files libel raps vs plunder accusers
PAMPANGA -- Former Candaba mayor Jerry Pelayo filed libel and damages suits against 15 people who allegedly accused him of plunder before the Office of the Ombudsman, which was published in a national newspapers.Named respondents in the complaints filed before the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office are Arnold Canimo, Rufino Soliman, Francisco San Pedro, Edgardo De Guzman, Dionisio Guevarra, Rodolfo Manalili, Florencio Catacutan, Jessie Laurente, Romeo Balatbat, Gaudencio Lacanilao, Danilo Bartolome, Dionisio Pelayo, Bernardo Santiago, Freddie Pelayo and Sacarias Laurente.
29 Apr 2014 - Arroyos elated over Ombudsman’s decision
PAMPANGA -- Former President and now Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her son, Camarines Sur Representative Diosdado Ignacio "Dato" Arroyo on Wednesday expressed elation over the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman dismissing the plunder complaints in connection to the anomalous P1.6-billion Libmanan-Cabusao dam and Skybridge projects in Camarines Sur in 2008.In a statement, lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, legal counsel of the Arroyos, said they were elated by the decision of the Ombudsman headed by Conchita Carpio Morales which, in a 28-page investigation report, approved the recommendation of the Field Investigation Office to close and terminate the case since the evidence gathered does not warrant the "initiation of criminal proceedings against the former president and her son."
29 Apr 2014 - 22,968 families get free PhilHealth
MABALACAT CITY -- Some 22,968 indigent families from four towns and this city received their PhilHealth's Members' Data Records (MDRs) since Monday under the agency's new program, "Alaga Ka Para Sa Maayos Na Buhay" at no cost to the family beneficiaries.In particular, the marginalized families from the town of San Simon were given 2,648 PhilHealth's members’ data records; Minalin, 3,756; San Simon, 4,474; Magalang, 5,825 and Mabalacat city received 6,265. Also granted benefits were some 2,000 beneficiaries in Sto. Tomas town.
29 Apr 2014 - Lawmaker: Angeles lone district proposal still under study
MABALACAT CITY -- First District Board Member Crisostomo Garbo on Tuesday clarified that the Provincial Board is still studying a proposal to make Angeles City a distinct congressional district.He also denied reports saying that leaders in the province do not favor the lone district initiative, despite the expression of support made by officials of Angeles City, Mabalacat City and Magalang town which comprises the province's first congressional district.
29 Apr 2014 - Angeles observes World Earth Day
ANGELES CITY -- In celebration of World Earth Day 2014, Angeles City conducted a city-wide river clean-up along Abacan River and Sapang Balen Creek last April 25,2014.Francis Pangilinan, City Environment and Natural Resources Officer, said the activity is part of the city's proactive campaign on environmental protection and awareness.
29 Apr 2014 - Pampanga police conducts BPATs seminar
PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga police conducted another enhancement training seminar for Barangay Peacekeeping Actions Teams (BPATs) at the Don Justino Sevilla High School in Barangay Mangga Cacutud, Arayat, Pampanga, Tuesday.The lecturers for the enhancement training were Superintendent Juritz Rara, chief of Pampanga Police Community Relations branch, Superintendent Wilson Alicuman, Officer-In-Charge of Arayat police and Chief Inspector Romeo Balubal, Jr.
28 Apr 2014 - Council to seek court opinion on Balibago ordinance
ANGELES CITY -- Balibago barangay captain Rodelio "Tony" Mamac on Monday said that the local village council will seek the opinion of the court this week on the legality of its amusement fee ordinance and how the Angeles City Council handled the ordinance.It could be recalled that the Balibago Barangay Council had enacted an amusement ordinance that levies taxes on "recreational activities" that require admission fees. The funds generated from the ordinance are expected to fund the scholarship program of the village for its college students.
28 Apr 2014 - Pampanga mall recognized for disaster resiliency
PAMPANGA -- Capitol's Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) headed by Angie Blanco on Monday recognized SM City Pampanga for helping ensure disaster resiliency.During its seventh fire and earthquake drill, Blanco said that mall officials, volunteers and its central emergency response team led by mall manager and incident commander Junies Eusebio proved their preparedness to protect customers and tenants. SM City Pampanga has an estimated daily traffic count of 60,000.
28 Apr 2014 - PRO3 non-uniformed man shot to death
PAMPANGA -- A non-uniformed personnel (NUP) of the Police Regional Office-3 (PRO3) was gunned down inside a garage in Barangay Sto. Nino, City of San Fernando, Saturday.In a report here, Superintendent Edilberto Petillano, chief of the City of San Fernando Police, identified the victim as Henry Simpauco, 47, a resident of 1st Street, Philippine National Railways Compound, Sitio 6 of the said barangay and a NUP assigned at the Regional Logistics and Research Development Division at the PRO3 headquarters, here.
28 Apr 2014 - San Fernando hosts Isuzu 4x4 Drive Series
PAMPANGA -- Aiming to attract business and investment in City of San Fernando, Mayor Edwin Santiago warmly welcomed the Isuzu Philippines for the kick-off ceremony over the weekend of the Isuzu D-Max 4x4 Drive Series."It is a privilege for the city to host the first of five legs of the off-road challenge in the country. I extend the appreciation of Fernandinos, especially those who are inclined to 4x4 driving, to the Isuzu Corporation for this investor confidence in the city as being the most business-friendly city," said Santiago.
28 Apr 2014 - Pampanga social welfare team: Gov’s helping hand to the poor
PAMPANGA -- In the light of the success of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) in helping out those who seek their help, the provincial social team never ceases to extend assistance to people in need whether Kapampangan or not.After the successful retrieval of the missing boy from Calulut, City of San Fernando who was found in Subic, Zambales, the PSWDO is currently helping Mira Manginay from Masbate, a minor who was accused of being an accomplice in a robbery inside her employer’s house here in Pampanga.
27 Apr 2014 - Environmentalists to build 'green home'
ANGELES CITY -- Environmentalists have started building the city’s first “green home” which is made of bricks and equipped with power-saving devices.The environment-friendly house, which will be erected at the Heritage Place Phase 2 along the Circumferential Road in Barangay Cutcut here, is the first residence in the country which bears the Philippine Green Building Initiatives (PGBI) rating, said former city councilor and the home's owner Louie Reyes.
27 Apr 2014 - Village chief: No escort fee in bars
ANGELES CITY -- The chairman of Barangay Malabanias said prostitution and human trafficking should end at least in his village which has numerous night clubs, hotels, and other entertainment establishments.Malabanias Chairman Reynaldo Gueco said they are enforcing City Ordinance Number 43-10 Series of 1995, an ordinance prohibiting the payment of bar fine or escort fee or similar activity commonly imposed on customers or privilege to take out women employees of night clubs, cocktails lounges, bars, pub houses, beer houses, sing-along pubs, karaoke pubs and sauna baths, hotels, motels, and other entertainment recreational establishments.
27 Apr 2014 - Call center agent shot
ANGELES CITY -- Police are investigating the motive behind the shooting and wounding of a call center agent who was assaulted by motorcycle-riding men in Barangay San Jose, Angeles City.Senior Superintendent Eden Ugale, Angeles City police director, said Peter Paul Estrosas, 31, a resident of San Fabian Street, Barangay San Jose was parking his motorcycle when the suspects shot him.
27 Apr 2014 - Quota International sets more assistance for Visayas
ANGELES CITY - Two officials of Quota International expressed their commitment in helping people in the Visayas, especially those affected by Typhoon Yolanda and by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake late last year.Quota International president Laura Lahman and Quota International District 41 governor Consuelo Garcia said the Quota chapter in the areas have been doing their part in rebuilding the communities.
26 Apr 2014 - CDC exec discovers hand grenade in car
ANGELES CITY -- An assistant manager of the Estates Reservation and Recovery Department of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) on Friday discovered a hand grenade inside his car in Barangay Sta. Trinidad, Angeles City.In a report here, Marcial Caniones, 48, a resident of the said barangay, said he was about to start his car which was parked inside their carport when he noticed "something" in the flooring of his vehicle.
26 Apr 2014 - Dole Central Luzon to hold World Safety Day
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Central Luzon will hold on April 28 the World Safety Day for Safety and Health at Work for workers across the region at its office in the Diosdado Macapagal Regional Government Center, Maimpis, this city.Dole-Central Luzon Director Raymundo Agravante said that World Safety Day is aligned with the Central Luzon Occupational Safety and Health Network's campaign for a safety and healthy workplace.
26 Apr 2014 - Pampanga towns tops in dynamism, efficiency
PAMPANGA -- Guagua and Mexico in Pampanga and were among the 10 towns cited for their economic dynamism, government efficiency and infrastructure by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC).Out of 163 participating municipalities in the 2013 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) nationwide, Guagua placed second and Mexico seventh, the two towns additionally being noted by the NCC as "friendliest places to conduct business."
26 Apr 2014 - NHMFC expands ISO certification
MABALACAT CITY -- The National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) has expanded its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 certification 9001:2008 certification for its Borrower Counseling System, Vice President Jejomar Binay said Saturday.Binay said NHMFC was awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification for its accounts servicing divisions for Rizal, National Capital Region, and Luzon.
26 Apr 2014 - 2 killed in megadike mishap
PAMPANGA -- Two drivers were killed while a passenger was injured when a motorcycle and a sports utility vehicle figured in a collision along the Eastern Megadike road in Barangay San Isidro, Bacolor, Pampanga on Wednesday evening.In a report here, Senior Superintendent Marlon Madrid, officer-in-charge of the Pampanga Police Provincial Office, identified the fatalities as Adriano Roque, 42, a resident of Barangay Sto. Tomas, Lubao town and Wilson Din, 51, a resident of Sta. Teresita Village, Angeles City.
26 Apr 2014 - BPI Family’s ‘Housing Madness’ happening in Pampanga
ANGELES CITY -- BPI Family Housing Loan is on with its three day Housing Madness on which started Friday and will culminate Sunday, April 27 at the activity area of Marquee Mall in this city.For the "madness" event, the bank put together under one roof eight residential developers featuring their local projects, each one backed with exclusive home acquisition packages to offer.
26 Apr 2014 - MQAP 'kidpreneurs' share joy in fair
PAMPANGA -- Mary the Queen Academy of Pampanga (MQAP)'s very young entrepreneurs on Saturday proved they not only had big ideas but big hearts as well when the school children shared joy to others and to the survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda.The "Kidpreneur" fair at the Activity Center of Waltermart along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Dolores, this city ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and saw the young student traders selling brand new and second hand goods like accessories, old clothes, toys, books, and other handmade items priced from just P1 to P100.
25 Apr 2014 - 2 US tourists repel MRS attack
ANGELES CITY -- Motorcycle-riding-suspects (MRS) identified as Cromwelle Cayanan, 19, of Sitio Mali, and Antonio Manarang, 31, of Maligaya Street, both of Brgy. Cutcut on a black Honda TMX (UU 2706) on Tuesday picked wrong targets when their victims, both American martial arts experts on pleasure trip here, put a good fight and arrested them eventually.Lawmen brought the suspects and the motorcycle to Station 6 for further investigation as criminal complaints ranging from robbery with intimidation and physical injury are being readied against them.
25 Apr 2014 - Viking Bar raided
ANGELES CITY -- CIDG Forces raided Viking Bar in Fields Avenue, Balibago last night.All employees taken to Camp Olivas for further investigation.
24 Apr 2014 - Health exec: Suspected Kapampangan MERS-CoV carriers cleared
PAMPANGA -- Provincial Health Officer Dr. Mar Jaochico on Thursday said that the six Kapampangans who were part of the 400 passengers of Etihad Airlines Flight EY0424 that arrived last week from Abu Dhabi and were suspected to be afflicted with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome–Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) have been cleared by the regional health department here.“The six Kapampangans suspected to be afflicted with MERS-CoV have been cleared by the Department of Health yesterday. The throat and nasal swab tests conducted by the DOH’s regional epidemiology unit proved negative,” he stressed.
24 Apr 2014 - Pampanga posts 91% TB treatment success rate
PAMPANGA -- Pampanga has already exceeded the 2016 national target of 85 percent cure rate as the province registered 91 percent of treatment success rate, a regional health official said Thursday.Dr. Roda Cruz, regional coordinator of infectious disease control program of the Department of Health (DOH) in Central Luzon, said that based on the record of the DOH, Pampanga has a prevalence rate of 208 cases and mortality rate of five out of the 100,000 population.
24 Apr 2014 - Capitol holds 3rd Health Summit
PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government headed by Governor Lilia Pineda on Thursday held the 3rd Pampanga Health Summit themed “Pampanga: Racing Towards Achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)” at the King’s Royale Hotel and Resort here.Department of Health Regional Director Leonita Gorgolon; Philhealth Social Insurance Services Manager Elizabeth Capuli; Provincial Health Officer Marcelo Jaochico; Dr. Andrei Villanueva, chief of Innovations and Multi-sectoral Partnership to Achieve Control of Tuberculosis (Impact) Candaba Mayor Rene Maglanque; Sasmuan Mayor Nardo Velasco; Masantol Mayor Dan Guinto; Arayat Mayor Emmanuel Alejandrino; their respective municipal health officers and staff attended the summit.
24 Apr 2014 - Cayetano launches microfinancing program in Olongapo
SUBIC BAY -- Senator Allan Peter Cayetano visited this city Wednesday to personally turnover funds worth P150,000 to drivers as part of his micro financing program to help the local transport sectors here.Cayetano met officials of the Olongapo Subic Castillejos San Marcelino Transport Service Cooperative (OSCSM) and explained that the fund could be used by the cooperative for members’ loans instead of them borrowing money from loan sharks who charge very high interest.
24 Apr 2014 - Groups conduct ‘Operation Tuli’
PAMPANGA -- Some 200 young boys belonging to indigent families were circumsized for free courtesy of the local government of Sto. Tomas and the Thomasian Fitness Club last Wednesday at North Ville 12, Barangay San Vicente, Sto Thomas.Mayor Joselito Naguit told Sun.Star Pampanga that "Operation Tuli" is conducted every summer.
23 Apr 2014 - CIAC screens passengers following MERS-CoV alert
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) has coordinated with the Bureau of Quarantine and the Department of Health (DOH) to screen passengers suspected of carrying the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV).CIAC President and CEO Victor Jose I. Luciano said it is important that all CIAC personnel and other government agencies at the Clark Airport Passenger Terminal are aware of the virus to prevent the spread of the disease in the country.
23 Apr 2014 - Morales: Mabalacat supports Angeles lone district plan
MABALACAT CITY -- Mayor Marino "Boking" Morales said the City Government of Mabalacat will support the plan to create Angeles City a lone congressional district.The move will separate the highly-urbanized city from Mabalacat City and Magalang town.
23 Apr 2014 - Areas to experience 9-hour power interruption Saturday
PAMPANGA -- Parts of Pampanga will experience up to nine hours of power interruption on Saturday, April 26."Customers of PELCO I will have outage from 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the towns of Arayat, Candaba, San Luis, Sta. Ana and certain areas in Mexico," National Grid Corporation of the Philippines Central Luzon Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Officer Ernest Lorenz Vidal said.
23 Apr 2014 - Angeles to develop GIS mapping solutions, improve website
ANGELES CITY -- The local government here, through its Information Communication Technology Division (ICTD), recently announced that it will soon utilize a Geographical Information System mapping application and also enhance the city's official website.The announcement was made by Francis Pangilinan, head of the said division, during the local government's flag raising rites held every Monday at the City Hall compound.
23 Apr 2014 - Porac distributes farm equipment from Arroyo
PAMPANGA -- Municipal officials here led by Mayor Condralito Dela Cruz distributed on Monday dozens of farm equipment, including a shredder and combined-harvester, all under the support program of Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who is currently under hospital arrest.The equipments were distributed to local farmers and cooperatives.
23 Apr 2014 - MQAP to hold ‘Kidpreneur’ fair
PAMPANGA -- Mary the Queen Academy of Pampanga (MQAP) will hold this coming Saturday, April 26, the "Kidpreneur" fair at the Activity Center of Waltermart along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Dolores, San Fernando.According to MQAP Directress Mary Rechelle Guzman, the fair which will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will showcase "young entrepreneurs with big ideas."
22 Apr 2014 - Taxmen now ‘mapping’ lawyers
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) RR-4 Pampanga and the Revenue District Office (RDO) No. 21B South Pampanga on Tuesday started mapping lawyers and law firms in Pampanga and Angeles City.BIR Calabarzon Director Araceli Francisco and Revenue District Officer Consuelo De Asis started the mapping drive at the office of lawyer Peter Paul Maglalang, president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Pampanga Chapter.
22 Apr 2014 - Execs commended for turning down ‘gifts’
PAMPANGA -- Bacolor Mayor Jomar Hizon on Monday commended the municipal administrator and the municipal engineer here for their dedication and honesty in public service.Hizon told Sun.Star Pampanga that Municipal Administrator Gloria Cruz and Municipal Engineer Marieta Galura–Rodriguez were offered "gifts" recently by a subdivision developer, which they turned downed.
22 Apr 2014 - Kapampangan students in TOSP-CL finals
ANGELES CITY -- Seven students from various Pampanga universities and colleges have made the cut as finalists in RFM Foundation and the Commission on Higher Education's (CHEd) 2014 Search for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) Central Luzon.The students are Ronel dela Peña, Aelhyn Carol Lucero and Joan Mae Lugtu from Holy Angel University; Mary Heliane Fabian and Kenneth Alex Villanueva from Angeles University Foundation; Fernando Dosono, Jr. from Mary the Queen College of Pampanga; and Christopher Paulo Manlapaz from Republic Central Colleges.
22 Apr 2014 - NGCP conducts Luzon blackout simulation drill
PAMPANGA -- To ensure the Luzon grid's efficiency and reliability in the event of major power outages, NGCP conducted its annual blackout simulation drill.The blackout simulation drill is composed of two major activities – tabletop exercise and black-start recovery simulation drills.
22 Apr 2014 - PRO3 gets 1,000 handheld radios
PAMPANGA -- The Police Regional Office-3 (PRO-3) on Tuesday received some 1,000 new handheld radios.Chief Superintendent Raul Petrasanta, PRO-3 director, said the radios are part of the capability enhancement initiative of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
21 Apr 2014 - Pampanga towns, city among country’s best
CLARK FREEPORT -- Three local government units (LGUs) in Pampanga have been recognized as among the country's best in terms of competitiveness.In Monday's Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation, Inc. (CLGCFI) recognition of the Most Outstanding LGUs Implementing the Streamlining Program in the Issuance of Mayor's Permit at the Fontana Convention Center in this Freeport, the City of San Fernando and the municipalities of Guagua and Mexico were noted to be in the country’s “honor roll.”
21 Apr 2014 - San Simon bags 4 top awards
PAMPANGA -- Once again the Municipality of San Simon bested other towns in Pampanga and Central Luzon, bagging four of the top awards in the implementation of the Streamlining Program in the issuance of Mayor's Permit during Monday's 8th Recognition of Outstanding Central Luzon Local Government Units.San Simon received the two first place awards in the regional and provincial level as the Most Outstanding LGU Implementing the Streamlining Program in the Issuance of Mayor's Permit; the first place position in the provincial level as the Most Outstanding LGU for I.T. innovations; and another first place award in the on-line business permit application.
21 Apr 2014 - Pampanga group benefits from convergence program
PAMPANGA -- The Augman Kababaihan ng San Simon Inc. (AKSSI) of Pulong Camias, Barangay San Jose in San Simon town is among the initial beneficiaries in Central Luzon of the joint livelihood convergence program of the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).The Kapampangan rural workers association, along with the Kooperatiba ng Pangmalawakang Paglilingkod ng Bayabas Ink. (KPPBI) of Barangay Bayabas in Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan province, was devastated by previous typhoons and torrential rains.
21 Apr 2014 - RDC gives nod on school partnership
PAMPANGA -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) recently passed a resolution favorably endorsing the Central Luzon component of the P8.8 billion Public-Private Partnership for School Infrastructure Project-Phase II (PSIP II) of the Department of Education."PSIP II will be implemented in 14 out of the 17 regions of the country where 10,679 classrooms will be constructed in 5,167 elementary and secondary schools with one PPP proponent per region," said RDC presiding officer and National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Regional Director Severino Santos.
21 Apr 2014 - Central Luzon keeps PNSC overall crown
PAMPANGA -- Central Luzon retained its crown as Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC) overall championship after it topped the leader board in the 2014 edition with 10 gold medals, a silver, a bronze and two Diplomas of Excellence recently.The Central Luzon gold medalists include Rey Mark De Mayo from PEACE Training Center in Aurora (Beauty Therapy); Jasper Kaiser De Vera from Tarlac School of Arts and Trade (Cooking); Gino Eulatic from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Regional Training Center in Mariveles, Bataan (Electrical Installation); Keith Beja from Tesda Provincial Training Center in Orion, Bataan (Electronics); Christopher Gania from St. Nicolas College of Business and Technology in Pampanga (Graphic Design Technology); Angelica Rafallo from Mel Blancia Learning Institute, Bulacan (Hairdressing); Francis Erizz Florentino from ACLC-Malolos, Bulacan (IT Software Solutions for Business); Joshua Mina from CLSU-CTC Foundation, Nueva Ecija (Mechanical Engineering Design-CAD); Percian Borja from Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Technology, Bataan (Web Design); and Wilfred Miguel Calimbas from Tesda Provincial Training Center in Orion, Bataan (Welding).
21 Apr 2014 - 1 killed, 50 hurt as bus falls into ravine
SUBIC BAY -- One was killed and 50 others were hurt when a Victory Liner bus fell into a ravine in Olongapo City late Monday afternoon.The incident took place around 5 p.m. in the city's Purok 12 , Barangay Old cabalan, the casualties were rushed to the city's James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital.
20 Apr 2014 - Balibago amusement fee ordinance junked
ANGELES CITY -- The City Council has rejected the amusement fee ordinance of the Balibago barangay council, stating that it is beyond the taxing and income-generating power granted to the barangay under the Local Government Code.City Council Resolution Number 6920 Series of 2014 denies Barangay Balibago Ordinance Number 2 Series of 2014 or an ordinance enacting the imposition of barangay fees in places of recreation and amusment within.
20 Apr 2014 - Trader alarmed over robbery incidents
ANGELES CITY -- Businessman Ruperto Cruz expressed alarm over increasing robbery incidents which affect commerce and tourism in the city.Cruz said that motorcycle-riding robbers are preying on Koreans, Americans, British and other nationalities.
20 Apr 2014 - 2 nabbed for illegal drug possession
MABALACAT CITY -- The city police arrested two persons in a suspected illegal drugs den in Barangay Dau recently.In his report to Mayor Marino "Boking" Morales, Superintendent Ferdinand Perez, city police chief, identified the suspects as Jun Jun Espiritu Baluyot alias Jojo, 35, of Roxas Street Barangay Dau and Jason Dayrit Pare, 32, also a resident of said village.
19 Apr 2014 - BIR padlocks city tire shop
PAMPANGA -- Officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) padlocked Wednesday a vulcanizing and tire supply shop along MacArthur Highway in Barangay San Isidro, San Fernando for under declaration of sales.The Valentino Vulcanizing and Tire Supply was temporarily closed for alleged violation of section 115 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 or Under Declaration of Sales by more than 30 percent.
19 Apr 2014 - Dole all set for 112th Labor Day
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment Central Luzon Office-Central Luzon (Dole-3) has revealed the agency’s activities for the upcoming 112th Labor Day celebration in May 1.The Mega Job Fairs will be held in: SM City malls in Baliuag and Marilao in Bulacan; Pampanga, Clark, and San Fernando downtown in Pampanga; Tarlac City, and Olongapo City, and SM Mega Center in Cabanatuan City.
19 Apr 2014 - Canadian found dead in resort
SUBIC BAY -- A Canadian national was found dead inside a room at Arizona Resort in Barangay Barreto, Olongapo City on Maundy Thursday.Senior Superintendent Pedrito delos Reyes identified the fatality as Eugene Edward McCarron, 72, who occupied room number 3.
18 Apr 2014 - Sisters Bar raided
ANGELES CITY -- Last night around 11:00 pm a raid team from Manila together with IJM raided Sistes Bar in Fields Avenue, Balibago.All employees were taken by busses to Camp Crame for further questioning.
17 Apr 2014 - Angeles crucifixions limited to biblical 3
ANGELES CITY -- Penitential blood to be shed on a makeshift Golgotha here on Good Friday will not be as copious as in the more famous crucifixions in San Pedro Cutud 14e kilometers south in the capital city of San Fernando.“Only three penitents will be actually nailed on crosses on our Golgotha in Barangay Lourdes Northwest this year,” said village chair Armando Enriquez.
17 Apr 2014 - Village chief, rival fight over ‘puni'
PAMPANGA -- A scuffle broke out between Santa Cruz Barangay Chair Junnel G. Malonzo and his erstwhile rival, businessman Trinidad “Toto” Gonzales, when push came to shove during an argument over the putting up of a “puni” (makeshift altar where Passion of Christ is sung) in the barangay.As the Holy Week drew near, Gonzales said he was able to obtain the permission of Malonzo to put up a “puni” on a private lot in Barangay Santa Cruz here. Gonzales said Malonzo was even thankful to him for giving some 350 children in their barangay bed kits which also included school supplies from the Canada-based organization Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW) led by its team leader Canadian Chris Hills.
16 Apr 2014 - Summer vacation preparedness plan launched
PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga Police launched "Operation Plan Summer Vacation 3" to ensure safety and maintain peace and order in the province following the influx of thousands of Holy Week tourists, pilgrims and summer vacationers.During the command conference called by Governor Lilia Pineda at the Capitol on Tuesday, Acting Provincial Police Director Marlon Madrid said hundreds of uniformed of uniformed and undercover operatives will be deployed to Pampanga’s churches, hotels, resorts, crucifixion and pilgrimage sites.
16 Apr 2014 - Subic Freeport ready for Holy Week tourists
SUBIC BAY -- The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)’s Tourism Department has announced that the Freeport is very much ready for the influx of tourists and vacationers for Holy Week and summer.The SBMA said in statement that religious activities for the Holy Week include the reenactment of the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, and the guided “Way of the Cross” at the Holy Land Subic theme park in the morning and the “Veneration of the Cross” at the San Roque Chapel in the afternoon of Good Friday.
16 Apr 2014 - TPLEx Paniqui-Carmen section opened
PAMPANGA -- The Paniqui-Carmen stretch of the 88.85-kilometer Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) was opened to motorists on Wednesday.Operator Private Infra Development Corporation (PIDC), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), said in a statement that the 23-kilometer Paniqui-Carmen stretch brings to 50 kilometers the usable portion of the TPLEx.
16 Apr 2014 - Hausland launches ‘Afford Ko ‘To!’
ANGELES CITY -- Hausland Development Corporation (HLDC) has launched its newest branding campaign dubbed as “Afford Ko ‘To” for Hausland Prime Residences (HPR) in Barangay Cutcut, this city.“Afford ko ‘To” campaign was created to highlight the four main attractive features of all HPR, which are practical location, top of the line amenities, exclusive subdivisions in the heart of the city and affordable financing schemes.
15 Apr 2014 - P9.5M allotted for student employment program
The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Central Luzon and the Provincial Government have allotted P9.5 million for the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) this year.Dole said 1,525 students who come from indigent families will be the recipients of the program, which is aimed at providing work opportunity to college students during school breaks.
15 Apr 2014 - Lawmaker pushes for consultation on lone district proposal
PAMPANGA -- Representative Joseller “Yeng” Guiao said Tuesday that the resolution of the Angeles City Council calling for the conversion of this highly urbanized city into a lone district must undergo the appropriate process before re-filing a bill in Congress.“There must be mass consultations first with the constituents of the first district so that we can get the real consensus regarding the resolution of the Angeles City Council calling for its conversion into a lone district,” he said.
15 Apr 2014 - 10,000 Mexicanos get free Philhealth membership
PAMPANGA -- At least 10,000 families from Mexico received on Tuesday their Philhealth membership records under the agency’s new program “Alaga Ka Para Sa Maayos Na Buhay.”With the a common goal of providing help for the less fortunate, the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Provincial Government of Pampanga headed by Governor Lilia Pineda distributed the records for the use of members.
14 Apr 2014 - EdPam orders shutdown of illegal junkshops
ANGELES CITY -- The days of illegal junk shop and auto garage operations here are numbered.This, as Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan recently ordered all concerned agencies and authorities to shut down their operations, citing pollution.
14 Apr 2014 - Foreign affairs office resumes normal passport releasing
PAMPANGA --The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) resumes its normal passport issuing schedules on Tuesday after the successful maintenance of the e-passport system that started last April 1.In its advisory, the DFA said that regular processing at Aseana (Office of Consular Affairs) at Aseana Center, Bradco corner Macapagal Avenue, Parañaque City is back to 15 working days and seven working days for express processing.
14 Apr 2014 - 20,000 jobs await hunters on Labor Day fair
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Central Luzon Office announced on Monday that some 20,000 employment opportunities await job hunters from across the region on May 1, Labor Day.Dole Central Luzon Director Raymundo Agravante said that the job fair, which be held in different venues in Central Luzon, is one of the highlights of the month-long festivities for the 112th Philippine Labor Day Celebration with the theme “Sa Sipag, Tiyaga, Talino, Buong Mundo, Saludo sa Manggagawang Pilipino.”
14 Apr 2014 - Santo Tomas municipal gov’t donates radios to police
PAMPANGA -- The Sto Thomas police force here received communication devices from the Santo Tomas Municipal Government to boost their capability of maintaining peace and order.The Santo Tomas Municipal Police Station headed by police chief John Clark received the 10 handheld radios from Mayor Lito Naguit and Vice-Mayor Mark Louie Arceo in a turnover ceremony the other day.
14 Apr 2014 - Book on PH cuisine launched
ANGELES CITY -- The Center for Kapampangan Studies (CKS) of the Holy Angel University (HAU) recently launched the Philippine edition of a book that features the famous cuisines from various parts of the archipelago."The book has two editions because it has two sets of readers with different tastes and expectations. HAU published the Philippine edition because we participated in the writing of the Pampanga chapter and also because we want to promote appreciation for other cultures in the country as reflected in regional cuisines,” CKS director Robby Tantingco said.
13 Apr 2014 - Star Mill: CLTV36's star search
PAMPANGA -- Central Luzon is home to prominent names in the entertainment scene such as Lea Salonga, Brillante Mendoza, Vilma Santos, Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo, and Apl de Ap, among others.Launched on March 23, 2013, Star Mill is the first of its kind in Central Luzon — reaching talented performers even from far-flung areas, with auditions held in various Robinsons Malls and Supermarkets all over the region.
13 Apr 2014 - TPB, CDC help turn North Phil into MICE center
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) have vowed to turn Central and Northern Luzon into a preferred destination for meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibits/events (MICE).The two entities cited North Philippines’ emerging facilities and attractions for the domestic and international MICE requirements.
12 Apr 2014 - Folks ask for closure of illegal gas station
PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government headed by Governor Lilia Pineda on Friday said that Capitol is set to purchase more farm machineries and equipment for distribution to farmers' groups in Pampanga.Pineda said the Department of Agriculture (DA) directed most of its budget this year for the rehabilitation of the agriculture sector in calamity ravaged Southern Mindanao and other disaster hit areas like Bohol and Leyte, where the farm mechanization program (FMP) is the priority.
12 Apr 2014 - SM City Pampanga hosts Bridal Expo Filipino
PAMPANGA -- SM City Pampanga on Friday hosted the first big gathering of wedding essentials suppliers dubbed "Bridal Expo Filipino --Radiance Edition" held at the marathon mall’s Event Center.Soon-to-be-married and other party celebrators feasted on lots of discounts and freebies from the exhibitors.
11 Apr 2014 - Angeles set for urban planning contest
ANGELES CITY -- The local government here headed by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan together with members of the private sector are now preparing and getting set for the Livable Cities Design Challenge Urban Planning Competition for this year.Prior to this, the Local Government Unit of Angeles City received a letter of invitation from the National Competitiveness Council challenging not only the City Government, but also its community to participate in the said competition which was only offered to 20 cities in the entire country.
11 Apr 2014 - Clark to host 2nd aviation conference
CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark Freeport Zone will host an aviation conference on May 16, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom dubbed: "Clark: Reshaping Philippine Aviation - The Aerotropolis Concept."The conference will highlight the Freeport Zone's -- anchored by the Clark International Airport -- compelling case as an Aerotropolis and identify the infrastructure and policy developments which will enhance its growth potential and economic impact. The Aerotropolis model is an urban development placing airports in the center with cities growing around them.
11 Apr 2014 - LEx, SCTEx all set for Holy Week exodus
ANGELES CITY -- The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation, Manila North Tollways Corporation, Cavite Infrastructure Corporation, Tollways Management Corporation and Toll Regulatory Board are all set for this year’s influx of motorists who will pass by the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx).This developed, as the groups recently launched “Safe Trip Mo Sagot Ko” (SMSK), a traditional exercise for the two expressways to ease traffic flow, making it more convenient for motorists trooping to Central and North Luzon for the Holy Week.
11 Apr 2014 - Big time pusher, 3 others busted
PAMPANGA -- A suspected big time distributor of shabu and her three cohorts were arrested by operatives of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Magalang police during a buy-bust operation at the Sta. Lucia Resettlement area in Barangay Sta. Lucia, Magalang, on Thursday.In a report here, Superintendent Liza de Guzman, Magalang chief of police, identified the arrested suspects as Merlita de Guzman, alias Minay, a resident of Barangay San Jose, City of San Fernando; Jayson Lacsina, alias Ka Bon, of Barangay Sta. Lucia, City of San Fernando; Alex Musngi and John Carlo, both of Barangay San Roque, Sta. Ana.
10 Apr 2014 - PH’s next hot air balloon capital
PAMPANGA -- The western town of Lubao in Pampanga bordering the province of Bataan could very well be the next "hot air ballon capital of the Philippines."This was disclosed by Korean Steve Kim, the event director and official of the Philippine International Balloon Festival, which kicked off Thursday and will run until April 13 in Barangay Prado Siongco here.
10 Apr 2014 - Balloon fest boosts local economy
PAMPANGA -- The four-day hot air balloon festival is expected to boost the local economy of this town and nearby areas because of the exodus of tourists from different parts of the country and abroad.Director Ronnie Tiotuico of the Department of Tourism Central Luzon Office (DOT-3) said the tourism event will benefit local entrepreneurs and some establishments that offer Kapampangan products.
10 Apr 2014 - ‘Shabu tiangge’ trader nabbed
MABALACAT CITY -- Combined operatives of the Regional Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-3 (PDEA3) and Regional Anti-Illegal Special Operations Drugs Task Group (RAIDSOTG) on Wednesday raided a suspected "shabu tiangge" in Barangay Dau, Mabalacat City, and arrested a suspected notorious illegal drug trader and high value target.PDEA-3 Director Jeoffrey Tacio identified the suspect as Levi Pamintuan, a resident of Roxas Street, Barangay Dau of the said city.
10 Apr 2014 - Dole forms Bataan’s 1st medical tripartite group
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Central Luzon Office recently formed the Bataan Hospital, Dental, Medical, and Therapeutic Clinics Industrial Tripartite Council (BHDMTC-ITC), a first for the labor agency and the province.Dole Director Raymundo Agravante said that some 30 administrators, owners and employee-representatives from 20 establishments comprised of hospital, medical, health and wellness industries in Bataan attended the organizational meeting.
09 Apr 2014 - Ex-Vice President denies special treatment for Delfin Lee
PAMPANGA -- Former Vice President Noli de Castro said Tuesday that "no special treatment" was given to Globe Asiatique (GA) Realty Holdings Corp., a company owned by detained businessman Delfin Lee.But de Castro admitted during a hearing of Senate committee on urban planning, housing and resettlements that Lee's project in Pampanga was a "special project" thus the firm was given an additional P5-billion in financing from the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF or Pag-Ibig fund) in 2009.
09 Apr 2014 - San Fernando honors WWII vets
PAMPANGA -- The San Fernando City Government here on Wednesday honored World War II veterans and survivors of the infamous Death March in simple but emotional ceremonies at the restored Philippine National Railways station in Barangay Sto. Niño, where the Kilometer 102 marker stands.During the 72nd Death March commemoration on "Araw ng Kagitingan" (Day of Valor), the City Government led by Mayor Edwin Santiago, Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin local officials, relatives of war veterans, and students paid tribute to the local monument dedicated to the people who died in the Death March. The memory of thousands of Filipino and American soldiers who died during the Battle of Bataan in 1942 was also recalled in a photo exhibit at the future permanent war museum.
09 Apr 2014 - Magalang exec to support Angeles lone district proposal
ANGELES CITY -- Magalang Mayor Romulo “Romy” Pecson vowed to support the move to convert highly-urbanized Angeles City into a lone congressional district.Pecson said he will endorse the creation of another district in Pampanga, a move he described as a “win-win” situation.
09 Apr 2014 - Magalang’s 16th most wanted arrested
PAMPANGA -- The number 16 most wanted person in Magalang was arrested at his residence in Zone 6, Barangay Cabalantian, Bacolor town, last Monday.In a report here, Senior Superintendent Marlon Madrid, Officer-In-Charge of the Pampanga Police Provincial Office, identified the arrested suspect as Alfredo Manabat, 67, a resident of Phase 2, Sta. Lucia Resettlement, Magalang.
09 Apr 2014 - Aquino approves San Simon’s GPBP
PAMPANGA -- President Benigno Aquino III, together with the House of Representatives, has approved the proposed Grassroots Participatory Budgeting Process (GPBP) of San Simon town.The GPBP, formerly known as Bottom-up Budgeting, is used to fund the projects of local governments which will provide for the needs of the community.
09 Apr 2014 - Porac exec distributes business carts
PAMPANGA -- Porac Mayor Condralito Dela Cruz led on Tuesday the distribution of business carts to two persons with disabilities here as part of the livelihood program in partnership with the Clark Development Foundation.Dela Cruz said that the distribution is part of the move to bring more opportunities to different sectors of the town.
09 Apr 2014 - Police tracking kidnapped businesswoman
ANGELES CITY -- Police authorities here are now investigating the alleged kidnapping case of a businesswoman who was reportedly forcibly taken by three unidentified gunmen in a car park at the public market in Barangay Lourdes Northwest, Angeles City last Tuesday.In a report here, Senior Superintendent Eden Ugale, Angeles City police director, said that as of Wednesday, there was still no demand letter received from the relatives of the kidnapped victim identified as Delia Munoz, 48, a vegetable dealer and resident of Villa Rosario Subdivision, Barangay Pampang, Angeles City.
09 Apr 2014 - Binay wants more perks for barangay leaders
MABALACAT CITY -- President Jejomar Binay said barangay officials should become regular employees of the government for them to receive mandated benefits."Noon pa man, since I was the mayor of Makati, [I had already been pushing for barangay officials to become government employees]," Binay said.
8 Apr 2014 - Aquino ally to Arroyo: Bring bail appeal to SC
PAMPANGA -- Cavite Representative Elpidio Barzaga advised Tuesday former President and now Pampanga second district Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to elevate her bail petition to the Supreme Court.Barzaga, an ally of President Benigno Aquino III, said Arroyo's camp can bring their appeal for bail before the High Court since the Sandiganbayan has repeatedly denied their bail petition.
8 Apr 2014 - P60-B set for development of Porac frontier lands
PAMPANGA -- The vast landscapes of Porac at the foot of the Porac-Zambales mountain ranges, will see to a host of development projects including an out-of-the box township project, an industrial park and a host of housing projects as Ayala Land Inc. sets on pouring in some P60 billion in development funds in a 30-year development plan.General manager John Estacio of Alviera project said this is set to fully develop the land frontier. Estacio was quick to note that the planned industrial park will compliment that of the freeports in Clark and Subic, and will be host to light, non-polluting industries.
8 Apr 2014 - Farmers thank Aquino for farm equipment
PAMPANGA -- Various groups of farmers in Pampanga, together with Governor Lilia Pineda lauded yesterday the administration of President Benigno Aquino III and the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the distribution of farm equipment and machineries.A total of P10,388,346 worth of farm machineries and equipment were given to farmers groups in the province to help them increase production and reduce post-harvest losses.
8 Apr 2014 - Farmer's family cry for justice
PAMPANGA -- The wife and seven children of a slain farmer are crying for justice for the death of their family head who was found lifeless at a farm in Arayat town.Mayor Bon Alejandrino identified the victim as William Alarba, 42, married, resident of San Juan Bano, Arayat and farm helper or “baruk” in a farm located in Barangay San Nicolas of Guagua.
8 Apr 2014 - Tesda commends Santiago for employment thrusts
PAMPANGA -- Mayor Edwin Santiago recently received kudos from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Director General Joel Villanueva for his full support to the technical-vocational (tech-voc) sector.The commendation was given during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Philippine National Skills Competition held April 7 at the King’s Royale Hotel and Resort in Bacolor town.
8 Apr 2014 - Ladao named task force Tugis head
PAMPANGA -- Chief Superintendent Edgardo Ladao, former Central Luzon police director, has been designated by Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima to head Task Force Tugis, which is in charge of running after high profile fugitives in the country."Ladao is known for his investigative skills. He is a highly skilled police operative," PNP spokesman Chief Supt. Reuben Theodore Sindac said.
7 Apr 2014 - Santiago wants San Fernando ‘most liveable’
PAMPANGA -- San Fernando Mayor Edwin Santiago on Monday said that he has launched a program, which will put the city of San Fernando in the list of the country's "most liveable cities.""We were wondering why all through the years and in 2013, San Fernando was not in the top 20 list of the country's most liveable cities, while Angeles City and Olongapo City were there. So we, together with our private sector partners, agreed to work on the five Cs which we hope will put us on the map," he said.
7 Apr 2014 - Pampanga police has new OIC
PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga Provincial Police Office has a new officer-in-charge in the person of Senior Superintendent Marlon Madrid.Madrid, a member of Philippine Military Academy Class '90 Bigkis Lahi, replaced incumbent Officer-In-Charge Senior Superintendent Manuel Gaerlan, concurrent Deputy Regional Director for Operations, who assumed the post for only a week after Senior Superintendent Oscar Albayalde, Pampanga police acting provincial director was relieved.
7 Apr 2014 - Korean slain in Angeles
ANGELES CITY -- A Korean national was shot death in front of his wife while inside Hansang Mini-Mart and Restaurant along Friendship Highway in Barangay Anunas, Angeles City, Sunday night.In a text message here, Senior Superintendent Eden Ugale, Angeles City police director, identified the fatality as Sin Jae Hu, 43, a Korean national.
7 Apr 2014 - Kapampangan wins in Philippine Art Awards
PAMPANGA -- Another Kapampangan figured prominently in the recent 2014 Philippine Art Awards (PAA) and exhibition held recently at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati City.Rodolfo Torres, Jr. of Bacolor, Pampanga was cited for his work entitled "Ang Anak, Ama at Lobo" which won for him the Jurors Choice of Merit and a cash prize of P80,000.
7 Apr 2014 - San Simon to conduct socio-economic survey
PAMPANGA -- The San Simon local government unit of this town will spearhead the conduct of a socio-economic survey very soon.The survey will take on each household in the town’s 14 barangays.
6 Apr 2014 - Guards prevent carnapping
ANGELES CITY -- Security guards, who prevented an alleged carnapping incident at the Nepo Center recently, received commendation from various groups including JDN Sons Inc.Because of the immediate action of members of the Glocke Security personnel, the suspect --- Marlon Paras, 32, of Barangay Sta. Teresita -- was reportedly prevented from stealing a van and kidnapping Gloria Suarez, a businesswoman from this city, on March 25.
6 Apr 2014 - Bar girls’ smear tests should be in gov't agencies
ANGELES CITY -- Bar owners are required to have their women employees regularly subjected to gram staining or smear test to be conducted by government health agencies.Balibago Chairman Rodelio “Tony” Mamac said their barangay social hygiene clinic is authorized to conduct pap smear test under Sangguniang Panglunsod Ordinance Number 43-10 Series of 1995.
6 Apr 2014 - BIR sets tax mapping on CL professionals
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region No. 4 will conduct a massive tax mapping activity among professionals starting this month in Pampanga and the rest of Central Luzon.The first to be "tax mapped" will be the lawyers and accountants, who will get notifications from the BIR.
6 Apr 2014 - 2 killed in shooting incidents
PAMPANGA -- Demetrio Lajom, of Barangay Tenejero in Candaba town was standing near the church in Barangay Tenejero when the gunmen arrived and shot him four times.Luvino Velunio, 47, a resident of Barangay Bahay Pare, Candaba was walking along Barangay Pulong Palazan also in Candaba when two men on board a motorbike without plate number shot him in the body.
5 Apr 2014 - Angeles all set for Lent
ANGELES CITY -- City Tourism Officer Richard Daenos of the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO) said Saturday that the City Government is all set for observance of the Lenten Season.Daenos said that one of ACTO’s main thrusts is to actively support activities being held in the city for the promotion of Angeles’ history, tradition, arts and culture.
5 Apr 2014 - ‘Angry Bird’ to fly over Lubao
PAMPANGA -- The famous game character “Angry Bird” will be one of the 35 giant hot air balloons to fly over this town and Bataan during the Philippine International Balloon Festival set April 10 to 13 in Barangay Prado Siongco here."We are inviting everyone. The children will be delighted because the ‘Angry Bird’ hot air balloon will be one of them," Lubao Mayor Mylyn Cayabyab said.
5 Apr 2014 - AIE College signs up for Star Mill Season 2
PAMPANGA -- The Asian Institute of E-Commerce or AIE College recently signed up as a major sponsor of CLTV 36’s Central Luzon Star Search (Star Mill) Season 2 set to kick-off on April 12.AIE College will give away full scholarship grants on courses of choice of the three top winners of Star Mill Season 2.
5 Apr 2014 - Capitol forms emergency response unit
PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government of Pampanga has created the Provincial Emergency Management and Response Unit or PEMRU in a bid to boost its disaster response capabilities.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Marcelo Jaochico said that the PEMRU will be led by Dr. Jay Rivera and will be manned by trained personnel, with its headquarters and main operations center at the Ricardo P. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital in Bacolor town.
5 Apr 2014 - CDC distributes livelihood karts to PWDs
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation has distributed some 16 "kabuhayan karts" worth P288,000 to persons with disabilities (PWDs).Each individual livelihood package is worth P18,000 -- cart costing P12,000 and commodities (such as groceries and other goods) at P6,000.
4 Apr 2014 - Mt. Arayat eyed as heritage park
MABALACAT CITY -- The Mt. Arayat National Park in Arayat, Pampanga has been proposed for inclusion in the list of Asean heritage parks and reserves.This was disclosed by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional director Francisco Milla Jr. who said in a statement that Mt. Arayat National Park, with a total area of 3,715 hectares, is among the four areas in Central Luzon eyed as Asean parks.
4 Apr 2014 - Arroyo celebrates 67th birthday
PAMPANGA -- Former President and now Pampanga second district Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will celebrate her 67th birthday Sunday and the entire weekend in the company of relatives, friends, colleagues from the House of Representatives, spiritual advisers and other close allies.This, after the anti-graft court granted Mrs. Arroyo’s petition to allow her loved ones to visit and stay at her Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) suite in Quezon City starting 9:00 a.m. Friday to 9:30 p.m. of April 6, Sunday.
4 Apr 2014 - RDC endorses 2015 budget of Central Luzon SUCs
PAMPANGA -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) has passed a resolution favorably endorsing the proposed 2015 budget of the 12 state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Central Luzon."The review and endorsement to the national government of the annual budgets of these SUCs as well as agency regional offices and special development authorities is pursuant to Section 4.d of Executive Order 325 of former president Fidel Ramos," said National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) regional director Severino Santos.
4 Apr 2014 - Angeles asks Mabalacat for support on proposal
MABALACAT CITY --- The Angeles City Council are asking for the support of their counterparts in this city on the creation of a lone district, which affect the chartered city and nearby Magalang town.Angeles City Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting, together with Councilor Danica Lacson, on Thursday attended the session of this city’s council and aired their intention.
4 Apr 2014 - Int’l culinary school opens in AC
ANGELES CITY -- The International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (ISCAHM) has opened a new school at the former Batis Asul restaurant along the MacArthur Highway in Barangay Sto. Domingo here.During the grand opening last Friday, ISCAHM Chairman Hans Schallenberg said the “textured culinary landscape of Pampanga’s cooking culture” is the reason why they opened a school here.
4 Apr 2014 - Virginia Beach donates 4 boats to Olongapo
SUBIC BAY -- The City of Virginia Beach in Virginia has turned over to Philippine embassy officials in the US its donation of four modern boats, costing about P2.5 million, for disaster response operations in its sister city Olongapo.Philippine embassy Minister and Consul Elmer Cato said the boats consisted of a 24-foot Boston whaler with a 225 horsepower engine, two rigid-hull infl atable boats with 50 and 70 horsepower outboard motors, and an aluminum utility skiff.
4 Apr 2014 - SBMA sacks 2 harbor policemen for protecting shipwreck looters
SUBIC BAY -- Two members of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority harbor police have been sacked after being caught on video apparently attempting to protect shipwreck looters.SBMA Chairman Roberto Garcia identified the duo as Ben Dizon and Romeo Reyes then confirmed their dismissal from service, according to a report on GMA's “24-Oras” aired Friday.
3 Apr 2014 - Angeles asks Mabalacat for support on proposal
MABALACAT CITY --- The Angeles City Council are asking for the support of their counterparts in this city on the creation of a lone district, which affect the chartered city and nearby Magalang town.Angeles City Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting, together with Councilor Danica Lacson, on Thursday attended the session of this city’s council and aired their intention.
3 Apr 2014 - Dole-3 targets 18,000 students for SPES
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment Central Luzon Office (Dole) is targeting more than 18,000 students and out-of-school youth across the region for enrollment in its Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) in 2014, starting in summer this year.Dole-3 Regional Director Raymundo Agravante said that 18,352 poor but deserving students and out-of-school youth will be immersed or exposed to the workplace with an employment period that will last from 20 to 52 working days and will receive salaries based on the prevailing minimum and applicable wage rates in the region.
3 Apr 2014 - Upland villagers ask council help on electricity problem
MABALACAT CITY -- Residents of Marcos Village are asking the city officials to intercede in their problem with the power service providers in said barangay.Among the issues raised during a hearing at the City Council on Thursday was the high electricity rate of Padelco, a private firm which was commissioned by the village council through a resolution since February.
3 Apr 2014 - Olongapo gets P2.5M worth of medical equipment
SUBIC BAY -- The City of Olongapo recently received an estimated P2.5 million worth of medical equipment's from a German foundation, which would help the local government in bringing high value medical care to its residents and neighbors, especially the poor and indigents.Twenty-six medical equipment and instruments from German foundation Lotus Hilfsprogramme e.V. headed by chairman Heinrich Treutner inspected the container van containing the donation on March 4, 2014 in the Port of Manila together with City Government representatives.
2 Apr 2014 - Court grants Arroyo petition
PAMPANGA -- THE anti-graft court granted Wednesday morning the request of Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to allow her immediate family members to stay overnight at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City this weekend for her 67th birthday.In the decision signed by Sandiganbayan presiding Judge Associate Justice Efren dela Cruz and Justices Rodolfo Ponferrada and Rafael Lagos, the court allowed Arroyo's close family members to stay the whole day of April 4, 5, and 6, citing humanitarian reasons.
2 Apr 2014 - BIR eyes lawyers, accountants
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through its Revenue Region 4, is set at an intensive tax mapping campaign on Central Luzon professionals now looking on lawyers and certified public accountants.The BIR said that the initiative aims to encourage professionals like lawyers and accountants to pay correct taxes.
2 Apr 2014 - Capitol buys P4.9-M NHA property
PAMPANGA -- Capitol has recently purchased a National Housing Authority (NHA) property in Barangay San Isidro, Magalang where a permanent evacuation center will be established.The more than three-hectare property costs P4.9-million and will be the site for the proposed construction of housing units for the 96 readily validated and identified poor families who stayed as informal settlers in the said property.
2 Apr 2014 - PhilHealth distributes 7,000 ‘Alaga Ka’ cards
PAMPANGA -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Provincial Government of Pampanga with the Department of Health distributed on Wednesday the member’s data records of some 4,000 members in Lubao and 3,195 in the town of Bacolor.The distribution was graced by Governor Lilia Pineda, Dr. Leonita Gorgolon of the Department of Health (DOH), Lolita Tullao, regional vice president of PhilHealth, Henry Almanon, PhilHealth Pampanga branch manager, Olga Frances David Dizon, governor's chief of staff, Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab of Lubao and Bacolor Vice Mayor Ananias Canlas, Jr., together with the respective members of Sangguniang Bayan of the two towns and their municipal department heads.
2 Apr 2014 - DILG awards P1-M PCF to Sto. Tomas
PAMPANGA -- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Florida Dijan, together with Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol-Favia, recently awarded a Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) check amounting to P1 million to the municipality of Sto. Tomas.The check was handed over to Mayor Joselito Naguit, Vice Mayor Mark Louie Arceo and members of the Sangguniang Bayan.
1 Apr 2014 - San Fernando all set for ‘Maleldo’
PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando is all set for their yearly observance of the Lenten week here as the city finished preparations for at least three crucifixion rites in three different barangays.This, as Mayor Edwin Santiago launched on Monday "Maleldo" 2014. The mayor officially presented the members of the Executive Committee that are tasked to prepare for the conduct of the city’s Lenten season attraction.
1 Apr 2014 - Angeles fetes 50 outstanding citizens
ANGELES CITY -- The City Government here gave recognition to 50 outstanding Angelenos during its first Pamana Awards held Friday at the Grand Palazzo Royale.The "Pamana: Pagmaragul At Matenakang Anak Ning Angeles" highlights and caps the month-long 50th Cityhood Foundation of Angeles City.