Balibago News Apr-2017
30 Apr 2017 - Militant group to host May 1 rallies in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA -- Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-Central Luzon (Bayan-Gitnang Luzon) is set to host rallies all over the entire region in commemoration of Labor Day.Monday marches are scheduled in Aurora, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Bulacan.
30 Apr 2017 - Police official: Mexico town villages ‘drug cleared’
PAMPANGA -- Nearly a year since the war against illegal drugs was launched, some 90 percent of the villages in this town are considered drug-cleared by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), a police official said.This town’s Police Chief Superintendent Wilfredo Paulo said that some 39 of the total 43 barangays already eliminated the drug menace in their respective communities.
30 Apr 2017 - 440 high school students in Pampanga get cash grants
PAMPANGA -- At least 440 students from a public school in Apalit recently received cash grants from the local government.The students, who were enrolled at the Apalit National High School, received P1,000 each in line with the Mayor Peter Nucom (MPCN) scholarship program.
28 Apr 2017 - CHR urges EJK victims' kin to file cases
PAMPANGA -- The Commission on Human Rights in Central Luzon urged the kin of extra-judicial killing victims (EJK) to file proper cases against the perpetrators as part of seeking justice for the sudden death of their family member.CHR Central Luzon Director Jasmin Regino said most of the EJK victims' families in the region refused to file or have withdrawn the cases they filed due to fear that they will be the next target.
28 Apr 2017 - Mabalacat City folks form movement against drugs
MABALACAT CITY -- Residents in this city, which was previously tagged as one of the drug-affected areas in Pampanga, has formed a movement against illegal drugs.Some 182 Mabalaqueños vowed to support the fight against illegal drugs during the official launching of Mabalacat City Anti-Drug Abuse Movement or Macadam on Friday, at Jade Hall, Xevera Lot Only, Tabun.
28 Apr 2017 - Solon lauds DAR decision to cancel ‘shady’ Luisita deals
MABALACAT CITY -- Anakpawis Party-list Representative Ariel Casilao has lauded the decision of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to cancel all "shady deals" of the Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI) seen to deny the actual and physical distribution of farmlands to the beneficiaries.Casilao urged DAR Secretary Rafael Mariano to fast track the awarding of the remaining farm lands that remained undistributed for several years including the 500 hectares of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and others which were subjected to arriendo farm scheme.
28 Apr 2017 - Abad Santos monument to rise in Pampanga's 'Ayala Avenue'
PAMPANGA -- A life-sized monument of the late Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos is now being constructed in an island of Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Jasa) here.This was disclosed by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Pampanga First Engineering District chief Engr. William Bustos, who said that the monument of Abad Santos is being in front of the former Paskuhan Village along Pampanga’s “Ayala Avenue.”
28 Apr 2017 - Village exec, 2 others arrested in drug sting
PAMPANGA -- A village official and two other residents of this town were arrested recently in an anti-illegal drug operations launched by authorities at Barangay Sta. Ines, Bacolor.The suspects were identified as Francisco Manabat, 50, Chief Bantay Bayan of Sta. Ines and a drug surrenderer, Cesar Sta. Cruz, 49, and Willie Marin, 53, all residents of the said barangay.
27 Apr 2017 - Arayat town mayor saddened over court’s decision
CLARK FREEPORT -- An official of the Philippines AirAsia said the carrier is committed to connect their domestic routes to Clark International Airport (CRK).Gerard Penaflor, Philippines AirAsia Commercial Department Head, disclosed this following the recent relaunching of the carrier's Davao-Clark route.
27 Apr 2017 - Arayat town mayor saddened over court’s decision
PAMPANGA -- Arayay Mayor Emmanuel “Bon” Alejandrino of this town said Thursday, April 27, that he was saddened by the court ruling clearing his political rival, former Mayor Luisito “Chito” Espino, on the charges filed against them by authorities.Alejandrino said that the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Pampanga, which filed cases of illegal possession of firearms, explosives and prohibited drugs against Espino and his three companions, Cacutud village chairman Rosendo Dizon, along with Romy Mallari and Rosauro Dillera, had a strong case against the suspects based on the evidence that were confiscated from their possession.
27 Apr 2017 - Lawmaker wants traffic, drivers’ education in K to 12 program
ANGELES CITY -- Pampanga First District Rep. Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II is pushing for the inclusion of traffic and drivers’ education in the K-12 curriculum in a bid to have safer roads and reduce traffic-related accidents.In relation to this, Lazatin filed House Bills 4175 and 4406 requiring Grade 11 and 12 students in public and private secondary schools to undergo traffic and drivers’ education to provide them the basic knowledge on the use of vehicles.
26 Apr 2017 - Minor arrested for raping PWD
PAMPANGA -- A 17-year-old boy was arrested by Masantol local authorities here for allegedly raping a disabled woman recently.According to victim’s sister Rosita Abrenzosa who witnessed the crime, the suspect identified as Rence Bulsim (not his real name) was caught in the act of raping the victim, “Lou,” 33, in their brother’s house in Bebe Anac village.
26 Apr 2017 - Pamintuan named ‘Gawad Parangal’ most outstanding mayor
ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan was conferred by the Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Incorporated (ALSWDOPI) with the 2017 Gawad Parangal Most Outstanding Local Chief Executive of the Philippines for social services.The award was formally received by Pamintuan during the 21st ALSWDOPI National Convention and General Assembly held April 26, at the SMX Center in Davao City.
26 Apr 2017 - San Simon distributes P698,000 medical assistance
PAMPANGA -- At least 80 ailing residents of this town on Tuesday, April 25, received financial assistance from the local government here.Mayor Leonora Wong and former Mayor Rodrigo Canlas led the distribution of cash grants to indigent’s constituents who are facing different medical illnesses.
26 Apr 2017 - IPA Philippines launches contest on best ‘selfie’ photos
PAMPANGA -- International Photography Awards (IPA) Philippines takes inspiration from the visual phenomenon called "selfie" as the takeoff point of the Selfie Photo Competition for 2017.IPA Philippines aims to document the contemporary visual culture that is affecting the daily lives of Filipinos in the Philippines and elsewhere.
26 Apr 2017 - Vicariate of Saint Joseph is 2017 canonical coronation host
PAMPANGA -- The Vicariate of Saint Joseph has been designated as this year's host of the annual canonical coronation commemoration of the province's patron Virgen delos Remedios.Devotees from all over Pampanga will gather at the Provincial Capitol of Pampanga on September 8 for the 61st Canonical Coronation Anniversary celebration of Virgen delos Remedios and tasked for this year's event is the Vicariate of Saint Joseph.
26 Apr 2017 - Davao as Central Luzon folk's gateway to Mindanao - DOT exec
PAMPANGA -- Print a- a+ Read so far 19% Davao as Central Luzon folk's gateway to Mindanao - DOT exec Thursday, April 27, 2017 By REYNALDO NAVALES CLARK FREEPORT -- "Davao will be the gateway of Central Luzon people to Mindanao."Roberto Alabado III, regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Davao Region, said this during a meeting with a group of Pampanga newsmen who joined the relaunch of the Air Asia's Clark-Davao flight few days ago.
25 Apr 2017 - Arayat ex-mayor, 3 others cleared in drugs, firearms cases
PAMPANGA -- After being in police custody for more than 60 days, former three-term Mayor Luisito Espino of this town was finally freed from jail on Monday, April 24.This was after the Pampanga Regional Trial Court, in a resolution released Monday, cleared Espino and his three companions from the cases filed against them by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDG) in Pampanga.
25 Apr 2017 - Councilor asks school, church heads to join fight vs sports-betting
ANGELES CITY -- Councilor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. asked the heads of schools and churches near the Nepo Mart area to join him in his crusade against the establishment of sports-betting in New Point Mall.In a letter dated April 24, Lazatin asked the school and church heads to “make a position paper” on the establishment of sports-betting near their location.
25 Apr 2017 - Village officials undergo seminar on human rights
PAMPANGA -- The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Central Luzon on Tuesday, April 25, hosted seminar on the proper handling of human rights violation cases held at the training center of the agency.The two-day symposium was attended by the 33 village chairmen and members of the Barangay Human Rights Committee of Angeles City.
25 Apr 2017 - De Lima seeks Senate probe on village polls postponement
MABALACAT CITY -- Senator Leila de Lima sought a Senate inquiry into the Duterte administration’s proposal to postpone anew the elections of village officials and Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) scheduled on October this year and replace village officials with its appointees.De Lima, who chairs the Senate committee on electoral reforms and people’s participation, filed Proposed Senate Resolution 339 to inquire into the administration-espoused measure resetting anew the barangay and Youth Council elections.
25 Apr 2017 - SM City Tarlac observes Earth Day 2017 with a cause
PAMPANGA -- Annually Earth Day was being observed worldwide not just by the public and government sector but also by the private sector like SM Supermalls.One of its provincial malls located in Tarlac has celebrated Earth Day through an exhibition of artworks of second year Fine Arts students from Tarlac State University (TSU) advocating the conservation of Mother Earth and spoken word poetry performances which has captured the heart of the audience and mall-goers about environmental issues.
25 Apr 2017 - AirAsia heats up summer with new flights
CLARK FREEPORT -- The hype continues to build up for AirAsia as the world’s best low cost carrier today began servicing new routes from and to Cebu, Davao, Clark, Palawan and Caticlan/Boracay.The first AirAsia flight from Davao to Cebu took off from Francisco Bangoy International Airport at 10:40 a.m. with Philippines AirAsia director of Flight Operations Captain Gomer Monreal as operating pilot assisted by Captain Bernardino Perez and flight officer Leonardo Orendain.
25 Apr 2017 - Acting guv to police chiefs: Make drug reformists productive citizens
PAMPANGA -- Acting Governor Dennis Pineda ordered all chiefs of police (Cops) in the province to make drug reformists productive to help and augment the income of their families through livelihood and training programs.Pineda said he wants to maximize the full potential of the drug reformists, who graduated from “Bahay Pagbabago” through Tupad program and undergo livelihood trainings under the supervision of the Pampanga Manpower Training Center (PMTC).
25 Apr 2017 - Doctor, school owner arrested for unpaid contributions
PAMPANGA -- THE Social Security System (SSS) caused the arrest of a doctor and a school owner on its third “Operation Tokhang” led by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police for violation of Social Security Act of 1997.SSS president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Dooc said that the SSS is glad that the operation Tokhang led to the arrest of Erlinda Binanitan, owner of Skill Power Institute (SPI) and Dr. Realiza Henson, board of director of Silver Stream Publishing Corporation.
24 Apr 2017 - Capitol to employ drug surrenderers
PAMPANGA -- At least 2,350 drug surrenderers in Pampanga will be employed in short-term jobs, which is part of a rehabilitation program being implemented by the Provincial Government in support of President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign to end illegal drugs in the country.Acting Governor Dennis Pineda said the employment of drug surrenderers is made possible through the partnership of the Provincial Employment Services Office (Peso) and Department of Labor and Employment (Dole).
24 Apr 2017 - 30 Mabalacat seniors get P20,000 financial assistance
MABALACAT CITY -- Some 30 senior citizens aged 90 years old and above were given P20,000 worth of financial assistance funded by the Mabalacat City Government.City Ordinance No. 55 Series of 2016 states that a senior citizen aged 90 years old and residing in Mabalacat City is entitled to avail of the one-time financial assistance amounting to P20,000.
24 Apr 2017 - Councilor wants regularization of City Hall casual employees
ANGELES CITY -- Third-termer City Councilor Edgardo Pamintuan Jr. will put forward a resolution to the Angeles City Council that will open the process for the regularization of casual employees of the local government.“It is about time that we regularize the employees of the City Government, especially those who have served our constituents for quite a long time,” Pamintuan Jr. said.
24 Apr 2017 - Masantol sets 2017 town fiesta
PAMPANGA -- The Masantol government here, together with the 2017 Fiesta Committee, announced some of the activities that will highlight this year’s celebration of town fiesta.Mayor Danilo Guintu and Municipal Tourism officer Mercy Manansala led the launching of the calendar of activities which will start on Friday, April 28.
24 Apr 2017 - Candaba turns over 6 new service vehicles
PAMPANGA -- The local government unit of Candaba on Monday, April 24, turned over six new service vehicles to different government agencies here.The turnover of vehicles was led by Candaba Mayor Danilo Baylon and also coincided with the blessing of the vehicles which was presided by Reverend Father Emmanuel Contreras.
24 Apr 2017 - CI Culiat holds 1st Taste Festival
ANGELES CITY -- Food enthusiasts gathered over the weekend to dine and experience the assorted succulent flavors of Kapampangan cuisine with the tang of modernity at the first ever Taste Festival, which was organized by JCI Culiat, who collaborated with 24 various appetizing food businesses that can be found in Pampanga at Marquee Mall Park, Angeles City.JCI Culiat aims to help the businesses, which participated in the event to promote their enjoyable food.
24 Apr 2017 - Waterways cleanup marks Earth Day in San Fernando
PAMPANGA -- The San Fernando City Government, through its City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro), conducted over the weekend cleanup drives on its waterways with the theme “Pagkalinga sa Kalikasan at Kapaligiran, Kaligtasan ng Buhay ay Makakamtan" in line with the observance of International Earth Day.All major waterways of this city were cleaned by personnel from the City Government headed by Mayor Edwin Santiago.
23 Apr 2017 - Consortium lauds President Rodrigo Duterte for Clark airport boost
CLARK FREEPORT -- International experts in the consultancy, aviation, and architectural industry lauded President Rodrigo Duterte’s support in developing the Clark International Airport (CRK) and making it an alternative to the congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).John Boakes, vice-chairman of the Central Luzon Infrastructure Consultancy Inc. (CLICI), told SunStar Pampanga on Friday, April 21, that they are elated with the President’s all-out support for the development of CRK.
23 Apr 2017 - Construction of NLEX Sto. Tomas interchange approved
PAMPANGA -- The Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) has approved the proposed opening of a North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) interchange in Sto. Tomas town.Sto. Tomas Mayor Johnny Sambo, who is one of the proponents of the new convergence road project, said the MNTC Board ratified the proposal after the Central Luzon Regional Development Council endorsed the project in January this year.
23 Apr 2017 - Parish hosts 12 years of Samendang Festival
PAMPANGA -- Young and old alike from the six barangays of Virgen Delos Remedios Parish, Sta Rita, wore their costumes on Sunday in celebration of their homegrown Samendang festival, a merry dancing on the streets in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.The event, which was conceptualized 12 years ago, features the six barangays of the parish in merry interpretation of the official hymn of the Crusade of Penance and Charity.
22 Apr 2017 - Businessman wants environment protected
PAMPANGA -- A homegrown businessman from San Miguel village in San Simon here urged government officials to draft a master plan to guide the fast-paced industrialization in the town.Abundio Simbulan Punsalan Jr., a contractor of electrical and airconditioning systems for commercial malls, said local officials of the town need to come up with a development master plan alongside efforts to invite investors, noting that environmental programs should be implemented to ensure that nature will not be jeopardized with the influx of investments.
22 Apr 2017 - Central Luzon workers to receive wage increase on Labor Day
PAMPANGA -- Central Luzon workers will enjoy a new minimum wage on Labor Day, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said on Friday, April 21.The wage order via Wage Order RBIII-20 will take effect on May 1, 15 days after it was published by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Central Luzon at a local leading newspaper.
22 Apr 2017 - Woman arrested for drug possession
A woman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine hydrochloride or "shabu," authorities here said.Tony Mamac, chairman of Balibago village, said that a team composed of policemen and village law enforcers conducted an operation after the suspect and her common-law husband were reportedly selling illegal drugs in several village here and in nearby Mabalacat City.
21 Apr 2017 - Mabalacat cops arrest 27 drug personalities
MABALACAT CITY -- At least 27 suspected illegal drug pushers and users were arrested by the local police over the past few days.This was obtained in the accomplishment report prepared by the Mabalacat Police Station, under the leadership of Superintendent Juritz Rara and Drug Enforcement Team Leader Senior Inspector Melvin Florida.
21 Apr 2017 - Hundreds benefit from steel plant’s medical mission
PAMPANGA -- At least 300 residents from a village in San Simon benefitted from the medical mission sponsored by a steel plant on Friday, April 21.The grand medical, dental and optical mission, held in Barangay San Isidro, was part of Real Steel Corporation’s (RSC) community outreach program.
21 Apr 2017 - San Fernando cops seize 63 sachets of shabu
PAMPANGA -- A total of 63 sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride or "shabu" were confiscated by local authorities here in a series of anti-illegal drug operations conducted in different barangays recently.Police Chief Superintendent Jean Fajardo said the drugs were seized from nine personalities who were simultaneously arrested during the operations.
21 Apr 2017 - Pampanga councilor urges Pagcor to probe poker club
ANGELES CITY -- A councilor in this city asked the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) to conduct an investigation regarding the establishment of poker club at the friendship area situated near schools, churches and urban poor communities.Oppositionist Councilor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. made the move a few days after opposing the establishment of sports betting at the Nepo Mart area.
20 Apr 2017 - DOTr eyes Manila-Clark train line
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is planning to construct a 107-kilometer line between Manila and Clark via the Philippine National Railways’ North Railway.The DOTr said that constructing the train line augurs well with the plan to make Clark International Airport in Pampanga an alternate hub of the heavily-congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Metro Manila.
20 Apr 2017 - Wage board approves P16 hike in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA -- The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board III has issued Wage Order RBIII-20 that provides a P16 increase in daily minimum wage for private sector workers in Central Luzon effective May 1.“The Board deemed it best to increase the minimum wage at a reasonable and equitable level in light of the regional poverty threshold level vis-à-vis average wage, along the need to promote performance-based incentive schemes under the Two-Tiered Wage System,” the order stated.
20 Apr 2017 - DepEd, STI Foundation relaunch partnership
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated its partnership with STI Foundation in making education accessible all through the relaunched of STI’s mobile school on Monday, April 17.With “Driving Education Where IT Matters” as the focus of this partnership, the undertaking is strengthened with the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between DepEd and STI Education Services Group Inc.
20 Apr 2017 - Artist in Bohol for church projects
PAMPANGA -- Kapampangan artist is currently in the province of Bohol to bring back to their former splendor some of the century-old churches that have been damaged by the earthquake almost three years ago.Presidential Merit Awardee for Ecclesiastical Art Willy Layug said that he is proud to be part of the effort to bring back the churches to their former glory and contribute to the ecclesiastical art of the said churches in the area.
20 Apr 2017 - Pampanga exec seeks NHCP’s help on old Pasudeco train
PAMPANGA -- San Fernando Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin is now coordinating with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for the re-acquisition of a historic steam locomotive formerly owned by the Pampanga Sugar Development Corporation (Pasudeco).Lazatin has been initiating efforts to bring back the old steam engine, which was reportedly sold a couple of decades ago for still unknown reasons.
20 Apr 2017 - Town intensifies anti-muffler ordinance
PAMPANGA -- The local San Luis government and Philippine National Police are intensifying the implementation of the anti-muffler ordinance around the municipality.Mayor Venancio “Asyong” Macapagal ordered the local police force to strictly enact the law entitled Anti-Muffler Modificator Ordinance of 2014.
20 Apr 2017 - University ROTC unit champs again
PAMPANGA -- It was a back-to-back win for the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) unit as it won the Regional Annual Administrative and Tactical Inspection (RAATI) for school year 2016 to 2017, toppling 13 other schools in the region.The awarding which took place at PSAU’s Audio-Visual Center on April 19 was graced by General Angelito De Leon, commander of the Philippine Army’s 71st Infantry Division, who represented Lieutenant General Glorioso Miranda, commanding general of the Philippine Army.
20 Apr 2017 - 10,362 jobs up for Labor Day business fair in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA -- At least 10,362 jobs are at stake in this year’s Labor Day job and business fair in Central Luzon, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said Wednesday, April 19.Of the total job vacancies solicited, around 7,575 will be available for local employment from 143 participating companies from various industries.
20 Apr 2017 - City of San Fernando holds free seminar for entrepreneurs
PAMPANGA -- THE City Government of San Fernando through its City Investment and Promotions Office (Cipo) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Luzon conducted a free seminar to help budding entrepreneurs in starting their own business.Dubbed as “Finding the Right Market and the Right Product,” the seminar was opened to micro, small, and medium enterprises sector of the city last April 19 at the Heroes Hall.
19 Apr 2017 - Kapampangans hit immigration employee for FB posts
PAMPANGA -- Kapampangans on Facebook are up in arms against one John Felix Santos for his allegedly “arrogant and prejudicial” posts on social networking site Facebook against Kapampangans and their Holy Week religious images.Santos is reportedly an immigration officer at the Bureau of Immigration and affiliated with the Manila Cathedral.
19 Apr 2017 - Quarry hits ‘highest collection’ of P36-M in one month
PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government earned P36 million from quarrying operations in March this year.Records of the Kapampangan a Lulugud at Matapat (Kalam) said this is the "highest collection" in the history of the quarry industry in the province.
19 Apr 2017 - Sto. Tomas major bridge closed; rerouting scheme set
PAMPANGA -- A major national bridge in this fourth district town was closed to public since Monday, April 17, to make way for its major reconstruction.This was after a breach was seen in the flooring of San Vicente Bridge almost a month ago which forced the local government here and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to do emergency repair.
19 Apr 2017 - Tugade: DoTr to transfer to Clark by July
CLARK FREEPORT -- Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the agency's main office in Madaluyong City will be transferred to this Freeport by July.Tugade said the DoTr's relocation is part of the Duterte administration's bid to decongest Metro Manila and create alternative hubs.
19 Apr 2017 - Government agencies inspect NLEX Harbor Link project
MABALACAT CITY -- The Duterte administration’s “Build, Build, Build” team conducted a site inspection of the ongoing Harbor Link Segment 10, an all elevated expressway aimed at providing direct access between the port area and the northern provinces of Luzon via North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) Chairman Manuel Pangilinan, MPIC President Jose Ma. Lim, and Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) President Rodrigo Franco hosted the team composed of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, National Economic and Development Authority Director General Ernesto Pernia, and Bases Conversion and Development Authority President Vince Dizon.
18 Apr 2017 - Angeles City councilor opposes ‘sports betting’
ANGELES CITY -- Oppositionist Councilor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. has aired strong opposition against the establishment of an electronic gaming center at a commercial area which is adjacent to educational institutions.“This is a conscience vote. I cannot accept having such industry near the schools, church and heritage district of the city,” Lazatin stressed, after he opposed last March 31 the approval of PR-291-03-17 entitled “A Resolution interposing no objection to the operation of an electronic games, instawin and sports betting by the SHL Amusement and Gaming Inc. located at New Point Entec 2 Mall, Units 16-19 Nepo Center, Angeles City” sponsored by Councilor Jericho Aguas.
18 Apr 2017 - San Simon mayor: My biggest legacy is the 1st government center
PAMPANGA -- Mayor Leonora Wong, the prime mover in the construction of the buildings in the three-hectare lot in Barangay Sto. Niño, said the buildings might be her biggest legacy to the town residents.“The construction of the government center of San Simon might be the biggest legacy I will be leaving to my fellow Simonians,” Wong said.
18 Apr 2017 - 168 sewers, skilled workers get livelihood assistance
PAMPANGA -- Some 168 individuals on Monday, April 17, benefited from the more than P700,000 worth of livelihood assistance provided by the Provincial Government of Pampanga through the Public Employment Service Office (Peso).Governor Lilia Pineda led the turnover of the livelihood equipment that was also graced by Vice-Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Provincial Director Arlene Tolentino, Peso Manager Luningning Vergara and provincial board members.
18 Apr 2017 - Bizman: Guagua cityhood status achievable in 5 years
PAMPANGA -- With the things going on in the town of Guagua, the vision to elevate it to cityhood status can be achieved in five years.That is the view of a prominent businessman, who requested anonymity for personal and political reasons.
18 Apr 2017 - Gonzales says El Circulo powerful means for social action
PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Aurelio Gonzales, Jr. said that aside from keeping El Circulo Fernandino, one of the oldest socio-civic club in Pampanga alive, remains a powerful means to bring the elite to social action.Gonzales said that this year’s annual reception and ball is not just a social gathering of Pampanga’s best of the best, social and civic personalities and government leaders but also a fund-raising activity for the club’s various socio-civic projects.
18 Apr 2017 - Drug suspect nabbed in Candaba drug bust
PAMPANGA -- A suspected drug personality was nabbed in an anti-drug operation launched by elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Luzon and local authorities here recently.Candaba police chief Superintendent Paul Gamido said the suspect identified as Christopher Tolentino, 42, was arrested in Barangay Manga after positively selling illegal drugs to a poseur buyer.
18 Apr 2017 - Subic eyed as cruise ship destination
CLARK FREEPORT -- Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Senior Marketing Executive for Seaport and Airport Ronnie Yambao said Subic Bay is prepared to become a cruise ship destination."Subic is ready," said Yambao, who was sent in the Pampanga Press Club (PPC) forum as representative of SBMA Administration Wilma Eisma last Monday, April 17.
17 Apr 2017 - Pampanga mayors asked to intensify waste program
PAMPANGA -- Lubao Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab, who is also the Pampanga Mayors League president, has urged her fellow local officials in the province to intensify the campaign on solid waste management.Cayabyab made the call Monday morning, April 17, following the Provincial Government's awarding of garbage trucks to 18 local government units at the Capitol.
17 Apr 2017 - Town products take center stage in 8th Sabuaga fest
PAMPANGA -- Some of the renowned products of Sto Tomas were highlighted in the annual Easter festival held over the weekend at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish grounds.The religious fest, dubbed as “Sabuaga” or “sabuag sampaga” (scattering of flowers), was participated in by the seven villages here that performed while wearing colorful costumes.
17 Apr 2017 - 4 suspects arrested in San Fernando drug bust
PAMPANGA -- Four suspected drug pushers were nabbed in two separate anti-drug operations implemented by local authorities in this capital city recently.City Police Chief Jean Fajardo identified the drug personalities as Caress Cabreza, 20, Amadeo Miralles, 32, John Gadia, 29, who were arrested in Barangay Lourdes.
17 Apr 2017 - 4th 'Tulauk' wraps up Holy Week
ANGELES CITY -- A number of people witnessed the Kapampangan interpretation with a modernized twist behind the story of Judas, entitled “Tulauk: A Lenten Sarsuela,” on April 16.The activity was directed and written by Andy Alviz at Nepo Park, Angeles City. It was played throughout the night with the use of the Kapampangan dialect and music.
17 Apr 2017 - Angeles City's Siete Palabras draws thousands of devotees
ANGELES CITY -- Thousands of devotees and tourists alike beat the scorching heat and trooped to this city’s Golgotha to witness the annual staging of “Siete Palabras” in Barangay Lourdes Northwest last April 14.Siete Palabras is a creative street dramatization of the “Seven Last Words” of Jesus Christ performed by Angeleño theater group, Uyat Artista (UA), in partnership with the Angeles City Government and the Lourdes Northwest Barangay Council.
17 Apr 2017 - Holy Week in Central Luzon generally peaceful
PAMPANGA -- The Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon described the week-long observance of the Lenten season this year as "generally peaceful."PRO-Central Luzon Director Aaron Aquino attributed the situation to the advanced preparations laid out by all police units to ensure safety of motorists, commuters and the public.
17 Apr 2017 - City of San Fernando receives new dump truck
PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando received a brand new dump truck from the Provincial Government of Pampanga, through its Environment and Natural Resources Office.The dump truck was formally turned over to Mayor Edwin Santiago by Governor Lilia Pineda during Monday’s (April 17) flag raising ceremony at the Capitol Grounds.
15 Apr 2017 - Legarda: NDFP agenda within reach
MABALACAT CITY -- Senator Loren Legarda expressed optimism that the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) would finally come up with a peace accord that is agreeable to both parties and beneficial to the Filipino people.Legarda said that many of the NDFP’s proposals can already be addressed through existing laws and government programs.
15 Apr 2017 - 80,000 spectators recorded in Lubao balloon fest 2017
PAMPANGA -- The annual Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival (LIBMF), which was held from April 6 to 9 at the Pradera Verde in Prado Siongco village here, have attracted more spectators this year.Event organizers said 80,000 people joined the LIBMF, which is recognized as the "biggest hot air ballooning event in Southeast Asia."
15 Apr 2017 - 14 men re-enact Christ's crucifixion in gory spectacle
PAMPANGA -- At least 14 men were nailed to crosses in a re-enactment of a Good Friday ritual, which one of the men dedicated to the victims of the deadly bombings of two churches in Egypt.Ruben Enaje, 57, who has been re-enacting Jesus Christ's suffering and death for the past 31 years, said he always prays for the health of his family during the ritual.
15 Apr 2017 - 6th Panata at Panalangin wows hundreds of devotees
ANGELES CITY -- Hundreds of people gathered to watch the portrayal of religious practices in the province of Pampanga through Panata at Panalangin: A Spiritual Journey Showcased through Culture and the Arts directed by award-winning Kapampangan choreographer Peter De Vera.The activity was held at the MarQuee Mall Park on Monday, April 10.
12 Apr 2017 - Ruben Enaje to lead ‘Maleldo’ 2017 crucifixion rites
PAMPANGA -- Famed penitent Ruben Enaje will be crucified for the 31st time on Good Friday, April 14, in line with the observance of Holy Week in this city.City Tourism Officer Ching Pangilinan, one of the officials in-charge of the Holy Week re-enactment of the passion and death of Christ known as Via Crucis, said that Enaje will be joined by dozens of penitents and flagellants who will voluntarily inflict themselves to self-punishment as a way of repentance.
12 Apr 2017 - 440 Apalit students get cash grants
PAMPANGA -- A total of 440 public high school students from this town received on Monday educational assistance from the local government here.The students, who are enrolled at the Bro. Andrew Gonzales Technical High School, received P1,000 each as part of the Mayor Peter C. Nucom (MPCN) scholarship program.
12 Apr 2017 - Angeles village chief bares plan to improve ‘security services’
ANGELES CITY -- A village chief here has bared plans to improve security services ,including the installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, to monitor the safety of the residents.Rodelio Mamac, chairman of Barangay Balibago, disclosed this during a recent barangay assembly where he reported to his constituents various programs and projects being implemented by the local government unit.
12 Apr 2017 - Bizman: Establish satellite government agencies in Clark
CLARK FREEPORT -- A prominent businessman has urged the National Government to immediately establish satellite government offices in this Freeport.Ruperto Cruz, who also heads the advocacy group Pinoy Gumising Ka Movement (PGKM), said this following a series of earthquakes in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces over the past few days.
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PAMPANGA -- Many devotees choose different activities such as visiting churches, going to beach, and witnessing the “Pabasa” to observe the Holy Week.But for Magaleños, the best way to spend it is to reflect, pray, and meditate upon setting their feet at the foot of Mt. Arayat where the 14 Stations of the Cross are situated.
12 Apr 2017 - USS Stethem arrives in Subic Bay
SUBIC FREEPORT -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Subic Bay for a brief port call that highlights the strong community and military connections between the Philippines and the United States.The ship’s crew will use the stop to conduct some minor repairs with the assistance of Philippine companies.
11 Apr 2017 - Pampanga cops on full alert this Holy Week
PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPPO) is in full alert to ensure the security and safety of those traveling to the province for Holy Week observance.PPPO Director Joel Consulta said that around 1,200 police personnel were deployed in Pampanga since Holy Monday, April 10, and will be posted until Easter Sunday, April 16.
11 Apr 2017 - PCSO allots P17.6-M monthly aid for Pampanga patients
PAMPANGA -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has allotted P17.6-million social and medical aid per month for Pampanga patients who would ask for assistance.PCSO branch manager Maria Lourdes Soliman said during her courtesy visit at the Governor’s Office on April 10 that the funding allocation for the province has increased.
11 Apr 2017 - Legarda encourages carbon fasting during Holy Week
MABALACAT CITY -- In observance of the Holy Week, Senator Loren Legarda encouraged Filipinos to “carbon fast,” a kind of fasting that is environment friendly.“As stewards of God’s creation, it is beneficial to everyone -- humans and other species alike -- if we become more aware of our actions’ effects on the environment.
11 Apr 2017 - UP sorority sponsors anti-rabies vaccination
PAMPANGA -- A women group from the University of the Philippines (UP) sponsored on Monday, April 10, an immunization and anti-rabies campaign in this town.Led by one of its members, former fourth district Representative Anna York Bondoc, the UP College of Medicine’s Mu Sigma Phi Sorority facilitated the vaccination of some 200 dogs held at the Santa Rita Covered Court here.
11 Apr 2017 - Mayor vows to support law enforcement units
MABALACAT CITY -- Mayor Marino Morales has vowed to allocate more funds to support law enforcement units like the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).Morales issued the statement during the groundbreaking ceremony for a two-story fire station in Barangay Mabiga recently.
10 Apr 2017 - Pampanga guv warns folks vs ‘Capitol’ fixers
PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda warned the public Monday, April 10, especially families who seek medical and financial assistance from the Provincial Government, against possible “Capitol” fixers who are out to prey on unsuspecting victims.Pineda said these fixers feign and introduce themselves as government employees or as direct contacts to the governor’s office to assure the victim or the members of their families that they can guarantee financial assistance in two to three days’ time in exchange for a certain amount of money.
10 Apr 2017 - Laus firm in Clark offers Holy Week motorist assistance
CLARK FREEPORT -- The newly-opened Laus Auto Services (LAS), a world-class, multi-brand service facility in the Clark Freeport Zone, will offer a three-day motorist assistance during the Holy Week.Donald Calma, LAS business manager, said all motorists in Clark, especially locators, tourists and other visitors, can avail of this assistance on April 13, 15 and 16.
10 Apr 2017 - City of San Fernando unveils ‘Wall of Valor’
PAMPANGA -- The City Government here on Monday, April 10 joined the nation in commemorating Araw ng Kagitingan and the 75th anniversary of the Death March by unveiling the “Wall of Valor” dedicated to Filipino heroes. Led by Mayor Edwin Santiago, fallen Fernandino and other soldiers who served in defense of democracy for the country during World War II and the infamous Bataan Death March were honored at the old train station in Barangay Sto.Niño, where the Kilometer 102 stands, symbolizing the last stop of the dearth marchers before being herded to Capas, Tarlac.
10 Apr 2017 - BIR: Reflect this Lent, file ITRs early
PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)-Mimaropa is reminding all taxpayers in the region to file their income tax returns (ITR) and take advantage of the remaining days before the start of the Lenten holidays.BIR Regional Director Jethro Sabariaga advised taxpayers to file their ITRs before the deadline, so they can be immediately accommodated and avoid inconveniences.
10 Apr 2017 - New Pampanga-Tarlac energy press corps president named
PAMPANGA -- JOSE Aubrey Pelayo IV, or known as Jay Pelayo IV, was chosen as the president of Metro Angeles City Journalists Association, Incorporated (Macjai) last Tuesday, April 4.Macjai is an energy press corps representing the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac created by the National Grid Corporation (NGCP)’s substation in Mexico, Pampanga, together with the media practitioners in Central Luzon.
10 Apr 2017 - Pampanga university celebrates International Women’s Month
PAMPANGA -- Soroptimist International of Pampanga State Agricultural University) (SI PSAU)-Magalang, in partnership with Gender and Development Resource Center, celebrated International Women’s Month.Highlighted in the series of events is the forum entitled “We Make Change: Women Inspiring Women” which was joined by female employees of PSAU, students and members of SI Magalang.
10 Apr 2017 - SSS says P1,000 additional benefit, not a government subsidy
PAMPANGA -- Social Security System (SSS) president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Dooc clarified that the P6.2 billion released last March for the additional P1,000 benefit of pensioners came from the investment income and present member contributions of the pension fund and not from the subsidy of the National Government.“The news report was misleading. SSS does not receive any subsidy from national government. The P193.86 million fund cited as ‘subsidy’ for the month of January was not used for the benefit increase enjoyed by our qualified pensioners since last month. This amount is the share of national government in the Educational Loan Assistance Program (Elap) which has been ongoing since 2012,” Dooc sad.
9 Apr 2017 - Legarda renews call for earthquake preparedness
MABALACAT CITY --- Senator Loren Legarda has renewed her call for heightened earthquake preparedness following several temblors that hit the country, particularly in Southern Luzon in the past few days.At least two earthquakes with magnitude 5.6 and 6.0 jolted Batangas and were felt in nearby areas including Metro Manila on Saturday, only four days after a 5.5 earthquake also hit the province.
9 Apr 2017 - Pampanga churches in top lists for Visita Iglesia
PAMPANGA -- Three historic and Spanish-era churches here are included in the list of best churches to visit during the traditional Visita Iglesia on Maundy Thursday, April 13.Blogger and historian Ivan Henares lists Betis Church in Guagua, San Agustin Church in Lubao and Santa Rita de Cascia Church in Santa Rita town as among the most recommended churches to visit this Lenten Week and on top of the list is the Betis Church in Guagua which is a National Cultural Treasure and a favorite movie-shooting destination.
9 Apr 2017 - League president to prosecutors: Be dedicated public servants
CLARK FREEPORT -- Prosecutors League of the Philippines (PLP) President Danilo Yang urged his fellow prosecutors to be dedicated public servants.“As President of the PLP, I have been encouraging prosecutors to be fair, to be honest… as we should be the exemplar of good governance,” he said during the 29th Annual National Convention of PLP which was graced by President Rodrigo Duterte.
7 Apr 2017 - Cebu Pacific launches four new routes in Clark, Cebu
CLARK FREEPORT -- Cebu Pacific (CEB) is set to launch four new routes from Clark International Airport and Mactan Cebu International Airport.This is in line with the airlines program to strengthen its domestic route network geared towards making inter-island travel more accessible to residents outside Metro Manila.
7 Apr 2017 - Police probe series of kidnap-rape cases
Local authorities are now investigating a series of abduction and rape cases which are threatening the lady residents of this town.This was learned from this town police chief Superintendent Wilfredo Paulo of cases orchestrated by still unknown suspects.
7 Apr 2017 - Freedom trail on Death March to open this April
PAMPANGA -- A Freedom Trail is set to be opened in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Bataan Death March (BDM) on April 10 to 11 at the Freeport Area in Mariveles, Bataan.The US Special Forces, together with the Philippine military, will march together the 145-kilometer route of BDM, not just to reenact the tragic day in history, but most importantly, in honor of our World War II Heroes.
7 Apr 2017 - Pagcor to donate equipment to San Fernando villages
PAMPANGA -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) is set to grant villages here various facility assistance as part of its commitment as government agency.Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer Andrea Domingo revealed this during an orientation program entitled “The role of Pagcor in present day society” held at the Heroes Hall recently.
7 Apr 2017 - Pampanga Chamber of Commerce vows to work on tourism promotions
PAMPANGA -- The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated (PamCham) vowed to assist in attracting more tourists in Pampanga.PamCham, a catalyst in priming the countryside, recently held its first Tourism Committee Meeting for 2017.
6 Apr 2017 - PDEA dismantles mega ‘shabu’ lab
PAMPANGA -- Six months after its discovery, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Central Luzon has dismantled the mega shabu laboratory in Barangay Lacquios Arayat town on Wednesday, April 5.The clandestine laboratory, which stands inside the 1.5 hectare property at the foot of Mt. Arayat, was identified as the largest factory of illegal drugs in the country which is said to be capable of producing around 400 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or locally known as “shabu” per day.
6 Apr 2017 - Duterte reminds prosecutors: Consider malice, negligence in eradicating illegal drugs
CLARK FREEPORT -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday evening, April 5, reminded the fiscals and prosecutors to always consider malice and negligence in weighing things as part of fulfilling their sworn responsibilities to the Filipino people.In his message during the 29th Annual National Convention of the Prosecutors’ League of the Philippines (PLP) Wednesday evening, the president also emphasized the two principles as important ingredients in the criminality in the country, particularly those relating to drugs and corruption.
6 Apr 2017 - Pampanga mayor: Noordwijk ceasefire agreement a breakthrough
ANGELES CITY -- The mayor of this city described the signing of an agreement on an interim joint ceasefire by the peace panels of the Philippine government (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in Noordwijk Netherlands on April 5 a “breakthrough.”“This is a major breakthrough. This could lead to a comprehensive ceasefire agreement which will pave the way for a just and lasting peace in our country,” said Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, who was among the signatories to the agreement as adviser of the GRP panel.
6 Apr 2017 - Good weather kicks-off Pampanga balloon festival
PAMPANGA -- More than 30 hot air balloons flew over Pampanga skies Thursday, April 6, as good weather and winds made the first day of the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival (LIBMF) at Pradera Verde in Barangay Prado Siongco a sight to behold.The event, which is happening until April 9, brought in dozens of spectators along with celebrities joining the fun with some even trying a ride on some of the balloons.
6 Apr 2017 - 160 elderly in Pampanga receive cash grants
PAMPANGA -- Some 910 senior citizens from the 12 villages in Apalit on Thursday, April 6, received financial assistance from the local government in Pampanga.Mayor Peter Nucom, who led the distribution, said the awarding is part of the programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, which aims to provide social pension for the elderly.
6 Apr 2017 - Angeles City all set for Holy Week observance
ANGELES CITY -- A sundry of solemn activities and events are set to happen in this highly-urbanized city for the observance of the Lenten Season.“This is the best time for us to reflect and remember the sacrifices that Christ has done for us. Out of town vacations are great but let us also take time to solemnly observe Lent as a manifestation of our faith,” said Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan.
6 Apr 2017 - DepEd-Central Luzon launches gender equality program in schools
PAMPANGA -- The Department of Education (DepEd)-Central Luzon launched the “Gender Equality Movements In Schools of Central Luzon” or (Gems-CL), a flagship program of the department, which highlights the region’s need to revitalize its efforts on gender and development (GAD).The project also seeks to align with the mandate of DepEd to provide students with gender responsive learning environment and various opportunities to understand gender roles and eliminate gender inequalities.
6 Apr 2017 - Central Luzon police on full alert status
PAMPANGA -- The entire Central Luzon police will be placed on full alert status effective Sunday, April 10, in observance of the Lenten season.Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon policemen will provide public safety services to series of activities that will be undertaken by the Roman Catholic Church, said PRO Chief Superintendent Aaron Aquino.
6 Apr 2017 - Senator welcomes resumption of peace talks
MABALACAT CITY -- Senator Loren Legarda expressed support to the resumption of peace talks between the Philippine Government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) as the two parties re-opened the negotiations in Noordwijk, The Netherlands on Monday, April 3.“We welcome the resumption of the formal peace talks between the government and the NDFP. We need to pursue peace for the sake of the millions of Filipinos who will benefit from a peaceful and progressive nation,” said Legarda.
6 Apr 2017 - Metro Pacific open to railway plan along NLEx, SCTEx
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is open to government’s plan to construct railways along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) and the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx).Romulo Quimbo Jr., MPTC senior vice-president for Communication and Stakeholder Management, bared this during a meeting with Pampanga newsmen at Widus Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, April 5.
6 Apr 2017 - CGIC poised to move up to new ISO level
PAMPANGA -- Corporate Guarantee and Insurance Company (CGIC) has achieved another feat as an outstanding non-life insurance company in the Philippines.It is the first non-life insurance firm in the country to be recommended by SGS Philippines for transition to the new ISO 9001:2015 version.
5 Apr 2017 - Lubao hospital 'gold standard'
The multi-million peso newly constructed Escolastica Romero District Hospital (ERDH) in this town in Pampanga is “gold standard” for government-run hospitals across the country, said Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial.Ubial made the statement during the blessing and inauguration of ERDH on Wednesday attended by Governor Lilia Pineda, second district Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her family, Provincial Board members headed by Vice Governor Dennis Pineda, Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab, Department of Health (DOH) Assistant Secretary Leonita Gorgolon, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) President Hildegardes Dineros, Capitol department heads, and other local officials.
5 Apr 2017 - Wong set to give ‘torch’ back to Canlas
As she is set to finish her nine-year term in 2019, Mayor Leonora Wong of this town is set to pass the “torch” back to her predecessor, former mayor Rodrigo Canlas.Wong affirmed this herself during a recent event in this town where Canlas was also present.
5 Apr 2017 - Angeles City councilors express support to Sogie bill
ANGELES CITY -- Members of the City Council here have expressed support to the Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity or Expression (Sogie) bill through Resolution 7685, Series of 2017 that was passed recently.Councilor Amos Rivera, main proponent of the resolution, said they unanimously approved the resolution in support of House Bill 4982, "an act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and providing penalties thereof."
5 Apr 2017 - Arroyo celebrates birthday with Lubao folks
PAMPANGA -- Former President and now second district Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo celebrated Wednesday her birthday with her constituents in her hometown.Arroyo, who turned 70 on April 5, celebrated her birthday in Pampanga for the first time after four years. With her were her family, friends, and closest allies.
5 Apr 2017 - San Fernando interchange improvement complete by July 2007
CLARK FREEPORT -- The improvement of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) San Fernando Interchange in Pampanga is expected to be completed by July this year.During a briefing with members of the Pampanga Press Club at Widus Hotel here on April 5, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) Senior Vice President for Communication and stakeholder management Romulo Quimbo Jr. said the target completion of the project is on July 4.
4 Apr 2017 - Pampanga achieves rice self-sufficiency
PAMPANGA -- We have achieved self-sufficiency in 2016 producing a total of 421,647 metric tons of rice enough to feed 2,198,000 Kapampangans, according to the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPA).Ed Salonga, officer-in-charge of OPA noted that Pampanga has 116,494.70 hectares of land divided for planting of rice (61,987 hectares), corn (16,987), sugar cane (6,500), lowland vegetables (3,500) and the remaining for orchards such as mango, calamansi, chico, coconut and dragon fruit.
4 Apr 2017 - Arroyo expected to celebrate 70th birthday in Pampanga
PAMPANGA -- Kapampangan supporters and political leaders are expected to troop to this town on Wednesday, April 5, to celebrate the natal day of former President now Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.Mrs. Arroyo who has gone full circle in her political life turns 70 years-old. A thanksgiving mass is expected to be offered at the San Agustin Church here with a simple reception for well wishers after the mass.
4 Apr 2017 - Pampanga scholars get P30-M educational assistance
PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government awarded on Tuesday the educational financial assistance amounting to P30,670,000 for second semester to 8,202 scholars of the Provincial Government at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda led the distribution to the deserving scholars from all over the province together with the members of the Provincial Board, Provincial Library and Provincial Treasurer’s Office.
4 Apr 2017 - Lenten season brings tourists, pilgrims to Pampanga churches
PAMPANGA -- Spanish-era churches here are now teeming with tourists and pilgrims on weekends for the seasonal Lenten pilgrimages.In Bacolor town, bus loads of pilgrims had been coming in even before the start of the Lenten season. The church has been buried in 20 feet of lahar and had since become a tourist attraction. The church had also been made famous by the recent show aired on ABS-CBN where the church has been a regular backdrop.
4 Apr 2017 - Special motorist assistance set at NLEX, SCTEX, CAVITEX
MABALACAT CITY -- The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) has prepared a special motorist-assistance program to ensure a safe travel of motorists at the North Luzon Expressway, (NLEX), Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), and Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) during Holy Week.MPTC President Rodrigo Franco said a big volume of traffic, including the non-regular motorists, are expected at the three expressways during the holidays.
4 Apr 2017 - Tribute given to Pampanga’s oldest chicharon maker
PAMPANGA -- SM City San Fernando Downtown on Monday paid tribute to one of the oldest chicharon makers in the province by featuring its product in the last leg of this year’s Flavor Fusion.Chicharon by Galan’s, a delectable deep-fried pork skin dish famous from Guagua town, was showcased by SM City San Fernando Downtown as part of the three-part gastronomic adventure featuring Kapampangan dishes featured by the mall management.
4 Apr 2017 - 487 Aeta scholars receive P1.2M from Pampanga government
PAMPANGA -- A total of 487 Aeta scholars were given P1,217,500 educational financial assistance by the Provincial Government the other day.Held at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center here, the Aeta scholars received P2,500 each, one pack of hotdogs and four packs of noodles.
4 Apr 2017 - San Fernando City inaugurates new public market
PAMPANGA -- The City government here led by Mayor Edwin Santiago on Tuesday inaugurated the wet section of the newly built public market in Barangay Del Pilar.Santiago disclosed that the City Government allotted some P57-million for the construction of the public market, and an additional P5-million for the sewage treatment plant and P2.5-million for the materials used for proper disposal of waste.
4 Apr 2017 - Jehovah’s Witnesses to hold assembly in Bataan
ANGELES CITY -- Members of the Jehovah's Witnesses from neighboring area will attend an assembly at the Assembly Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Orani, Bataan on April 23, 2017.The assembly will feature the theme "Maintain Love for Jehovah", taken from the scripture found at Matthew 22:37.
3 Apr 2017 - Metro Pacific lines up P153-B infra projects
PAMPANGA -- The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) has lined up a number of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects and expansion projects worth P153 billion in a bid to help traffic decongestion initiatives of the government.MPTC President Rodrigo Franco announced this during the press conference for the “Safe Trip Mo Sagot Ko” (SMSK) motorist assistance program for the coming Holy Week.
3 Apr 2017 - 'Sleeping Children' gives kits to towns, cities in Pampanga
PAMPANGA -- The “Sleeping Children Around the World Organization” (Scaw) distributed 5,000 sleeping kits and school supplies to six towns and cities in Pampanga as part of its annual outreach program.Scaw, a non-government organization based in Toronto, Canada, kicked off its outreach programs with a courtesy call to Governor Lilia Pineda on Monday, April 3.
3 Apr 2017 - P38-M dialysis center to rise in Mexico
PAMPANGA -- Construction will begin Tuesday, April 4, for the proposed hemodialysis center worth P38 million within the compound of the Mexico Community Hospital (MCH) in Barangay San Carlos here.Mayor Teddy Tumang, with Pampanga third district Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr., town officials and representatives from SM Prime Holdings (SMPH) and Department of Health (DOH), held Monday a ceremonial groundbreaking and mass to signal the start of construction for the latest addition to MCH services.
3 Apr 2017 - Central Luzon farmers get GAP certification
PAMPANGA -- Some 41 farmers from Central Luzon (CL) were certified for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) during the Onion Harvest Festival recently.The award was given through Jollibee Group Foundation, Allied Botanical Corporation, Department of Agriculture (DA)-Central Luzon), and Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).
3 Apr 2017 - Vice guv assists 2,116 solo parents
PAMPANGA -- Vice Governor Dennis Pineda assisted at least 2,116 solo parents from various municipalities and cities through cash and food assistance, job opportunities, health care services (Point of Care) and scholarship programs for their children.This was gleaned in a Solo Parent Assembly held Monday, April 3, at Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, here.
3 Apr 2017 - SM showcases Kapampangan flavors
PAMPANGA -- SM Supermalls once again expressed its support to the Flavors of the Philippines campaign of Department of Tourism, as it showcased the best of Kapampangan cuisine on Saturday.The event is a take-off following the 2015 successful celebration of Madrid Fusion in the Philippines with the Great Kapampangan Alualu and last year’s Giant Bringhe.
2 Apr 2017 - Ex-Pampanga mayor to file motion for reconsideration
ANGELES CITY -- Former Angeles City Mayor Francis Nepomuceno is set to file a motion for reconsideration before the Sandiganbayan in connection with the decision of Sandiganbayan that sentenced him 12 to 20 years imprisonment for two counts of graft charges.In a text message to SunStar Pampanga Saturday, April 1, Nepomuceno said his lawyer will file the motion for reconsideration before the Sandiganbayan at the soonest possible time.
2 Apr 2017 - House panel to resume 'Paskuhan' probe in May
PAMPANGA -- The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability is set to resume after its Lenten Season break in May its probe on the sale of the Philippine Christmas Village (Paskuhan) by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) to Premier Central Incorporated.The same committee had earlier requested the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Registry of Deeds not to proceed with the processing of the transfer while the committee hearing is ongoing.
2 Apr 2017 - 15 medical officers resign in Candaba hospital
PAMPANGA -- Fifteen medical officers from a public hospital here simultaneously tendered their resignation to the Office of the Mayor of this town.Former Candaba town councilor and medical consultant Dr. Agerico Tecson, one of the signatories in the Letter of Mass Resignation prepared by officers of Candaba Infirmary Hospital, said the mass resignation rooted from the alleged unpleasant relationship between the employees and Imelda Gonzales Malana, the hospital's Administrative Officer.
2 Apr 2017 - Cebu Pacific expands payment options
CLARK FREEPORT -- Cebu Pacific has rolled out more payment options for travelers in time for the summer peak period.Cebu Pacific has partnered with American Express (Amex), allowing its cardholders to book and buy their flights using their Amex cards.
2 Apr 2017 - Drug peddler nabbed in San Luis
PAMPANGA -- A suspected drug peddler was arrested by local authorities and elements of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Luzon during a drug bust operation conducted in Barangay San Isidro, San Luis.Police Chief Inspector German Pascua II, San Luis chief of police identified the suspect Mark Alvin Diaz, a resident of this town.
2 Apr 2017 - SM City Tarlac hosts 5th HIV awareness symposium forum
PAMPANGA -- The SM City Tarlac Cinema 3 is jam-packed for the 5th HIV awareness symposium forum initiated and organized by the Rotary Club Tarlac and Department of Health (DOH) region to inform the public about the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV.Dr. Maria Consorcia Lim-Quizon, Director at SAFETYNET-DOH under World Health Organization, stresses that there are a lot of misconceptions about HIV and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
1 Apr 2017 - Alejandrino dedicates 3rd MOMA award to slain sons
PAMPANGA -- “For my long struggle for change, not only for Arayat, nawalan na ako ng dalawang anak at itong award na ito ay para sa kanila.”So said Mayor Emmanuel “Bon” Alejandrino of this town on Thursday as he dedicated his third Most Outstanding Mayor Award (MOMA) to his two sons who both faced untimely deaths.
1 Apr 2017 - Pampanga Capitol employees donate blood to save life
PAMPANGA -- At least 63 employees of the provincial government and attached offices voluntarily donated their blood in a regular bloodletting activity the other day at the Provincial Health Office (PHO) here.The bloodletting is a pet project of Governor Lilia Pineda, Vice- Governor Dennis Pineda and the provincial employees for the benefit of pregnant women needing bags of blood during the time of delivery and operation or in case of emergency.
1 Apr 2017 - Camayan beach resort gears up for summer with new pool
SUBIC BAY -- There is something new in store for guests and tourists alike who will visit Camayan Beach Resort Hotel this summer --- a swimming pool with a great view of the bay.Adjacent to Camayan's the Reef Restaurant, the brand new pool has a total area of 116 square meters, with a depth from three to five feet, and is just a stone's throw away from Subic bay.
1 Apr 2017 - Treasury raises P70-B through new retail treasury bonds
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) successfully raised P70.0 billion in its latest issuance of Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs).The 19th Tranche of RTBs have a three-year tenor and is available to the general investing public between March 28 and April 6, 2017 at minimum denominations of P5,000. Strong demand for the three-year security set the coupon at 4.25 percent with total tenders reaching P86.2 billion for a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.87.
1 Apr 2017 - OTOP 'next gen' sessions open in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA -- Some 63 local Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in the region were part of the pilot run of the One Town One Product Next Generation (OTOP Next Gen) project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).The sessions included product cliniquing, packaging and labeling advice, and product evaluation. The pilot session was held at the DTI Regional Office III Conference Room from March 22 to 23, 2017.