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Balibago News Apr-2013

30 Apr, 2013 - Village official shot dead

PAMPANGA -- A barangay kagawad and retired police officer was shot dead in front of his house by two unidentified suspects on Tuesday.

Police Superintendent Arnold Palomo said the victim Gaudencio Penulliar, 65, was shot in front of his house in San Agustin Sur.

30 Apr, 2013 - Water district opens P7M pumping station

PAMPANGA -- THE City of San Fernando Water District (CSFWD) inaugurated Tuesday a P7-million central business district pumping station in Barangay Dolores to cope up with the water needs of the booming industry in the city.

General manager Jorge Gumba said the facility is in compliance with the call of the business sector in the city, particularly the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham), to answer the needs of businesses for more stable and reliable water supply.

30 Apr, 2013 - Legarda reiterates key priorities for next term

PAMPANGA -- SENATORIAL candidate Loren Legarda of the Nationalist People's Coalition discussed her priorities should she win another term in the Senate.

"Healthcare is number one. I will finish the Universal Healthcare Bill. I will make sure it is enacted into law and it will be implemented for the 25 million poorest Filipinos," Legarda said.

30 Apr, 2013 - Mayoral bet to rivals: ‘Stop harassment’

PAMPANGA -- Liberal Party mayoral candidate Dan Guintu and runningmate Marcelo Lacap appealed to their detractors on Tuesday to "stop harassing and intimidating" their leaders and supporters.

During a press conference at their headquarters in fourth district town, the candidates and one of their leaders, former councilor Lawrence Viray, noted two alleged incidents last Friday and Saturday where armed men in bonnets and tandem riders stormed into the house of one Elly Macalino, an ardent supporter of Guintu and his camp.

30 Apr, 2013 - Central Luzon farmers oppose JBL hospital privatization

PAMPANGA -- FARMERS and members of other organizations belonging to Anakpawis Party-list Central Luzon strongly opposed the plan to privatize the Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital (JBL) in the City of San Fernando.

The group said JBL is among the 26 public hospitals in the country that is being targeted to be "corporatized," through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program of the Aquino administration.

30 Apr, 2013 - Local campaigning adds up to traffic woes

PAMPANGA -- The intense street campaign efforts of local candidates in Sta Ana further worsened the traffic situation along the corner of the public market and parish church in the town proper.

According to residents, the traffic problem exists even before the start of the local campaign period and it is only during rush hour where employees in major establishments in the neighboring places are rushing to report for work.

30 Apr, 2013 - Laborers and employees modern day heroes

PAMPANGA -- In commemoration of Labor Day tomorrow, The Association of Laborers and Employees (ALE) Party-list pays tribute to Filipino laborers and employees they call as "modern day heroes and partners in nation building."

Representative Catalina Bagasina, first nominee of ALE Partylist, said it is but fitting to give due recognition and tribute to laborers and employees who have sacrificed and contributed to the valued resources of our country.

29 Apr, 2013 - Pagkalinawan relieved from his post

PAMPANGA -- With 13 days to go before the mid-term elections, a provincial police director was relieved from his post on Tuesday.

Senior Superintendent Moro Virgilio Lazo, deputy regional director for operations, said the relief order of Senior Superintendent R'Win Pagkalinawan of the Pampanga Police Provincial Office came from National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

29 Apr, 2013 - Guagua folk go GMA again

PAMPANGA -- Majority of the residents in Guagua, particularly of Bgy. Sta Ines, Betis area, will go for former President and now re-electionist Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

This is the fearless forecast of Sta. Ines Punong Barangay Joaquin “Jack” Manalac, in an interview following the campaign of Kambilan local bets in his barangay.

29 Apr, 2013 - 11 ‘NPA rebels’ arrested

PAMPANGA -- Eleven armed alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were arrested over the weekend in a joint army and police operation in Barangay Kabayunan, Dońa Remedios Trinidad (DRT) in Bulacan, but sources from Camp Olivas here said the armed men belonged to a private army of a politician running in the local elections.

Army 7th Infantry Division (7ID) public affairs officer Capt. Mark Anthony Ruelos said in a report the men were arrested by troops from the 56th Infantry Battalion (56IB) headed by Lt. Col. Bernardo Ońa and the DRT police.

29 Apr, 2013 - Marian exhibit highlights Hilaga fest

PAMPANGA -- A Marian exhibit is slated to be held at the Hilaga (formerly Paskuhan Village) here starting May 1 to 5.

The exhibit, which is part of a series of Maytime activities of the Hataw, Hirit sa Hilaga or H3 2013, will feature nine canonical apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, five traditional apparitions and one that is considered a dogma of the Catholic Church.

28 Apr, 2013 - Congressman faces disqualification from public office

ANGELES CITY -- Congressman Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin is now facing dismissal and perpetual disqualification from public office as another case, the 3rd this year, has been filed against him before the Office of the Ombudsman.

The criminal case against the 78-year old congressman stemmed from the alleged illegal grant of funds to the Republic Central Colleges (RCC) in the amount of Php171,826.05 released on March 26, 2004 and Php331,541.52 released on March 29, 2004.

28 Apr, 2013 - Suspected carnap gang leader nabbed

PAMPANGA -- A suspected leader of a carnapping syndicate in the province was arrested in a raid in his safehouse in Barangay San Nicolas, Sta. Ana, Pampanga recently, police report said .

In his report to Chief Supt. Arrazad Subong, director of Highway Patrol Group (HPG) in Camp Crame, Senior Supt. Amador Corpus, regional officer of Highway Patrol Unit (HPU-3), said that Albert Buan, 38, of Purok 3, Barangay San Nicolas was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest issued by Judge Mary Anne Pardon-Rivera, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court branch 46, City of San Fernando.

28 Apr, 2013 - SC orders village chief to leave post

MABALACAT CITY -- The Supreme Court sitting en banc has ordered the barangay captain of Sta. Maria to vacate his post in favor of his rival “effective immediately.”

In a resolution dated April 2, the High Tribunal affirmed the decision on May 24, 2011 of the 6thMunicipal Circuit Trial Court of Mabalacat and Magalang and a subsequent Special Order by the same court on June 3, 2011 in which Barangay Captain Ernesto Miranda was ordered to “vacate his seat and to cease and desist from further discharging the duties and functions officially vested in the Office of the Punong Barangay…”

27 Apr, 2013 - EdPam vows to crush ‘Korean mafia’

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan vowed here yesterday to dismantle a ”Korean mafia” which allegedly wants to control local Korean expatriates for various reasons, after a South Korean national was shot dead and another wounded last April 15 amid another unsolved killing of yet another Korean last March in cases linked by probers to the mafia.

Pamintuan also urged the police to investigate how Koreans could get commemorative plates, after noting that the Korean victims were using a van with plate marked “Prosecutor”, while their still unknown assailant fled in another van with a plate marked “PNPA” which stands for Philippine National Police Academy.

27 Apr, 2013 - Security aide shot

PAMPANGA -- A security aide of a mayor bet in Floridablanca, Pampanga, was shot and seriously wounded during a political rally last Wednesday, police said.

The victim, Bonifacio Muldong, 59, stay-in security aide and driver of lawyer Anselmo Carlos, who is pitted against re-electionist Mayor Eduardo Guerrero, sustained bullet wounds in the chest and abdomen.

26 Apr, 2013 - Suspect in Balmer case arrested

ANGELES CITY -- Almost two years after a retired British police officer and his live-in girlfriend were shot to death as they slept in the Philippines, New York State Police said Friday they arrested one of the men accused of doing it.

Troopers worked with the FBI and Interpol for several months to track down 35-year-old Timothy Noah Kaufman, state police Capt. Timothy Munro said Friday. They arrested him without incident Wednesday in Clifton Park, a bedroom community north of Albany.

26 Apr, 2013 - Nanay, Delta back Oca, Magsilbi Team

The Kambilan Party led by Governor Lilia “Nanay Baby” Pineda and vice gubernatorial aspirant Dennis “Delta” Pineda strongly endorsed on Wednesday the candidacy of Mayor Oscar Rodriguez and the candidates of the Magsilbi Team.

Rodiguez is running for Pampanga’s Third District congressional seat.

26 Apr, 2013 - Blueboy lashes back at Yeng

ANGELES CITY -- Former Congressman Francis “Blueboy” Nepomuceno on Thursday described as “ignorant” his rival in the congressional race, Pampanga Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao.

Nepomuceno was reacting to Guiao’s statement branding the former as non performer in the House of Representative.

26 Apr, 2013 - Abeka party dares Lazatin on state of health

ANGELES CITY -- The Partido Abe Kapampangan (AbeKa) dared Congressman Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin the other day to bare his true state of health and if he is physically fit to run the City Hall should he win in the upcoming polls.

Abeka secretary general William Aquilar said in statement that Lazatin’s alleged failing health has been manifested during several occasions in the campaign trail like reportedly dropping a microphone, nearly falling during a barangay caucus, allegedly forgetting where he was, and “wrongly” introducing his allies.

26 Apr, 2013 - Clark airport expansion starts May 15

CLARK FREEPORT -- President and Chief Executive Officer Victor Jose I. Luciano of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) announced that the construction of the airport terminal expansion will start on May 15.

The government decided to set construction works at the passenger terminal two days after the mid-term polls to avoid the election ban.

26 Apr, 2013 - Mayoralty bet’ aide shot, in critical condition

PAMPANGA -- A security aide of mayoralty candidate Atty. Anselmo “Sato” Carlos was seriously injured when shot point blank by an unidentified gunman along the corner of San Jose and Sundiam streets in Barangay Poblacion here Wednesday night.

Superintendent Rodney Baloyo, town's police chief, identified the victim as Bonifacio Punzalan Muldong, 59, of Capas, Tarlac and stay-in security driver of Carlos, one of the rivals of incumbent town Mayor Eddie Guerrero.

25 Apr, 2013 - Candaba mayor shares dream for 4th District

PAMPANGA -- Fourth District congressional candidiate Mayor Jerry Pelayo, standard bearer of Kapanalig at Kambilan neng Memalen Pampanga (Kambilan) on Thursday shared his dreams for the district.

For almost a year, he was able to visit all the barangays in eight municipalities in the district which helped him identify problems affecting the localities.

25 Apr, 2013 - Rebel returnee slain in Tarlac

PAMPANGA -- A rebel returnee was killed by his former comrades in Barangay Labney, Mayantoc, Tarlac last Tuesday.

In a report here, Senior Superintendent Alfred Corpus, Tarlac police provincial director, identified the victim as Romeo Luzano, 50, a resident of said barangay.

25 Apr, 2013 - SM City Clark Joins Labor Day Job Fair

CLARK FREEPORT -- Quick-start your career at SM City Clark as it hosts a Labor Day Job Fair on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Held in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), and local government units, the job fair aims to salute the new graduates and the Pinoy Working Force, and to help as many people as possible find employment.

25 Apr, 2013 - Candaba officials renew support to Nanay, Delta

PAMPANGA -- Local officials here from the municipal and barangay level recently renewed their support to the re-election bid of Governor Lilia Pineda and candidacy of Dennis "Delta" Pineda for vice governor.

The Kapanalig at Kambilan neng Memalen Pampanga (Kambilan) the other day conducted a caucus in a private farm in Barangay Lanang here to consult with party members from the local level on several issues, involving their official candidates in various positions.

24 Apr, 2013 - CSF starts ‘mudball’ project to save river

PAMPANGA -- The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) of San Fernando kicked-off Tuesday its River Mudball Project as part of the celebration of Earth Day at Heroes Hall.

Hundreds of volunteers, students, village council members and village chiefs started molding thousands of baseball-sized mudballs from Sto. Tomas-sourced clay treated with EM-1 or "effective microorganisms" designed to revive stale or contaminated dirty rivers.

24 Apr, 2013 - Bizmen laud bets in PamCham forum for ‘maturity’

PAMPANGA -- Businessmen, who attended the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (PamCham) candidates’ forum here, lauded mayoralty bets Rey Aquino and Vice Mayor Edwin Santiago for their good display of political maturity in presenting their plans for the city.

The first-ever candidates’ forum is part of PamCham’s corporate social responsibility of ferreting out the programs of the candidates that are in line with the business development of the city

24 Apr, 2013 - CDC junks CBA with employees

CLARK FREEPORT -- The supervisors’ union of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is set to stage a labor strike after the CDC’s management allegedly refused to implement their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Lawyer Bonifacio Tarenio, representative of CDC, said during a recent meeting at the regional office of the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) that the management will not implement the Court of Appeal (CA) decision in favor of the employees.

23 Apr, 2013 - San Francisco villagers support Panlilio

MABALACAT CITY -- Hundreds of residents in Barangay San Francisco here expressed their support to former Governor Eddie Panlilio’s gubernatorial bid during a visit over the weekend.

Former Pampanga tourism officer Ian Mejia, Panlilio’s running mate for Board Member, said the constituents in the city displayed warm welcome during the team’s campaign sortie.

23 Apr, 2013 - Woodcarvers to form coop

PAMPANGA -- Beneficiaries of the wood carving training recently gathered to form a cooperative in a bid to provide members a wider knowledge about traditional carving methods.

Guagua Councilor Anthony Torres, during a caucus in Barangay Lambac, Guagua last Tuesday, revealed the formation of the cooperative.

23 Apr, 2013 - Butil, DA lead opening of agri-depot

PAMPANGA -- The Butil Farmers Party and the Department of Agriculture (DA) led the opening of the Bagsakan Center here over the weekend at Barangay Sto. Domingo in bid to cater to the needs of the farmers.

Butil Farmers Party Representative Agapito Guanlao said the area lies at the crossroads of the Jose Abad Santos Avenue and the roads leading to San Luis, Candaba and San Simon, making it accessible for farmers to bring in their produce and cut off on transport expenses.

23 Apr, 2013 - Mamac: Published ARO survey erroneous

ANGELES CITY -- Vice mayoralty bet Rodelio Mamac described as “erroneous” a survey conducted by the Asia Research Organization (ARO) indicating that Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting topped the city’s second top post.

The purported survey, which was published in several local newspapers, indicated that Cabigting led all four other vice mayoralty candidates at 44 percent, followed by Mamac at 33 percent. Alfie Bonifacio got 16 percent, Jesus Sangil at six percent and Mark Allen Sison at one percent.

23 Apr, 2013 - Voters told: Do not rely on surveys

PAMPANGA -- A group of political observers here are advising voters not to give much weight on survey results, as the same are commissioned to serve the interest of a particular candidate.

The observers said that local survey results, when publicized, influence the public's voting preference to some extent.

22 Apr, 2013 - Patients warned of ‘fake’ health workers

PAMPANGA -- Relatives of patients confined in Pampanga district hospitals and the Jose B. Lingad Regional Memorial Hospital (JBLRMH) are warned by officials against individuals posing as Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) “fixing” referrals and transactions for a fee.

In a forum with chief of hospitals and other rural health unit workers on Monday at the Capitol’s Benigno Aquino Hall, the federation of volunteer BHWs decried the “modus operandi” of the poseurs which recently led to the reported banning of legitimate health workers assisting indigents in government hospitals, particularly at the JBLRMH.

22 Apr, 2013 - Pamintuan leads in ARO poll survey

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan topped a recent survey in the mayoralty race conducted by the Asia Research Organization (ARO).

“If the elections were held today, who would you vote for?” the ARO asked 400 Angeleńos from March 15 to 27, 2013.

22 Apr, 2013 - CDC celebrates 20th anniversary

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, highlighting the awarding ceremony for the most outstanding employee set on Friday, April 26, 2013.

Several activities were lined up including the CDC Job Fair event at the SM City Clark last week and the opening of the "Memorabilia" photo exhibit Monday.

22 Apr, 2013 - Angeles university to honor bishop

ANGELES CITY -- The Angeles University Foundation (AUF) is set to confer the distinguished University Medal of Honor upon Pampanga Auxiliary Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David during AU’s graduation rites today.

Bishop Ambo is cited for his fine example of hard work and commitment to education having completed his bachelor’s degree in Pre-Divinity at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) in 1978, and master’s degree in Theology at the Loyola School of Theology in 1984.

22 Apr, 2013 - Capitol provides patient referral system

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government is stepping up efforts to streamline the referral system of indigent patients in the 11 district hospitals in Pampanga.

Elizabeth Baybayan, acting Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) officer, said the flow of referrals from social workers “should be the one to guide the patients who have health access cards and how to use them at the hospitals.”

22 Apr, 2013 - Air Force official adopted as son of Floridablanca

PAMPANGA -- Floridablanca Mayor Eduardo Guerrero on Monday conferred to Air Force General Arturo Orticio the recognition as adopted son of the town for his service in the Basa Air Base here.

Orticio received the recognition during the flag ceremony at the new Sports Center in Floridablanca.

22 Apr, 2013 - PNP-AFP action centers activated

PAMPANGA -- An official from the Pampanga Police Provincial Office has said that they already activated the PNP-AFP action centers (PAACs) within the territorial boundaries of the province.

Senior Superintendent R’win Pagkalinawan, Pampanga provincial police director, said the activation of the centers is intended to secure entry and exit points to make sure that there will be honest and peaceful midterm elections.

22 Apr, 2013 - Sangil: Governance is serious business

ANGELES CITY -- Former Councilor Max Sangil said governance is a serious business and more than just good looks to be effective.

Sangil, who is running for councilor under the slate of Congressman Carmelo Lazatin, said this as he addressed a crowd of supporters during the Team Lazatin caucus in Barangay Santa Teresita in this city recently.

22 Apr, 2013 - Bets double efforts as polls get closer

PAMPANGA -- Local candidates running for different positions had doubled their campaign efforts to reach out to voters, with only 21 days remaining before May 13 elections.

The candidates particularly in the 4th district are currently rushing their campaigns, as they solicit support from locals in various villages.

21 Apr, 2013 - Mayor challenges vice mayor to debate

PAMPANGA -- City of San Fernando Mayoralty candidate Rey Aquino has challenged Vice Mayor Edwin Santiago to a televised public debate on the alleged anomalies in the City Government.

Aquino issued the challenge after his recent exposé that a number of anomalies were uncovered in the City Government including ghost employees, conflict of interest, and use of false receipts.

21 Apr, 2013 - Capitol marks P733 million quarry fees

PAMPANGA -- At least P733 million was collected from the quarry industry in the 33 months since Governor Lilia Pineda assumed office.

The collection surpassed the P616-million collected during the time of former governor Eddie Panlilio in his 36 months in office from 2007 to 2010.

21 Apr, 2013 - Mayor to revisit Local Government Code

PAMPANGA -- City of San Fernando Mayor Oscar Rodriguez said over the weekend that he plans to revisit the Local Government Code and will push for essential projects when he gets to the House of Representatives.

Rodriguez said essential legislation seen to benefit not only the Third District but the whole country must be given attention, aside from prioritizing Pampanga’s needs and development.

21 Apr, 2013 - Housing beneficiary thanks Lazatin

ANGELES CITY -- A resident of Northville resettlement expressed gratitude for the land title he received from Congressman Carmelo Lazatin, through the Local Urban Poor Affairs and Housing Office (Lupaho).

Anna Luna Valencia said the grant of the land title in Barangay Cutud is something that she and her family will always be thankful for.

21 Apr, 2013 - Arayat residents show support for Gonzales

PAMPANGA -- Barangay peacekeepers, supporters, and leaders expressed their support Sunday for Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. (3rd district, Pampanga) during a lightning sortie.

Gonzales, who is aiming for a third term, led the campaign sortie with Vice Mayoralty candidate Ramon Changcoco, with song numbers and fairly simple speeches met with cheers and applauses from the people who attended the event.

21 Apr, 2013 - Lazatin renders community service

PAMPANGA -- Vice mayoralty bet Councilor Jimmy Lazatin rendered community service instead of his usual sorties and house-to-house campaigning.

Lazatin and his team of volunteer doctors and medical practitioners conducted an “Operation Tuli” (Operation Circumcision) which benefitted more than 100 boys in Barangay Maimpis in this city.

21 Apr, 2013 - Nepomuceno eyes citizen empowerment

ANGELES CITY -- Re-electionist Councilor Bryan Nepomuceno vowed to push for the empowerment of Angeleńos through the implementation of livelihood projects for residents of the city, especially the urban poor.

If he gets reelected, Nepomuceno said he will push for the establishment of a micro-financing system in the city to aid small entrepreneurs.

20 Apr, 2013 - Vice guv's CDA plan for Clark gets support

CLARK FREEPORT -- Vice Governor Joseller Guiao’s plan to transform the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) into the Clark Development Authority (CDA) is gaining considerable support from the business sector.

The CDA plan, which will give the new entity more legroom for development, management and exploitation of the full potential of the Clark Freeport as an engine of national development, has gotten the support of businessman Rene Romero.

20 Apr, 2013 - Hagedorn vows to push for term extension

ANGELES CITY -- Former Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward Hagedorn said he would push for the extension of national and local officials’ terms of office if gets elected Senator.

During a meeting with various groups in this city, Hagedorn said the three-year term limit of an elected official is short to implement programs properly and completely.

20 Apr, 2013 - PamCham council to review ordinance

PAMPANGA -- Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PamCham) recently requested the 4th City Council of San Fernando City to evaluate and consider the group’s suggestion regarding ordinance no. 2003-18.

Ordinance No. 2003-18 supposedly covers the prohibition on hanging streamers and installation of advertisements at the newly constructed Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Jasa) pedestrian overpass.

20 Apr, 2013 - SM to host job fair on May 1

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) together with the Municipal Public Employment Service Office (Peso) will hold “Labor Day Job Fair” in May 1 at the SM City San Fernando Downtown.

SM City San Fernando Downtown will participate for the first time in the nationwide activity to help unemployed Filipinos to find jobs.

19 Apr, 2013 - After ‘Big Brother’ comes ‘Big Utol’

PAMPANGA -- Councilor Alex "Big Brother" F. Patio now looks ahead to Congress as Append Party-List representative, after making a mark at the fourth City Council as majority floor leader and passing important legislative measures.

But the Big Brother's legacy will not be left forlorn as another "AFP" -- Allan "Big Utol" F. Patio -- steps up his bid to create his own mark in the City Council.

19 Apr, 2013 - Yabut: Stop political bickering

ANGELES CITY -- Former councilor Ares Yabut said Friday that candidates should avoid political bickering for the sake of their constituents.

Yabut, a three-term city councilor from 2001 to 2010, said this during his campaign rally at his bailiwick in Barangay Santa Trinidad here.

19 Apr, 2013 - ‘Shabu queen’ nabbed in Candaba

PAMPANGA -- A suspected drug pusher known in the locality as “shabu queen” was arrested on Thursday in a buy-bust operation conducted by the town police.

Superintendent Benjamin Medina, town's chief of police, identified the suspect as Daisylyn Leano Enriquez, 38, married, and a resident of Pulong Gubat here.

18 Apr, 2013 - Bishop to voters: Pick eco-conscious bets

ANGELES CITY -- Auxiliary Bishop Pablo “Ambo” David of the Holy Rosary Parish Church urged the people to elect candidates who care for the environment.

David issued the statement during a press conference set by the Subli Taya in Upaya, Bie, at Leguan ning Indung Yatu (Subli) which highlighted the launching of infomercial on environmental consciousness at the Kamalig restaurant here Thursday.

18 Apr, 2013 - Dong storms downtown with supporters

PAMPANGA -- Re-electionist Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. (third district) visited barangays in downtown San Fernando on Thursday with hundreds of supporters drumbeating his programs for the various sectors of the district.

Gonzales visited Barangays Del Pilar and Sto. Rosario here, making pit stops at the City Hall, various public terminals and City of San Fernando Public Market where Gonzales was welcomed eagerly by cheering supporters and market vendors.

18 Apr, 2013 - Guiao’s arithmetic adds up to victory

ANGELES CITY -- Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao remained unperturbed despite surveys showing him trailing behind his rival for Pampanga’s first congressional district.

In his own analysis, Guiao said he projects to win by as much as 30,000 votes over his rival, comebacking congressman and former mayor of this city Francis “Blueboy” Nepomuceno.

18 Apr, 2013 - GMA thanked for water system

PAMPANGA -- Mikey Arroyo, together with Mayor Yolly Pineda, Vice-Mayor Homobono Guanlao and Former Mayor and Board Member Art Salalila visited Barangay San Basilio, Sta Rita, on April 16 and 17 doing house to house campaign.

During the house visits, San Basilio resident Rowel Guevarra profusely thanked Mayor Yolly Pineda and Former President Gloria Arroyo, through her son, Rep. Mikey Arroyo, for the water system given to Brgy. San Basilio.

18 Apr, 2013 - 322,622 CL households still in poverty

PAMPANGA -- A total of 322,622 households in Central Luzon are considered poor, according to a recent study of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) here.

About 26.22 percent of school-aged children from such households do not attend school, while 57 percent of the household members aged 15 years old and above are unemployed while 26.07 percent are laborers and unskilled workers, the study also showed.

17 Apr, 2013 - Shipbuilding firm delivers 2 bulk carriers to UK

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co., Ltd. – Philippines (HHIC-Phil Inc.) has reached yet another milestone when it held the simultaneous unveiling of two newly-built bulk carriers in its modern 30-hectare shipyard in Redondo Peninsula on Tuesday.

The vessels, named after famous explorers Christopher Columbus and Abel Tasman, were the seventh and eighth ships purchased by leading international mining group Rio Tinto Shipping Limited.

17 Apr, 2013 - Teens defy call not to swim in Pampanga River

PAMPANGA -- Teenagers in Barangay Sta. Catalina, San Luis have been seen swimming in the Pampanga River on Tuesday disregarding the call of local authorities not to swim in the river following the deaths of seven individuals there recently.

In Barangay Buas, Candaba town, three individuals have also been spotted in the river, along near the suspension bridge.

17 Apr, 2013 - AUF to honor Dominican leader

ANGELES CITY -- The Angeles University Foundation (AUF) will confer the distinguished University Medal of Honor upon University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary Rector Rev. Fr. Quirico T. Pedregosa Jr., OP during its college commencement exercises at the school’s Sports and Cultural Center today.

Father Pedgregosa, who also sits in the AUF Board of Trustees, is being cited in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Catholic education having served in various capacities the Dominican educational institutions in the country namely, the University of Santo Tomas, Aquinas University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Angelicum College, Our Lady of Manaoag College and Angelicum College.

17 Apr, 2013 - Out-of-school youth laud Capitol's scholarship program

PAMPANGA -- Several out-of-school youth who passed the recent Non-Formal Education Accreditation and Equivalency Test under the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of the Department of Education lauded the Provincial Government for its scholarship program.

The Provincial Government through Governor Lilia Pineda earlier disclosed that application for scholarship grants is also open to ALS graduates who want to pursue college education.

15 Apr, 2013 - South Korean killen, another injured

ANGELES CITY -- A 34 year old South Korean citizen residing in the Philippines identified as Im Chang Yun was shot and killed Monday and another identified as Nam Jong Cheol was injured when gunmen opened fired outside a restaurant in the city of Angeles outside a Chinese Restaurant in the area known as Korea Town.

A third South Korean fainted from shock at the scene and later testified about the incident after recovering at a local hospital.

15 Apr, 2013 - Customs execs find ‘sludge, not diesel’ in drums

PAMPANGA -- Bureau of Customs (BoC) officials were surprised when they discovered water and sludge inside 94 drums supposed to be containing diesel fuel.

The 94 drums form part of the 165 drums seized by authorities from 2009 to 2012 for non-payment of tax and other duties, according to Atty. Ronnie Silvestre, District Collector of the Port of Clark.

15 Apr, 2013 - ‘Presidio’ to have own social workers

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Jail or “Presidio” will soon have its own social workers who will look into the needs and rights of the more than 600 inmates there.

Governor Lilia Pineda made the announcement, saying that she will assign social workers in the refurbished “Presidio” not only to supervise the delivery of basic services to the inmates but also to look after the concerns of their families.

15 Apr, 2013 - Guv to promote local products

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government is bent on promoting local products distinct in every municipality in the province to promote its maximum economic potential.

Governor Lilia Pineda said there is more to achieve in Pampanga as it is rich in variety of resources from vegetables, eggs, fish, ducks, chicken, meat and rice, among others.

15 Apr, 2013 - Hizon cries foul over campaign posters removal

PAMPANGA -- Councilor aspirant Angie Hizon on Monday lashed out on supporters of her rivals for removing some of her campaign posters.

Hizon, who personally saw the incidents, said the removal of her posters was done by supporters of candidates of the opposing party.

14 Apr, 2013 - Clark union to stage strike

CLARK FREEPORT -- The supervisors’ union of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is set to stage a strike for the alleged “culpable violation of workers’ rights and unfair labor practices” by the corporation’s management.

The Association of CDC Supervisory Personnel (ACSP) recently filed a Notice of Strike (NOS) at the regional office of the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) at the City of San Fernando.

14 Apr, 2013 - No more swimming in Pampanga River

PAMPANGA -- Officials from the Pampanga Provincial Police Office has instructed chiefs of police from municipalities adjacent to the Pampanga River to prohibit residents from swimming or even going into the said river.

The directive came following seven deaths due to drowning at the Pampanga River last week.

14 Apr, 2013 - Lawmaker aims 1 college grad per Filipino family

PAMPANGA -- THE state programs for education should transcend “the tragedy of timid expectations” and aim for one that targets one college graduate per family, including those living in dire poverty, Team PNoy senatorial candidate Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara said Sunday.

The P40-billion a year conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, said Angara, should be reformatted to include the funding of one college scholarship per family of the families enrolled in the CCT program.

14 Apr, 2013 - Yeng: ‘We’ll fight for 1st District’

ANGELES CITY -- First District congressional aspirant Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao said over the weekend that he “will fight for the rights and welfare of constituents from Angeles City, Mabalacat City and Magalang just like what he does with his basketball teams.”

Guiao answered the observations of some critics that “he seems to be always angry” especially during games of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.

14 Apr, 2013 - Delta to continue tapping Kapampangan athletes

PAMPANGA -- Vice-gubernatorial candidate Dennis “Delta” Pineda said recently that he will double his efforts in harnessing the potentials of budding Kapampangan athletes, particularly those aspiring to join big league basketball.

Pineda is a known manager cum talent scout of now national and international hoopsters in the likes of Arwind Santos and Ian Sangalang.

14 Apr, 2013 - Aeta ‘campaign leader’ shot dead

PAMPANGA -- An Aeta, who is said to be a campaign leader of a vice mayoralty candidate here, was killed by a still unidentified gunman inside his nipa hut in Sitio Dueg, Barangay Maasin, San Clemente, Tarlac recently.

In a report, Senior Superintendent Alfred Corpus, Tarlac provincial director, identified the victim as Anastacio Pelacio, a resident of Barangay Maasin of the said town.

14 Apr, 2013 - Suspected drug pusher nabbed

PAMPANGA -- Elements of the Masantol police arrested the other day a suspected drug pusher in Barangay Sta. Lucia Anac here, who handed over “merchandise” to a client in a narrow alley in the area.

Police identified the suspect as Said Unte, who is reportedly selling illegal drugs, particularly methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” in the said barangay.

14 Apr, 2013 - ‘Team Tapang’ to bat for sectoral empowerment

PAMPANGA -- If given a chance to serve in the town council here, members of Team Tapang said they are all set on pushing for programs and legislation that will empower marginalized sectors of this town from the rural poor to the indigenous Aeta villages.

Re-electionist Councilor Mike Tapang and councilor aspirants Larry Antido, Regin Clarete, Rommel Gopez and Caloy Sese along with dozens of supporters trooped to Barangay Hacienda Dolores here Sunday. Team Tapang hopes to come strong in the polls under the banner of the Nationalist People's Coalition-Kambilan.

13 Apr, 2013 - Lazatin vows to continue ‘quality’ public service

ANGELES CITY -- First District Rep. Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin and Angeles City Mayoralty candidate vows to carry on with his 25-year long record of providing quality public service.

If he gets re-elected as City Mayor, first on Lazatin’s agenda is the eradication of corruption in the City Government through the promotion of transparency in all transactions, especially in procurements and biddings

13 Apr, 2013 - Kapampangan traders win IdeaSpace competition

CLARK FREEPORT -- A team of Kapampangan businessmen was selected as one of the Top 10 winners of the IdeaSpace Foundation Incorporated national technology competition.

Reinell Cunanan, Alvin Layva, and Moises Guevarra, who represents Armtech, received a P500,000 fun

13 Apr, 2013 - Lazatin’s son vows support to home-grown athletes

ANGELES CITY -- Team Lazatin Councilor bet Carmelo Lazatin Jr., son of Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo Lazatin, has expressed full support to home-grown athletes.

One of Lazatin’s “4-Point Agenda” is Youth Empowerment, which, according to Lazatin, will be done through the development of a comprehensive Youth and Sports Development Program for Angeles City.

12 Apr, 2013 - EdPam faces libel charges

ANGELES CITY -- Barangay officials have denied the libel charges filed against them by the camp of Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan.

Appearing before the Office of the City Prosecutor in April 11, barangay officials Roy Ogurida, William David,

12 Apr, 2013 - 2 suspected drug pushers arrested

PAMPANGA -- Two suspected drug pushers were arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the city police and Pampanga Police in Barangay Calulut, City of San Fernando, Thursday.

Superintendent Ricardo David, city chief of police, identified the suspects as Alvin David, 28, resident of 1st Dolores Crossing, Barangay Dolores; and Francis David, 30, alias Kiko, a resident of Lourdes Heights, Barangay Del Carmen.

11 Apr, 2013 - Sison looking at elder, woman reps in council

ANGELES CITY -- This city’s vice-mayoralty bet Mark Allen Sison, Vice President Jejomar Binay’s “anointed one” on the United Nationalist Alliance list, said Thursday that once Angeleńos give him the mandate to become the “working vice mayor” he intends to be, he will see to it that senior citizens and women are well represented in the City Council.

While doing his rounds of various senior citizens’ and women’s groups listening to their needs and concerns, he said the plan is “well within the spirit of Senate Bill 1418.”

11 Apr, 2013 - 2 more kids drown at Pampanga River

PAMPANGA -- Two more children on Wednesday drowned at the Pampanga River in Barangay Sulipan, Apalit town.

Both the bodies of Lolita Mandap, 13, of Barangay Cansinala and Khaela Rufino, 12, of Barangay Sulipan, both in Apalit town, were recovered Thursday, Superintendent Jhoana Ponseca-Rosales, chief of the Pampanga police operations branch, said..

11 Apr, 2013 - Jose S. Lapid District Hospital inaugurated

PAMPANGA -- A district hospital named after the father of Senator Lito Lapid was inaugurated Thursday by officials from the provincial and municipal government in Porac.

The inauguration of the Jose S. Lapid District Hospital (JSLDH) was led by Governor Lilia Pineda and Mayor Condralito Dela Cruz along with other local elected officials.

11 Apr, 2013 - Pimentel: Develop Clark airport

CLARK FREEPORT -- Re-electionist Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said that Clark International Airport (CIA) should be developed as another gateway to the world.

This, he said, would decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which already “overshot its physical capacity.”

11 Apr, 2013 - No probe on Oban’s involvement in fuel smuggling

CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President Arthur P. Tugade said there is no investigation linking his predecessor, General Edgardo Oban, to the alleged fuel smuggling inside the Freeport.

Media reports cited that Oban, the former officer-in-charge of CDC, was allegedly linked to fuel smuggling during his time as CDC top honcho.

11 Apr, 2013 - 332 students complete courses in Mabalacat College

MABALACAT CITY -- Some 332 students recently completed Basic Education, Information Technology and Hotel and Restaurant Management courses at the Mabalacat City College for the school year 2012-2013.

MCC President Leonardo Canlas said 134 students finished Basic Education; 142 students, IT; and 56 students, HRM this year.

11 Apr, 2013 - Central. Luzon forest to expand in 10 years

PAMPANGA -- The forest cover of Central Luzon region is expected to increase from 589,495 to 728,995 hectares in 10 years because of the implementation of the twin policy on National Greening Program (NGP) and a total logging ban on natural and residual forests, environment officials in the region announced recently.

Maximo Dichoso, executive director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Luzon said the 80 percent projected increase in forest areas within the decade is by far unprecedented.

10 Apr, 2013 - C'Italian burned down

ANGELES CITY -- The very popular Restaurant in Balibago C'Italian, went up in flames yesterday afternoon.

It will be closed until furhter notice, reason could not immediately be determined.

10 Apr, 2013 - 5 drown in Pampanga River

PAMPANGA -- Five people, including three children, drowned in the Pampanga River after the boat they were in capsized during a sudden, heavy downpour last Tuesday afternoon, reports said.

Pampanga police director Senior Superintendent R'Win Pagkalinawan identified the fatalities as Alvin Guevarra, 32; wife Rhea, 33; and their children Aldrea, 6; Jovilyn 8; and Nigel, 9.

10 Apr, 2013 - P25-M prison facility for inmates inaugurated

PAMPANGA -- Provincial officials led on Wednesday the inauguration of the P25-million dormitory-type prison facility that now houses 700 inmates at the Pampanga Provincial Jail.

Governor Lilia Pineda, accompanied by Provincial Board members Trina Dizon, Monina Laus and Fritzie David-Dizon, said the construction of the facility -- built beside the older prison here -- came as the older building could no longer accommodate the current number of inmates.

10 Apr, 2013 - Mayor laments election ban on giving aid

PAMPANGA -- San Luis Municipal Mayor Venancio Macapagal said that various prohibitions during the campaign period are preventing them from helping people in extreme situations.

Macapagal said that incumbent officials, following strict laws governing the conduct of midterm elections, could not readily extend assistance to residents particularly to those in dire need.

9 Apr, 2013 - City of San Fernando pays tribute to war veterans

PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando paid tribute on Tuesday to some 25 survivors of the War World II, particularly the infamous Death March of 1942.

The rites commemorating the 71st "Araw ng Kagitingan" started with a "salubong" between city officials headed by City Administrator Ferdinand Caylao and the "modern day marchers" SAFER Run, Inc. Club at the San Guillermo Parish Church in Bacolor.

9 Apr, 2013 - Ex-guv's statements branded as 'reckless'

PAMPANGA -- A Capitol official has branded the statements of former governor Eddie Panlilio as "reckless" after the latter said that Governor Lilia Pineda’s administration has "forgotten and neglected" the agriculture and education sectors.

In his statements, Panlilio said he had released during his term some P94.06 million for agricultural development and millions more for education and scholarship grants.

9 Apr, 2013 - LP bet denies involvement in kidnapping

PAMPANGA -- Liberal Party (LP) bet for Municipal Council denied Tuesday his involvement on an alleged kidnap-for-ransom activity, as reported in various media entities.

Randy Turla, who is running for councilor under the administration party, branded the inclusion of his name in the said illegal activity as "purely politically motivated" and intended to ruin his popularity to deny him of the opportunity to get a seat in the Municipal Council.

9 Apr, 2013 - Angara: 'No Work, No vote vs absenteeism in Congress'

PAMPANGA -- Edgardo Angara, instead of the proposed “no work, no pay”, advocated Tuesday a "no work, no vote" policy as a better solution to the chronic absenteeism of lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

The three-term congressman from the lone district of Aurora urged voters to junk candidates with a record of repeated absences in legislative sessions "thereby neglecting their sworn duties and responsibilities to the people."

9 Apr, 2013 - Lazatin eyes payroll system

ANGELES CITY -- Representative Carmelo Lazatin said he will implement full computerization of employees' payroll if he gets elected again as mayor in this city.

Lazatin said the electronic payroll will also include hand recognition for employees, which is expected to prevent the prevalence of so-called ‘ghost employees.’

8 Apr, 2013 - Oca's survey not credible -- Dong

The camp of reelectionist Congressman Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. said the recent survey results released last week by the camp of Mayor Oscar “Oca” Rodriguez was “far from credible.”

“In the first place, the firm that conducted the survey, Asian Professional Enterprises and Consultancy Services (Apecs), appears to be non-existent, or if ever, is not duly registered and has no credible track record,” said Ramon Navarra Jr., Gonzales's chief of staff.

8 Apr, 2013 - Emotional farewell for Board member

PAMPANGA -- It was an emotional farewell for Board Member Olga Frances “Fritzie” David-Dizon (second district), who decided not to seek re-election to concentrate on being a mother of two.

David-Dizon, who was described as a sure winner had she filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for the May 13 elections, cried after she asked Governor Lilia Pineda and her fellow officials to take care of her scholars in a meeting at the Lubao Gym on Saturday.

8 Apr, 2013 - Angeles City receives P3M

ANGELES CITY -- The City Government here received a P3-million check from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as incentive from the Performance Challenge Fund (PCF) for being a recipient of a Seal of Good Housekeeping (SGH).

City treasurer Juliet Quinsaat received the check on Monday in behalf of the City Government from DILG regional director Florida Dijan.

8 Apr, 2013 - Folks offer houses as 'poster sites' for Pinedas

PAMPANGA -- Residents had volunteered their houses and other properties in Candaba where campaign posters of Governor Lilia Pineda and vice gubernatorial candidate Dennis Pineda may be installed.

Candabeńos pledged full support to the re-election bid of Lilia, after having been satisfied with her accomplishments involving health, infrastructure, education, livelihood and tourism, including delivery of basic services.

7 Apr, 2013 - Nepomuceno vows jobs for Angeleńos

ANGELES CITY -- Councilor Bryan Matthew Nepomuceno has vowed to work for the creation of jobs for Angeleńos if he gets re-elected.

Nepomuceno, a re-electionist candidate under the Team Lazatin of mayoralty candidate Congressman Carmelo Lazatin, said that first on his agenda is the enactment of an ordinance that will grant non-fiscal incentives to businesses whose employees are residents of the city.

7 Apr, 2013 - Lawmaker reiterates support for PAC university conversion

PAMPANGA -- Senatorial candidate Edgardo "Sonny" Angara assured over the weekend that he will push for the conversion of the Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC) into a state university, and bring the matter before President Benigno Aquino III.

The House of Representatives has been waiting for the Senate counterpart of the bill for ratification. The House version was authored by Representative Carmelo Lazatin (1st district, Pampanga) and co-authored by Representative Angara (lone district, Aurora).

7 Apr, 2013 - Folks offer properties as ‘poster sites’ for Pinedas

Residents had volunteered their houses and other properties where campaign posters of Governor Lilia Pineda and vice gubernatorial candidate Dennis Pineda may be installed.

This came as Candabeńos pledged full support to the re-election bid of Governor Pineda, after having been satisfied with her accomplishments involving health, infrastructure, education, livelihood and tourism, including delivery of basic services.

7 Apr, 2013 - Guv favors work than campaigning

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda over the weekend said she would rather work, for "there is more to be done," rather than campaign for her re-election.

Pineda said she will focus on her priority projects on health, education, livelihood, infrastructure, peace and order and agriculture in the remaining days of her first term as governor.

7 Apr, 2013 - Angara wants P33,000 wage for public school teachers

PAMPANGA -- Liberal Party senatorial candidate Edgardo "Sonny" Angara said Saturday that he is pushing for a bill seeking a minimum monthly salary of P33,859 for public school teachers in the country.

Angara, during a press conference with the Pampanga media over the weekend, said the current basic pay for teachers is set at P17,225 a month.

6 Apr, 2013 - Angara vows support for CIA expansion

CLARK FREEPORT -- Senatoriable Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said on Saturday that he is supporting the expansion of the Clark International Aiport (CIA).

“Definitely, I will push for the expansion and further development of the Clark Airport. At its current status kasi, it looks like may anak kang genius pero hindi mo pinapag-aaral. Clark Airport can stand on its own and is already a premier airport with its facilities,” he said.

6 Apr, 2013 - Notorious pushers caught

PAMPANGA -- Suspected notorious pushers, including a father and son tandem, fell into the hands of the City of San Fernando Police recently.

Police Senior Inspector Protom Guevarra identified the father and son tandem as Herminio Antido Bie, 61, and son Jayvren Nieva Bie, 34, residents of Purok 2, Barangay Quebiawan and Phase 6, Holy Angel Village, Telabastagan, respectively.

6 Apr, 2013 - Suspected drug pusher slain in AC

ANGELES CITY -- An alleged drug pusher was shot to death by an unidentified gunman inside his house in Barangay Lourdes North West, Angeles City the other day.

Senior Superintendent Jose Hidalgo, Angeles City police director, identified the victim as Joel Estabillo, aka Pitok, 33, a resident of the said barangay.

6 Apr, 2013 - BIR reminds taxpayers of April 15 deadline

PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reminded Saturday the taxpayers of the April 15 deadline in the filing income tax returns (ITRs) to avoid penalties.

BIR regional director Araceli Francisco said as per the unnumbered memorandum from the Assistant Commissioner Lucita G. Rodriguez of the Taxpayer Assistance Service, dated February 2, 2013, penalties shall be imposed for income tax returns filed after office hours on the last filing day.

6 Apr, 2013 - Akyat Bahay Gang strikes in Olongapo

PAMPANGA -- The so-called “Akyat Bahay Gang” has struck in Olongapo City, victimizing the house of a government employee located along Natividad Street, Barangay Pag-asa the other day.

Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Recomono, Olongapo City police director, said the house of Jun Andy Martinez, 24, an administrative aide, was ransacked by unidentified robbers.

6 Apr, 2013 - 18 projects for Central Luzon approved

PAMPANGA -- Some 18 projects for Central Luzon were approved at the Regional Development Council (RDC) during its recent meeting on April 3 here.

Mayor Oscar Rodriguez, RDC chairman, formalized the approval of the projects during the RDC meeting that was attended by 70 delegates.

6 Apr, 2013 - Guiao gains support on Clark Authority plan

CLARK FREEPORT -- Congressional aspirant and Vice Governor Joseller Guiao has gained support for his plan to convert the freeport into Clark Freeport Authority if he gets elected in Pampanga’s first district this May.

Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and Chief Executive Officer Arthur Tugade agreed with Guiao's idea, saying converting Clark from Freeport to Authority will address the tenure issue for future CDC presidents.

6 Apr, 2013 - New Era University holds seminar for ALS manager

PAMPANGA -- Officials from the New Era University (NEU) held a seminar on Thursday intended for Alternative Learning System (ALS) managers in this city.

The seminar involved proper way of handling special cases of learners under the ALS program being implemented by the Iglesia Ni Cristo, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd).

6 Apr, 2013 - PSWD bares opportunities in social work program

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Social Welfare Development (PSWD) has bared employment opportunities to social work graduates compared to the other fields.

PSWD Officer Elizabeth Baybayan said a social work graduate is in demand both in public and private institutions.

5 Apr, 2013 - Blue Rock Resort Manager killed

SUBIC FREEPORT -- A well known Expat manager, idetified as Paul Davy was killed around 7:00pm last night at the Blue Rock restaurant. A gunmen wearing a blue cap and glasses, about 30 to 35 years old, entered the premise, shot Paul in the head and and left before anybody was able to take action.

5 Apr, 2013 - 18 projects for Central Luzon approved

5 Apr, 2013 - Guiao gains support on Clark Authority plan

5 Apr, 2013 - Meat processing seminar held in San Fernando

PAMPANGA -- The Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF) hosted on Friday a meat processing seminar at the Social Action Center of Pampanga (Sacop) in bid to provide livelihood skills to locals.

KDF president Benigno Ricafort said the event was participated by KDF beneficiaries, non-government groups and walk-in participants.

5 Apr, 2013 - New Era University holds seminar for ALS manager

4 Apr, 2013 - Court issues TRO vs Globe Asiatique

MABALACAT CITY -- The Court of Appeals (CA) stopped a Makati City judge from implementing its earlier rulings favoring Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corp. (GA) president Delfin Lee.

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay said the CA issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 28 Judge Eugene Paras, who granted the civil suit of Lee against Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund).

4 Apr, 2013 - Mom accuses seaman of rape

PAMPANGA -- A 30-year-old mother of four accused a seaman of raping her in her own home.

The victim Janice (not her real name) identified the suspect as Dennis Manuel, 29, of Barangay Palmayo in Floridablanca town.

4 Apr, 2013 - Lawyer vows support to Lazatin

ANGELES CITY -- Human rights lawyer Francisco Buan Jr. has expressed support to the mayoralty bid of Representative Carmelo Lazatin.

“Congressman Lazatin is the best person to serve as mayor of Angeles City,” said Buan, who ran against the former in the 1987 congressional election.

3 Apr, 2013 - Guagua College to offer BS Accountancy course

PAMPANGA -- The Guagua Community College will be offering Bachelor of Science (BS) Accountancy for school year 2013-2014 in a bid to expand its course offerings for indigent students from all over this highly urbanized town.

Guagua Community College administrator Isaias Panganiban Jr. said the new course offering is expected to boost the population of the college, which opened in the first semester of school year 2012-2013 with 100 students.

3 Apr, 2013 - Dad protecting son shot dead

PAMPANGA -- A 54-year-old man was killed after he tried to protect his son from a gunman at St. Jude Village, Barangay Dolores, City of San Fernando, on Tuesday.

The fatality was identified as Nerio Sarzuela, 54, of St. Jude Village, who suffered gunshot wounds in the body. He died while undergoing treatment at the San Fernandino Hospital.

3 Apr, 2013 - Riding-in-tandem gunmen shoot guard

PAMPANGA -- A security guard of an armored van was shot dead by three armed men on board a motorcycle in Barangay Bitas, Arayat town last Tuesday.

In a belated report here, Senior Superintendent R’Win Pagkalinawan, Pampanga police provincial director, identified the fatality as Jeffrey Gatungan, 29, a resident of Barangay Pag-asa, Bamban, Tarlac.

3 Apr, 2013 - Austrian hurt when hit by van

MABALACAT CITY -- An Austrian national was injured when he was accidentally hit by a van along MacArthur Highway in Barangay Mabiga, Mabalacat City, on April Fool’s Day.

In a report here, Senior Superintendent R’Win Pagkalinawan, Pampanga police provincial director, identified the victim as Christian Na Keplinger, 49, an Austrian tourist who temporary resides at said barangay.

2 Apr, 2013 - Graft case filed vs Angeles officials anew

ANGELES CITY -- Another graft case was filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against four city officials in connection with alleged irregular acquisition of laptop and other gadgets issued to Councilor Alfie Bonifacio, a candidate for vice mayor here under the Nacionalista Party.

Bonifacio, Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting, City Administrator Dennis Pamintuan, and General Services Officer Menandro Dizon were charged by Balibago chairman Rodelio Mamac, Claro Rector chairman Val Lagman and Broadcaster Medardo David.

2 Apr, 2013 - Pampanga biz group endorses Gordon's Senate bid

PAMPANGA -- TheChamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham), a 25,000-strong organization of businessmen and professionals in the province, has endorsed the senatorial bid of former senator Richard Gordon in the coming May 13 polls.

In a statement, PamCham's top officials, led by Vice Chairman Rene Romero and President Jim Jimenez, credited Gordon for being instrumental in the conversion of the then Clark Special Economic Zone into what is now a Freeport Zone in 2007.

2 Apr, 2013 - TRC turns over Heroes Hall land to City of San Fernando

PAMPANGA -- The Technology Resource Center (TRC) has handed over the two transfer certificates of title to the City Government, effectively transferring the rights to the land where the Heroes Hall now stands.

The formal turnover ceremony was held at the City Hall on Monday, April 1, according to the City Information Office (CIO).

2 Apr, 2013 - P2 million in guns, jewelry stolen

ANGELES CITY -- Several high-powered firearms, assorted jewelry and cash, all amounting to P2 million, were stolen by Akyat Bahay Gang members after robbing a house at Villa Teresa, Barangay Cacutud, Angeles City, Saturday.

In a report here, Senior Superintendent Jose Hidalgo, Angeles City police director, said the house of one Anson Ong, 37, a resident of Villa Teresa was robbed by unidentified men while she was in Santiago City, Isabela for a Holy Week family vacation.

2 Apr, 2013 - CDC team wins Fire Olympics

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Fire and Rescue Unit of the Clark Development Corporation emerged as over-all champion in the recently-concluded Third Central Luzon Fire Olympics of the Bureau of Fire Protection or BFP.

CDC President Arthur P. Tugade lauded the Public Safety Department and volunteers for bagging the championship award in the Industrial Fire Brigade category during the competition.

2 Apr, 2013 - Panlilio woos former bailiwicks, supporters

PAMPANGA -- Former Governor Ed Panlilio started his campaign for the province’s top post by visiting his supporters in this town.

Panlilio, together with his running in the vice gubernatorial race Maria Amalia Tiglao-Cayanan, officially started his tour around Pampanga by offering a mass at the Saint Bartolomew Parish Church here Sunday morning before proceeding to Barangay Bucanan later in the afternoon.

2 Apr, 2013 - Akyat Bahay Gang carts away P.5M in cash, jewels

PAMPANGA -- Members of the so-called Akyat Bahay Gang carted away some P.5 million worth of jewelry and cash after robbing a house in Barangay Mangga-Cacutud, Arayat town, over the weekend.

Police said the house of one Saturmina Tungol, 56, of said barangay, was robbed by three unidentified suspects believed to be members of the Akyat Bahay Gang.

2 Apr, 2013 - AUF radio station bags 3rd international award

ANGELES CITY -- The community radio station DWAU FM 104.1 of Angeles University Foundation (AUF) has bagged the Silver Microphone Award from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System.

Radio station director Ron Nethercutt said they won the award for three straight years.

1 Apr, 2013 - Gonzales in latest survey

PAMPANGA -- A Manila-based pollster revealed Monday that incumbent Representative Aurelio Gonzales (3rd district, Pampanga) topped the latest poll results involving 2,500 respondents from the five towns and one city of the district.

Ramon Navarra Jr., chief of staff of Gonzales, said the Gonzales topped over City of San Fernando Mayor Oscar Rodriguez.

1 Apr, 2013 - Party holds biggest political rally in Angeles City

ANGELES CITY -- The Agyu Tamu team of Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan gathered the biggest political rally in the history in this city during the opening salvo of their campaign for reelection, said an official of the Partido Abe Kapampangan (AbeKa).

AbeKa deputy secretary general William Aguilar said, "This is the largest political gathering in the history of the City of Angeles. People from all walks of life marched from various assembly points to show their support to the reelection bid of Mayor Pamintuan, his vice mayor, Vicky Vega, and the 10 councilors -- Edu Pamintuan, Maricel Morales, Jericho Aguas, Alex Indiongco, Arvin Suller, Danica Lacson, Amos Rivera, Ruben Maniago, Romeo Taruc and Lito Ganzon, and Vice Gov. Yeng Guiao's campaign as representative of the first district of Pampanga."

1 Apr, 2013 - Newsman hurt in 'intentional sideswiping'

ANGELES CITY -- A newsman was injured in what he described as an attempt on his life after a white van sideswiped him in two separate occasions along the MacArthur Highway in barangays Claro M. Recto and Salapunganin this city.

Robledo Sanchez, of Bandera tabloid newspaper, claimed that this is a case of attempted murder considering that the vehicle license plates NIB-303 deliberately "cut his way," while travelling along the said road on board his motorcycle Saturday night.

1 Apr, 2013 - Police beef up measures as campaigning starts

PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga police has boosted security measures for candidates in the entire province as local campaigning kicked-off last Saturday.

Police Provincial Director R'Win Pagkalinawan said Monday that the Philippine National Police (PNP), in cooperation with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), has strengthened checkpoints and gun ban operations.

1 Apr, 2013 - 2 men arrested for drugs

PAMPANGA -- Elements of the Macabebe Police Station nabbed two suspects in a checkpoint here after they were found carrying suspected illegal substances over the weekend.

Police reports identified the suspects as Sherwin Cunanan and Ramil Guinto, both residents of San Nicolas, Masantol town.

1 Apr, 2013 - Lazatin: My biggest mistake was helping Pamintuan in polls

ANGELES CITY - Congressman Carmelo Lazatin said that his biggest mistake was helping Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan in the last local elections.

Lazatin, during Team Lazatin's political caucus in Barangay Virgen De Los Remedios in this city, said several controversies are hounding the present administration, which includes issues of alleged misuse of public funds leading to the city's bankruptcy, the City Government's controversial job order employees, which led to a graft and corruption case being filed against Pamintuan, and complaints from the business sector due to the high assessment of business taxes.

1 Apr, 2013 - Mayor: Campaign will not affect city hall operations

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Oscar Rodriguez of San Fernando said on Sunday that the campaign period will not in any way affect the operations of the City Government even if he and other officials will hit the streets for their sorties.

Rodriguez is aspiring to return to Congress after a full term as city mayor, while Vice Mayor Edwin Santiago is eyeing the mayoralty and some incumbent councilors are seeking re-election. On Sunday, San Fernando's Magsilbi Team conducted their opening salvo with a thousand-vehicle motorcade around the city.

1 Apr, 2013 - Pelayo eyes establishment of 'bagsakan center'

PAMPANGA -- Congressional candidate Mayor Jerry Pelayo claimed he is planning to establish a "bagsakan center" in Candaba to market agricultural produce from the eight municipalities in the 4th district of Pampanga.

He explained that there is enough supply of rice in Candaba town, which could even cater to the needs of the people in coastal communities.

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