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29 Feb 2016 - Guiao wants traffic summit after polls

PAMPANGA -- First District Representative Joseller "Yeng" Guiao disclosed Monday that we will call for a traffic summit after the May polls in anticipation of rising developments in Clark.

Guiao, who accompanied Senator Franklin Drilon on Monday at Capitol for a courtesy call on Governor Lilia Pineda, said that growing traffic in the cities of Angeles, Mabalacat and San Fernando should be addressed even before reverse migration to the Clark and Central Luzon corridors actually happens.

29 Feb 2016 - Execs elated over child-friendly award

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Leonora Wong expressed elation over San Simon town being recently conferred the 2015 Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance in the national level.

"We definitely deserve the award because we do not only look after the welfare of the children, but also of women too," Wong said.

29 Feb 2016 - San Fernando 5th city council bares accomplishments

PAMPANGA -- The City Council here headed by Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin bared Monday their accomplishments to Fernandinos at Heroes Hall.

With an aim to provide transparent governance to Fernandinos, the Fifth City Council here laid out their accomplished and implemented ordinances and resolutions of the council's respective committees for the year 2013 to 2015.

29 Feb 2016 - Former DILG secretary favors death penalty

PAMPANGA -- Former Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary and senatorial aspirant Rafael Alunan disclosed Monday that he is in favor of imposing the death penalty, particularly for drug pushers, syndicates and even for officials who protect criminals and terrorists.

Alunan, who paid Governor Lilia Pineda a courtesy call at Capitol, said that before he left the DILG years ago, he has already been warned of the country’s leaning to becoming a “narco state.”

29 Feb 2016 - Mayor to help line-up campaign for polls

PAMPANGA -- San Luis Mayor Venancio Macapagal said Monday that he will focus in helping the line-up of his political party campaign for the upcoming polls.

Macapagal, who belongs to the local political party Kambilan, will be seeking his last term together with his running mate, Vice-Mayor Leonardo Salas, Jr.

29 Feb 2016 - 4,000 Simonians to benefit from PhilHealth programs

PAMPANGA -- Some 4,000 Simonians will now benefit from all the programs of Philhealth as they were registered as members over the weekend.

Rural Health Unit officer Dr. Marline Dela Rosa said that the event entitled "Alaga Ka Para Sa Maayos na Buhay” by PhilHealth in collaboration with the provincial government and local government unit (LGU) aimed to enroll all Simonians in Philhealth to be part of the "Kalusugang Pangkalahatan" program of the national government.

29 Feb 2016 - San Fernando holds harvest festival

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Edwin Santiago joined residents and some farmers in reaping the fruits of their labor during the "Harvest Festival on Organic Vegetable Production" held over the weekend in Barangay Del Rosario here.

The "Gulayan sa Barangay" project in Del Rosario was initiated by village chief Reginaldo David in cooperation with the City Agriculture and Veterinary Office (Cavo).

29 Feb 2016 - Romualdez: technology will reduce risk of flooding

PAMPANGA -- Senatorial hopeful Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez recently stressed that technology is a great tool in disaster preparedness and natural calamities such as earthquake, typhoons and floods.

Romualdez, who personally experienced the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, said that natural calamities cannot be "postponed" but their risks can be reduced through preparedness.

28 Feb 2016 - Clark airport on alert vs Zika virus

CLARK FREEPORT -- An official here said that the Clark International Airport is now on alert against the dreaded Zika virus.

Clark International Airport Corporation (CIA) Vice President for Operations Jojo Flores said they have informed all government agencies regarding the airport’s contingency measures.

28 Feb 2016 - MILF leader, 2 others arrested in drug sting

PAMPANGA -- A More Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) platoon leader and his two cohorts were arrested in a drug bust conducted by anti-narcotics agents in a parking lot of a mall here Saturday.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Central Luzon Director Gladys Rosales identified the suspects as Alan Lao (MILF Leader), alias Jimboy, 21; Andi Baraiman, 37; and Latip Baraiman, 39, all residents of Lanao, del Sur but currently staying in Barangay San Pablo, Castillejos, Zambales.

28 Feb 2016 - Candidate: Vice mayor should be open-minded

ANGELES CITY -- “A vice mayor should be open-minded and able to work with his colleagues in the Sangguniang Panglunsod in terms of crafting ordinances.”

Vice mayoralty candidate and incumbent Councilor Bryan Nepomuceno said this during a recent media forum sponsored by re-electionist Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan.

28 Feb 2016 - Mayor: San Fernando lone district bill to spur further growth

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Edwin Santiago saw the possible approval of the House Bill 6140 as a driving tool for further development of this component city.

This came as third district Representative Oscar Rodriguez said he is pushing for the approval of his bill that seeks to make San Fernando City a lone congressional district before the end of the 16th Congress.

28 Feb 2016 - Quota Pampanga hosts medical, dental mission

PAMPANGA -- The Quota International of Pampanga (QI Pampanga) with Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Pampanga Chapter and the Mother Theresa of Calcutta Medical Center hosted a medical and dental mission for residents of Barangay Dolores here.

QI Pampanga president Myrna Canlas said the event was made possible through the support of PDA Pampanga chapter President Agnes Guevara Sicat and Dolores barangay captain Vilma Caluag.

28 Feb 2016 - Philhealth programs to benefit 4,000 in San Simon

PAMPANGA -- Some 4,000 San Simon residents will now benefit from the medical assistance of Philhealth after their registration as members of the health coverage program on Friday.

Rural Health Unit officer Dra. Marline Dela Rosa said the members of the National Household Targeting System and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program together with some indigent families composed the beneficiaries who were registered under Philhealth.

28 Feb 2016 - Binay to increase OFW legal assistance fund

MABALACAT CITY -- United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) standard bearer Vice President Jejomar Binay vowed Friday to increase the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) legal assistance fund (LAF) that helps OFWs in distress.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), 90 Filipinos are facing the death penalty abroad. The LAF can be used for OFWs’ legal concerns such as filing cases against erring or abusive employers, hiring lawyers, bail and other litigation expenses.

28 Feb 2016 - Newcastle virus outbreak in Central Luzon still uncontained

PAMPANGA -- The outbreak of the Newcastle disease virus (NDV), a highly contagious and often severe disease affecting birds and fowl, in Central Luzon has yet to be contained, and government agencies here are devising measures to stop its further spread.

While the Department of Agriculture (DA) here is cautious in labeling the outbreak as an “epidemic,” the number of backyard fowl deaths due to NDV cannot be easily ignored. Some 41,000 birds, mostly fighting cocks and range chicken, have died in Central Luzon in the last weeks of January alone.

27 Feb 2016 - Cop, cohort arrested in buy-bust

ANGELES CITY -- A police officer and his cohort were arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by Police Station 5 personnel in Barangay Cutcut, this city, last Wednesday.

Senior Superintendent Sidney Villaflor, Angeles City police director, identified the arrested as Police Officer-2 Melvin Manaloto, a resident of said barangay and Richard de Guzman, of Barangay Pampang, both this city.

27 Feb 2016 - Central Luzon PESOs recognized

PAMPANGA -- The different Public Employment Service Offices (PESOs) in Central Luzon were recognized at the recently concluded Search for the Best PESOs for 2015.

The awarding took place during the fellowship night of the 2015 PESO Year-End Assessment (YEPA) held at the Holiday Inn, Clark Freeport Zone.

27 Feb 2016 - German national abducted

ANGELES CITY -- A German national was reportedly abducted by car-riding armed men along Barangay Anunas, Angeles City, last Wednesday afternoon.

Chief Superintendent Rudy Lacadin, Police Regional Office-3 (PRO3) director, identified the alleged abducted foreigner as Christian Michael Morman, manager of Penthouse Hotel in Angeles City.

27 Feb 2016 - BUB upgrades coastal barangay’s daycare center

PAMPANGA -- Residents of coastal barangay Maniango in Minalin town celebrated on February 24 the inauguration of their newly-rehabilitated daycare center.

Mayor Edgardo G. Flores and Punong Barangay Edwin Dela Cruz led the ribbon-cutting ceremony while parish priest Rev. Father Eric De Guzman did the solemn blessing.

27 Feb 2016 - Romualdez: Ensure honest, peaceful election

CLARK FREEPORT --- Independent senatorial candidate Marin Romualdez has called on the Commission on Elections, other government agencies, and candidates in different positions to ensure an orderly, peaceful, and honest election this May.

The three-term Leyte congressman said that the voting public should be vigilant citing the result of a Pulse Asia survey where four out of 10 Filipinos are worried of possible cheating during the elections.

27 Feb 2016 - Police nab suspect in slaying of Canadian, Slovenian nationals

The suspect involved in the slaying of a Filipino-Canadian citizen and his Slovenian girlfriend in their residence in Quezon City sometime in 2009 was finally arrested in Barangay Anunas, Angeles City on Thursday.

Senior Superintendent Sidney Villaflor, Angeles City police director, said that Criselda Dayag, 50, was arrested after hiding for seven years in her residence at the said barangay.

27 Feb 2016 - Marcos: Let historians, scholars make objective assessment of the past

Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Saturday that objective assessment of his father's rule is better left to historians and that instead of focusing on the past.

In a statement the vice-presidential wannabe said “our leaders should strive to find solutions to the problems besetting the country today.”

27 Feb 2016 - DA conducts workshop on rice processing

PAMPANGA -- The Agribusiness Marketing and Assistance Division (AMAD) under the Department of Agriculture – Central Luzon conducted a training and workshop on Rice Processing Center.

The seminar was held last February 22 to 26 at Otel Pampanga, City of San Fernando.

27 Feb 2016 - 2 men injured in vehicle mishap

PAMPANGA -- Two men were injured in a vehicle smash-up along MacArthur Highway, Barangay San Agustin in San Simon last Thursday morning.

The victims were identified as Jellery Velasco, 29, a resident of Barangay Sta. Lucia, Sasmuan and driver of a Mitsubishi canter refrigerated van and his helper Roldan Relyosa, 35, resident of Barangay Sindalan, City of San Fernando.

26 Feb 2016 - Rodriguez pushes San Fernando lone district bill before Congress adjourns

PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Oscar Rodriguez said he is gunning for the approval of his proposed bill that seeks to make this component city a lone congressional district before the 16th Congress ends.

This, despite the Senate's temporary adjournment of its sessions to give way to the forthcoming national elections.

26 Feb 2016 - 21 cops under fire for faking CSC certificates

PAMPANGA -- Some 21 police officers are under fire and have been ordered relieved Friday for submitting fake civil service eligibility certificates when they applied for Philippine National Police service from 2010 to 2015.

Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) Director Chief Superintendent Rudy Lacadin said he has ordered the relief and the conduct of a thorough investigation of the policemen who are presently assigned in different offices in Central Luzon.

26 Feb 2016 - Central Luzon fire cases down 36%

PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Central Luzon said that fire incidents this year in Central Luzon decreased by at least 36 percent.

BFP Regional Director Aloveel Ferrer said that informing people about the causes of fire is the reason for the decrease on fire incidents adding that he awarded all the BFP personnel for the said accomplishment.

26 Feb 2016 - 9,000 folks from 3 towns receive free PhilHealth

PAMPANGA -- At least 9,000 families from the towns of Minalin, Sto. Tomas and San Simon received their Philhealth’s Members’ Data Records under the "Alaga Ka Para Sa Maayos Na Buhay" at no cost to the family beneficiaries.

With the a common goal of providing help to the less fortunate, the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Provincial Government of Pampanga headed by Governor Lilia Pineda distributed the said Philhealth official records for the use of the members.

26 Feb 2016 - P250,000 shabu seized from 2 pushers

ANGELES CITY -- At least P250,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized from two suspected pushers during a buy-bust operation at Diamond Village, Barangay Balibago, this city, Wednesday.

Senior Superintendent Sidney Villaflor, Angeles City police director, identified the arrested as Javier Bituin, 30, of Barangay Malabanias, Angeles City and Oscar Del Mando, 29, a resident of Barangay Camachilles, Mabalacat City.

26 Feb 2016 - Romualdez urges Noy to sign PWD bill

CLARK FREEPORT -- Leyte Representative and senatorial candidate Martin Romualdez appealed Friday to President Benigno Aquino III to sign into law the bill, which seeks to expand the benefits and privileges of persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Romualdez made the appeal during a media forum hosted by the Capampangan In Media Incorporated (Cami) at the Bale Balita here.

26 Feb 2016 - Aussie bizman cites Clark’s potentials

CLARK FREEPORT -- Australian businessman Peter Wallace has cited Clark’s potential as an investment area.

Wallace included in his speech topics like “Why Invest in Clark” during the 51st General Membership Meeting of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PamCham) here on Tuesday.

26 Feb 2016 - Pamintuan: Voter's receipt 'source of corruption'

ANGELES CITY -- Issuing receipts from Vote Counting Machines (VCMs) will just be a source of corruption as well as delay voting on election day by hours.

This was emphasized by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan during a breakfast forum with mediamen in this city on Friday.

25 Feb 2016 - DOT: Korean resort cannot claim ownership of domain

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Luzon said Thursday that Korean wellness facility Punings Hot Springs cannot claim ownership of a property in its vicinity, much less prohibit people from using the same as entry point to certain places beyond.

This was the reply of the DOT-Central Luzon regarding the incident report involving the members of the Land Rover Club of the Philippines led by Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. Vice-Chairman Rene Romero and the management of Puning Hot Springs.

25 Feb 2016 - BFP holds second Central Luzon barangay fire Olympics

PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Regional Office conducted its Second Central Luzon Olympics aimed at strengthening barangay fire brigades as force multipliers.

The event was held on Wednesday at Barangay Del Pilar where some 117 barangays and around 2,500 participants all over the seven provinces of Region III joined the training.

25 Feb 2016 - Pampanga nets P235-M RPT for 2015

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government has collected a total of P235,648,137.59 in Real Property Tax (RPT) for 2015.

The Provincial Treasurer's Office (PTO) said that the collected funds came from 19 towns of Pampanga. The province credits the Integrated Taxation Management System (iTAX) for the systematic collection. The system features integrated processes done in the municipality as well as digital maps and information that assist in tax collection.

25 Feb 2016 - Mabalacat gets Central Luzon best Peso award

MABALACAT CITY -- The Public Employment Services Office (Peso) of this city has been named the 2015 Regional Best Peso for the first-class component city category.

The city's PESO was awarded for implementing various employment and livelihood programs for Mabalaqueńos.

25 Feb 2016 - San Fernando opens Edsa@30 exhibit

PAMPANGA -- In line with the commemoration of the Edsa People Power Revolution, the city government here on Wednesday opened an exhibit remembering the sacrifices of Kapampangans to free the country from the Martial Law regime.

Dubbed "Edsa@30", the exhibit presented several photographs during the peaceful rally of several Kapampangans, particularly Fernandinos who opted to rise amid threats in life.

25 Feb 2016 - Clark hospital sets free breast exam workshop

MABALACAT CITY -- The Medical City Clark will conduct a free workshop on clinical breast examination on Mach 4.

The workshop, which will be handled by the medical center’s Center for Breast Diseases, is open to faculty members, company nurses and doctors, general practitioners and family medicines, women support groups, and health workers.

25 Feb 2016 - DepEd-3 initiates convergence with TEIs in Central Luzon

PAMPANGA -- In a bid to close the gaps between the needs of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the quality of the teacher graduates of the different teacher education institutions or TEIs in Central Luzon, DepEd-3 held the Regional Consultative Conference with the Teacher Education Institutions on February 24 at the Aquino Hall, DepEd Regional Office.

With the theme “Establishing Convergence and Collaboration towards producing Quality Teachers for the K to 12 Curriculum”, the convergence corresponds to the mandates of Republic Act 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act that stipulates the need for the DepEd to work closely with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) specifically the TEIs in crafting a harmonized basic and tertiary curriculum towards developing Filipino graduates who can cope with the challenges of global competitiveness in the 21st century.

24 Feb 2016 - BIR lauds guv for tax campaign support

PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region (RR) 4-Pampanga here has lauded the efforts of Governor Lilia Pineda in supporting the regional tax campaign kick-off program for 2016 at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center as she also promised to support revenue measures of the said agency.

BIR RR4 Regional Director Jethro Sabariaga said that Governor Pineda's support in helping mobilize the youth sector in this year's event is a great help to the agency. He added that the support of a provincial official is a great boost for the campaigns success in the coming months. Governor Pineda had expressed her full support to the BIR as it drums up its tax campaign programs for the coming year.

24 Feb 2016 - Angeles commemorates 30th Edsa anniversary

ANGELES CITY -- “Yes, Edsa was worth it. And yes, as Ninoy Aquino said it, Filipinos are worth dying for.”

Thus said Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan in his keynote address during the commemoration of the 30th Edsa People Power Revolution held at the City Hall, Tuesday.

24 Feb 2016 - Trader: Clark-Subic corridor needs infrastructure support

CLARK FREEPORT -- Australian businessman Peter Wallace has underscored the support infrastructures for the Clark-Subic growth corridor.

During the 51st General Membership Meeting of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PamCham) here the other day, Wallace discussed what needs to be done for Clark and Subic for the area to succeed further.

24 Feb 2016 - Nicdao: Chamber committed to stimulate trade, generate jobs

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PamCham) is committed to boost trade and generate employment.

This was disclosed by PamCham president Jess Nicdao during the business group's general membership meeting held at the Grand Pavilion of Fontana Leisure Estate in this Freeport on Tuesday.

24 Feb 2016 - Lubao school gets P7-M building under PCF

PAMPANGA -- The Calangain Elementary School in Barangay Calangain, this town, received Thursday a P7-million two-storey, six-classroom building from Capitol’s performance challenge fund (PCF).

The school was chosen by the Provincial Government headed by Governor Lilia Pineda as recipient of the PCF, granted to Capitol as an incentive in passing the Seal of Good Housekeeping 2014 by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

24 Feb 2016 - Creation of hospitals for OFWs sought

PAMPANGA -- Senatorial aspirant Susan "Toots" Ople said that she is pushing for the establishment of a hospital, which will accommodate returning overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in the country.

Ople, a known advocate of OFW rights, said that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) must invest in a hospital that will help OFWs, particularly those who were maltreated abroad.

23 Feb 2016 - Clark-Subic eyed as new PH capital

CLARK FREEPORT -- Australian businessman Peter Wallace has suggested that the Clark-Subic area be made the country’s new capital.

Wallace said this during the 51st General Membership Meeting of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PamCham) held at the Golden Pavilion of Fontana Leisure Estate here on Tuesday.

23 Feb 2016 - Bizman asks agencies on Korean facility’s compliance to laws

PAMPANGA -- Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PamCham) Vice Chairman Rene Romero has questioned the compliance of the Korean wellness facility Punings Hot Springs on the requirements for operation from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Romero, in a February 13 letter to DENR Regional Director Francisco Milla Jr., also inquired if the existence of the said facility inside the Sacobia Riverbed is not a violation of any environmental and safety standards.

23 Feb 2016 - Cayetano wants San Fernando lantern industry developed

PAMPANGA -- Vice-presidential aspirant Alan Peter Cayetano vowed Tuesday to develop the lantern industry in this city through inter-agency connection programs from the national government, if elected in the forthcoming May polls.

Cayetano, who visited an association of lantern-makers in Barangay Dolores here, expressed support on the growing industry of lantern making which has attracted local and foreign tourists.

23 Feb 2016 - Exec: Clark easy solution to Metro Manila problems

CLARK FREEPORT -- Businessman Levy Laus has described Clark as "no brainer" or an easy solution in terms of decongesting Metro Manila.

Laus stressed this during the 51st General Membership Meeting and Induction of New Members of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham) dubbed “Countryside Development: Essential to Philippine Economic Resiliency” at the Golden Pavilion of Fontana Leisure Estate yesterday.

23 Feb 2016 - Mayor lauds PhilHealth, guv for free health insurance

PAMPANGA -- Lubao mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab lauded the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and Governor Lilia Pineda for the renewal of the member data records (MDRs) of 10,073 indigents in this town.

The mayor expressed gratitude during the distribution of free MDRs held respectively at Sto. Tomas Covered Court, Lubao Gymnasium, Sta. Maria Covered Court, Calangain Covered Court, and Lourdes Covered Court last Monday.

23 Feb 2016 - PRO3 teams up with IBP-Central Luzon for Safe 2016

PAMPANGA -- The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) in Central Luzon has signed a partnership agreement with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in the region to ensure the holding of secure and fair elections this May.

The memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the PRO3 and the IBP-Central Luzon was signed here which on Monday for a stronger police-civil society partnership to guarantee SAFE 2016 national and local elections.

22 Feb 2016 - Rodriguez hits DPWH

PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Oscar Rodriguez over the weekend hit and expressed displeasure over the slow road repairs being undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and its contractor, GVDPM Construction Company in Mexico town.

He said the road has long been causing massive gridlocks and a lot of inconvenience to irked motorists and the commuting public who have called the attention of public officials.

22 Feb 2016 - Mexico creates detour to avoid traffic jams

PAMPANGA -- Motorists coming from the City of San Fernando can now avoid the traffic jam caused by the ongoing road works here through the detour created by the local government.

In accordance with the two-kilometer road construction project of the Department of Public Works and Highways along the Jose Abad Santos Avenue here, the Traffic Management Office of this municipality has opened the Sto. Domingo Village for public use yesterday.

22 Feb 2016 - Exec: Aquino just saved SSS from bankruptcy

CLARK FREEPORT -- An official of the Social Security System (SSS) defended anew President Benigno Aquino III's veto of House Bill 5842, recognizing his act as Malacanang's support to preserve the pension fund’s long-term sustainability.

SSS Vice-President for Media Affairs Marissu Bugante told members of the Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI) on Friday that there is a need to sustain pension funds despite the high collection efficiency of 88 percent.

22 Feb 2016 - Mayoral bet to supporters: ‘Calm down’

PAMPANGA -- Apalit mayoral candidate and incumbent Vice Mayor Peter Nucom asked Monday supporters of mayoralty candidates in this town “to calm down.”

This, after the issue of the alleged defacing of tarpaulins of both political camps ignited anew as opposing parties continued to point to each other as the culprits.

22 Feb 2016 - CCA celebrates 4th founding anniversary

ANGELES CITY – "Education is the only solution in stopping the people from wallowing in poverty."

Thus said Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan during the fourth founding anniversary of the City College of Angeles (CCA) on Monday.

22 Feb 2016 - DepEd, DSWD partner to promote rights of adopted children

PAMPANGA -- As part of the government's advocacy for protecting and upholding the rights of every child, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) teamed up to raise awareness on legal adoption of children.

"Legal na Ampon Ako: Anak na Totoo" brought together DepEd school officials, teachers, child-caring partners, and adoption agencies in a forum to bring focus on the processes required of adoption.

21 Feb 2016 - Mayor vows to maintain ‘peace’ in Arayat

PAMPANGA -- Arayat Mayor Emmanuel Alejandrino vowed to maintain the “peace and order” here in the light of the town’s inclusion in the Commission on Elections' hotspots list.

Alejandrino, who is to battle former mayor Chito Espino in the mayoralty race, said that his aim is to keep a zero election-related casualty this coming May polls.

21 Feb 2016 - Macabebe fisherfolk receive fingerlings from BFAR

PAMPANGA -- Fisherfolk from this town received fingerlings from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFA)-Central Luzon recently.

Some 500 fisherfolk from different barangays were given tilapia and milkfish fingerlings.

21 Feb 2016 - Popcom taps male state workers as partners in parenthood

PAMPANGA -- The Commission on Population (Popcom) has now tapped male employees of around 20 national government agencies here in a program of parenthood.

The trainees are to be partners in the Popcom’s Responsible Parenthood Family Planning advocacy.

21 Feb 2016 - Roxas’s ‘cronyism’ blamed for veto of SSS pension hike

MABALACAT CITY -- The Anakpawis partylist has blamed the alleged “cronyism” of presidential candidate Mar Roxas for the veto of President Benigno Aquino III on House Bill 5842 that proposed P2,000 increase in the pension of Social Security System (SSS) members.

The group issued the statement following reports of Roxas’s involvement in the appointment of five of nine SSS commissioners.

21 Feb 2016 - Care-giving school to rise in San Simon

PAMPANGA -- A care-giving school will soon rise in this town that will cater to the needs of children with special needs.

Rural Health Unit officer Dr. Marline Dela Rosa said that California Technological Care (CTC), in coordination with United States Agency for International Development (USAid), both US-based organizations, visited the local government unit (LGU) recently to discuss about their plans on building a care giving school in San Simon together with Mayora Leonora Wong.

21 Feb 2016 - Efforts set vs Newcastle Disease in Central Luzon

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 3 and Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) are doubling efforts to combat the spread of the Newcastle Disease (ND) in Central Luzon.

“ND is an airborne contagious disease which primarily targets chickens. Its symptoms include internal wounds and twisting of head and neck,” DA Regional Executive Director Andrew Villacorta said.

21 Feb 2016 - New solar plants to rise in Central Luzon

PAMPANGA -- Six new solar farms will soon rise in Central Luzon to boost the region’s renewable energy supply.

Former senator Juan Miguel Zubiri bared this Saturday, as he hailed the Philippines’ completion of Southeast Asia’s biggest solar power generator -- the P10-billion, 132-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Barangay Tinampaan, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental.

21 Feb 2016 - BIR Pampanga stages regional tax campaign kick-off

ANGELES CITY -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region (RR) 4-Pampanga held its regional tax campaign kick-off program for 2016 at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center over the weekend.

The kickoff program was attended by hundreds of youth sector representatives, town officials and licensing officers of various municipalities and cities.

21 Feb 2016 - Santiago, Marcos top HAU mock polls

ANGELES CITY -- Presidential candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago and runningmate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. topped a recent mock election at the Holy Angel University (HAU) here.

Some 5,000 college students, who are entitled to vote this coming 2016 election, participated and 40 percent of them favored the Santiago-Marcos tandem.

20 Feb 2016 - Pampanga allots P50-M for point of care

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government of Pampanga through the Provincial Board allotted P50 million for the Point of Care (POC) program of the province.

This was announced by Governor Lilia Pineda during the distribution of members data record (MDRs) conducted by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to 5,895 indigents of this town on Friday.

20 Feb 2016 - Asia-Pacific forestry week set in Clark

CLARK FREEPORT -- More than 1,000 environment officials from over 30 countries are expected to gather here from February 22 to 26 for the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016.

The United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization and the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC), in partnership with the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), organized the forestry week, which will be among the largest and most important events in the region this year.

20 Feb 2016 - CDC approves Guiao's request for high-end basketball courts

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) will improve the three open basketball courts at the Bayanihan Park by installing roofs and substantial lights.

This stemmed from the concern expressed by Congressman Joseller "Yeng" Guiao of the First District of Pampanga recently.

20 Feb 2016 - Arroyo camp asks SC to stop plunder trial

PAMPANGA -- The camp of former President and re-electing Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the Sandiganbayan from proceeding with the trials on her alleged involvement in the P366-million Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office fund controversy.

In a report, Mrs. Arroyo’s counsel Estelito Mendoza said the SC on November 25 last year extended its status quo ante order stopping the plunder trial before the Sandiganbayan’s First Division. The new order extended for 90 days the original 30-day stay issued on October 20, 2015, which had lapsed on November 20 last year.

20 Feb 2016 - Businessman: ‘Clark is ready’

ANGELES CITY -- “Clark is ready to do business with the world.”

Businessman Rene Romero, vice chair of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated (PamCham), said that Clark International Airport (CRK) needs more flights to do this.

19 Feb 2016 - Guv wants settlers along dike secured

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda reiterated Friday her call to secure and ensure the safety of families living along the deteriorating 74-year old, 17-kilometer Arnedo Dike stretching from Arayat, Apalit, Candaba, San Simon, to San Luis town.

The governor’s call came anew after some 40 linear meters of the San Luis section of the Arnedo Dike collapsed recently due to strong currents of floodwaters triggered by heavy rains brought about by typhoon “Lando” and “Nona,” endangering thousands of residents along the Pampanga River, particularly communities residing between the dike and the setback Levee.

19 Feb 2016 - San Fernando starts honoring late chief justice on birth date

PAMPANGA -- The City of San Fernando started honoring Kapampangan martyr and the late Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos on his birth date on February 19 and not the usual death date on May 7.

Pampanga Third District Representative Oscar Rodriguez said he initiated the move in collaboration with city officials led by Mayor Edwin Santiago, as the bill he filed changing the commemoration remained pending at the Senate due to the campaign period.

19 Feb 2016 - Santiago to bets: ‘Follow Abad Santos' act of sacrifice’

PAMPANGA -- San Fernando City Mayor Edwin Santiago challenged Friday the candidates in the May polls to follow the late Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos's act of sacrifice for the country.

Santiago, who is running unopposed this election, reminded his fellow candidates to start rendering selfless service which the public deserves.

19 Feb 2016 - Romualdez: Take advantage of BPO sector boom

CLARK FREEPORT -- The next administration should take advantage of the fast development of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector so that many Filipinos will be employed.

Senatorial candidate and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez said that it is that the BPO industry will provide numerous jobs because of its growth rate of 19.7 percent over the past 10 years.

19 Feb 2016 - Binay: Education key to address poverty

MABALACAT CITY – "Vice President Jejomar Binay believed that education is the key to addressing poverty."

Thus said Binay's campaign communications director Joey Salgado in a press statement.

18 Feb 2016 - Zubiri wants master infra plan act for PH

PAMPANGA -- Former Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri revealed Thursday that his fervent desire to craft and pass into law the Philippine Infrastructure Masterplan Act (PIMA) once he returns at the Senate.

During his visit at the Laus Group of Companies in this city, Zubiri said that the PIMA, if legislated, would eventually solve several problems like the need for connector roads, cutting travel time and decongesting Metro Manila through concrete government policies, as well creating millions of jobs through government spending, opportunities, tourism, and investments spread across the country’s 17 regions.

18 Feb 2016 - Bizman: Economy in countryside promising

PAMPANGA -- Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PamCham) Chairman Emeritus Levy Laus said Wednesday that the economy in the countryside, particularly in Central Luzon, "is very promising."

This was revealed during the fellowship activity of the chamber, which objective is to create interaction between the board of directors and the members.

18 Feb 2016 - Rodriguez crusades for good governance

PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Oscar Rodriguez said his candidacy is a crusade to continue good governance in the country.

During the blessing and inauguration of two farm-to-market roads in Barangay Maimpis here, Rodriguez stressed that he is not running for political reasons anymore.

18 Feb 2016 - Mabalacat officials seek motorists’ support on pedestrian lanes painting

MABALACAT CITY -- Officials here are seeking the support of motorists and commuters to the ongoing pedestrian lanes repainting project which is expected to aggravate the traffic condition in the locality.

Mayor Marino Morales directed the Public Safety and Order Unit (PSOU), headed by Engineer Roy Concepcion, to secure the safety of pedestrians by re-painting crossing lanes in different barangays along MacArthur Highway.

18 Feb 2016 - 2 Yokohama employees’ unions prevail in certification poll

CLARK FREEPORT -- Two workers’ unions at the Yokohoma Tire Philippines Incorporated (YTPI) won in the certification election recently conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Central Luzon regional office.

In effect, the Alliance of Yokohama Employees (AYE) and Alliance of Yokohama Supervisors (AYS) are now recognized as sole and exclusive bargaining agents (SEBAs) of the employees’ organizations.

17 Feb 2016 - Guv: Arnedo Dike repair not a priority

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda recently disclosed that she is not prioritizing the repair of 74-year-old Arnedo Dike situated along the municipalities of Arayat, Apalit, Candaba, San Simon, and San Luis.

She said the dike, which serves as the first line of defense against flooding in areas along the Pampanga River for a very long time, is too vulnerable now.

17 Feb 2016 - Lapid for clean, honest polls

ANGELES CITY -- Despite failing to show up for the peace covenant signing here on Tuesday, Senator Lito Lapid said that he is for clean and honest elections this May.

Lapid was criticized by the Partido Abe Kapampangan for his alleged “indifference to the policies that were expected of him as a mayoralty candidate for election and for being disrespectful to Angeleńo voters and the organizers of the local election process.”

17 Feb 2016 - No presidentiables vow free land for farmers

MABALACAT CITY -- The Anakpawis Party-list raised alarm that no presidential candidates assured free land distribution to farmers as primary component of an agrarian reform agenda.

The Philippines is an agrarian economy, where almost 55 percent of the population live in rural areas, according to government data, and aspiring national leaders should resolve the centuries-old social problem of landlessness hounding millions of Filipinos, according to the group.

17 Feb 2016 - Prepare for traffic jams, group urges Angeles, Clark officials

ANGELES CITY -- An advocacy group has urged Clark and city officials to prepare measures to mitigate traffic congestion particularly during the holding of big events like the recent hot air balloon festival.

The PGKM, a cause-oriented group calling for the full development and utilization of Clark International Airport (CRK), assailed the poor traffic planning during big events.

17 Feb 2016 - Naguit continues serving Tomasians as term nears end

PAMPANGA -- Sto Tomas Mayor Lito Naguit said that he is continuously serving the people of Sto. Tomas even if his third term nears its end this year.

"Tuloy-tuloy lang ang serbisyo sa mga tao kahit na patapos na ang term ko. Nagta-trabaho pa rin ako para naman hindi sabihin ng mga tao na hindi porke tapos na ang term ko ay tumigil na din ako sa pagse-serbisyo. Tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang serbisyong higit na binibigay sa mga tao," Naguit said.

17 Feb 2016 - Romualdez pushes countrywide dev’t

MABALACAT CITY -- Leyte Representative Martin Gomez Romualdez is pushing for genuine countrywide development through job generation.

Romualdez, who belongs to the Gomez clan of Pampanga, asked the government to ensure the implementation of a newly passed law providing easy credit access to small and medium enterprises.

16 Feb 2016 - DQ case versus Morales junked

MABALACAT CITY -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division in Manila has dismissed the disqualification case against the candidacy of Mayor Marino Morales, who is seeking reelection in the upcoming polls.

In its decision dated January 13, the poll body stated that the disqualification case filed by former vice-mayor and mayoralty candidate Noelito Castro against the mayor suffers from several procedural defects.

16 Feb 2016 - Police vow to strengthen security in footbridges

PAMPANGA -- Authorities vowed Tuesday to intensify security measures being implemented in footbridges across the city.

This developed after robbery victim Vinka Venzon, 22, an employee of Laus Group affiliate Corporate Guarantee and Insurance Company, called for further enforcement of security in isolated areas, particularly in footbridges where suspects attempted to rob her of valuables on Monday.

16 Feb 2016 - Pamintuan inaugurates ONA heart care facility for Angeleńos

ANGELES CITY -- The local government here, through Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, has formally opened and inaugurated the Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU) in a simple ceremony held Tuesday at the Ospital ning Angeles (ONA).

The program began with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, headed by the mayor, followed by the inauguration and blessing of the facility. The ICCU is the first publicly owned and operated cardiac unit in Central Luzon.

16 Feb 2016 - Mayor orders clearing, cleaning of footbridges

PAMPANGA -- San Fernando Mayor Edwin Santiago directed Tuesday the city's public safety and order unit to start “clearing” and “cleaning” footbridges in the city of street people sleeping in the walkways and vendors hawking wares there.

Santiago's directive came in the midst of calls to monitor “activities” of unscrupulous persons who target pedestrians using the footbridges and victimize them, like in the case of an insurance company employee who almost lost her valuables from a suspected thief who attacked her at a footbridge near the BPI branch along Jose Abad Santos Avenue broad daylight on Monday.

16 Feb 2016 - Mexico implements measures to ease traffic congestion

PAMPANGA -- The local government in Mexico, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) stressed that they are implementing measures to reduce the traffic caused by ongoing road works.

Edmond Nozawa, head of the Traffic Management Office in this municipality, said that they are constantly communicating with the DPWH to avoid traffic build-up along the construction sites.

16 Feb 2016 - Businessman to help Apalit mayoral bet

PAMPANGA -- Board Member and mayoral aspirant Nestor "Bay" Tolentino said recently that a businessman who is a native of Barangay Balucuc, will help him propel this town to progress, especially in building infrastructures, if he is elected mayor.

Tolentino said that he cannot deliver all the needs of Apaliteńos without shared responsibility from people like Emmanuel "Manny" Santos, chief executive officer of Jade Bros. Freight International Inc.

16 Feb 2016 - Cops arrest suspect for child abuse

PAMPANGA -- Masantol police arrested a suspect for alleged child abuse on Sunday evening at Barangay San Nicolas.

Police Officer (PO) 3 Albert Viscayno, PO3 Reamar Dimaracut, PO3 Bryan Tiamzon, PO1 Mark Lou Ramos, with the supervision of Police Chief Inspector Julius Javier, led the operation to arrest the suspect.

16 Feb 2016 - Job hunting made easier for Fernandinos

PAMPANGA -- Seeking for a job is “just a click away” with the City Government of San Fernando’s adoption of the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole)’s latest innovation called job search kiosk (JSK).

JSK is a touch-screen, ATM-type equipment, which stores information of thousands of job opportunities from in and out of the country.

16 Feb 2016 - PCC promotes carabao-based enterprises

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Philippine Carabao Center, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), is promoting the country’s carabao-based enterprise.

Eric Palacpac, chief of the PCC Knowledge Resource Management Division, disclosed this during the three-day Knowledge Management Workshop among center directors and regional coordinators at Park Inn by Radizzon Clark.

15 Feb 2016 - Mexico exec to DPWH: 'Regulate roadworks'

PAMPANGA -- An official from Mexico municipality expressed dismay over the ongoing road construction in Barangay Sto. Domingo here, which has become an inconvenience to motorists and commuters.

Gener Sambile, co-chairman of the Local Poverty Reduction Action Team here and a resident of the said barangay, stressed that the road construction being undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has affected the daily lives of not only motorists, but also the residents of the said barangay.

15 Feb 2016 - Thief lands in jail after victim wards off attempt

PAMPANGA -- A suspected thief landed in jail at the Community Police Action Center 2 in Barangay Dolores, this city yesterday noon after his supposed victim warded the attempt to rob her of valuables.

The victim, Vinka Venzon, 22, an employee of Laus Group affiliate Corporate Guarantee and Insurance Company, narrated that while she was crossing the footbridge near the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch along Jose Abad Santos Avenue to go to a mall, the suspect identified as Alfie Danao, 34, suddenly attacked him.

15 Feb 2016 - San Fernando commends PNP for anti-crime efforts

PAMPANGA -- Uplifting the morale and drive of the San Fernando police in performing their respective tasks, Mayor Edwin Santiago commended some personnel for relentless anti-crime efforts on Monday.

During the flag raising ceremony, Santiago, Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin, Councilor Angelica Hizon and Chief of Police Superintendent Jean Fajardo presented a city resolution giving recognition to 25 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel for a successful operation which resulted in the arrest of alleged drug pushers, the seizure of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia and assorted firearms, hand grenades, ammunitions and cash.

15 Feb 2016 - Guv distributes P2.6-M in calamity assistance

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda led the awarding of financial aid amounting to P2.6-million to victims of various calamities during the flag raising ceremonies at the Capitol grounds here yesterday.

Capitol, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), provided P2.4-million in financial assistance for the relocation of 12 families displaced by the Arnedo Dike erosion along Barangay Cupang in Arayat.

15 Feb 2016 - CDC locators to offer 8,000 job vacancies

CLARK FREEPORT -- The locators of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) will hold a job fair that will offer 8,000 job vacancies to job seekers, Rommel Narciso, CDC vice president for external affairs department, announced Monday.

With this, the CDC executive asked the support of Governor Lilia Pineda through the Provincial Employment Service Office (Peso) for the information dissemination effort up to the barangay level.

15 Feb 2016 - Fernandino couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day

PAMPANGA -- Some 94 Fernandino couples exchange marriage vows during the annual "Kasalang Balen" held Sunday, a Valentine's Day, at Heroes Hall here.

This year's mass wedding was organized by the City Community Affairs Division in collaboration with the City Civil Registry.

14 Feb 2016 - Korean resort hit over barring incident

CLARK FREEPORT -- Korean wellness facility, Punings Hot Springs, is again in hot water, as groups condemned an alleged barring incident that involved the resort’s management staff along a public road that leads to an Aeta community.

PamCham Vice-Chairman Rene Romero, Pampanga Off-Roaders Club Inc. (Porci) head Engr. Marni Castro, Land Rover Club president Atty. Robby Limjoco and other 4x4 club officials here publicly criticized the management of the resort for the barring incident.

14 Feb 2016 - Angeles mayor to open first Cardiac Center in Central Luzon

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan said that his Valentine’s Day gift to his constituents is the establishment of a heart center at the Ospital Ning Angeles (ONA), a first in Central Luzon.

“My gift to my people this month of the heart is the first intensive cardiac care unit which will opened at 10 am on February 16, 2016,” Pamintuan said.

14 Feb 2016 - Duterte asked to build industries, not eco-zones

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Anakpawis Partylist criticized Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for favoring the setting up of economic zones like Clark.

The group instead asked the presidential candidate to work for the establishment of national industries to generate jobs.

14 Feb 2016 - Mayor: Leadership must leave legacy

PAMPANGA -- Candabab mayor Rene Maglanque of this town recently disclosed his aspiration to leave a good legacy in his hometown when he steps down of politics.

During his birthday celebration on Thursday, Maglanque said that politics, power and authority are just temporary just like the lives of people.

14 Feb 2016 - Lazatin to youth: Help make city clean, healthy

ANGELES CITY -- Councilor Carmelo Lazatin has encouraged the youth here to help make a healthy and clean environment for Angeles City.

Lazatin stressed this as he started trash can distributions in Rafael Lazatin Memorial High School in Barangay Balibago and Malabanias Integrated School in Barangay Malabanias.

13 Feb 2016 - Exec eyes win-win solution on Clark road train problem

MABALACAT CITY -- An official here is eyeing a win-win resolve on the issues raised by transport groups against the light hybrid road train in Clark Freeport.

Councilor Oscar Aurelio lauded the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) saying the road train is a world-class environment-friendly transport system for Clark Freeport.

13 Feb 2016 - Clark Green City gets backing of Tarlac community

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has gained the support of the Tarlac community—particularly farmers, residents and local government officials—for the development of the agency’s flagship project, the Clark Green City.

With the backing of the local community, development is now in full swing at the Clark Green City site. “Road works are ongoing to improve and rehabilitate some 19.4 kilometers of existing roads leading to and within the Clark Green City,” said BCDA president and CEO Arnel Paciano Casanova.

13 Feb 2016 - Color run illuminates San Fernando

PAMPANGA -- Different and vibrant colors filled the morning of Fernandino runners as the second Rainbow Fun Run in the City of San Fernando was held on Friday.

Hundreds of participants coming from various groups registered for the three and five-kilometer categories to experience a unique and fun-filled activity anchored on healthy living.

13 Feb 2016 - San Simon town assures strict monitoring of open dumpsite

PAMPANGA -- The local government of San Simon together with barangay officials assured strict monitoring of the open dumpsite along the Quezon Road of Barangay San Isidro, which the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) ordered closed recently.

This, after the EMB filed a case against the municipal government of San Simon before the Environmental Ombudsman for violation of Republic Act 9003 otherwise known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Law.

13 Feb 2016 - Anakpawis urges Poe, Escudero to support call vs mining

MABALACAT CITY --- The Anakpawis Party-list Central Luzon chapter has urged Senators Grace Poe and Francis Escudero to support the people’s barricade against destructive mining operations in Sta. Cruz town, province of Zambales.

Town farmers and residents led by Movement for the Protection of Environment (Move Now!) has been blocking trucks hauling mining ores since January 19, while Anakpawis Central Luzon chapter is actively supporting the people’s barricade.

13 Feb 2016 - 1,948 Candaba farmers get P10-M aid

PAMPANGA -- Some 1,948 farmers affected by the recent typhoon "Nona" lauded the provincial government headed by Governor Lilia Pineda and Vice Governor Dennis Pineda for the provision of financial assistance amounting to more than P10-million.

Vice Governor Pineda led the distribution at the Candaba Municipal Extension Hall in Barangay Salapungan dawn Friday.

13 Feb 2016 - Jollibee joins #PIHABF20

CLARK FREEPORT -- Jollibee Foods Corporation joined for the first time the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) on its 20th run at this Freeport.

Jollibee, which has been part of some major events that highlight Filipino talents and creativity, decided to sponsor this year's PIHABF to show its support to the fesatival, said Jollibee-Friendship Branch Restaurant Manager Lucia Larin.

12 Feb 2016 - Hybrid train won't compete with Clark transport group

MABALACAT CITY -- The demonstration or testing of the light hybrid road train is not supposed to compete with the existing transport system in Clark Freeport.

This was disclosed by Mary Michelle Quiambao, head of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), during a public hearing called by the Mabalacat City council recently.

12 Feb 2016 - Pamintuan: ‘Music is the soundtrack of life’

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan quickly placed the headset of his mobile phone to the ears of Apung Simang and let the nonagenarian enjoy listening to the song "Paper Roses" sang and popularized by Anita Bryant and Marie Osmond.

"Music is the soundtrack of life. It brings back good memories," Pamintuan said during yesterday's visit to Felicisima 'Apung Simang' Pineda De Ocampo, who will be celebrating her 99th birthday on February 17.

12 Feb 2016 - ‘We complied with RA 9003 before EMB charges’

PAMPANGA -- The Municipal Environmental and Natural Resources Office (Menro) said Friday that San Simon town already complied with the requirements of Republic Act 9003, or the Solid Waste Management Act, even before the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) filed a case recently before the Office of the Environment Ombudsman.

The EMB recently filed charges with the Environment Ombudsman against 10 towns in Central Luzon for violation of RA 9003.

12 Feb 2016 - Guv extends P9.2-M aid to 61 barangays

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda led the distribution of P9,150,000 worth of financial assistance to 61 barangays with inadequate Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).

The distribution was held during a meeting with barangay officials at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center the other day.

12 Feb 2016 - 2 arrested for theft at hot air balloon fest

ANGELES CITY -- Two suspected thieves were arrested by the Angeles City police during the opening of the 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark Freeport.

Senior Superintendent Sidney Villaflor, Angeles City police director, identified the suspects as Richard Llamis, 39, and Mary Ann Concepcion, 24, both residents of Barangay Pandacaqui, Mexico, Pampanga.

12 Feb 2016 - Mexico distributes P1-M educational assistance

PAMPANGA -- The local government here headed by Mayor Roy Manalastas distributed Friday some P1-million educational assistance to indigent high school students here.

About 1,108 students from barangays Divisoria and San Jose Malino received some P1,000 financial aid as initial beneficiaries for this year's scholarship program.

12 Feb 2016 - Maglanque appeals to court on civil case

PAMPANGA -- Candaba mayor Rene Maglanque of this town has filed a Motion for Reconsideration against the decision of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 47, which granted the petition of Vice Mayor Normita Evangelista.

Judge Edgar Chua of RTC branch 47 of the City of San Fernando ruled the decision to grant Evangelista's petition to nullify of Office Order No. 16-S-2014 on January 18 under Civil Case 14314.

11 Feb 2016 - EMB files charges vs 10 CL towns for waste management violations

PAMPANGA -- The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has filed charges with the Environment Ombudsman against 10 towns in Central Luzon for violation of Republic Act 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.

They are Abucay and Mariveles in Bataan; Paombong and Hagonoy in Bulacan; Cuyapo, General Tinio, Jaen, Bongabon, and San Isidro in Nueva Ecija; and San Simon.

11 Feb 2016 - Hot Air Balloon festival pilots give joy to Malabanias students

ANGELES CITY -- Pilots and international delegates of this year's 20th International Hot Air Balloon Festival took a few hours off from this year's activities as they visited Malabanias Integrated School in this city yesterday sharing school supplies and books in an event of intercultural exchange.

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Foundation Inc. (PIHABF) president Captain Joy Roa said that the event was aimed at giving the pilots a chance to experience Filipino hospitality and culture while sharing their information about their own countries.

11 Feb 2016 - PNP: Pampanga among peaceful provinces in Central Luzon

PAMPANGA -- Philippine National Police Pampanga Provincial Director Senior Superintendent Rodolfo Recomono Jr. recently that Pampanga is considered one of the peaceful provinces in the region.

In line with the forthcoming May polls, Pampanga has been tagged as one of the peaceful provinces with only three towns out of the 41 cities and municipalities, which were placed under election hotspots in Central Luzon, Recomono said.

11 Feb 2016 - Mabalacat exec to bets: ‘No mudslinging please’

MABALACAT CITY – Vice Mayor Christian Halili urged incumbent officials and candidates in Pampanga to avoid dirty politics including mudslinging and character assassination.

Lauding the call of Governor Lilia Pineda for an honest and peaceful election, Halili said that re-electionist leaders and candidates should do their part to ensure an orderly election.

11 Feb 2016 - Clark jitney drivers comply with Clean Air Act – group

MABALACAT CITY --- An official of the Clark Special Economic Zone Transport Group Federation (CSEZTGF) said their members are complying with the Clean Air Act.

Danilo Yumul, president of the transport federation, disclosed this during a public hearing regarding the light hybrid road train conducted by the city council here on Tuesday.

11 Feb 2016 - Pampanga gets new dental bus

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government now has a new dental bus that it will use to service the oral health needs of indigent constituents in the province.

Provincial Health Office (PHO) focal person Dr. Thricia Sunglao said that Pampanga is one of the 15 provinces awarded with dental buses by the Department of Health.

10 Feb 2016 - Capitol: Alert up vs new diseases

PAMPANGA -- The provincial government of Pampanga headed by Governor Lilia Pineda are now preparing to combat the possible spread of new viruses in the province.

Although no cases have been documented in the province so far, Governor Pineda said that she has alerted the Provincial Health Office to look into the possible spread of the Zika Virus disease and New Castle disease.

10 Feb 2016 - Santiago lauds Fernandino teachers

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Edwin Santiago lauded the teachers in the City of San Fernando for their priceless contribution to progress and development during the Bayaning Guro Awarding program held at the Red Rickshaw Restaurant on Tuesday.

He described the teachers as unsung heroes who unselfishly do their job with compassion and love.

10 Feb 2016 - Pampanga candidates agree to clean polls

PAMPANGA -- Incumbent officials and other local candidates in the province of Pampanga have agreed to clean, honest, orderly and peaceful elections during the peace covenant signing at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center (BZGCC) Tuesday.

The peace covenant dubbed as “Tipanan Para sa Matapat, Maayos at Mapayapang Halalan sa 2016” was realized in coordination with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) and was witnessed by thousands of barangay officials and supporters of the 573 candidates.

10 Feb 2016 - DOST apologizes for lack of info on Clark road train project

CLARK FREEPORT -- An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Pampanga has expressed apology to the transport groups in Clark Freeport for the lack of information regarding the hybrid light road train project.

Mary Michelle Quiambao, DOST Pampanga head, made the apology during a public hearing conducted by the city council en banc committee on Wednesday.

10 Feb 2016 - Businessman cites CDC for shortened period on business transactions

CLARK FREEPORT -- A locator here has cited the reduction in processing time of business transactions inside the Freeport.

BB International and Midori Clark Hotel President Ireneo “Bong” Alvaro said the new development created a better investment climate here.

10 Feb 2016 - 20th Int'l Hot Air Balloon Festival soars today in Clark

CLARK FREEPORT -- Ready for a weekend of everything that flies matched with jam-packed on-the-ground fun activities?

Head on to the Philippine Air Force ADAC Hangar inside Clark Freeport and join thousands of tourists and balloon enthusiasts from February 11 to 14 for the 20th edition of the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival.

10 Feb 2016 - Rodriguez disappointed on standstill of anti-dynasty bill in Congress

PAMPANGA -- Third district Representative Oscar Rodriguez expressed disappointment over the standstill of the anti-dynasty bill in the 16th congress.

Rodriguez, who is one of the major proponents of the bill seeking to end political dynasties in the country, said that "the personal interest of the majority in the Congress continued to rule in this term".

10 Feb 2016 - 4 nego-trailers distributed in Pampanga towns

PAMPANGA -- Four Nego-trailers were distributed in the municipalities of Guagua, Mexico, Arayat and Lubao as part of the Livelihood Project of the Provincial Government of Pampanga in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole).

The first nego-trailer was given to Sta. Ursula Betis, Guagua worth P216,480 and comprised of a rolling kitchen complete with equipment and utensils such as small kitchen sink, two-door refrigerator, two-burner gas stove, a set of kitchen utensils, fryer, toaster and microwave.

10 Feb 2016 - Cops arrest homicide, rape suspect

PAMPANGA -- Families of the victims of a homicide and rape suspect who hid from authorities for almost six years were thankful to the local police who arrested him on Tuesday morning at Barangay Sto. Nińo, Masantol.

The suspect identified as Jelson Yumang, 45, a resident of Barangay San Agustin Caingin, has warrant of arrest for homicide in 2010 and a warrant of arrest for rape in 2014.

9 Feb 2016 - 5,000 poll bets ink peace covenant

PAMPANGA -- Some 5,700 candidates from Pampanga seeking various posts in the upcoming May polls yesterday vowed to maintain peace and order during the election period by signing the peace covenant at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in this city.

Governor Lilia Pineda and Vice-Governor Dennis Pineda, who are both running unopposed, led the 5,703 incumbent and aspiring officials from the four districts of the province in signing the covenant.

9 Feb 2016 - San Fernando launches first history book

PAMPANGA -- The City Government here headed by Mayor Edwin Santiago launched Tuesday the first book about the history of the provincial capital.

The "Kasalesayang Ning San Fernando" (History of San Fernando) launching highlighted the 15th Cityhood Charter Anniversary of San Fernando after being recognized as the 99th city in the country in 2001.

9 Feb 2016 - Militant partylist to candidates: Campaign for people's issues

MABALACAT CITY -- The militant Anakpawis Party-list urged national and local candidates to campaign for issues of people particularly the marginalized sectors, the workers, farmers, urban poor and other rural-based sections of the population.

“Our campaign is not simply to urge people to vote for us, but on urging people to fight for their rights. We always take advantage of this season to advance the welfare of the poor as politicians are always open to hear people’s grievances on their aim of gaining votes for themselves.

9 Feb 2016 - Health official: Cleanliness prevention against dengue

ANGELES CITY -- A city health official yesterday said that cleanliness is still the best way to prevent dengue fever, which killed many people in the Philippines and other countries.

Dr. Lenario Santos, Angeles City health officer, stated this during an orientation for dengue vaccine implementation in public schools conducted at Park Inn by Radizzons Clark organized by the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday.

9 Feb 2016 - Mabalacat exec to support guv’s health programs

MABALACAT CITY -- A senior councilor in this component city has vowed to support the health programs of Governor Lilia Pineda.

Councilor Benjamin “Benny” Deang Jocson, who is running for board member in the first district of Pampanga this coming elections, issued the statement during the peace covenant signing at the Bren Z. Guiao on Tuesday.

9 Feb 2016 - 4Ps beneficiaries get P20,000 SLP aid

PAMPANGA -- Some 30 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Masantol received P20,000 recently for Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Christabel Pauli, municipal social welfare and development assistant officer, said that the beneficiaries were already oriented for the livelihood to be given to them.

7 Feb 2016 - Vice mayor wins civil case vs mayor

PAMPANGA -- The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 47 has granted the petition of Candaba Vice Mayor Normita Evangelista for the declaration of nullity of Office 16 S-2004 issued by Mayor Rene Maglanque.

Judge Edgar Chua of RTC Branch 47 of the City of San Fernando granted the petition of Evangelista in a decision dated January 18 under Civil Case 14314

7 Feb 2016 - Duterte to release Arroyo if elected president

ANGELES CITY -- Davao City Mayor and presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte said that former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should be released “because the evidence against her is weak.”

Duterte issued the statement during his recent visit to Angeles City and Pampanga where he vowed to release Arroyo if he will be elected president.

7 Feb 2016 - Romualdez: ‘Next admin should increase education budget’

MABALACAT CITY -- Leyte Representative and senatorial candidate Ferdinand Martin Gomez Romualdez said Sunday that the next administration should substantially increase the annual budget of the Education department to respond to the pressing demands of economic growth and social development.

"While education already receives the biggest share in the national budget at present, it is clear that we should allot more resources to the educational system at all levels because we have a growing population," he said.

7 Feb 2016 - Thousands flock to San Fernando job fair

PAMPANGA -- Thousands of applicants flocked to the City Job Fair, organized by the Public Employment and Services Office, held at SM City Pampanga’s The Event Center.

The City Government, in cooperation with Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), opened a total of 2,814 local job vacancies and 2,020 job opportunities abroad for skilled and professional workers.

7 Feb 2016 - Divide air traffic between NAIA, Clark airport

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) should divide air traffic between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Clark International Airport (CRK).

Alex Cauguiran, former executive vice president of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), said the CAB is a government agency mandated to regulate the economic aspect of air transportation.

7 Feb 2016 - Macabebe evacuation road project resumes

PAMPANGA -- The evacuation road project initiated by Pampanga Representative Juan Pablo Bondoc in Barangay San Gabriel, Macabebe, was continued recently after almost one week of temporarily stoppage.

Bondoc said they will try to complete the road project before the rainy season.

6 Feb 2016 - Adopt dual airport system for Clark, Aquino urged

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government of Pampanga has reiterated its call to President Benigno Aquino III for the urgent need to adopt a dual airport system policy tapping the Clark International Airport as complementary airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia).

The call was made by Governor Lilia Pineda and the Provincial Board (PB) headed by Vice Governor Dennis Pineda.

6 Feb 2016 - Dual airport system to solve congestion at NAIA – officia

ANGELES CITY -- A former official of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) said that the “dual airport system” will solve congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Alex Cauguiran, former CIAC executive vice president, said that the concept of a “dual airport system” should be the immediate response to the issue of heavy congestion at the NAIA.

6 Feb 2016 - San Fernando bags 5 health awards from DOH

PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando recently received five health awards from the Department of Health (DOH) for its massive health program during the 4th Central Luzon Excellence Award for Health held at the Holiday Inn in Clark Freeport on Thursday.

DOH Regional Director Dr. Leonita P. Gorgolon presented to Mayor Edwin D. Santiago the non-communicable disease healthy lifestyle advocate award for Central Luzon, Pulang Laso excellence award for being the best LGU for innovative strategies against human immunodeficiency virus, best city epidemiology and surveillance unit, most organized health emergency and disaster response activity with functional health emergency management staff unit, and Central Luzon ’s outstanding blood program implementer.

6 Feb 2016 - Guv joins calls to decongest Metro Manila

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government of Pampanga, through Governor Lilia Pineda, has expressed her full support for calls to decongest Metro Manila.

Decongesting Metro Manila is expected to boost investment and spur further economic development in Pampanga, Central Luzon and other parts of the country, she said.

6 Feb 2016 - Typhoon-affected farmers get P17.8-M aid

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government started the distribution of P17,773,698 in financial assistance to 6,860 farmers affected by recent typhoon “Nona”.

Reports show that Nona submerged 13,897.23 hectares of newly planted and ready-to-harvest palay, corn and vegetables in the six municipalities of the 4th District.

6 Feb 2016 - Wong tells ALS graduates the secret of success

PAMPANGA -- SAn Simon mayor Leonora Wong recently told Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates that hard work, knowledge and luck are the secrets formula to success.

She added that applying the secret formula on every task will bring a greater chance to become successful in life.

6 Feb 2016 - Cops laud mayor for donating patrol cars

ANGELES CITY -- Police officials here lauded Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan for donating patrol cars to the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) in line with the city government’s crime prevention campaign.

In a recent media forum at the Widus Hotel and Casino in Clark Freeport, Senior Superintendent Sidney Villaflor, city police officer in charge, said the ACPO recently received eight new vehicles.

6 Feb 2016 - Ignacio wants to further improve Masantol town

PAMPANGA -- Vice Mayor Alvin Ignacio, who is seeking the provincial board seat in the 2016 polls, wants to continue the improvements made in this fourth district town.

Ignacio said he believes that the progress and improvements in Masantol might happen in the whole fourth district of Pampanga under the leadership of Congressman Juan Pablo "Rimpy" Bondoc.

5 Feb 2016 - Candaba farmers get P17.8M from Capitol

PAMPANGA -- Some 6,860 farmers affected by the recent Typhoon Nona received P17.8 million in assistance from the Provincial Government of Pampanga.

This came after some 13,897.23 hectares of newly planted and ready-to-harvest palay, corn and vegetables in the six municipalities of the fourth district have been recently inundated by floodwaters from the said typhoon and Candaba farmers were among the most heavily affected in the recent flooding.

5 Feb 2016 - Ex-CIAC exec: Transfer turboprop aircraft from Naia to Clark airport

ANGELES CITY -- A former official of Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) said that aircraft with turbo propeller (turboprop) engines will no longer be allowed to fly at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Alex Cauguiran, former CIAC executive vice president, said that use of turboprops contributes to congestion of NAIA runway system, aircraft stands and parking bays.

5 Feb 2016 - Pineda named most supportive governor

CLARK FREEPORT – Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda was named as Most Supportive and Active Governor by the Department of Health (DOH)-Central Luzon for her support to the Blood Service Program of the agency.

The DOH also lauded the Provincial Government of Pampanga headed by Pineda for its outstanding blood programs during an awards ceremony dubbed “Central Luzon’s 1st Recognition for Outstanding Blood Program Implementers and Stakeholders” held at the Holiday Inn the other day.

5 Feb 2016 - 500 families benefit from housing project

PAMPANGA -- Some 500 Santo TOmas families living inside danger zones from different barangays here benefited from the housing project initiated by 4th District Representative Juan Pablo "Rimpy" Bondoc in coordination with National Housing Authority (NHA) Regional Office.

The “Dr. Emigdio A. Bondoc Ville Housing Project” is located at Barangay Sto. Nińo. Some 221 families have already received houses here on Thursday.

5 Feb 2016 - Guv wants Diosdado Macapagal Gov’t Center developed

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda had called for the continuous development of the 18-hectare Diosdado Macapagal Government Center (DMGC) in Maimpis here during the consultation meeting on Thursday with the directors of the regional offices here.

National Economic and Development Authority regional director Severino Santos said that the area was conceptualized to become the single location to house all regional government offices.

5 Feb 2016 - Romualdez: Commuters deserve better from gov't

MABALACAT CITY -- Leyte Representative Ferdinand Martin Gomez Romualdez said the traffic gridlock and commuter woes in Metro Manila that causes huge economic losses daily could have been avoided if only the concerned government agencies had shown enough foresight and kept the mass transport system properly maintained.

"We are reaping the whirlwind from the sheer incompetence and shortsightedness of those charged with the responsibility of looking after our mass transport system," Romualdez said.

4 Feb 2016 - SoKor locator to infuse P50M inside Clark Freeport

CLARK FREEPORT -- A South Korean furniture manufacturer expanded its operations infusing an estimated P50 million within a year to a 9,314 square meters project here.

Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO lawyer Arthur Tugade and Punta Design Inc. (PDI) President and CEO Byung Mo Lee recently signed the Lease Agreement at the boardroom of the office of the president.

4 Feb 2016 - Pecson: Clark airport needs railways

CLARK FREEPORT - Magalang Mayor Romulo Pecson said the national government should prioritize the construction of a railway system, which will connect Clark International Airport (CRK) to Metro Manila and various points in Northern and Central Luzon.

Pecson issued the statement after the Partido Abe Kapampangan, a local political party in nearby Angeles City, presented a four-point agenda including the connection of Manila and Clark with the construction of a fast and efficient railway system.

4 Feb 2016 - CLRAA 2016 opens February 7

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) Central Luzon will formally open the 2016 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet on February 7 to 17 at the Bulacan Sports Complex in Malolos City, Bulacan.

The DepEd said that it will be hosted by the Provincial Government of Bulacan and the DepEd Schools Division Offlce (SDO) of Bulacan.

4 Feb 2016 - Group: P7B Capilion project will stunt Clark airport dev't

CLARK FREEPORT -- An advocacy group has reiterated that the P7 billion Clark Green Frontier mixed-use facility project of the Capilion Corporation Limited will affect the development of Clark International Airport.

The Pinoy Gumising Ka Movement (PGKM), a local people's organization calling for the full development and utilization of Clark airport, issued the statement after it obtained photographs of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) president Arthur Tugade presenting Capilion's development plan to Angeles City officials.

4 Feb 2016 - Senatorial aspirant bashes Aquino on SSS ruling

Senatorial aspirant Allan Montańo lambasted the decision of President Benigno Aquino III that vetoed House Bill 5842 that aimed to hike the Social Security System's (SSS) pension for senior citizens.

Aquino recently vetoed House Bill 5842 that sought to provide a P2,000 across-the-board increase in the monthly pension with corresponding adjustment of the minimum monthly pension under the SSS.

4 Feb 2016 - Rodriguez breaks ground for new school buildings

PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Oscar Rodriguez led the groundbreaking of some P30-million worth of new school buildings at Camba High School in Arayat on Thursday in a bid to address the school’s classroom hostage.

Rodriguez said that the construction of the one three-storey and one four-storey buildings here will be in time for the full implementation of the K to 12 program.

3 Feb 2016 - Poe, Escudero push Senate nod on Clark airport dev't

ANGELES CITY -- Senators Grace Poe and Francis Escudero have filed a Senate resolution pushing for actions to address immediate development of Clark International Airport (CRK).

Senate Resolution Number 1728 is entitled “resolution expressing support to the development of Clark International Airport in Pampanga under a four-pronged approach and urging in the process the appropriate committees of the Senate to look into the matter with the end in view of enacting legislative measures to address the same.”

3 Feb 2016 - Angeles to celebrate National Arts Month 2016

ANGELES CITY -- February is not just the season of hearts but also the season for the Arts.

This city is set to formally launch its month long celebration of the National Arts Month on February 5 at the Plaza Angel in Sto. Rosario.

3 Feb 2016 - MNTC: Completion of NLEx, SCTEx integration by March

CLARK FREEPORT -- The much awaited completion of the integration project of the North Luzon (NLEx) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac (SCTEx) Expressways may be realized this March, according to the Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC).

The MNTC said that the completion of the P650 million project will just in time for Holy Week when motorists would be trooping back to the Northern and Central provinces.

3 Feb 2016 - MNTC: Completion of NLEx, SCTEx integration by March

PAMPANGA -- A total of 45 business stalls are on display starting Wednesday along Consunji Street in front of the City Hall as part of the city's 7th Agro-Industrial Trade Fair.

Mayor Edwin Santiago led the ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday for the formal launch of the event.

3 Feb 2016 - 'Put up checkpoints to stop street crimes'

ANGELES CITY -- The city council here has passed a resolution urging the city police to put up checkpoints in strategic points around the city in order to prevent street crimes.

Councilor Max Sangil said that there were several reported incidents of highway robberies involving suspects that rode in tandems on motorcycles.

2 Feb 2016 - Group bares agenda for Clark airport dev’t

ANGELES CITY -- A local political party here has presented a four-point agenda for the development of Clark International Airport (CRK) and decongestion of Metro Manila and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

In a position paper, the Partido Abe Kapampangan, a duly recognized local political party in this highly urbanized city, urged national leaders, presidential candidates, vice-presidentiables, and senator wannabes to consider the implementation of the group’s proposals.

2 Feb 2016 - San Fernando kicks off ‘Kaganapan’ 2016

PAMPANGA -- The City Government has its schedule loaded with various activities this February as “Kaganapan” 2016, a celebration in line with the 15th Cityhood Anniversary of San Fernando which kicked off Monday.

Mayor Edwin Santiago on Tuesday led the unveiling of the calendar of activities for this year’s affair.

2 Feb 2016 - World-class championship golf course in Lubao to open soon

PAMPANGA -- The Pradera Verde tourism estate here is set to open in August this year a world-class championship golf course, boosting the image of Pampanga as “a prime destination for golfers” in North and Central Luzon.

“It’s the best we have seen north of Metro Manila today and this is good for Pampanga’s economy and tourism,” said veteran golf coach Nestor Mendoza of the Country Club Philippines after their members played at the 18-hole golf course of the Pradera Verde golf course in Barangay Prado Siongco, here.

2 Feb 2016 - Romualdez urges government to protect OFWs in Qatar

MABALACAT CITY -- Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez urged Tuesday the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) and other concerned government agencies to protect some 12,000 Filipino architects and engineers working in Qatar.

The lawmaker issued the statement following reports that Qatar is already implementing a new employment requirement for foreign workers that could adversely affect the status of the OFW architects and engineers.

2 Feb 2016 - New Trade secretary appreciates Bulacan private sector support

ANGELES CITY -- Newly appointed Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal Jr. expressed his sincerest gratitude to the Bulacan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) officers and members in a meeting held at the Bulacan Negosyo Center at the Provincial Capitol Compound on Friday.

The BCCI, headed by Gigi Simbulan, were elated with the visit of Cristobal, noting that Bulacan is the first province he officially visited as Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary.

2 Feb 2016 - Guv: Candidates welcome in Pampanga

PAMPANGA -- As national candidates for the upcoming elections continue to “visit” the province, Governor Lilia Pineda reiterated her statement that they are all welcome in Pampanga.

Pineda stressed that Kapampangans have the freedom to choose the leader they want to elect, particularly in the presidential polls since he or she will lead the country for six years.

2 Feb 2016 - PDC joins National Children's Dental Health Month celebration

PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga Dental Chapter (PDC) is joining the nation in celebrating Children's Dental Health Month which started Tuesday.

PDC commenced their month-long celebration with a motorcade to inform the public of the ongoing celebration, said PDC president Dr. Agnes Sicat.

1 Feb 2016 - Village chief refuses to remove plant boxes

PAMPANGA -- A Minalin village chief here has refused to remove the plant boxes built along the Manila North Road National Highway in Barangay Sto. Domingo.

In a letter dated November 17, 2015 from Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) District Engineer Office Enrico Guilas to Mayor Edgar Flores, the former requested that the plant boxes installed in the said highway must be removed as they are within the road right-of-way.

1 Feb 2016 - Sarmiento launches BuB4Barangay

PAMPANGA -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento launches Bottom-Up Budgeting or BuB4Barangays during the program's roll out to DILG field officers of Luzon Cluster with the theme "Heightening the BuB at the Grassroots Level".

Sarmiento will grace the conference to provide guidance as well as inspire DILG officers to implement BuB down to the grassroots level. During other BuB consultation conferences, Sarmiento said that the expansion of the BuB was the result of the clamor of the officers and members of the Ligangmga Barangay in the country, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP).

1 Feb 2016 - San Fernando holds annual clean-up drive

PAMPANGA -- The City Government here headed by Mayor Edwin Santiago conducted its annual citywide clean-up drive Monday from 6:00 a.m. onwards.

Following City Ordinance 2006-010 declaring the first week of February as Clean Up Day, the city aims to promote public awareness and promote volunteerism for a clean and healthy environment.

1 Feb 2016 - Angeles councilor wannabe summoned for frustrated murder raps

ANGELES CITY -- An aspiring councilor here has been summoned by the City Prosecutor's Office for alleged frustrated murder charges.

Documents show that businessman Ricardo "Dong" Tayag of RP Tayag Builders was issued a subpoena by Investigating Prosecutor Marcelino Pineda Jr. for alleged frustrated murder and required to appear at the City Prosecutor’s Office on February 3.

1 Feb 2016 - Lubao eyes title as Pampanga's cycling capital

PAMPANGA -- The local government here is slowly etching its way as a prime tourism destination now targeting health buffs and bike enthusiasts.

On Saturday, the town welcomed bikers from all over Luzon in the first-ever Pradera Cycling Classic at the Pradera Wakeboarding and Golf Country Club in Barangay Prado Siongco here.

1 Feb 2016 - Sta. Ana distributes P1-M scholarship assistance

PAMPANGA -- Sta Ana mayor Rommel Concepcion led the distribution of some P1-million scholarship to more than 600 indigent high school and elementary students here as part of the municipal government's efforts to help students with their educational expenses.

Concepcion said the distribution is one of the biggest distributions to start this year in a bid help indigent students and their families.

1 Feb 2016 - 7-Eleven convenience store opens in Masantol

A 7-Eleven convenience store opened here on Saturday to serve Masantoleńos 24 hours a day.

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Danilo Guintu said that it is a privilege for the local government to have such kind of investors entering the town.

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