CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The quarry industry in Pampanga puts in some P25 million per day to the local economy, directly benefiting thousands of Kapampangans, aside from boosting Capitol’s coffers, a local official said on Tuesday. Engr. Art Punsalan, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources officer, said during a meeting with around 60 […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Pampanga, after all, is not just about the age-old jueteng, colorful politicians and sexually active priests. It is also among the top 10 provinces in the country in terms of human development. This was gleaned from the 2012-2013 Philippine Human Development Report (PHDR) launched last month by the Human Development […]
ANGELES CITY — A candidate for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections filed a petition before the local Commission on Election (Comelec) office here seeking to invalidate the registration of 16 suspected flying voters. Judy Ann Bringas, a candidate for SK councilor in Barangay Balibago, opposed the registration of the youth applicants since they are not residents […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–Various farmer groups from Central Luzon provinces lauded the Butil Farmers Party and the Department of Agriculture for their small ruminant dispersal project at the DA Pampanga Field Office Monday. Butil Partylist Rep. Agapito Guanlao led the distribution of 70 female and eight male domesticated goats for farmer groups from Pampanga, Bulacan, […]
ANGELES CITY –The Department of Tourism in Central Luzon (DOT 3) is set to lead the celebration of the World Tourism Day in the region in September. Ronnie Tiotuico, regional director of the DOT 3, said the region’s celebration on September 29 will be in cooperation with the Alliance of Travel and Tour Agencies of […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – “This is not just about Pampanga but the entire region of Central Luzon.” Thus, said prominent businessman Levy Laus, owner of the Central Luzon TV 36, which hosted the successful first-ever talent search whose grand winner received P3.5 million in cash and prices. The Star Mill: Central Luzon’s Search for […]
Sunday, August 11, 2013 ANGELES CITY — At least two houses were destroyed in a fire along Broadway Street inside the Marisol Subdivision here on Saturday. No one was hurt but the cost of damage was estimated at P800,000, said Senior Fire Officer 2 Cris Lalic. The fire broke out shortly before 12 p.m. and […]
Sunday, August 11, 2013 ANGELES CITY — Another businesswoman in Angeles City has been victimized by riders-in-tandem who successfully carted away jewelry, gadgets and other valuables amounting to more than P350,000 last Saturday. Police investigator Juanito Villamil identified the victim as Pamela Ponce, 42, married, of #5 RV Ponce St. Don Pepe Subdivision, Balibago, this […]
Sunday, August 11, 2013 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Councilor Joselito Ocampo said over the weekend that the inquiry he leads on the city’s financial status “is not political in nature” but aims to establish facts in accordance with transparency principles and accounting procedures. On Thursday, Ocampo, chair of the City Council’s Committee on Good […]
MACABEBE, Pampanga— Mayor Annette Flores-Balgan is 64, but her boundless energy can easily put to shame some women half her age. In a recent interview, reporters visiting her office at this town’s municipal hall were surprised to learn that Balgan is past 60 years old. “She doesn’t look her age. The mayor seems younger,” said […]