CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Lanao Muslims Traders Association (LMTA) of the City of San Fernando handed to the 2012 Fiestang Fernandino Executive Committee half of its sponsorship for the month-long festivities in May. The LMTA annually holds the “Pyestang Tiangge” along Jose Abad Santos Street in this city, where goods and merchandise from […]
ANGELES CITY — Representative Carmelo Lazatin (1st district, Pampanga) and Governor Lilia Pineda have signed a memorandum of agreement for the creation of the Mabalacat Dialysis Center. Lazatin said the dialysis center will benefit thousands of residents from the towns of Mabalacat and Magalang and Angeles City. Lazatin will allocate P1.5 million funds from his […]
ARAYAT — Governor Lilia Pineda has expressed interest to develop the facilities and natural resources of the Mt. Arayat National Park, including its natural spring and waterfalls. The Provincial Government is inclined in developing the dilapidated facilities of the national park, including swimming pools, cottages, function hall and administrative building. Pineda said with the development […]
PORAC — Cause-oriented groups and sports clubs joined Saturday’s celebration of the Piestang Ilug (Feast of the River). The celebration also aims to help in the conservation and protection of the river system other natural resources here. Hermie Pineda, event organizer, said the Piestang Ilug is also a celebration of life’s resources. The event started […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Provincial Government and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) joined forces for the intensification of the campaign against illegal recruitment in Pampanga. Governor Lilia Pineda and POEA officials are set to forge a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this week to curb illegal recruitment incidents in the province. The Provincial Government […]
SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga – Ruben Enaje is near the end of his 27-year vow. Enaje will be nailed to the cross for the 26th straight year today, Good Friday. The “crucifixion” of Enaje and 20 other penitents has been the high point of the Good Friday observance in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, an event […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) regional office said an estimated 10,000 jobs will be up for grabs in the upcoming Central Luzon Labor Day Job and Livelihood Fair on May 1. The fair will be held at the Dole regional office located at the government center in Barangay […]
ANGELES CITY – Representative Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin (1st district, Pampanga) has sought the support of the Department of Tourism (DOT) for his plan to set up a Disneyland theme park inside the Clark Freeport. “This endeavor, if successful, would bring in more visitors to the country and make the Philippines as one of the best, […]
Ta Run Na Naman Abe! Fun Run 2012 is the 2nd episode of a successful fun run hosted by the Philippine Academy Of Family Physicians in Pampanga in promoting good health and wellness. This year’s event features an additional 21K route for more serious runners. http://www.takbo.ph/2012/03/ta-run-na-naman-abe-fun-run-2012/ Enjoyable place for traveler to hang out near Manila […]
MANILA, Philippines—A leader of an organized crime group notorious for robbery hold-up activities in Pampanga and Tarlac, along with two of his members, were killed in an alleged pre-dawn shootout with police Sunday in Angeles City, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said Monday. CIDG chief, Police Director Samuel Pagdilao Jr., identified the slain […]