MANILA — A Philippine court has handed life sentences to three Chinese nationals for possession of some 7 kilograms (15 pounds) of methamphetamine. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said in a statement Friday that Sunxiao Xu, Wenxian Hong and Xuiqin Shi, all from southeast China’s Fujian province, were convicted and sentenced earlier this month. The […]
BACOLOR — The Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF), in cooperation with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), will be hosting the next batch of screenings for its free cleft palate and cleft lip surgeries. KDF president Benigno Ricafort told Sun.Star Pampanga that the screenings will be held at the Jose A. Datu Medical Center (JADMC) in […]
LUBAO — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will conduct the nationwide Synchronized Barangay Assembly Day (SBAD) on March 31 in front of the barangay hall of Barangay San Miguel here. The event is in pursuance to the Proclamation No. 260, dated September 30, 2011, issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III, declaring […]
CLARK FREEPORT — Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas said President Benigno Aquino III will support plans to establish a P12-billion budge terminal at the Clark International Airport. Roxas disclosed this as he reads the message of the President during the launching of the Air Asia Philippines domestic flights on Wednesday.“The government will […]
ANGELES CITY — An Australian national was found dead in his home at No. 17 14 Don Fidel St., Don Bonifacio Subdivision, Barangay Pulung Maragul here over the weekend. The foreigner was identified as Kevein John Whiteford, 83. Investigation disclosed that one Jan-Jan Policarpio, 34, who reported the incident, went to the Whiteford’s place to […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Heightened security for the safety of foreign and local tourists will be foremost in the observance of Maleldo 2012 in this city during Holy Week. This, as an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 spectators, according to members of the Maleldo 2012 working committee, are expected to troop to three “crucifixion” sites […]
BACOLOR — Provincial officials, health executives and mayors signed recently a joint declaration with the Department of Health (DOH) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) for the commitment of proving universal health care here. The joint declaration, dubbed “Usapang Lokal Para sa Kasulugan Pangkalahatan”, was signed by Governor Lilia Pineda, local health […]
CANDABA — The Provincial Government urged local officials here to expedite the processing of papers involving the transfer of certificate of titles of the lot where the community hospital is proposed to be constructed. This came as the construction of the hospital has been delayed as a result of the problem involving ownership of the […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Department of Agriculture (DA), in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Pampanga led by Governor Lilia Pineda, distributed hand tractors to various towns of the province at the Capitol on Wednesday. The distribution is part of the DA’s commitment to mechanize farm work by helping farmers and farmer associations […]
ANGELES CITY — A new political party, with an all-Kapampangan membership, was formally launched here Wednesday in a bid to broaden grassroots participation in local politics and policy-making. Angeles City officials, led by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, multi-sectoral representatives and ordinary citizens gathered at Mar’s Garden Restaurant for the founding assembly of Partido Abe Kapampangan to […]