CLARK FREEPORT—At least 10 teams from top engineering schools in the country are set to join the Asian leg of the prestigious Shell Eco-marathon in Malaysia in July. The teams were presented to the media by top officials from Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation on Friday at the Clark Speedway. Pioneering teams include students from the […]
CANDABA, Pampanga–Local folks here were surprised with the recent pronouncement of incoming town mayor Rene Maglanque about his plan to abolish the celebration of Ibon-Ebon Festival. The residents said that although the festival may not be able to help boost the local economy, it uplifts the cooperation and unity among the participating groups from all […]
2013 Father’s Day arrives on June 16th; Special father’s day menus are offered by some of the best restaurants in Clark Pampanga, a popular holiday destinations for Manila residents and tourists looking for golf and relaxation in a safe location. 2013 Father’s Day in the Philippines is Sunday 16th June, 2013 and already the best […]
ANGELES CITY — A group of environmentalists is urging Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan to conduct an investigation regarding the destruction of watershed areas in the city. Sonny Dobles, head of the Alliance for the Development of Central Luzon, said the re-elected mayor ordered for an investigation to determine the cause of environmental problems like flooding, depletion […]
CAMP OLIVAS — A worker was killed while another one is in serious condition when the bunker tank of an asphalt plant exploded in Barangay Paligui, Apalit town on Tuesday. In a report, Superintendent Homer Penecilla, chief of police of Apalit, identified the fatality as Ernesto Alvares, 60, of Subic, Zambales. Still undergoing medical treatment at […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – A senator called on the public, including her staff and supporters, and other political candidates in Central Luzon to join in the “Oplan Linis” scheduled after the election day on Monday. Re-electionist Senator Loren Legarda, a staunch environmentalist, said all her regional political officers will be responsible for cleaning up […]
MINALIN — Reelectionist Mayor Arturo Naguit pleaded for sobriety amid the reported rising election-related violence in this fourth district town. On Friday evening, Arnel Mandap of Purok 1, Barangay San Francisco 2, a physically challenged supporter of Naguit, was reported by elements of the Minalin Police to have been mauled — and is on the […]
MACABABE – A former lawmaker who is seeking re-election branded as “black propaganda” and “bogus” the text messages saying he has withdrawn his candidacy in favor of his political opponent. Former lawmaker Juan Pablo Bondoc (4th district, Pampanga) denied reports of his withdrawal, saying these are the “dirty tactics” of his rival camp to confuse […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Two mayoralty bets here expressed Sunday their hopes for peaceful and orderly elections today, Monday, amid issues of vote buying and harassment in the province. “It has been a long, arduous campaign and a fierce race. But I am expecting that the election day in the city will be peaceful […]
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Various local groups and religious sectors called on the public to “go out and vote” as the midterm elections are set today, Monday. “Go out and vote wisely. Your vote, our future. Today is when we all decide and participate in re-shaping Pampanga in the coming years. It all lies […]