CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares on Tuesday reminded residents in the region to pay the correct taxes, and file their income tax return before April 15. Henares was guest during the launching of the Regional Tax Campaign in Central Luzon themed “I love Philippines, I pay taxes correctly.” The […]
MINALIN, Pampanga–Former Mayor Edgardo Flores has filed criminal and administrative charges against incumbent Mayor Arturo “Katoy” Naguit for alleged “illegal quarrying.” Flores’ complaint was filed before the Office of the Ombudsman, accusing Naguit of violating Republic Act 3019, known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and Republic Act No. 6713, known as Code of […]
Traveling has become a common thing for many Filipinos nowadays due to the influx of budget flights that offer airfares for peanuts. People of Central Luzon, which is home to the Clark International Airport (CIA), are among the many who fly out of the country for business and leisure. We are taking advantage of promo […]
HERMOSA, Bataan–A municipal department head of this town is facing rap for physical injuries and verbal abuse. Report provided by Milagros Deldoc, municipal interior and local government head of Hermosa, Ruperto Los Banes, a barangay tanod, lodged a complaint against Municipal Registrar Froilan Jorge. Based on his affidavit, Los Banes narrated that he just came […]
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga–A drunk man was arrested while challenging neighbors and brandishing a shotgun in Floridablanca, Pampanga last Sunday. The suspect was identified as Leoncio Bucao, of Barangay Calantas of the said town. According to police investigation, Bucao was very drunk when he proceeded to Purok 6 of Barangay Calantas at about 9:30 p.m. and […]
CANDABA – Residents and barangay officials in Mapanique here doubted the alleged involvement of Randy Turla in a kidnapping incident in Baliuag Bulacan. “Hindi po kami naniniwala na magagawa yun ni Randy. Kababata kupa iyan, isa siyang mabuting tao. Marami siya natutulungan tao dito sa barangay,” Enrico Catacutan, Mapanique barangay chief said. Catacutan […]
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Philippines — Thousands of local and foreign visitors are expected to flock to Pampanga this Holy Week to witness traditional Lenten practices in the province, the City Tourism Office said yesterday. Dubbed the “Holy Week Spectacle in the Philippines,” provincial authorities have prepared an itinerary for visitors that will start off with […]
MACABEBE – Some residents here whose main source of living is defendent on fishing are complaining about discharge of waste and polluted water to Pampanga River and other major waterways. Pepito Lagman, a resident in one of the coastal barangays in this town bared most of the fishpond operators are causing pollution through discharge […]
CANDABA – Incumbent Vice Mayor Daniel Gallardo other day disclosed that he wanted win in the 2013 midterm elections with a his conscience clean and that he be judged based on his performance as presiding officer in the municipal council. Gallardo said he would not compromise his long years in public service just to get […]
GUAGUA, Pampanga—Visual catechism—biblical teachings told through paintings and sculptures—is so rich at Santiago de Apostol (St. James the Apostle) Parish in the old district of Betis here that it has become a regular destination for pilgrims completing their Visita Iglesia on Maundy Thursday. Because most spaces in the crucifix-shaped, four-century-old structure are devoted to ecclesiastical […]