16 arrested for illegal hoarding, trading of pilfered petrol
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Sixteen suspects were arrested early morning of June 12 in a joint operation by the Lubao Municipal Police Station and the Bureau of Fire Protection for illegally trading and hoarding stolen petroleum products, which is against the law under Batas Pambansa Blg. 33. The operation was launched after residents of […]
Angeles City gov’t marks 127th Philippine Independence Day
The Angeles City government joined the nation in celebrating the 127th Philippine Independence Day at the Museo ng Kasaysayang Panlipunan ng Pilipinas on Thursday, June 12. Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. welcomed in the city Senator Loren Legarda, who served as the guest of honor during the celebration. In his message, Lazatin said the celebration […]
JUNE 12, 1991 Pinatubo: The Big Bang
ANXIOUS, APPREHENSIVE anticipation of an expected unknown gripped the people of Pampanga in the weeks leading to June 12, 1991. Like the prophet of old – or the doomsayer, as a number who questioned his wisdom, if not his authority, were wont to deride him – Director Raymundo S. Punongbayan of the Philippine Institute of […]
Delta valedictory: Gratitude to Capitol workers for 6 productive years
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the members of his administration for their unwavering support throughout his six-year term as the head of the provincial government of Pampanga. In his statement, Pineda personally expressed his gratitude to everyone who was part of his administration—from the members of […]
AC commemorates 127th Philippine Independence Day
ANGELES CITY — The city government joined the nation in celebrating the 127th Philippine Independence Day at the Museo ng Kasaysayang Panlipunan ng Pilipinas here. Sen. Loren Legarda served as the guest of honor for the celebration led by Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. and Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II. Mayor Lazatin […]
Umano’y iligal na imbakan ng krudo, sinalakay sa Lubao, Pampanga
Ni-raid ng mga otoridad ang isang hinihinalang imbakan ng iligal na krudo sa Barangay Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga, gabi nitong Miyerkules, June 11. Ayon kay Mayor Esmie Pineda, nakatanggap siya ng impormasyon hinggil sa naturang imbakan sa nasabing barangay na agad niyang ipinaalam sa Philippine National Police (PNP) upang magsagawa ng operasyon. Pinangunahan ni Police […]
Cry Freedom!
1898. GENERAL Emilio Aguinaldo proclaims Philippine independence from 300 years of Spanish colonialism. From Hong Kong, rushed Admiral George Dewey to Manila Bay and soon followed the American occupation of the archipelago. 1946. Imperial Japan had been driven out of the Philippines. United States High Commissioner Paul V. MacNutt lowers the Stars and Stripes as Manuel Roxas […]
Delta orders suspension of hauling permits for Bulacan trucks
PORAC, Pampanga – Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda has ordered the 15-day suspension of all hauling passes issued to truckers from Bulacan after reports of unauthorized waste dumping in the sanitary landfill located in Barangay Mancatian here. The suspension came after a site inspection conducted on June 11, by the governor himself, along with the provincial […]
DOH highlights screening, prevention to combat cervical cancer
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Health (DOH) is intensifying efforts to raise awareness about cervical cancer, with strong emphasis on screening and prevention, especially among Central Luzon women. DOH Central Luzon Center for Health Development Non-Communicable Diseases Cluster Development Management Officer Zyra Garcia explained that cervical cancer develops gradually and […]
15 araw suspendido! Gov Pineda temporarily bars garbage trucks from Bulacan in Porac landfill
Pampanga Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda has ordered the suspension of the hauling passes of all the garbage truckers from Bulacan. The 15-day suspension, which started on Wednesday, June 11, was made to give way for the investigation of the Capitol’s Joint Composite Team on the reported garbage being dumped in the sanitary landfill in Barangay […]