Galing Kusina, Lasa’t Pamana: A celebration of lutong Kapampangan in Mexico, Pampanga
Inside the halls of Casa De Santa Monica in Mexico, Pampanga, the air was thick with the fragrance of simmering stews, freshly pounded spices, and the unmistakable warmth of culinary heritage. The Galing Kusina, Lasa’t Pamana Lutong Kapampangan Cooking Competition was more than a contest but a living archive of flavors, memory, and family […]
Mark Lantern Maker opens new showroom, shining brighter this yuletide season
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Just in time for the Christmas season, Mark Lantern Maker by Mark Niño Flores has opened its new and improved showroom in Sta. Lucia, offering a brighter and more inviting space to showcase the artistry of Kapampangan lanternmaking. The expanded exhibit hall features Flores’ latest innovations, including modern lanterns […]
Moments at Capital Town: A celebration of visual storytelling with Gerald Gloton
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Capital Town by Megaworld transformed into a subject of moments and stories as it hosted “Moments at Capital Town,” a photowalk in celebration of World Photography Day led by Kapampangan visual storyteller Gerald Gloton. With camera straps hanging like medals and eyes trained to catch magic in motion, participants […]
Ben-San sets the Izakaya mood in CSFP
Pampanga nights just got brighter with the arrival of Ben-san Izakaya at Unit F, Orchard Community, City of San Fernando. From the golden glow of mood lights to the sleek Japanese-inspired interiors, it captures the energy, flavors, and style of Tokyo and Osaka’s bustling nightlife. Guests can choose their vibe, whether it’s the lively […]
Saving Clara, rescuing innocence
LUBAO, Pampanga — This is “Clara.” In 2023, she was brought to the New Life Baptist Church of Mexico, Pampanga Inc. (NLBCMPI) — not by choice, but by circumstance. She was only 12, already carrying the unspoken wounds of being abused by her stepfather. The church-run facility promised safety, care, and healing. At first, she […]
Space & Time Cube opens first branch outside Metro Manila at SM Pampanga
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Prepare for a mind-blowing journey through light, illusion, and imagination. Space & Time Cube, the Philippines’ favorite immersive museum experience, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest and first-ever branch outside Metro Manila – this Saturday, Aug. 9, at SM City Pampanga. Known for its vibrant mix […]
SPIT Manila brings unscripted comedy to Pampanga
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — With a night of laughter, spontaneity, and crowd-fueled storytelling, renowned improv group SPIT Manila brought its celebrated show Spitstop to the LausGroup Event Centre. The performance marked the group’s first major appearance in Pampanga and quickly sold out, drawing an eager crowd of comedy fans and theater enthusiasts from across […]
Kapampangan pride takes center stage as local design studio wins at Asia Architecture Design Awards
In a proud moment for Pampanga and the entire Filipino creative community, InnovArc Design and Construction, a Kapampangan-led architecture and design firm, has clinched top honors at the prestigious 2025 Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA) held in Seoul, South Korea. The studio’s project Fons et Origo stood out among Asia’s finest, winning Asia’s Best Residential […]
LOVE FOR LOKAL: THE FLAVORFUL LEGACY OF CARMEN & CONSORCIA
At 80 years old, Heidi Dizon-Manapat is a quiet yet powerful presence in the world of Kapampangan heritage. She is the daughter of Consorcia Garcia-Dizon, one half of the iconic Carmen and Consorcia brand that once graced many local tables. From their roots in Pescadores, Candaba, Heidi grew up surrounded by the comforting aroma of […]
Le Fina’s Uraro brings taste of home, one munch at a time
At 75 years old, Rogelio Serrano still wakes before sunrise. Not out of habit, but out of devotion to a cookie that has carried the soul of his family and hometown for generations. Rogelio is a fourth-generation uraro maker from Porac, Pampanga and the heart behind Le Fina’s Uraro, a homegrown brand that honors one […]