PSC Chair Gregorio sees big role of Clark and Pampanga in Sports Tourism
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio sees a big role for Clark and host province Pampanga in the development of a strategy and program under the newly-formed super body for sports tourism. During KapiHann, a media forum of the Pampanga Press Club at Swissotel Clark inside Hann Resorts in Clark, Gregorio said that […]
Cebu Pacific Clark Hub and its Upward Numbers
The numbers say it all. Just how successful the Clark International Airport (code: CRK) is in bringing back the flights. Cebu Pacific, for one, is chalking up upward in its in passenger, routes, and hub seats sold.Imagine a chart – whether a line, graph or even pie – they all have point up figures. Cebu […]
Symphony Homes cites local restos and cafés
Symphony Homes is not just putting up a residential village. It is building a community that pays tribute to Kapampangan culinary excellence. In its recent social media post, the SMDC unit has featured 10 restaurants and cafes that are not just popular but are also located near the newest housing project in Mabalacat City. Described […]
Angeles City’s tourism goes back to basics; focuses on heritage, people
Revisiting plans, the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO) has the local residents in mind, especially students and youth who may not know the rich culture, tradition and history of Angeles City. ACTO Head Louie Lazatin said that the LGU is focusing on Heritage Tour, a trip that will bring tourists to the Pamintuan Mansion, Museo […]
DPWH taps on church leaders to keep infrastructure projects checked
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon today said that Father Carmelo “Tito” Caluag will be part of the Citizens Participatory Audit that would help ensure integrity in government’s infrastructure projects. The announcement was made today as DPWH top executives headed by Dizon met in Clark with former heads of the agency – Rogelio “Babes” Singson and Jose […]
Mabalacat City’s loss is the nation’s gain
Former Mabalacat City College President Michelle Aguilar Ong has been appointed as the newest commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education, a national position that governs colleges and universities in the country. Ong was replaced in July this year as head of MCC, the only community college that has been mentioned by a Philippine president […]
Small But Big
Small but big in many ways. Our diminutive daughter Allysa Anne took from late mother Remedios. And so did I. But what she may have lacked in height, she makes up in many areas. For one is her diligence to study as she went for higher education. She is a step away from being a […]
PR and Action (Part 2)
(Ed’s Note: Our columnist Noel G. Tulabut has started to write his observations in today’s PR and Comms practice by entities in both the private sector and government corporation. The first one was about PLDT. He is on a series of opinion articles on the subject matter which he also seriously practiced for more than […]
PR and Action
I AM amazed. When people – individually, collectively – act fast. And whenever it is a response to something really needed. This piece is meant to express both a sense of awe and appreciation to some people who know how to respond on time. It is also a recognition of that high sense of public […]
Pampanga flood control projects on DPWH Sec radar
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has cracked the whip in Pampanga as he included one district engineer as among DPWH officials who have been tagged for alleged anomalous flood control projects. In a press conference, Dizon announced that the agency has issued show cause order to at least 10 officials for reported lavish lifestyles, substandard […]