DENR boosts waste management in watershed barangays
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) boosted waste management efforts by turning over 10 waste collection vehicles to selected barangays within the Pantabangan–Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve (PCWFR). Implemented through the Nueva Ecija Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, these vehicles aim to improve waste collection efficiency […]
DSWD awards P35-M in EPAHP contracts to 107 community orgs in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awarded ₱35 million in contracts to a total of 107 community-based organizations (CBOs) in Central Luzon last year under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program. This initiative aims to connect local producers to institutional markets and buyers […]
DMW C.Luzon provides 24/7 assistance to OFWs amid Middle East flight disruptions
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office 3 has activated a 24/7 airport assistance system to support Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by flight disruptions caused by airspace restrictions in the Middle East. Recent happenings involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have prompted temporary closures and […]
DepDev urges stakeholders to accelerate SDG action in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DepDev) called on Central Luzon stakeholders to step up collective action in accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), citing the need for stronger coordination and more urgent interventions as the 2030 deadline draws closer. The call was made […]
6 DTI partner cooperators in Pampanga receive equipment, machinery
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of six cooperators in Pampanga have received equipment and machinery from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program. Recipients include the San Fernando Lantern Makers Association, which received P978,555 worth of machines; the Sweet and Delicacies Association of Pampanga, […]
RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved the midterm update of the Central Luzon Investment Program (CLIP) 2023—2028, reaffirming the region’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. In a statement, the RDC said the updated CLIP serves as the region’s consolidated public investment blueprint which aligns national […]
DTI reminds consumers to stay vigilant amid holiday shopping rush
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urged consumers to remain vigilant when shopping, especially online, as holiday demand surges during the Christmas season. DTI Pampanga Consumer Protection Division Chief Nathaniel Samson said the agency has an existing monitoring system to track online market trends and detect suspicious […]
2025 SubayBAYANI Awards laud top-performing LGUs in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Local government units (LGUs) across Central Luzon were recognized for their outstanding achievements in transparent and people-centered infrastructure development during the 2025 SubayBAYANI Awards cum Infrastructure Governance Expo held at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone on December 10. Anchored on the theme “Celebrating Excellence and Showcasing […]
Dizon tasks new DPWH-Bulacan 1st DEO officials to complete dike projects
CALUMPIT, Bulacan (PIA) – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vivencio Dizon directed the newly-appointed officials of the DPWH-Bulacan First District Engineering Office (DEO) to immediately complete all gaps in unfinished dike projects across the province. Dizon personally accompanied the new officials on their first day of work at the DPWH-Bulacan First DEO in […]
San Fernando opens center for autism, neurodiversity
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The city government of San Fernando opened the San Fernando Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (SFCAN!) as part of its commitment to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for neurodivergent persons and their families. Mayor Vilma Caluag said the facility is a testament that no Fernandino will […]