CPD urges responsible parenthood in national family planning month celeb
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Central Luzon is calling on couples to practice responsible parenthood. This is as the country observes the National Family Planning Month in August. CPD 3 Regional Director Lourdes Nacionales stressed that family planning is essential to safeguard the health and future […]
CL’s slower yet steady population, an opportunity for smarter investment
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) reaffirmed that Central Luzon’s slower yet steady population growth presents an opportunity for both local and national governments to implement smarter and people-centered development strategies. Data from the 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) showed that Central Luzon’s population reached 12.9 million, […]
PBBM: Economic Sabotage, ikakaso sa mga nasa likod ng ‘Guni-guning’ proyekto kontra baha sa Baliwag
LUNGSOD NG BALIWAG (PIA) — Papakasuhan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ng economic sabotage ang mga nasa likod ng proyektong kontra baha na naging isang ‘guni-guni’ sa Barangay Piel, Lungsod ng Baliwag, Bulacan. Iyan ang ipinahayag ng Pangulo matapos niyang suyurin ang liblib na barangay na ito. Nakumpirma niya mismo na ang P55 milyong […]
Pagpapanagot sa mga nasa likod ng palpak na flood control sa Calumpit, tiniyak ni PBBM
CALUMPIT, Bulacan (PIA) — Papapanagutin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang lahat ng sangkot na kontratista, kawani o opisyal ng pamahalaan sa pagpapagawa ng hindi natapos, depektibo at pumalpak na flood control projects partikular sa mga barangay ng Bulusan at Frances sa Calumpit, Bulacan. Sa Calumpit nagkakadugtong ang mga kailugan ng Pampanga at Angat […]
DOST cites food safety champions as Central Luzon Food Safety Team marks 10th anniversary
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Central Luzon, through the Central Luzon Food Safety Team (CLFST), recognized over 70 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and partner agencies across the region who champions food safety. With the theme “Celebrating Dedication. Elevating Standards. Ensuring Safety,” the event marked […]
Treasury urges Central Luzon investors to consider low-risk retail bonds
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) encourages individuals and institutions in Central Luzon to invest in Retail Treasury Bonds Tranche 31 (RTB 31), which is open for subscription until August 15. RTB 31 requires a minimum investment of P5,000, with additional investments accepted in P5,000 increments. It offers a […]
PBBM’s vision of proactive, community-based healthcare realized through BUCAS centers
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – To respond to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for accessible, community-based healthcare services, the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) shared that it has operationalized two Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services (BUCAS) centers in Central Luzon from 2024. JBLMGH Medical Center Chief Dr. Monserrat Chichioco […]
PhilHealth strengthens preventive healthcare in Region 3 through YAKAP Program aligned with PBBM’s SONA vision
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – Aligned with the priorities outlined in President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) launched the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) – a major step forward in strengthening preventive healthcare and enhancing benefit packages for Filipinos. During his […]
JBLMGH expands specialty services in line with PBBM’s regional health agenda
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Responding to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s renewed call in his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to strengthen regionalized specialty healthcare, the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) continues to lead Central Luzon in expanding accessible, high-quality medical services. “Dito sa atin, mahal magkasakit. Mahal […]
PDEA boosts campaign in support of PBBM’s bloodless fight vs drugs
IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Central Luzon reported intensified operations and advocacy efforts in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a bloodless anti-drug campaign, as emphasized in his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA). In his SONA, the President disclosed that nearly ₱83 billion worth of […]