PWD group calls on government to boost disability inclusion efforts in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – Advocates and leaders of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Central Luzon renewed their call for inclusive policies, permanent Disability Affairs Officers and sustained livelihood and education programs during the Regional Celebration of 47th National Disability Rights Week. Spearheaded by the Central Luzon Federation of Persons with Disabilities (CLFPWD) […]
DTI launches P1-B loan fund, digital tools to empower women entrepreneurs
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to strengthen support for women entrepreneurs with expanded financing programs, digitalization initiatives, and capacity-building efforts. During the 2025 Central Luzon Women’s Entrepreneurs’ Summit, DTI Undersecretary for Regional Operations Group Blesila Lantayona announced that DTI launched the Women Enterprise Fund, a […]
DPWH finishes road in Pampanga to advance countryside dev’t
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a P98.9 million concrete road stretching 860 lineal meters in Porac, Pampanga. Funded under the 2024 General Appropriations Act, the newly paved road aims to improve accessibility and ease mobility for residents, particularly those traveling […]
NAPOLCOM brings police entrance and promotion exams closer to CL applicants
CABANATUAN CITY (PIA) — The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) is bringing the Police Entrance and Promotional Examinations closer to Central Luzon applicants to make the application process more accessible. The regular paper-and-pencil Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance and promotional examinations will be conducted on October 19, 2025, across 35 testing centers nationwide, including two key […]
CPD notes declining but steady population growth in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Central Luzon highlighted the current population situation in the country, citing the need for sustained family planning initiatives amid continuous population growth. According to the 2022 official census, the population of the Philippines stood at 109 million. Five years later, estimates now […]
NNC 3 draws attention to food, nutrition security during Nutrition Month 2025 celeb
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – The National Nutrition Council Region 3 (NNC 3) is intensifying its advocacy on food and nutrition security as the country celebrates Nutrition Month this July. Anchored on the theme “Food and Nutrition Security gawing Priority! Sapat na Pagkain Karapatan natin!,” the campaign aims to remind stakeholders of the urgent need […]
RDRRMC recognizes 2025 Gawad Kalasag awardees in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Central Luzon Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has announced the winners of the 2025 Regional Gawad Kalasag Special Awards for their outstanding contributions in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) across the region. RDRRMC Chairperson and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Amador […]
JBLMGH inaugurates trauma, orthopedic specialty centers in Pampanga
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – The Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) inaugurated two major specialty centers in Pampanga, including the advanced comprehensive center for orthopedic care and the basic comprehensive center for trauma and burns, highlighting the Department of Health’s (DOH) commitment to modernization for health equity by enhancing healthcare infrastructure […]
600 learners benefit from new DPWH-built school building in Angeles City
ANGELES CITY (PIA) — About 600 elementary students at Amsic Integrated School in Angeles City are now benefiting from a newly constructed four-story, 12-classroom school building, addressing classroom shortage and supporting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to improve access to quality education for all Filipinos. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed […]
DepEd CL launches strategic initiatives to address post school opening challenges
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out key initiatives aimed to resolve common issues faced by schools across Central Luzon, weeks after the school opening. DepEd Regional Office 3 Policy, Planning and Research Division Chief Education Supervisor Matrose Galarion disclosed that the agency has ramped up the […]