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 […]
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 […]