Honored at 13th cityhood anniversary: ‘Father of Mabalacat City’ slams successor
MABALACAT CITY — “We give credit to whom credit is due. His leadership laid the groundwork for the opportunities Mabalacat enjoys today.” Thus, declared Mayor Atty. Gerald Guttrie Aquino in giving recognition to former long-time Mayor Marino “Boking” Morales at the 13th cityhood anniversary celebration held at Tabnuan Cultural Hall in Barangay Poblacion on July […]
2 cops nabbed for robbery
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Two police officers assigned to the provincial drug enforcement unit of the Pampanga Provincial Police Office have been arrested for their involvement in a robbery in Mabalacat City on July 1. Initial investigation revealed that five unidentified armed men wearing black jackets, bonnets, and face masks forcibly entered a printing […]
Sportsman-philanthropist-Filipino Bruce McTavish dies at 84
ANGELES CITY – The local folk’s long-time favorite foreigner who was granted Filipino citizenship in 2018 has died at the age of 84. Bruce Donald McTavish, born in New Zealand, had always been a pride of city folk not only for his international reputation as boxing referee but also as philanthropist who had introduced the […]
Capitol offers free dentures to 10,000 cabalens
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — From toothless grins to toothy smiles. Gov. Lilia “Nanay Gov” Pineda’s latest advocacy transcends mere aesthetics to rise to total wellbeing most especially among indigent Kapampangans. Consistent with the Capitol’s continuing efforts to provide accessible healthcare to its constituents, Nanay Gov and Vice Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda have expanded the […]
₱2-M marijuana seized, 3 arrested
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Three high-value suspects yielded some P2 million worth of marijuana and marijuana-based products in a buy-bust operation in Mabalacat City on July 2. The operation led by personnel from Mabalacat City Police Station’s drug enforcement unit in Barangay Bical resulted to the dismantling of a suspected drug distribution network in […]
Cong Pogi reaches out to Magalang elderly
MAGALANG, Pampanga – Eleven bedridden nonagenarians here for the first time received in their homes their very representative in Congress bringing gifts funded out of his own pockets. “Ako po ay magbabahay-bahay dahil gusto ko pong malaman ang bawat pulso, bawat kailangan, at bawat hinaing ng aking mga kababayan sa Unang Distrito ng Pampanga,” said […]
Mayor Jon’s 1st EO suspends septage fee collection in AC
ANGELES CITY – Minutes after taking his oath of office, Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, with the entire 20th Sangguniang Panlungsod literally serving as backstop, signed his very first executive order as hizzoner. EO 2025-001 suspends the implementation of city ordinances mandating the collection of the environmental/septage fees “pending review, reevaluation and eventual introduction of […]
Delta rallies 12th SP to support Nanay Gov’s priorities
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Vice Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda has urged members of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan to unite and pass ordinances in support of the legislative agenda of Gov. Lilia “Nanay Gov” Pineda. The vice governor aired the call for unity as he presided over the inaugural session of the 12th SP with […]