Preventing avoidable tragedies
IN LIGHT of the collapse of a building under construction in Angeles City, it is important to emphasize that local government units carry the legal responsibility of closely supervising all construction activities within their jurisdiction. This duty is primarily exercised through the Office of the Building Official (OBO), which is tasked with ensuring that every […]
Death toll in Angeles City building collapse rises to 4
The death toll from the collapsed nine-story building under construction in Angeles City rose to four people, while 17 others were still missing. The Bureau of Fire Protection Central Luzon said their rescuers, together with responders from other agencies, continue to conduct search, rescue, and retrieval operations. The structure collapsed in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, […]
Malaysian dead in Angeles City’s collapsed building
A Malaysian national was reported dead after an under-construction nine-story building collapsed in Angeles City early Sunday morning, May 24. The Bureau of Fire Protection confirmed the death of the “handicapped” foreigner, who was living near the collapsed structure in Balibago, Angeles City. Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II continued to personally monitor the operation as […]
Building under construction collapses in AC, rescue operations ongoing
ANGELES CITY – A nine-storey hotel under construction along Teodoro St. in Barangay Balibago collapsed early morning today, May 24, with 24 people initially rescued at the site. The city government’s unified command system was immediately activated to ensure smooth coordination of rescue operations with the Bureau of Fire Protection in charge of rescue and […]
23 reported trapped, 26 rescued! Mayor Lazatin activates command center as 9-story building collapses in Angeles City
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II has immediately activated the local government’s Unified Command System to ensure proper coordination following the collapse of a 9-story building in the city. Authorities said that as of 2 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 23 individuals have reportedly remained trapped in a building that was being constructed in Balibago, […]
144-km North-South Commuter Railway, target matapos sa 2032: DOTr
Aarangkada na raw ang konstruksyon ng North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), ayon sa Department of Transportation (DOTr). Photo from Department of Transportation Sa pagbisita ni Transportation Sec. Giovanni Lopez sa Angeles City, Pampanga nitong Miyerkules, May 20, sinabi nitong target nilang matapos ang buong 144-kilometer stretch ng proyekto mula Calamba, Laguna hanggang Clark sa 2032. Nakatakda […]
Allyson Hetland’s homecoming: Cheers, culture, community pride at Newpoint Mall
ANGELES CITY — Warm cheers, camera flashes, and proud smiles filled Newpoint Mall on Wednesday, May 20, as Kapampangan beauty queen Allyson Hetland returned home for a heartfelt celebration with her supporters following her recent coronation as Miss Supranational Philippines 2027. The “Supra Fans Meet” transformed the mall into a vibrant gathering space where […]
TNVS Alliance, nananawagan ng mas bukas na dayalogo hinggil sa motorcycle taxi issue sa Angeles City
Nagpadala ng liham ang grupong TNVS Alliance kay Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin II bilang paanyaya sa isang general assembly sa Don Bosco Academy sa Mabalacat City sa Huwebes, May 21. Layon umano nitong magkaroon ng mas bukas na pag-uusap hinggil sa regulasyon ng motorcycle taxi operations sa Syudad. Sa liham na pirmado ni […]
Kailangan ang regulasyon sa motorcycle taxi habang wala pang batas: DOTr
Bumisita sa Angeles City si Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez kung saan muli niyang iginiit ang pangangailangang maayos na ma-regulate ang operasyon ng motorcycle taxi sa bansa habang wala pang ganap na batas na naipapasa ng Kongreso. Ayon kay Lopez, malinaw umanong nakasaad sa inilabas na Department Order ng DOTr na […]
SM Offices Hits 100% Occupancy at Clark Tech Hub, 11th Tower Underway
SM Offices, the commercial leasing arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Offices), has achieved a 100% occupancy rate across its more than 100,000-square-meter, 10-tower Tech Hub complex in Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga. Most of its tenants are global IT-BPM and multinational companies with long-term lease agreements. “The full utilization of […]