Cong Pogi pushes for free national online library
ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., on Sept. 4 filed a bill mandating the establishment of the Philippine Online Library and the digitization of all prescribed references for public education. Under House Bill No. 4356, to be known as the “Establishing the Philippine Online Library and Digitization of Public School […]
Obispo Cesar Ma. Guerrero: NHCP unveils historical marker on Pampanga’s first bishop
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The 69th anniversary of the canonical coronation of the Virgen de los Remedios, patroness of Pampanga, on Sept. 8, assumed greater significance, in the historical sense, with an official recognition of its founding proponent. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines unveiled the historical marker, “Obispo Cesar Ma. Guerrero” on […]
EO: Unclaimed impounded vehicles in AC sold after 90 days
ANGELES CITY – Wanting more space in its impounding areas already overcrowded with unclaimed vehicles, some over a decade there, the city government has come out with a measure for the proper disposal of the same. Mayor Jon Lazatin on Sept. 3 issued Executive Order 14 Series of 2025 – Promulgating Implementing Rules and Regulations […]
Nueva Ecija gov’t gets award for sustainable ecological waste management Inb
The Nueva Ecija government, under the leadership of Governor Aurelio Umali, has received an award for sustainable ecological solid waste management. Vice Governor Lemon Umali accepted the plaque of recognition during the Environmental Summit 2025, organized by the Environmental Management Bureau Region 3, with the theme “Ending Global Plastic Pollution,” in a hotel in Angeles […]
Angeles City gov’t hosts Negros Occidental LGU’s delegates for tourism activities
The Angeles City government has welcomed a delegation from the Negros Occidental government for a day of cultural immersion, heritage exploration, and a hands-on culinary experience. Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO) head Louie Lazatin, in partnership with the Kuliat Foundation Inc., led the city in welcoming the guests. The visitors included Provincial Board Member Arthur […]
EC Soliman waste management firm receives 2nd landmark award
ANGELES CITY — The San Fernando-based waste management company EC Soliman added another feather to its cap when it was recognized anew by the LandBank of the Philippines for its outstanding performance that contributed to “meaningful change in industries and communities nationwide.” EC Soliman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Epitacio C. Soliman, Jr. received the […]
Mayor Lazatin declares half-day gov’t work, class suspension in Angeles City on Sept. 8
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II has issued an executive order suspending the government work and school classes in all levels, both in public and private, starting 12 noon on September 8, in observance of the 69th Canonical Coronation of Virgen Delos Remedios. Under EO No. 013, dated September 3, the mayor noted the […]
Julie Ann, Rayver support eco-friendly cause
Celebrities Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz lent their star power to an eco-friendly cause, supporting an initiative that upcycles single-use plastic sachets and beverage cartons into school ecoboard chairs. The pair joined the relaunch of Eco Protect Management Corporation’s “Lunes Malinis” (MaLu) program held at Sta. Teresita Elementary School in Angeles City. At […]
Finding solons, doing the math in Pampanga flood control projects
IT MAY only be No. 5 in the Top 10, but A.D. Gonzales Construction and Trading Co. Inc., the eponymous company of the immediate past House Senior Deputy Speaker and three-term Pampanga 3rd District congressman, holds the largest funded single flood control projects in the province. Matrix of the A.D. Gonzales Construction company officials among the […]
Eco-Protect’s ‘Lunes Malinis’ expands to AC, Mabalacat schools
ANGELES CITY — Eco Protect Management Corp. (EMPC), in partnership with local government and education leaders, has relaunched its Lunes Malinis project and expanded its innovative upcycling initiative to schools in the cities of Angeles and Mabalacat. The program, relaunched during upcycling caravans on August 29, aims to transform plastic wastes and beverage cartons into […]