Dynastic Dynamics 5: Dynasties, duh!
NO TO Mag-INDA-Now. Punning perfection from Pampanga’s moral minority provided the high definition, indeed, impacted the meanest meaning, to political dynasty in the province. Alas, it failed to catch the imagination, much less inflame the conviction of the electorate. Most miserably, at that. Did I say minority? Minimality, more aptly, as suggested by their actual […]
Cultural heritage in miniature at Clark Museum
CLARK FREEPORT — Local Christmas traditions shine bright, albeit scaled down, at the “Liwanag ng Pasko: Cultural Heritage Stories in Miniature – A Diorama and Tipos del Pais Exhibit” that opened on Dec. 19 at the Clark Museum here. Twelve artists from Pampanga, Quezon City, Bulacan, and Nueva Vizcaya, are presenting miniature works that depict […]
Dynastic Dynamics 4: Political landscaping
WHAT HAVE Cong. Yeng Guiao, Cong. Oca Rodriguez, Mayor Junjun Tetangco, BM Cris Garbo, and ex-Mayor Buddy Dungca have in common? One, they all lost in the recent elections: in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th congressional districts, in the Mabalacat City and the Bacolor mayorships (in the order as the names appeared above). Two, and more […]
Brainbox reaffirms commitment to creating global career pathways for Filipinos
AC GOV’T SUPPORTS BRAINBOX’S #PINKSTRIDE. Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, through his Executive Assistant Raffy Angeles, lauded Brainbox for bridging global career opportunities to Filipino professionals through its kindness-led, people-centred approach. Mayor Lazatin reaffirmed the city’s strong support for BPOs like Brainbox that invest responsibly in local talent, empower Filipino leadership, and drive […]
Dynastic Dynamics 3: Sibling, conjugal, filial
TRIPLE HAPPINESS. All three Carmelo Lazatins (L-R) — first time congressman Jonjon, former five-time congressman and three-term city mayor Tarzan, and re-elected city councilor Pogi at Talk Widus forum, June 1, 2016, two years before Cong Tarzan died without seeing Pogi set a winning record in the Angeles City mayoralty polls. SIBLING SUPREMACY is affirmed anew in the […]
Dynastic Dynamics 2: Wax, wane but here to stay
POLITICAL FAMILY fortunes — triple, double, mixed – and misfortunes too, abounded in the 2025 polls in Pampanga. Perfect three-of-three scored the family of outgoing House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales: daughter Mica taking up his post as 3rd District representative; son Brenz, vice mayor of the City of San Fernando; and wife MyMy, 3rd District […]
Kapampangan artistry & devotion, tampok sa Lubenas ning Pasku sa Angeles City
Photo from Angeles City Information Office Pinagyaman ng Lubenas ning Pasku 2025 ang Kapampangan Christmas tradition sa Angeles City Heritage District nitong Linggo, December 14. Pinangunahan ng City Tourism Office ang aktibidad, katuwang ang Holy Rosary Parish, kung saan tampok ang prusisyon ng mga santo mula sa Brgy. Cutcut, Malabanias, Pampang, Pandan, Pulungbulu, Sta. Teresita, […]
Faith, heritage shine anew in AC’s Lubenas Ning Pasku
ANGELES CITY — The heritage district here on Dec. 14 lighted up in a testament to deep faith, rich culture, and treasured tradition of the Angeleno in the annual “Lubenas ning Pasku.” Angeles City is among the very few towns still observing this pre-Christmas celebration that derived its name from the Latin novena, a Catholic […]
Cong Pogi Lazatin pushes Anti-Dynasty Bill
ANGELES CITY – “Ang pagpasa ng Anti-Dynasty Bill ay isang paraan para maibalik ang tiwala ng tao sa pamahalaan. Naniniwala ako na mas magiging inclusive at accountable ang gobyerno pag naipasa ito.” Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on Dec. 11 categorically declared his full support Anti-Political Dynasty Bill being pushed in […]
Top 1 sa ALCUCOA! Mayor Lazatin lauds City College of Angeles for raising city’s digital standards
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II has congratulated the City College of Angeles (CCA) for receiving an award in web design and management. The CCA ranked first in the 2025 Association of Local Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (ALCUCOA) Best Website Design and Management Awards. The City Information Office (CIO) said the mayor, […]