Gov Pineda distributes P3.6M medical, burial assistance to Kabalens
Pampanga Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda has led the distribution of cash assistance worth P3.6 million to Kabalen patients and those who lost their loved ones. Of the total amount, P3.1 million was for 81 patients who needed medical aid and P498,000 as burial assistance given to 86 families, the Provincial Information Office (PIO) said. “Naging […]
Angeles City gov’t gets 2 awards for pushing for child-friendly local governance
The Angeles City government, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, has received two awards for its sustained commitment to advancing child-friendly local governance and protecting the welfare of the Angeleño children. In the recent 2025 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) ceremony, Angeles City was recognized as a National Finalist. […]
PWDs get Media Noche packages, cash gifts from Red Pillars, Cong Pogi
ANGELES CITY – Persons with disability in Barangays Agapito Del Rosario and San Nicolas here received Media Noche packages on Dec. 29 from the Red Pillars Foundation, in partnership with the Office of 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. and in cooperation with the city’s PWD Affairs Office. Red Pillars provided the packages each […]
P122-M smuggled cigarettes seized
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Some P122-million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized in a series of police operations in San Simon, Pampanga on Christmas Day. The illegal cigarettes were initially discovered inside an Isuzu truck flagged down by members of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit 3 and the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Special Operations […]
EcoWaste Coalition, PAWS push ‘Iwas PapuToxic’ to protect animals ahead of New Year’s Eve
(Advocates urge paputok-free New Year to spare animals and curb toxic pollution) To protect cats and dogs, the children and the environment from harm, the EcoWaste Coalition and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) renewed their call for a firecracker- and fireworks-free New Year through an “Iwas PapuToxic” event held on December 28, 2025 at […]
DTI Tarlac expands digitalization program through Consumer E-CONnect Program
Private establishments in Tarlac display electronic posters using their LED screens and TV displays in support of the Consumer E-CONnect Program of the Department of Trade and Industry Tarlac. (DTI) TARLAC CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Tarlac, in partnership with 27 private establishments in the province, has launched the Consumer E-CONnect […]
P850-M land debt relief, titling boost livelihood of Aurora farmers
About 73 farmers in Aurora receive certificates of land debt condonation amounting to over P850 million from the Department of Agrarian Reform, easing long-standing land amortization burdens. The activity also includes the distribution of 21 individual land titles covering 17.5 hectares to 20 farmer-beneficiaries, strengthening land tenure security and livelihoods. (DAR Aurora) BALER, Aurora — […]
Mekeni Top Exec Writes Tribute for Pinoy Silicon Valley Veteran Dado Banatao
Mekeni Food Corporation President Pruds Garcia recalls how Filipino Silicon Valley pioneer Dado Banatao spoke in one company scholarship programof how he wants to be remembered. In his FB post, Garcia paid tribute to the so-called techpreneur who died on Christmas Day at Stanford University due to undisclosed illness. He was 79 years old. Garcia […]
DENR, partners advance reforestation efforts in Bataan
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the provincial government of Bataan, the municipality of Limay, Petron Foundation, Inc., and the Samahang Magsasaka sa Kagubatan Limay Bataan, Inc. sign a Memorandum of Agreement to launch the five-year Puno ng Buhay–Limay Reforestation Project. (DENR) BALANGA CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in […]
Giant puppets take to the streets of Sta. Ana
STA. ANA, Pampanga – Gaiety and fun swept this town as towering puppets made of bamboo slats, papier-mâché, and other recyclable materials took to the streets in the 13th Majigangga Festival that opened on Dec. 22. A weeklong celebration of the vibrant culture, artistic heritage, and history of the Pimpeños’ – the townspeople taking after […]