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 […]
DHSUD levels up standards of transitory housing with deployment of modular shelters
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to provide safer and more comfortable emergency housing, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has deployed modular shelter units (MSUs) to calamity-stricken areas –setting up new standards of transitory shelters in the country in 2025. Through the deployment of MSUs spearheaded by Undersecretary […]
DOST: 4 science-related laws signed in 2025
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. This year, the Marcos administration has signed into law four acts related to science and technology. The Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) Modernization Law The signing of the Phivolcs Modernization Law will improve the disaster risk reduction efforts of the country, Department of […]
RDC OKs updated Central Luzon public investment blueprint
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Regional Development Council (RDC) has approved the midterm update of the Central Luzon Investment Program (CLIP) 2023—2028, reaffirming the region’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. In a statement, the RDC said the updated CLIP serves as the region’s consolidated public investment blueprint which aligns national […]
GCC, Pampanga State U seal dual partnership through back-to-back MOA signing
Marking another institutional collaboration, Pampanga State University (Pampanga State U), through its Extension Services Office (ESO) and Library Services Office (LSO), forged a dual Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with Guagua Community College (GCC) on December 22, 2025. The agreements formalize the implementation of two major initiatives: Project KUYA (Kaagapay para sa Unlad ng Yaman […]
DSWD Pag-abot Processing Center binuksan sa Kapitolyo
LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO – Pormal nang pinasinayaan ang bagong Pag-Abot Processing Center ng Department of Social Welfare and Development sa Capitol Compound nitong Dec. 2. Pinangunahan ang pagbubukas ng pasilidad nina DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, at DSWD Region 3 director Venus Rebuldela. Gaya ng nakasaad sa pangalan nito, ang center […]
AC named regional winner, national finalist in child-friendly governance
ANGELES CITY – Two major distinctions in the 2025 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) have been bestowed upon this city, affirming its sustained commitment to advancing child-friendly local governance and protecting the welfare of Angeleño children. The city was cited as a national finalist and declared regional winner for its effective institutionalization […]
Capitol, DSWD play Santa to IP communities
FLORIDABLANCA, Pampanga – Songs of joy and dances of merriment welcomed Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, Vice Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda, and Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian in Barangays Mawacat and Nabuclod here on Dec. 22 bringing gifts of cash, Noche Buena goodies, and other essentials to 1,412 Aeta residents. “Masaya po […]