Dynastic Dynamics 6: Family heirloom
PRESIDENT DIOSDADO P. Macapagal, himself a former congressman and vice president, sired former Pampanga Vice Gov. Cielo Macapagal-Salgado and President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, herself a former senator and vice president and current congresswoman, who birthed Mickey Macapagal-Arroyo elected “regular” congressman and party list representative, and Dato Macapagal-Arroyo, congressman. A sibling of Apung Dadong, Angel “Star” P. Macapagal, also […]
DTI reminds consumers to stay vigilant amid holiday shopping rush
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urged consumers to remain vigilant when shopping, especially online, as holiday demand surges during the Christmas season. DTI Pampanga Consumer Protection Division Chief Nathaniel Samson said the agency has an existing monitoring system to track online market trends and detect suspicious […]
SEC launches unified online ticketing system with real-time tracking
Transacting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just got easier, as the Commission launched its upgraded online ticketing system that now covers all services and allows for the real-time tracking of the status of inquiries or complaints. The Commission on December 4 launched the upgraded iMessage, its web-based ticketing system for managing and processing […]
Enjoy exclusive holiday treats this Christmas with PLDT Home
As families spend more time at home during the holidays, whether hosting reunions, streaming Christmas movies, gaming with loved ones, and staying connected with long-distance relatives, PLDT Home makes the season even more meaningful with its exclusive Holiday Treats. PLDT Home’s holiday offerings surely elevate everyday moments at home. From binge-worthy streaming nights and lag-free […]
2025 SubayBAYANI Awards laud top-performing LGUs in Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Local government units (LGUs) across Central Luzon were recognized for their outstanding achievements in transparent and people-centered infrastructure development during the 2025 SubayBAYANI Awards cum Infrastructure Governance Expo held at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone on December 10. Anchored on the theme “Celebrating Excellence and Showcasing […]
Pahayag: Tungkol sa Ordinansa Blg. 740, S-2025 ng Angeles City SP na nagpangalan sa Lapid Arena
KAMI PO sa Advocate for Genuine Services (AGOS) ay pormal na naghain ng Petisyon at Liham-Protesta laban sa Ordinansa Blg. 740, S-2025, na nagpapangalan sa isang pampublikong pasilidad sa Barangay Pampang, Lungsod ng Angeles bilang Jose Lapid Sports Complex. Nililinaw po namin sa publiko ang sumusunod: Una, wala pong dokumentado o makasaysayang tala na nagpapakita […]
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 […]
Mekeni joins Hospital on Wheels mission serving over 1,000 Poraqueños
PORAC, Pampanga — Standing up to its corporate values of community welfare and inclusive development, Mekeni Food Corp. joined the recent Hospital on Wheels (HOW) medical mission that served over 1,000 patients at the Jose Songco Lapid Gymnasium in Barangay Cangatba here. Providing medical consultations and dispensing prescribed medicines The two-day mission delivered free medical, […]
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 […]