Kapampangans elevate culinary heritage at Sinukwan Festival 2025 kick-off
Photo from Sinukwan Pampanga/Facebook CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA — Cooking is more than mixing ingredients; it is the creation of stories, culture, and the collective pride of a community. This was highlighted during the kick-off of Sinukwan Festival 2025 on Tuesday, November 18, at the Santungán ning Kulturang Kapampangan, where tradition and innovation merged […]
Trouble in the sand: Quarry operators shut down operation
PORAC, Pampanga – Protesting against unjust taxes and random changes in policies and processes of the municipal government, 40 quarry operators and 850 haulers here shut down their quarry sites for two weeks starting Nov. 21. “Gusto naming ipabatid sa mga Poraqueno na ang patuloiy na panggigipit ng munisipyo ay nagdudulot ng tuluyang pagbagsak ng […]
NNC fetes Central Luzon nutrition champions at 2025 Gawad Parangal sa Nutrisyon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The National Nutrition Council (NNC) feted outstanding nutrition committees and focal points in Central Luzon during the 2025 Gitnang Luzon Gawad Parangal sa Nutrisyon. The annual event recognizes the exemplary efforts of local government units (LGUs) in managing and implementing their local nutrition programs, addressing malnutrition, and advancing innovative […]
254TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY NING SAN SIMON PIGMASUSIAN
1. Pigmasususian ding memalen ing aldo ning pangatatag ning balayan ning San Simon napung Sabadu ning abak penimunan ning malagung i acting mayor Anne Canlas kambe ning bise alkalde at konsial a mangasipag tinagun la ring mapilan a kapitan at kagawad da ring miyaliwang baryu na ning munisipalidad 2. Matagumpe ing programa ning makule katatagan […]
Ombudsman redux for ‘Congtractor’ Dong
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — “Congtractor yan eh… People didn’t believe that there would be accountability whatsoever in violating the law, harap-harapan kasi nga walang manghuhuli. Bawal iyan eh. It’s a prohibited activity, it’s a conflict of interest found in so many laws on corruption so mahirap na makatakas diyan.” A mouthful there from Ombudsman […]
Dengue cases down 8% but risks remain after typhoons
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a decrease in dengue cases from Oct. 12 to 25, but still emphasized the need for heightened vigilance as the country recovers from recent flooding. In an advisory on Saturday, the DOH said 14,038 dengue cases were logged from Oct. 12 to 25, an 8 percent decrease from […]
SBMA honors 175 service awardees
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño (3rd from left) congratulates Nora P. Sevillejo (in red dress), after handing over the latter’s trophy during the 11th Loyalty Awards Ceremony at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) on November 17, 2025. Sevillejo received the 30-year service award. SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – […]
Park Inn by Radisson Clark lights up holiday centerpiece as it marks 10th year
CLARK – A white Christmas tree, adorned with blue and silver trimmings, now stand tall at the lobby of Park Inn by Radisson Clark, a fitting centerpiece as the hotel celebrates its 10th anniversary. Park Inn’s Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 21 gathered partners, industry leaders, and the community it has served for the past […]
CIFOS kicks off Phase 2 with 2-Wheels Festival
Following a historic, record-breaking opening with a mega-parade of 236 cars last month, the Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) is revving up for its high-octane second phase: the 2-Wheels Festival. Now in its third year, the dedicated celebration of motorcycle culture and high-speed racing is set to thunder into the Clark International Speedway (CIS) […]
Metrobank makes 5 calls on PH economy for 2026
Metrobank Chief Economist and Markets Strategist Nicholas Mapa outlined five key themes for the Philippine economy, projecting potential rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as early as December, and a steeper yield curve as the country anticipates a recovery of growth momentum in 2026. The forecasts were presented during Metrobank’s 2025 Market […]