CA affirms Ombudsman dismissal of Porac Mayor Capil over POGO issue
“WHEREFORE, premises considered, the Petition for Review under Rule 43 of the Rules of Court is DENIED. The assailed Decision dated 3 April 2025 and Order dated 26 May 2025 of the Office of the Ombudsman in OMB-C-A-SEP-24-0093 are AFFIRMED.” Thus, the Court of Appeals’ Twelfth Division denied the petition for review of Porac Mayor […]
DTI-3 Records 140,076 Business Name Registrations in 2025
The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) recorded a total of 140,076 registered Business Names (BNs) from January to December 2025, reflecting sustained entrepreneurial activity across Central Luzon despite a slight 1.92% decrease compared to 2024 At the provincial level, Aurora registered 3,053 BNs, posting a 3.35% increase, while Bataan recorded 10,658 registrations, […]
Coastal community relishes clean water 24/7
LUBAO, Pampanga — A community celebration welcomed the completion of a new water system ensuring clean water 24 hours a day at the coastal barangay of Bancal Pugad here. Where manual water fetching and hand pumps were once the ordeal of the day, some 580 families now can just open faucets and taps for instant […]
Punto Op-Ed: Dizon backtracking on Candating
“UNANG-UNA, mukhang hindi talaga tama ang disenyo nung flood control sa Candating, Arayat. Kung maaalala ninyo pinilit natin yung kontratista na ayusin dahil nagigiba yung mga pundasyon. Eh, ngayon, hanggang ngayon hindi nila maayos-ayos. So, kailangan na tayong magdesisyon dito na talagang panagutin yung mga dapat managot diyan. Kasama na yung mga tao ng DPWH, […]
DILG Region 3 highlights LGU’s role in sustaining Manila Bay cleanup
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 3 underscored the crucial role of local government units (LGUs) in sustaining the cleanup, rehabilitation, and preservation of Manila Bay in compliance with the Supreme Court’s 2008 mandamus ruling. DILG Region 3 Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division Chief […]
CSF acquires 76 service vehicles to boost public service delivery
The City Government of San Fernando acquires 76 new service vehicles as part of its continuing efforts to improve frontline services and ensure timely assistance for Fernandinos. (CSFP-CIO) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The City Government of San Fernando has acquired 76 new service vehicles to strengthen its operational capacity and ensure faster and […]
DICT distributes 1,927 SIM cards in Tarlac town
Learners from Maruglu Elementary School, Sta. Juliana Elementary School, and Sta. Juliana High School in Capas, Tarlac receive free SIM cards from the Department of Information and Communications Technology under its Bayanihan SIM Card Distribution Program. (DICT Tarlac) TARLAC CITY — A total of 1,927 free SIM cards were distributed to elementary and high school […]
PCG opens Aurora aviation training facility to sharpen maritime operations readiness
The Philippine Coast Guard opens a P9.9-million aviation training facility in Dipaculao, Aurora, to strengthen maritime operations readiness. This 350-square-meter infrastructure will serve as a hub for training in search and rescue, disaster response, and aviation support missions.(Dipaculao LGU) BALER, Aurora — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has inaugurated a P9.9-million aviation training facility in […]
Clark Marriott Concierge Associate Awarded Golden Crossed Keys of Les Clefs d’Or Philippines
Clark Marriott Concierge Associate Patrick Kennent Piedra has been officially awarded the Golden Crossed Keys of Les Clefs d’Or Philippines, an internationally recognized mark of excellence in concierge service. This distinction is reserved for a select group of professionals who demonstrate exceptional skill, dedication, and a commitment to providing outstanding guest experiences. With approximately 50 […]
Philippine Pride: Tanduay Rums secure gold at World Spirits Competition
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino excellence once again took center stage as Philippine-made rums Tanduay Reserve Rum 10 Years and Tanduay Double Rum received gold medals at the prestigious World Spirits Competition, a contest that gathers the finest products in the global spirits industry. “These honors reflect our commitment to producing world-class products that showcase Filipino excellence […]