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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pampanga’s 2nd BUCAS facility to rise in Sta. Ana
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Department of Health, Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital, the Provincial Government of Pampanga, and the Municipality of Sta. Ana officially broke ground on Dec. 23 for the JASMC–BUCAS facility in the town’s Barangay San Bartolome. JASMC–BUCAS stands for JBLMGH Ambulatory Surgical and Multispecialty Center- Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory […]
Celebrate the Brightest Christmas at the Giant Lantern Festival in Robinsons Starmills
Giant lanterns once again lit up the City of San Fernando as thousands gathered at Robinsons Starmills to witness the 117th Giant Lantern Festival (GLF), a historic and world-renowned annual tradition that celebrates Filipino creativity, craftsmanship, and the true spirit of Christmas. Known as the Ligligan Parul, this year’s competition featured 10 barangays showcasing intricately […]
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 […]
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 […]