Agripreneurs shine at 8th DTI-CARP Regional Trade Fair

ANGELES CITY – Carrying the theme “Angat Agraryo para sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the 8th Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) Regional Trade Fair opened today, Nov. 13, at the Event Center of Marquee Mall here. Staged by the Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3), the event gathered key government officials, agripreneurs, and stakeholders from […]
Mutya Ning Kapampangan 2025 unveiled

BACOLOR, Pampanga — Twenty-two representations of Kapampangan pulchritude were unveiled in a sashing ceremony and press presentation at the Nuan Farm & Resort here on Nov. 12, officially starting the Mutya Ning Kapampangan 2025 pageant of beauty, intellect, and heritage. “We celebrate beauty with purpose — the strength, grace, and pride of every Kapampangan woman. […]
Prime Waste Pampanga inks RDF supply deal with cement giant Holcim

Prime Infra-led Prime Waste Solutions (PWS) Pampanga, Inc. has signed an agreement with Holcim Philippines, Inc., the leading local partner for sustainable construction, to supply refuse-derived fuel (RDF) to its Bulacan and La Union facilities. Under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), PWS will provide a consistent supply of RDF to support Holcim Philippines’ operations. Plastic […]
DA provides P23-M livelihood aid to boost livestock production in Central Luzon

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon distributed more than P23 million worth of livelihood aid to various farmers’ cooperatives and associations across the region to boost livestock production and augment their income. The turnover, held at the DA compound in Barangay Maimpis, aligns with the department’s continuing […]
THE TURNTABLE 1.0: WHERE ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND AUTHENTICITY REVOLVE

In the creative heart of Pampanga, a new cultural rhythm has begun to play. The Turntable 1.0 by The Curator, a lifestyle platform of InnovArc Design and Construction, has officially turned its first spin, gathering artists, architects, and visionaries in a shared celebration of craft, culture, and conversation. Held at the Capital Commons in Bacolor, […]
It’s philosophy, or it’s politics

The 19th century German philosopher Nietzsche said that adversity builds character. “ That which doesn’t kill you , he said,”will make you strong.” This much was conveyed by Jose Rizal in his prophetic “The Filipinos, A Century Hence.” His people, he said, will emerge eventually, triumphant from the yoke of colonization. It didn’t occur to […]
Call to DENR, LGU: Enforce ‘no-build zone’ in AC watershed

ANGELES CITY – “Nakita na natin na lahat ng sakuna na nangyari ay dulot ng pagkalbo sa mga bundok at kagubatan – huwag na nating hintayin pa na mangyari din ito sa Unang Distrito ng Pampanga.” Referencing the massive landslides and floodings in Cebu province caused by the recent typhoons, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo […]
That Yolanda-effect

THERE IS something in the series of earthquakes and typhoons of late that I find far and away from the previous calamities that impacted the nation. Not so much in terms of intensity or in the scope and scale of devastation, as in the global response and concomitant relief. So, has anyone even noticed some […]
Uwan-affected cabalens get psychosocial aid, relief from Capitol

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Provincial Government of Pampanga continues to provide comprehensive assistance to communities affected by Typhoon Uwan, including essential relief and psychosocial support to displaced families, including children. Data from the provincial disaster risk reduction and management office showed a total of 1,161 families, or 3,926 individuals from the municipalities of […]
Filinvest Mimosa Plus Sets the Stage for World-Class MICE Experiences in Pampanga

Set against the backdrop of Pampanga’s rolling mountains and lush greenery, Filinvest Mimosa Plus Leisure City in Clark stands as a rare blend of nature, luxury, and modern convenience. Spanning 201 hectares, this master-planned township by Filinvest combines leisure and business—creating a unique and well-integrated live-work-play destination that’s redefining the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and […]