Garbage build-up along riverbank noted
CANDABA – Residents here who attended the first grand fluvial procession held at the Pampanga River recently observed that there is a build-up of domestic garbage along the embankment.
“Napansin lang natin sa ilang mga barangay na nadaanan natin na marami pa rin ang basurang nakatambak sa...
Residents thank Guam army for medical mission
STA. ANA – Residents who benefited from the recent joint medical and dental mission thanked the Guam Army National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) who spearheaded the activity.
The Guam Army National Guard and AFP launched its medical and dental mission held at Central...
Junkshop workers get livelihood, PhilHealth cards
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Provincial Government provided Monday livelihood assistance and Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) cards to small junkshop workers in the province.
Governor Lilia Pineda together with some provincial officials led the distribution of at least 84 ‘karitons...
Guv cites partnership with health office
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The provincial governor reiterated Friday that their partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) resulted in major development in terms of delivery basic health services.
“Kami po sa Pampanga ay nabigyan ng may halos dalawang milyong piso ng National Government...
Librarian notes growing book collection at provincial library
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The head of the Pampanga Provincial Library (PPL) here recently disclosed that their total book collections have reached 21,572.
Provincial Librarian Bessie Makabali said these collections were purchased from local funds, while some were part of the allocation...
Unity of Kapampangans abroad sought
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Provincial Board on Wednesday urged various Kapampangan groups in the United Stated of America to be united to further advance the interest of the province.
Jess Española, a representative of the USA Pampanga Day Celebration Commission, visited the Board...
Kalam deputized on anti-overloading
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- An official from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Monday that they are deputizing personnel of the Kapampangan a Lulugud at Matapat (Kalam) in the implementation of the anti-overloading law in the province.
“Bear in mind that you are representing the...
Grand fluvial procession held at Pampanga River
APALIT – Archbishop Paciano Aniceto and Governor Lilia Pineda led on Monday thousands of devotees and well-wishers of the Sto. Cristo del Pardon during the first grand fluvial procession held at the Rio Grande de Pampanga commonly known as the Pampanga River.
Aniceto, welcomed by the...
Guv to NFA: More buying stations
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Provincial Government recently urged the National Food Authority (NFA) to consider establishing more palay buying stations in strategic areas in Pampanga to assist farmers in marketing their produce, especially this coming rainy season.
Governor Lilia Pineda...
Mayoralty bets grace 126th birthday of ‘Ka Felix’
CANDABA -- Three mayoralty bets in this town who manifested their political plans for 2013 early on joined the brethren of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in the locale of Candaba as they commemorated the 126th birthday of Brother Felix Manalo (Ka Felix) on Saturday.
Rey “Busog” Sagum,...
Police: Zero crime rate in San Luis
SAN LUIS -- The chief of police here said Wednesday that the town has a zero crime rate for the past two years.
Police Chief Inspector David Arcega, town’s chief of police, said there is no carnapping, shooting, riding in tandem incidents and other street crimes recorded in the local...
Fish catch increases despite pollution
CANDABA – A group of fishermen here disclosed that despite the reported water pollution at the Pampanga River, their catch had increased compared to the previous months.
Roderick Sablan, a fisherman from Barangay Bambang, was happy to note that the fish from the river appeared to be “...
Capitol, Agriculture department distribute mango, banana seedlings
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Pampanga Provincial Government and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have recently started the distribution of mango and banana seedlings in the mountainous area of Floridablanca.
Roy Imperial, agriculture consultant of the Provincial Government, said farmers...
Old man arrested for illegal drugs
CANDABA – Police arrested on Friday a 66-year-old man for selling illegal drugs in Barangay Pulong Gubat this town.
Superintendent Henry Flores, town’s chief of police, identified the suspect as Pelagio Gonzales Castro who was caught in the act of selling illegal drugs.
2 town officials urged to compromise on 2013 plan
CANDABA – Political observers urged two of the top officials in this town to enter into a compromise agreement about their plan in the coming 2013 elections.
“They cannot be both congressmen at the same time. Worse, they might find their heads on the ground with the current congressional...
Pampanga’s feat in Korean proficiency exam cited
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has cited the excellent performance of Pampanga in the recently concluded Employment Permit System–Test of Proficiency in Korean (EPS-Topik).
In a letter addressed to the Provincial Government, POEA...
Capitol spends P23M for livelihood program
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- An official from the Provincial Cooperative and Entrepreneurial Development Office (PCEDO) said more than P23.2 million has been spent and released to qualified beneficiaries of the Provincial Government’s livelihood projects, particularly the Negosyo King Panyulung...
Towns get P2.5M from Binay
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Several towns in Pampanga have been awarded by Vice President Jejomar Binay a Special Allotment Release Order (Saro) amounting to P2.5 million.
These towns include Candaba, Masantol, Magalang, Sta. Rita and Minalin.
Villages get financial aid from Capitol
CANDABA – A total of P165,000 has been given by the Provincial Government to all village chiefs here as an aid to their respective barangays.
Governor Lilia Pineda, over the weekend, visited the town and spearheaded a consultation with local leaders for the identification of the immediate...
Teachers cry foul over loan application denial
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- A group of teachers who filed loan applications at Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Pag-Ibig were barred from availing the benefit, on the basis of an internal memorandum allegedly issued by the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Pampanga.
...
Father, son get Binay endorsement
CANDABA -- Vice President Jejomar Binay endorsed on Saturday the congressional bid of Mayor Jerry Pelayo and supported the mayoralty plan of Pelayo’s son, Patrick.
Binay was warmly welcomed by local leaders during the launching of the “Anak Ng Candaba” (ANC), a local party here formed and...
Dole reiterates support to capitol labor program
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) in Pampanga reiterated Friday its full support to the programs of the Provincial Government.
Maria Rima Hernandez, officer-in-charge of Dole-Pampanga office, said that aside from the P1.5 million previously given by...
Mayor’s league, school forge pact for bamboo seedlings
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Pampanga Mayors’ League has entered into an agreement with the Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC) for the production of bamboo seedlings.
PAC President Honorato Soriano Jr. said that in a recent meeting with Mayor Jerry Pelayo, PMP president, it was agreed...
Education office develops alternative learning modules for Aetas
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Department of Education (DepEd) is developing modules unique for Aetas who want to study under the Alternative Learning System (ALS).
Arnold Montemayor, who represented DepEd in a forum attended by the Aetas or members of the indigenous cultural community in the...
Agri office to provide 20,000 seedlings to farmers
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) promised to provide at least 20,000 banana and mango seedlings to communities in the mountainous area in Pampanga.
Fernando Lorenzo, a DA official who represented Director Andrew Villacorta in a meeting with...
