Cops to assess threat vs Gonzales
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 01:20 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Police authorities are assessing the alleged death threat received by Pampanga Representative Aurelio Gonzales.
Superintendent Ricardo David, city chief of police, said he has dispatched a team of policemen to conduct an in-depth investigation of the said threat.
DENR: No posting of campaign ads on trees
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 01:20 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) appealed to political parties and candidates to avoid nailing campaign materials on trees.
Maximo Dichoso, executive director of the DENR in Central Luzon, said candidates should stick to environment-friendly campaigning to ensure clean and orderly elections in the upcoming polls.
Apu Ceto urges faithful: Vote for pro-life candidates
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 01:19 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - San Fernando Archbishop Paciano Aniceto said Tuesday that he will be calling on the faithful here to vote for pro-life candidates, but added he has not yet decided whether to name candidates perceived to be pro-life or anti-life.
Aniceto said what the Diocese of Bacolod did, for example, is not wrong.
Folks 'empowered' in Edsa rites: officials
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 01:18 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Marginalized Fernandinos took center stage on Monday as the City Government here marked the 27th anniversary commemoration of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) People Power Revolution themed "Relive the Spirit of Edsa, Empower the People."
Starting with an "Edsa Walk" led by Mayor Oscar Rodriguez and soldiers from the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police personnel, college students, Dominican sisters, city officials and employees from four points that converged at City Hall, the rites were highlighted by two new initiatives -- first being a package of new benefits for the marginalized sector and the second, a new milestone for the City College of San Fernando.
Guv tells fishermen: Find alternative source of living
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 01:17 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Provincial Government urged Tuesday fishermen in Pampanga to find an alternative means of livelihood to support their respective families.
Governor Lilia Pineda said the Pampanga River and other major waterways are already heavily silted, making fishing an unstable source of living for residents in the coastal barangays.
Butil, Pineda extends aid to farmers, fisherfolk
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 01:16 a.m.LUBAO - The Butil Farmers Party and Governor Lilia Pineda extended Tuesday various form of assistance to some 600 farmers and fisherfolk here during the Farmer Assistance Program of the Provincial Government held at the Lubao Gym here.
The beneficiaries came from Pampanga's coastal villages in Sasmuan and Lubao towns.
Teatro Ima at Arti to stage 5th musical this Lent
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 01:16 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The all-women theater group Teatro Ima at Arti will be staging its 5th musical on the life of Jesus Christ as its Lenten contribution in local evangelization targeting younger generation of Christian faithful.
The play, dubbed "Tilauk Ning Manuk," was presented in excerpts to the local media and theater enthusiasts here over the weekend at the home of business couple Tess and Levy Laus.
DSWD fetes Pampanga governor
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 12:27 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office cited Monday Governor Lilia Pineda as "The Most Supportive Local Chief Executive Officer" in Central Luzon.
During the traditional Monday flag raising ceremonies at Capitol, DSWD regional administrator Maribel Blanco handed over to Pineda the award, plus another plaque of recognition to Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office chief Beth Baybayin for being the outstanding social welfare officer in the region.
American found dead in Angeles City condo
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 12:26 a.m.CAMP OLIVAS -- An American was found dead inside the Elyseah Condotel located at Josefa Subdivision, Barangay Malabanias, Angeles City, over the weekend, reports said.
According to a report, Senior Superintendent Jose Hidalgo, officer-in-charge of the Angeles City police, identified the victim as Keith Carpenter, 60, an American tourist.
Residents laud DPWH for funding dike rehab
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 12:25 a.m.ARAYAT -- Residents in Barangay Cupang here lauded the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for funding the construction of a slope protection for the Cupang section of the Arayat-Apalit setback levee.
DPWH executives recently said that the project was given a P124-million budget to jumpstart the implementation, after it was awarded to LR Tiqui Construction.
Congress bet offers 'change' for better service
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 12:25 a.m.SAN LUIS -- Fourth district congressional candidate and incumbent Candaba Mayor Jerry “John Lloyd” Pelayo said the 2013 midterm elections is a perfect opportunity for the people to entertain the idea of having a change of representation in Congress for the betterment of the district.
Pelayo noted that the people from the fourth district deserve somebody who would truly represent their concerns in Congress through the introduction of legislative measures that will further improve their standard of living in the localities.
Farmers endorse Casiño for senator
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 12:22 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- On the 27th anniversary of People Power, farmers' group Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luson (AMGL) and Anakpawis Partylist-Central Luzon publicly endorsed the senatorial bid of Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casiño, who is running independently under the Makabayan Coalition.
"As we believe in pushing fundamental reforms in governance, we endorse Casiño as senator as he advances and upholds the interest of the peasant sector and the toiling masses," the group said in a statement sent to Sun.Star Pampanga.
Congressional candidate in Pampanga gets death threat
Monday, February 25, 2013 - 11:33 p.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. (3rd district, Pampanga) received five live M16 bullets in an apparent death threat coursed through his former security aide over the weekend.
Gonzales said the live ammunitions were received by his former aide, SPO1 Angel Pesayco, at his residence in St. Jude Village here last Saturday, February 23, prompting him to secure his family.
12 hurt in NLEX nine-vehicle collision
Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:53 a.m.CAMP OLIVAS -- At least 12 persons were injured in a nine-vehicle collision along the stretch of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Barangay San Jose, City of San Fernando over the weekend.
Senior Superintendent R’Win Pagkalinawan, Pampanga police provincial director, identified the injured as Ritsmond Castelo, Clarie Amor Laciste, Karen Pineda, Allan Lagat, Clarinjda May Laciste, Elvira Pineda, Nicha Colangco, Daniel Reyes, Celia Gregorio, Felicisma Reyes, Jun Haber, and William Chua.
‘Twin airport’ system proposal gets support
Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:53 a.m.CLARK FREEPORT – Officials of various aviation firms have expressed support to the twin airport system for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Clark International Airport (CIA).
Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) proposed the system for the two airports.
DENR: Mt. Arayat Nat’l Park co-management possible
Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:53 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The chief of the Community Environment and National Resources Office (Cenro) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently stated that co-managing the Mt. Arayat National Park with the Provincial Government is possible.
Cenro chief Rommel Santiago suggested to the Pampanga Provincial Government to make a formal request to the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) showing a clear intent to manage the said park.
Cops foil robbery; 9 suspects nabbed
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 08:59 p.m.CAMP OLIVAS - At least nine suspected members of a notorious robbery-holdup gang were arrested by operatives in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City Sunday dawn in Mountain View Subdivision here.
Senior Superintendent Elmo Sarona, regional officer of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, said the identities of the arrested robbers "are not yet available" pending the investigation.
Councilor willing to relinquish post
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 08:59 p.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Councilor Jimmy Lazatin said he is willing to relinquish his post as chairman of the 4th City Council’s Committee on Good Governance and Ethics following disagreements on the appointment of a new city engineer vacated by Engineer Nelson Lingat.
After the council’s session on Wednesday, the vice-mayor wannabe told Sun.Star Pampanga his move was to preserve the integrity of the august body.
UNA bets have ‘solid platforms’
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 08:58 p.m.ANGELES CITY - Vice-mayoralty aspirant Mark Allen Sison said Wednesday the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) bets like him have solid platforms in governance they would implement once given the mandate by the people of Angeles City.
Sison told Sun.Star Pampanga after a meeting with his supporters in Villa Dolores that like senatorial bets led by Nancy Binay who made their rounds in the city recently, he is keen on working for the welfare of various sectors, including senior citizens.
Binay: I’m black and proud to be black
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 08:57 p.m.ANGELES CITY – “I’m not offended at all,” Nancy Binay said during the campaign sorties of UNA at the Pampang Market, Angeles City.
“Black is beautiful, and she is beautiful,” Councilmens’ League of Angeles City Vice President Roy Ogurida said during the UNA rally at Angeles City.
Cops meet with junkshop group members
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 08:57 p.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Deputy Provincial Director for Operations Supt. Ricardo S. Pangan recently met with members of the Pampanga Junkshop Federation to discuss the Anti-Fencing Law of 1979.
Pangan, who represented Sr. Supt. R'Win Pagkalinawan, OIC of the Pampanga police, met with the federation led by Jesus Tim Dela Cruz, President of PJF, at Bale Katimawan, Pampanga PPO last February 22.
Abducted NZ woman rescued
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 12:40 a.m.CAMP OLIVAS -- A woman from New Zealand, who as reportedly kidnapped last January 28, was rescued in Barangay Duquit, Mabalacat, Pampanga on Wednesday.
Pampanga Police Officer-In-Charge R’Win Pagkalinawan said Jessica Margaret Horton, a New Zealand national, was rescued by combined Mabalacat Police and Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) of Camp Crame in a secluded resort owned by a certain Nelson Lavado Carunungan of Sitio Pila, Barangay Duquit, Mabalacat town.
DPWH allots P4.6-B for Pampanga Delta
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 12:39 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Officials from the Department of the Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently told the Provincial Government that some P4.6-billion has been set aside for the Pampanga Delta Phase II project.
The project will start from Barangay Bebe Anac in Masantol town going to the municipality of Apalit.
AirAsia introduce new hotlines
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 12:39 a.m.CLARK FREEPORT -- Philippines’ AirAsia, the low cost carrier with the youngest fleet, announced on Friday significant changes in its customer call center.
Starting February 25, Philippines’ AirAsia’s new customer hotline number will be 742ASIA or 742.27.42.
Bayan Muna wants leaders to unite
Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 12:38 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Stalwarts of the Bayan Muna party-list-Pampanga Chapter urged their local leaders to unite and elevate the group's cause to the national level.
Bayan Muna provincial chairman Juanario Maniago issued the statement during the group’s provincial assembly themed “Bayan Muna: Kampeon ng Maralita at Api, Sulong sa Tagumpay sa 2013” at Hilaga (formerly Paskuhan Village) in this city the other day.
Group to Ombud: Probe 10 LGUs in dump violations
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 11:49 p.m.ANGELES CITY - The Alliance for the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct an investigation on the alleged violation of environmental laws by some local government units (LGUs) in Pampanga.
The ADCL, together with the Environmental Management Bureau, conducted an inspection in various towns and cities in the province.
Development plans for Clark airport definite
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 09:54 p.m.CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) said the National Government has clear plans to develop the Clark International Airport.
The government-owned and controlled corporation issued the statement following reports that the government had been “indecisive” about the development of the airport which is being eyed as the country’s premier gateway.
Probe on violation of environmental laws urged
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 09:53 p.m.ANGELES CITY --- The Alliance for the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to conduct an investigation on the alleged violation of environmental laws by some local government units (LGU) in Pampanga.
ADCL president Alfonso Dobles Jr. said 10 LGUS -- including City of San Fernando, Angeles City, Mabalacat City, Guagua, Porac, MInalin, Masantol, Apalit, Santo Tomas, and Macabebe -- were found using and operating illegal dumpsites to dispose solid waste in their respective jurisdictions despite their mandate to close down dumpsites as mandated under the Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.
Cops nab 5 men, seize guns
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 09:52 p.m.CAMP OLIVAS -- Five persons were arrested while several high-powered firearms were confiscated during a checkpoint along MacArthur Highway in San Fernando City Thursday.
City’s police chief Ricardo David identified the arrested persons as Ivan Gopiao, a resident of Dolores Homesite, City of San Fernando; Dennis Daleda; Paulo Trinidad; Rolly Geronimo; and Arman Italyo -- all residents of Talababa Tabing Dagat, Bacoor, Cavite.
UNA visits San Fernando
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 09:52 p.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Senatorial bets of Vice President Jejomar Binay’s United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) visited this city before folks at Sitio Trianggulo in Barangay Sto. Niño on Wednesday evening.
San Fernando was the last leg of the sortie as the motorcade moved from Angeles City, Mabalacat and Magalang.
