Angara: All bets should reject violence
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 12:14 a.m.TEAM PNoy senatorial bet Edgardo “Sonny” Angara asked Saturday all political candidates in the May 2013 elections to take a strong stand against all forms of violence on killings, venomous words, and cyber bullying.
Angara said candidates and political leaders should work to bring peace, stability and hope to regions too often paralyzed by fear, hatred and violence.
Comelec to hold dry run of PCOS machines Monday
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 12:13 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Commission on Elections will be holding a dry run of the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in polling precincts all over the province tomorrow, a day after the machines arrived in Pampanga.
The dry run, according to lawyer Fernando Cot-om, Comelec provincial chairman, will be held for “fine tuning and familiarization.”
Guv eyes P100 million for livelihood programs
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 12:13 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Governor Lilia Pineda said the other day that she would ask the Provincial Board to allocate another P100 million for livelihood and employment programs if she is given a fresh mandate after the elections.
She said there is a need to strengthen the job generating mechanism of the province, including the provision of employment opportunities to Kapampangans.
Cabigting to move for livelihoods, development programs
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 12:13 a.m.ANGELES CITY — Reelectionist Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting said Saturday she will move for more livelihood and development programs if reelected.
Cabigting said she is set to finish the home stretch of her campaign with visiting constituents and capping the whole campaign with a prayer.
Foundation hosts seminar for livelihood
Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 12:12 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF) has conducted a seminar on “Organic Swine and Quail Egg Raising” at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) covered court in Barangay Maimpis.
The event is part of the seminar series being hosted by KDF to benefit locals who are looking for affordable livelihood options.
Zubiri to push development of Clark
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:41 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Senatoriable Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri has vowed to push for the further development of Clark Freeport and to make Clark International Airport the country's premier air hub.
During a meeting with officials of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PamCham), Zubiri said it was his way of "reciprocating" the support accorded to him by Kapampangans in the last elections.
Court orders arrest of ex-Sasmuan mayor
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:40 a.m.SASMUAN -- The Municipal Trial Court (MTC) Third Judicial Region in this second district town of Pampanga recently issued a warrant of arrest against former mayor Nardo Velasco.
Judge Jerry Perico, presiding judge of the MTC Third Judicial Region, issued the warrant of arrest against Velasco, who is charged with "falsification of public documents."
Lawyer wounded in ambush
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:40 a.m.CAMP OLIVAS -- A lawyer was seriously wounded when two men assaulted him along Abad Santos Avenue (Jasa), formerly Olongapo-Gapan-road (GSO), in Barangay Parian, Mexico town, Thursday night.
Senior Superintendent Oscar Albayalde, Pampanga Police Provincial Office officer-in-charge, identified the victim as Ryann Rueda, 31, a resident of Barangay San Vicente, Sto. Tomas, Pampanga.
San Fernando fetes governance council with marker
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:40 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The City Government of San Fernando honored Thursday the men and women of the Multi-Sectoral Governance Council (MSGC) by unveiling and installing a marker at Heroes Hall.
City Planning Officer Engr. Fernando Limbitco said the marker is "dedicated to the men and women of the city of San Fernando whose direct and active participation in governance propelled the city to greater heights and closer to its vision of becoming a habitat of human excellence in 2013."
DFA urged to augment Saudi embassy staff
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:39 a.m.TEAM PNoy senatorial candidate Edgardo "Sonny" Angara urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to deploy additional staff to the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to facilitate the documentation and swift repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have indicated their intention to come home.
Angara said the number of stranded Filipinos encamped beside the Philippine Consulate building in Jeddah has surged to more than 3,000 based on reports from Saudi Arabia.
Comelec asks troops to ‘protect people'
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:39 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Provincial election supervisor Fernando Cot-Om said Friday during the send-off ceremonies of augmentation troops that "protection of the people" is the most important mission in the upcoming elections."
Cot-Om said the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines, ballots and election paraphernalia are just secondary. "But it doesn't mean that they should be taken for granted."
Troops told: Duty first before self
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:38 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Pampanga police officer-in-charge Oscar Albayalde told police and military personnel who will be deployed in the upcoming polls to prioritize their "duties as vanguards of democracy over self interest and concerns."
"It must be duty first," he stressed during a send-off ceremony for hundreds of police personnel, who will be deployed in various towns and cities in the province.
Farmers call for government-rebels talks
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:38 a.m.CLARK FREEPORT -- The Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luson (AMGL) and Anakpawis Party-list-Central Luzon called for the resumption of peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front (NDF).
The groups said they are concerned about the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CAHRIHL) that was signed by both the NDF and government in 1998, as well as the present socio-economic reforms, particularly on land reform and nationalist industrialization.
Police, military personnel sent to Candaba town
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:37 a.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Pampanga Provincial Police Office (PPPO) said a large augmentation force composed of personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Army were deployed to Candaba on Friday.
During the send-off ceremonies at Bale Katimawan at the PPPO, Superintendent Jhoanna Rosales said the deployment of troops is not related to criminality but rather to strengthen the town's police force.
Pelayo vows to minimize flooding woes
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:37 a.m.CANDABA -- Fourth district congressional candidate Mayor Jerry Pelayo vowed to minimize the flooding problem in Pampanga through proper spending of government funds on flood control projects.
Pelayo said more than P100 million has been used and wasted in various rehabilitation efforts on some section of the Pampanga River.
Guv to jobseekers: ‘Don’t lose hope’
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:12 p.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Governor Lilia Pineda told jobseekers, especially new graduates, on Wednesday “not to lose hope” amid the “difficulties and tough competition” in the hunt for decent opportunities here and abroad.
The governor said that the Provincial Government, through its Public Employment Services Office and with the cooperation of the Department of Labor and Employment, has been exerting all avenues in jobs generation and placement.
PamCham supports Cayetano’s re-election bid
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:12 p.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham) expressed its support on Wednesday to the re-election of Senator Allan Cayetano in the Senate.
In a letter signed by PamCham president Marco Antonio Jimenez and Chairman Levy Laus, the chamber stated: “Cayetano’s commitment to people empowerment for poverty alleviation and resolve to cascade the benefits of an improving economy to all Filipinos through affordable prices of commodities, increased job opportunities and sizeable income for a decent standard of living is aligned with PamCham’s mission in catalyzing growth and development.”
Angeleños told to choose a dedicated public servant
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:11 p.m.CLARK FREEPORT -- Governor Lilia G. Pineda appealed to Angeleños on Tuesday to "choose a leader who is a dedicated public servant".
She made the announcement before some 1,000 Kambilan members of Angeles City during a meeting with first district congressional bet Joseller "Yeng" Guiao held at the Oxford Hotel.
Angara calls for increased support to Pinoy scientists
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:11 p.m.TEAM PNoy senatorial candidate Edgardo “Sonny” Angara called on Wednesday for increased government funding for local scientists to keep the best people in the country and allow Filipinos to benefit from their inventions and discoveries.
“The competition for government funding is increasing but we have to give more assistance to research and invention to advance knowledge, create new jobs, and save lives,” Angara said.
Task Group formed to probe Penulliar slay
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:11 p.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The police has created a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) to identify and arrest the killer of Barangay San Agustin councilor Gaudencio Penulliar.
Penulliar, 65, was shot in front of his house in San Agustin Sur here.
Loren underscores development of Clark airport
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:11 p.m.ANGELES CITY -- Re-electionist Senator Loren Legarda cited on Wednesday the need to develop Clark International Airport to boost the rapid development of Central Luzon region.
Legarda issued the statement during her visit Wednesday at the camp of her political ally, Congressman Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin, a mayoralty candidate here.
Albayalde is new Pampanga police director
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:10 p.m.CAMP OLIVAS -- Police Senior Superintendent Oscar Albayalde replaced Senior Superintendent R’Win Pagkalinawan as Pampanga Police Provincial director in simple turn over ceremonies here on Wednesday.
The Change of Command ceremonies were held at the Office of the Regional Director officiated by Police Chief Supt. Edgardo Ladao and witnessed by Deputy Regional Director for Operations Police Senior Supt. Virgilio Lazo along with other officers of the Police Regional Office 3.
Gonzales wants new generation to learn something good
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 11:10 p.m.CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Third district re-electionist Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. has emphasized his goal of “leaving a mark” if given a chance for a last term in office.
In his interview at Talakayan Ngayon on RW 95.1 FM, he emphasized his aim to strengthen the educational system in the district, by giving scholarships with no grade requirements.
Village official shot dead
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 10:49 p.m.ARAYAT -- A barangay kagawad and retired police officer was shot dead in front of his house by two unidentified suspects on Tuesday.
Police Superintendent Arnold Palomo told Sun.Star Pampanga that the victim Gaudencio Penulliar, 65, was shot in front of his house in San Agustin Sur.
Water district opens P7M pumping station
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 10:48 p.m.THE City of San Fernando Water District (CSFWD) inaugurated Tuesday a P7-million central business district pumping station in Barangay Dolores to cope up with the water needs of the booming industry in the city.
General manager Jorge Gumba said the facility is in compliance with the call of the business sector in the city, particularly the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham), to answer the needs of businesses for more stable and reliable water supply.
Legarda reiterates key priorities for next term
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 10:48 p.m.SENATORIAL candidate Loren Legarda of the Nationalist People's Coalition discussed her priorities should she win another term in the Senate.
"Healthcare is number one. I will finish the Universal Healthcare Bill. I will make sure it is enacted into law and it will be implemented for the 25 million poorest Filipinos," Legarda said.
Mayoral bet to rivals: ‘Stop harassment’
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 10:47 p.m.MASANTOL -- Liberal Party mayoral candidate Dan Guintu and runningmate Marcelo Lacap appealed to their detractors on Tuesday to "stop harassing and intimidating" their leaders and supporters.
During a press conference at their headquarters in fourth district town, the candidates and one of their leaders, former councilor Lawrence Viray, noted two alleged incidents last Friday and Saturday where armed men in bonnets and tandem riders stormed into the house of one Elly Macalino, an ardent supporter of Guintu and his camp.
Central Luzon farmers oppose JBL hospital privatization
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 10:47 p.m.FARMERS and members of other organizations belonging to Anakpawis Party-list Central Luzon strongly opposed the plan to privatize the Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital (JBL) in the City of San Fernando.
The group said JBL is among the 26 public hospitals in the country that is being targeted to be "corporatized," through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program of the Aquino administration.
Local campaigning adds up to traffic woes
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 10:47 p.m.STA. ANA -- The intense street campaign efforts of local candidates further worsened the traffic situation along the corner of the public market and parish church in the town proper.
According to residents, the traffic problem exists even before the start of the local campaign period and it is only during rush hour where employees in major establishments in the neighboring places are rushing to report for work.
Traders: Campaign boosts market transactions
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 10:46 p.m.STA. ANA -- Traders noted an increase of market transactions by the residents since the local campaign period formally started.
"Lumakas ang palengke natin dito mula ng magsimulang mangampanya ang ating mga kandidato. Siguro dahil maraming tao ang nagkaroon ng trabaho sa kampanya kung kaya't gumanda din ang benta natin ngayon," said Connie Alfonzo, a vendor.
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