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Arroyo: ‘Nothing beats Clark’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:11:44 +0800

CLARK FREEPORT -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo cited this Freeport’s strong infrastructure capabilities in telecommunications, Information and Communications Technology

San Fernando mayor not running for guv

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:13:03 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Mayor Oscar Rodriguez finally decided to seek reelection in the coming 2010 polls, effectively putting down the civic leaders’ and non-government groups’ clamor for him to run for governor.

Sugar mill eyed for mall

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:12:20 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- A Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) official suggested that Pampanga Sugar Development Corporation’s (Pasudeco) mill be “conserved” in its entirety and be converted into a mall

‘Guerilla tactics’ key to winning drugs war

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:09:56 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- An official of Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) said Saturday that “guerilla warfare” tactics would be the key to winning the fight against drug abuse.

Cultural center to rise in San Fernando

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:09:21 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Kapampangan Cultural Center (KCC), a facility that will serve as haven for the propagation of Kapampangan arts and culture, will soon rise in this capital city.

Travel operators urged to ‘sell RP’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:07:03 +0800

CLARK FREEPORT -- Government officials urged travel agencies and other tourism stakeholders to sell the Philippines in the domestic and international markets to boost the country’s tourism and trave

Execs laud Roxas for medicine bill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:06:13 +0800

ANGELES CITY -- A number of business executives in Pampanga organized themselves into a group to commend Senator Mar Roxas in his staunch advocacy for consumer welfare and sound trade investment polic

Private school to rise at Fiesta Communities-Mabalacat

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:00:09 +0800

FIESTA Communities firmly believes that their social obligation is not only after providing decent living environments but also a strong learning foundation that would ensure a brighter future for the

Yabut says no to Maglangque

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:26:53 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Fourth District Board Member Ricardo Yabut said Thursday that he remains steadfast on his bid to go for the fourth district congressional post.

City's new voters prefer Aquino

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:22:09 +0800

ANGELES CITY -- A pre-poll survey conducted on newly registered voters from the 33 barangays here indicated that they prefer to vote for Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III for president.

Funds for hospitals requested '3 months ago'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:22:02 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- An official said Friday that some P35 million for the purchase of equipment and renovation of public hospitals all over Pampanga was already forwarded to the Provincial Board

Dong grants scholarship to 500 students

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:20:29 +0800

MEXICO -- Third district Representative Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales turned over a check worth P310,000 to the Don Jesus Gonzales High School (DJGHS) in Barangay Pandacaqui here as payment for the enrolmen

BIR director wants performance appraisal retained

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:17:52 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- With the resignation of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) commissioner Sixto Esquivias IV, BIR Regional Director Romulo Aguila Jr.

Feeding program benefits 50 preschool kids

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:16:36 +0800

STA. RITA -- Some 50 preschool pupils of Barangay Sta. Monica here were the beneficiaries of the feeding program organized by second district Board Member Edna David on Thursday.

Villagers fear isolation due to erosion

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:15:27 +0800

FLORIDABLANCA -- Residents of purok 8 at sitio Santol, Barangay San Jose have expressed fears of being isolated after a creek that "went wild" during the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy, which eroded porti

DPWH told to let quarry trucks use Megadike

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:14:47 +0800

ANGELES CITY -- A golf course owner and leader of the advocacy group Pinoy Gumising Ka Movement (PGKM) has dared public works officials in Central Luzon to allow quarry trucks hauling gravel and sand

Cebu Pacific goes extra mile in Clark DMIA promotions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:10:09 +0800

THE Philippine's leading airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) goes the extra mile by offering special travel rates in the North Luzon Travel Expo this coming November 13-15 at SM Clark.

NTC okays Clark-Subic phone interconnections

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:10:12 +0800

CLARK FREEPORT -- The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has approved the proposed interconnection of telephone lines between the Clark and Subic Freeports.

Mendoza: Pacquiao needs the likes of Hideki Matsui

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:54 +0800

(Grace Yao Uy, a hotshot at Comclark Network & Technology, says Pacquiao-Cotto tickets at RCBC Auditorium-Makati are still available. Call Joyce Tolentino at 915-8888.)

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'Divert funds to health programs, hospitals'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:23:41 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Board Members Ricardo Yabut and Tarcicio Halili on Tuesday urged the Provincial Board (PB) and the Local Finance Committee to "divert" instead of "reverting" about P46 million

Fact finding body on 'illegal' treasure hunting formed

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:23:48 +0800

ARAYAT -- Mayor Luis "Chito" Espino ordered Thursday the creation of a fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged illegal treasure hunting activity at Mt. Arayat in Barangay San Juan Baño.

Arroyo okays P10-M farm road projects

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:22:34 +0800

MABALACAT -- President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has approved the release of funds for the construction of farm-to-market roads in this first-class municipality.

Officials: Capitol not serious in funds reversion?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:21:58 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Members of the Provincial Board (PB) said Tuesday the executive department of the Capitol may not really be "that serious" in having some P45 million in unexpended funds reverte

UPS donates $50-T to typhoon victims

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:21:16 +0800

CLARK FREEPORT - The US-based United Parcel Service (UPS) Thursday donated US$50,000 to the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) as part of their assistance for typhoon victims.

BIR-3 hits collection target

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:20:41 +0800

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regional office has achieved its September to October collection target of P900 million, stressing the effective local programs on tax colle