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Pampanga holds council meeting on peace, order
The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC), Provincial AntiDrug Abuse Council (PADAC), and Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) held their 2nd Quarter Joint Meeting on June 18, 2026. The meeting was led by...
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SM City Clark Shines as Mall of the Year
SM Ci t y Cl ar k h as been recognized as SM Supermalls’Mall of the Year. The awarding ceremony was held at SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay, on June 15. This distinction highlights its exceptional performance, innovative programs, and...
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Contractors "take the fall" for building failure: lawyer
Under Philippine laws, the primary culpability for defective or failed structures and site safety violations falls on the contractors. This is according to Lawyer Simoun M. Salinas, who noted that the Civil Code provides that architects and...
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Volunteers plant trees during Pinatubo Day
In commemoration of the 35th Mount Pinatubo Eruption, workers from Angeles City Water District (ACWD), PrimeWater, Crystal Bridges and Texin Inc; and volunteers from the EPZA Tigers, Eagles, Samahan Ng Pagmimiha Ng Ayta Ng Sitio Balaraw and Tau Gamma...
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Mount Pinatubo Eruption
The 35th anniversary of the Mount Pinatubo eruption, which occurred on June 15, 1991, is being commemorated by residents of Central Luzon. The eruption is considered as the second-largest volcanic event of the 20th century. Thousands of people died...
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NBI to construct facilities at NCC
Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang recently met with National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin A. Matibag to discuss the proposed establishment of NBI facilities...
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Task force inspects collapsed building
The Angeles City Government continues its investigation into the building collapse in Barangay Balibago through the conduct of a fact-finding and investigation task force meeting and on-site inspection. This is in accordance with Executive Order No....
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SM Supermalls expands bike-friendly facilities
Amid energy crisis, many Filipinos have been exploring alternative modes of transport and rediscovering the benefits of cycling -- for daily commutes, quick errands, or weekend leisure rides. All for cyclists across the country, SM is making it...
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Fatalities in building collapse now at 25
The death toll in the collapse of a structure in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City has climbed to 25. This, after Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) rescuers recovered three bodies on Wednesday morning and one in the afternoon, the city government...
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Death toll in building collapse rises to 20
The death toll from the collapse of a building in Barangay Balibago has climbed to 20 after rescue teams recovered three more bodies on Tuesday June 2. The Unified Command System reported to Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon”Lazatin II that victims 18,...
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Death toll in building collapse now at 13
Rescue teams on Monday recovered the body of 13th fatality in the collapsed building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Central Luzon said responders completed the extrication of the victim at 12:59 pm. The...
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TASK FORCE FORMED FOR BUILDING COLLAPSE
The Angeles City Government has created a multi-agency fact-finding committee, tasked to conduct a full and impartial investigation into the collapse of an under-construction building in Barangay Balibago, as authorities move to determine...
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Israel eyes PH as Pax Silica partner for AI, semiconductor push
Israel is eyeing the Philippines as a key partner in the Pax Silica Initiative, particularly through the provision of key mineral resources to complement Israel’s expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), chip design and cybersecurity. In a Bagong...
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NBI raids gambling hub in Angeles City
The National Bureau of Investigation - Pampanga District Office recently served a Warrant to Search, Seize and Examine Computer Data (WSSED) against the occupant of a residence in Santo Cristo, Angeles City. The operation stemmed from intelligence...
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Legal liability eyed in building collapse
Authorities are now looking into possible legal liabilities surrounding the collapsed under-construction building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, as retrieval operations start Tuesday morning. Superintendent Maria Leah Sajili, Bureau of Fire...
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Collapsed building project stopped due to violations
The contractor behind the underconstruction building, which collapsed in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, was directed by the Department of Labor and Employment Central Luzon (DOLE-III) to stop operations due to multiple occupational safety violat i o...
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Search and rescue operations continue
The local government of Angeles City said that search and rescue operations continue at the collapsed building under construction on Teodoro Street, Balibago, Angeles City, under the Unified Command System. Based on the report from the Angeles City...
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DEMOLITION OF 100 HOUSES IN MASANTOL SUSPENDED
A tension between residents in Purok Arabia, Barangay Bebe Anac, Masantol, Pampanga and a demolition team rose on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026. But the scheduled demolition of some 100 houses in said village was temporarily halted as local officials...
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FedEx expands Clark facility
FedEx, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has announced the expansion of its Clark gateway facility in the Philippines. FedEx said the project will strengthen the country’s role as a major transshipment hub in the company’s...
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CL CRIME RATE DOWN BY 39%
Over 20 firms planning to invest in Luzon Economic Corridor At least 20 firms have expressed interest in investing in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), particularly in the first AI-native industrial acceleration hub under Pax Silica, to be located...
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PAFP adopts upland area for watershed reforestation
The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, Angeles City Chapter (PAFP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Abacan River and Angeles Watershed Advocacy Council, Inc. (ARAWACI) adopting a five-hectare lot in Sitio Calapi, Barangay Marcos...
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POWER OUTAGES SET ON MAY 20
Several towns in Pampanga will experience scheduled power interruptions on May 20 due to maintenance activities to be conducted by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). NGCP said it will carry out maintenance works along the...
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More classrooms in Mabalacat: Mayor
More classrooms will be built in various schools across Mabalacat City. This was announced by Mayor Geld Aquino during the flag-raising ceremony of the city government on Monday. The mayor said he asked the national government to implement education...
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Pampanga water lantern display sets Guinness World Record
The water lantern display at The Lakeshore has earned a Guinness World Record title on May 10, 2026. During the “Lumina: Water Lantern and Music Festival,” organized by Vibe Events, in partnership with The Lakeshore, a total of 11,016 glowing...
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Guv lauds healthcare workers
Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda recognized the vital contribution of surgeons and healthcare workers in strengthening public health services. The official issued the remarks during the 52nd Philippine College of Surgeons Midyear Convention held at the...
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Hann Foundation, Bamban LGU to build hospital, school
The Hann Foundation and the local government unit (LGU) of Bamban in Tarlac province have forged an agreement (MOA) to implement community projects, including the construction of an emergency hospital and a school building for Aeta students. The...
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First Mall-Based YAKAP Clinic in CL Opens in Angeles City
The first mall-based PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic in Central Luzon was recently launched at the Soliman Paroli Eye Center in Newpoint Mall, Angeles City. The PhilHealth YAKAP Program aims to bring affordable healthcare closer to the people. The center...
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IMPROVED PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN BACOLOR READY TO OPEN
Residents of Bacolor will soon have access to upgraded healthcare as the newly-renovated Ricardo Rodriguez Memorial Hospital (RRMH) is scheduled to open this May, the provincial government of Pampanga announced. The RRMH now features a threestory...
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DTI-3: OFWs eligible for up to P5M loans
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) may now avail loans of up to P5 million under financing programs. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 3 Office bared the program during the Regional Reintegration Network Fair held at SM City Pampanga on...
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Clark emerging int'l MICE area
An executive of a newly-established hospitality management and consultation firm said that Clark Freeport is an emerging destination of international Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). Michael Nabong, founder and managing...
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PH, US troops hold air defense drills for 'Balikatan'
– Filipino and American troops carried out integrated air and defense missile exercises in the ongoing "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday. The drill at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui in San...
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Priest apologizes over remarks at Lenten event
A Roman Catholic priest has issued a public apology following remarks he made during a recent religious gatheri ng. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, April 28, Father Jowel Jomarsus P. Gatus apologized to individuals who...
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Apalit village to hold 15th Bibingka Festival
The 15th Bibingka Festival is set to be celebrated on April 30 in Barangay Balucuc, Apalit town. The celebration, which will be led by the Parish Pastoral Council, is part of the annual fiesta honoring the village’s patroness, Nuestra Señora de la...
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Sandiganbayan issues hold departure order vs Romualdez
THE Sandiganbayan has issued a precautionary hold departure order against former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez. The anti-graft court’s Seventh Division issued the order dated April 22, 2026, upon the request of the Office of...
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Tricycle drivers receive ready-to-cook food packs
The City Government of Balanga in Bataan, through its Agriculture Office, has distributed some 1,000 ready-tocook food packs to tricycle drivers. This is the second roll out of the local government's assistance program under the HapagKalinga Pantry,...
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52 PDLs in Angeles get livelihood assistance
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Pampanga has extended livelihood assistance to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Angeles City District Jail. Some 52 PDLs received tools, materials, and starter kits for various livelihood...
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Prov'l gov't distributes P4M medical assistance
Some 87 Kapampangans received around P4 million worth of medical assistance from the provincial government on Monday. The event was led by Governor Lilia "Nanay" Pineda and members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. The officials said this is part of...
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Marcos announces huge rollback in diesel, gasoline prices next week
Motorists can expect respite in the coming days, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, as he announced a huge price rollback of PHP24.94 per liter for diesel, PHP3.41 for gasoline, and PHP2 for kerosene next week. “Mas malaki ito kaysa...
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SSS loan penalty condonation, early pension increase okayed
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is expanding access to its loan programs, offering loan penalty condonation, and fast-tracking the implementation of a pension increase amid the difficulties linked to the Middle East conflict. In a statement...
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BFAR: No red tide in C.Luzon waters
Shellfish collected from the coastal waters of Central Luzon remain safe for human consumption, according to Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Based on the latest Shellfish Bulletin No. 8, Series of 2026, issued on April 14, the tests...
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PNPassures safety of commuters, protesters in 3-day transport strike
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has directed the strategic deployment of police personnel to ensure peace and order during the threeday nationwide transport strike set this w eek. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Tuesday said he...
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Another P40 wage hike in CL starts on April 16
Minimum wage earners in Central Luzon will receive another pay increase starting April 16, 2026, following the implementation of the second tranche of the wage hike. Under Wage Order No. RBIII-26 issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and...
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PBBM inspects housing projects in Magalang town
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., recently visited the national government's housing projects in Magalang town. Marcos inspected two housing sites in Barangay Dolores, Pasinaya Homes and Pagsikat Place. These projects are part of the...
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SC STOPS QUARRYING AT ANGAT WATERSHED
Some 18,142 members of various Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA) in Region 3 received cash assistance during the first day of distribution conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday, April 8. The...
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Lubao Bamboo Hub to feature floating resto, hanging bridge
Kapampangans will soon get a chance to have a Loboc-style dining experience as the Lubao Bamboo Hub in Barangay Catalina gets support from the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). The agency has allocated an additional ?40...
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CDC suspends fuel fee amid global crisis
The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) said it has suspended the P1 per liter regulatory fee on petroleum fuel deliveries in Clark Freeport. The state-run firm said this is part of measures it instituted to cushion the impact of the ongoing fuel...
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67 crashes, 14 drowning cases logged in CL during Holy Week
The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) recorded 67 vehicular accidents and 14 drowning cases across Central Luzon during the Holy Week. Brigadier General Jess B. Mendez, PRO-3 director, said the incidents are part of the 140 total cases logged from...
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P30.78-M ketamine seized at Clark Port
More than six kilograms of ketamine worth P30.78-million were intercepted at the Port of Clark recently, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) sai d . The BOC reported that the shipment, declared as “solar cables,” arrived from the Netherlands and scheduled for...
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NGCP: No kite-flying near power lines, substations
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has reminded parents and Local Government units (LGUs) not to allow children to fly kites near transmission lines, towers, substations, and other power facilities. During this summer season,...
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Families of war-affected OFWs receive assistance
A total of 1,038 families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East whose livelihoods were affected by the ongoing conflict received financial and food assistance from the provincial government of Pampanga on Tuesday, March 31. Governor...
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Pampanga bettor bags P10-M Lotto jackpot
A bettor from Pampanga hit Saturday night’s PHP10million Lotto 6/42 jackpot. In an advisory on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner from Angeles City guessed the winning combination 11-23-09-05-01-03. The winner...
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Lakeshore to host water lantern festival
A large-scale water lantern festival is set to take place on May 10, 2026 at The Lakeshore, with organizers aiming to secure a Guinness World Record. The event, titled “Lumina: Water Lantern and Music Festival,” is organized by The Lakeshore in...
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Police seize P6.6-M illegal food products
A total of ?6.6 million worth of illegal and expired food products were seized and two individuals nabbed in two separate operations conducted by police in Bulacan and Tarlac recently. The Police Regional Office Region 3 (PRO-3) said this is part of...
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AC council urged to probe alleged lapses of SK prexy
A group of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) leaders in Angeles City elevated a complaint to Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. against their Federation president, citing alleged lapses in leadership and gover nance. In a letter dated March 13, 2026, coursed through...
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NBI probesillegal transfer of CLOA lands in Bataan
The National Bureau of Investigation – National Capital Region (NBI–NCR) said it is currently conducting an investigation into a complaint involving an alleged illegal transfer of agrarian lands in Bataan. The bureau said a group of farmers trooped to...
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Police recover firearms, explosives in Nueva Ecija
Police recovered firearms, explosives, and ammunition in Barangay Bugnan, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija over the weekend. The operation stemmed from information provided by a former Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) member who voluntarily surrendered on March...
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Angeles marks milestone as innovation, dev't center
The local government of Angeles City said it marked another milestone in its growth as a center for innovation and development with the launching of Converge’s National Digital Infrastructure on Friday, March 20, 2026. The company began its operations...
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Sen Kiko underscores farmers' role on dev't
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has underscored the vital role of farmers in national development. Pangilinan was the guest of honor at the 140th anniversary of Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) on Th u r sd ay. He also called for...
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Angeles LGU not collecting environmental fee: Mayor
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II has clarified that city hall is not directly collecting any environmental or septage fee. The mayor issued the statement following confusion among some residents regarding the charge. According to the...
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PBBM orders suspension of public transport fare hikes
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to suspend the scheduled implementation of the approved fare increases for public utility vehicles (PUVs) on Thursday. In a video message on Wednesday, Marcos said...
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Amid Fuel Crisis PREPARE PLAN B: GUV
Governor Lilia Pineda has called on government agencies and local officials to prepare and develop a "Plan B" or contingency measures amid the looming economic and security impacts of the global fuel crisis. During the recent Provincial Peace and...
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Another over P20/ liter increase on diesel set
THERE will be another bigtime oil price hike starting Tuesday, March 16, 2026. Based on the estimates of the Department of Energy (DOE), the price adjustment for diesel for this week ranges from P20.40 to P23.90 per liter. The agency said the price...
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PDRRMC OKAYS P90-M DISASTER TRUST FUNDS
The Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), chaired by Governor Lilia Pineda, has approved Resolution No. 2. alloting P90 million trust fund for disaster preparedness. The resolution was approved during the recent...
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PamCham pushes measures to mitigate fuel price impact
The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PamCham) has proposed several measures to help in mitigating the economic impact of rising fuel prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The business...
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Angeles LGU warns public on lost accountable forms
The local government unit (LGU) of Angeles City has issued a public notice regarding the loss of four sets of Accountable Form No. 51 bearing serial numbers 2367511 to 2367514. The city government said that any transaction involving the said official...
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PNP vows support for cops' welfare during summer vacation duties
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will review police visibility deployment protocol to ensure the welfare of personnel on the ground during the dry season when temperatures are expected to rise. "While we commit to the protection and safety of all...
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Coast Guard to relocate school to New Clark City
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it is relocating its Command and Admiral Staff College to the National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City. The PCG forged an agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in...
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BM Shiwen Lim surrenders as RTC issues arrest warrant
Pampanga Third District Board Member Estelito “Shiwen” Lim has surrendered to authorities after the Regional Trial Court (RTC) ordered his arrest in connection with several estafa cases. The arrest warrant was issued by the RTC Branch 44 in the City...
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Several fuel stations hike pump prices prematurely
Ahead of the projected big time hike in the prices of diesel, gasoline and kerosene on Tuesday, March 10, several fuel retailers in Pampanga increased prices on Friday and Sunday. The gas stations, except for Petron and Rephil, increased their prices...
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5th Levy P. Laus Memorial Golf Cup held
Around 230 participants gathered on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Pradera Verde Golf & Country Club for a golf event honoring the legacy of the late Liberato “Levy” P. Laus, founder of the LausGroup of Companies (LGC). The annual sports event,...
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P25M smuggled footwear seized in Apalit: PRO-3
Personnel of the Police Regional Office in Region 3 (PRO-3) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) Intelligence and Investigation Service – Enforcement and Security Service raided on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) a warehouse in Barangay Calantipe, Apalit,...
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Guv calls for crackdown against illicit cigarettes
Pampanga Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda has called for coordination among government agencies to strengthen security measures and intensify efforts against illegal cigarette manufacturing and storage operations in the province. Pineda convened a...
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45 hot air balloons set to fly in Lubao
A total of 45 hot air balloons are set to fly during the 8th Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival (LIBMF) on March 7 to 8 at The Pradera Verde. Event Chair Noel Castro announced the lineup during a press conference on Monday, March 2. “We...
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Tarlac execs lead launching of Kanlahi Festival 2026
The provincial government of Tarlac, led by Governor Christian Yap, on Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the Kanlahi Festival. The celebration opened with a mass, followed by the program launching of this year’s activities, which included a fun...
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Sta Ana students create giant kakanin lantern
Hospitality Management students of Holy Cross College in Santa Ana town created a colorful 16-foot giant lantern made of various Filipino rice delicacies as part of a school celebration. The delicacy lantern was constructed using different kinds of...
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CIDG SEIZES P133-M COUNTERFEIT FOOTWEAR
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Pampanga has seized P133 million worth of counterfeit CROCS footwear during the implementation of Oplan Megashopper on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Apalit, Pampanga. The operation, enforced...
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