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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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Perkins Twins urge Pampanga youth to stay away from vices
Jesse Perkins and Christian Perkins, popularly known as the "Perkins Twins" have called on Kapampangan youth to stay away from vices and instead strengthen and keep moral values in life. The Fil-Am pop duo, accompanied by their father Tarny and mother...
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Lubao balloon, music fest set on March 7-8
The Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival is returning on March 7 and 8 at Pradera Verde in Lubao. The event will highlight hot air balloon exhibitions and a starstudded music lineup during the twoday celebration. Event organizers announced...
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APALIT ROAD REHAB COMPLETE BY APRIL
The rehabilitation of a section along the MacArthur Highway in Apalit town is expected to be completed by April, this year or two months ahead of its original target date. This was disclosed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region...
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Uangis: Portraits of Angeles City mayors
In celebration of National Arts Month, the City Government of Angeles officially unveiled UÁNGIS – Portrait Paintings of Angeles Mayors, a commemorative exhibit honoring the legacy, leadership, and historical contributions of the city’s past and...
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Sta Ana mayor condemns waste dumping in Arayat
Mayor Dinan Labung of Santa Ana has condemned the alleged illegal dumping of garbage in Arayat, Pampanga, reportedly involving tenants from Barangay Sta. Lucia in his town. “As Mayor of Sta. Ana, I strongly condemn any form of illegal dumping of...
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Guv leads distribution of tricycles to villages
Some 44 units of barangay patrol tricycles, distributed by the Provincial Government of Pampanga, are now ready to serve, strengthening peace and order efforts in communities. Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, Lubao Mayor Esmeralda Pineda, and members of...
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CBCPofficial: Don't fast for mere cosmetics
AN OFFICIAL of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called on the Filipino faithful on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to do acts of fasting and abstinence sincerely and not for the sake of showing off this Lenten Season. In an...
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Angeles police recovers missing woman's body
The Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) on Monday recovered the body of Maria Teresa "Tess" Mamac, who had been reported missing since February 12, 2026. Police said that at around 6PM on February 16, personnel of Police Station 4 and the Angeles City...
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Task force formed to find Tess Mamac
Leaders in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City have formed a task force to strengthen search and rescue efforts for Tess Mamac, who has been missing since February 12, 2026. Balibago village chief Joseph “PG” Ponce said at least four vehicles and four...
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CSF WATER CONSUMERS TO GET 12% VAT CUT
The car of a missing woman, Tess Mamac, a resident of Balibago Angeles City, was recovered in Magalang town by authorities on Valentine's Day. Tess is the widow of the late Balibago Chairman Rodelio "Tony" Mamac Sr. She was reported missing on...
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Mayor Geld backs programs for kids with special needs
Mabalacat City Mayor Geld Aquino has aired his support to programs that will benefit children with special needs. On Friday, Ausome students from the Connected Learning and Therapy Center visited Aquino. The mayor welcomed the children and expressed...
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Pampanga bettor hits Megalotto jackpot
A lone bettor from Pampanga will celebrate Valentine's Day this year a multimillionaire after hitting Wednesday night's PHP37-million Megalotto 6/ 45 jackpot. In an advisory on Thursday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the...
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Floating hospital set to visit Pampanga coastal villages
Health officials and personnel in Pampanga are now preparing the province's first floating hospital, which is expected to visit coastal villages to provide medical services. Provincial Health Office (PHO) Dr. Dax Tidula led the dry run of the...
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POPE ELEVATES HOLY ROSARY PARISH TO MINOR BASILICA
Pope Leo XIV has elevated the Holy Rosary Parish Church in Angeles City to a minor basilica. A decree dated Jan. 21, 2026 from the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments granted the elevation following a formal petition by...
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Senate eyes uniform pricing for classrooms across all build modes
The Senate Committee on Basic Education on Monday raised the need to standardize the cost of classroom construction across all government modalities, as lawmakers scrutinize public-private partnerships (PPPs) alongside projects undertaken by the...
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PNP tightens crackdown on reg’l cigarette smuggling hubs
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Sunday ordered an intensified crackdown on strategic transit and storage hubs used for illegal tobacco trade. In a statement, Nartatez said smuggling activities recur in several...
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PNP steps up intel ops to track down illegal cigarette factories
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified intelligencegathering to locate and shut down illegal cigarette factories nationwide. In a statement on Friday, the PNP said it is conducting simultaneous intelligence validation following reports...
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2 EXECS TAGGED IN ILLEGAL CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING
Investigators are looking into the possible involvement of two highranking elected government officials from northern Luzon into the illegal manufacturing of cigarettes following a raid in a warehouse in Mexico, Pampanga. In a press conference on...
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Feb 4 declared special non-working day in CSF
Malacañang has declared Wednesday, February 4, a special (non-working) day in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 1157, signed by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, to mark the city’s 25th cityhood...
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CALUAG WELCOMES VOTE RECOUNT
City of San Fernando Mayor Vilma Caluag on Monday her camp did not engage in any election fraud as the manual recount of ballots for the May 2025 mayoral race began. Caluag said she respects the decision of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to...
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COMELEC STARTS CSF BALLOT RECOUNT
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) started the recount of ballots in the City of San Fernando election protest, including 48 pilot protested precincts in Pampanga, according to an order issued by the agency's First Division. In its January 26, 2026...
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DPWH PAMPANGA OFFICIALS SACKED FOR ALLEGED EXTORTION
Three personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Second Engineering District in Pampanga have been relieved and suspended following reports of alleged extortion, according to DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon. Dizon identified the...
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BOC RAIDS CIGARETTE FACTORY IN MEXICO
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted an operation against an alleged illegal cigarette manufacturing firm in Mexico, Pampanga on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The bureau said the company was found to be engaged in the unauthorized production of...
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CA AFFIRMS OMBUDSMAN ORDER DISMISSING CAPIL
The Court of Appeals 12th Division denied the petition for review filed by Jaime V. Capil in CA-G.R. SP No. 190546 and affirmed the decision and order of the Office of the Ombudsman, according to a 31-page decision promulgated on December 9, 2025. The...
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RESETTLEMENT FOR DISPLACED CANDATING RESIDENTS EYED
Local officials are arranging the resettlement of residents of Barangay Candating in Arayat who were displaced following the erosion of a flood control structure in the area. Arayat Mayor Jeffrey Luriz said at least 22 families have been affected by...
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DPWH STARTS PROBE ON DIKE COLLAPSE
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) starts conducting a technical assessment following the collapse of a flood control dike in Barangay Candating, Arayat, Pampanga. The 110.20 meters flood mitigation structure was supposed to protect...
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DPWH COMMITS P75-M FOR BRIDGE COMPLETION
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has committed P75 million for the completion of the San Agustin Norte Bridge in Arayat town. The provincial government of Pampanga said the agency committed to fund the completion of the structure...
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Pineda family launches feeding program in CSF
The Pineda family has launched a sixmonth feeding program to help undernourished students in public schools in the City of San Fernando. Philanthropist Rodolfo “Tatay Bong” Pineda funded the program, which aims to improve the health and nutrition of...
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More Cebgo, AirSwift flights to relocate to Clark
More CebGo and AirSwift flights will relocate operations via Clark from Manila beginning March 29. The move is part of the gradual phaseout of turboprop flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to ease congestion and maximize air traffic...
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96 kitchens serve 34 school divisions: DepEd
The House Committee on Poverty Alleviation, chaired by Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria MacapagalArroyo, held its first regular session at the Pampanga Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The Department of Education (DepEd)...
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6 PERSONS NABBED FOR VARIOUS CRIMES
The Pampanga Press Club (PPC) has condemned in what it described as the "irresponsible rehashing of crime-related news by a Facebook page identified as “CSFP." The media group warned that such practices undermine ethical journalism and the presumption...
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Over 500 mangroves planted in Masantol
The local government of Masantol, in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways, led the planting of 500 mangrove seedlings along the Sapang Marimla River recent l y. Employees of the local government and national government...
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Suspect in Bulacan ABC president’s killing nabbed
Authorities have arrested one of the suspects in the killing of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) president in Bulacan province. The arrest was carried out on Wednesday, January 14, by personnel of the Bulacan Provincial Police Intelligence...
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CUSTOMS SEIZES P105M SMUGGLED CIGARETTES
The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through its Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) and Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), said it has intensified its crackdown on illicit trade, leading to the apprehension of smuggling syndicates and...
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Thousands witness Kuraldal Kawakasan
Devotees gathered in large numbers for the annual “Kuraldal Kawakasan” in honor of Apung Lucia in Barangay Sta. Lucia, Sasmuan, Pampanga. The event gathered 2,000 participants on Friday night, January 10, 2026. Amidst the downpour, the celebration...
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Prov'l government assists 27 families affected by fire
On the orders of Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, the Provincial Capitol responded to assist 27 families affected by a fire in Barangay San Bartolome, Municipality of Santo Tomas last January 7. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office...
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26th PIHABF scheduled on Feb 13 to 15 at NCC
The 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is set to take place with aviation spectacles at the New Clark City on February 13 to 15, 2026. Captain Joy Roa, event director of PIHABF, said the fiesta continues to evolve beyond...
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1 dead from stray bullet amid holiday celebrations
ONE person died from a stray bullet amid the holiday celebrations, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday, January 5, 2026. In a press conference, PNP acting chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the PNP recorded 15...
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P7-M ECSTASY SEIZED IN CLARK
Businesses in Central Luzon are bracing for the disruptions brought about by climate and regulatory changes that have affected their operations in 2025. Thus said Elizabeth Carlos-Timbol, president of the Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
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"Aguman Sanduk" testament to Minalin's resiliency: Mayor
Mayor Philip Naguit said that this year’s Aguman Sanduk Festival 2026 is a testament to the town’s resiliency amid challenges and hardships. The mayor said the event serves as a reminder for every Minaleño to continue striving toward a better...
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Pampanga headliners in 2025
ARRESTED. Mid-year, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operatives arrested San Simon, Pampanga Mayor Abundio Punsalan Jr. for alleged extortion in exchange for a resolution from the local government, in favor of complainant Realsteel...
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'Boga' hurts 2 kids in Central Luzon
Two children were injured ahead of the New Year’s celebration due to the use of 'boga'. According to the Department of Health–Central Luzon (DOH-3), the victims, including one in Pampanga, are aged 9 and 11. The children reportedly sustained eye...
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SENIOR CITIZEN KILLED DUE TO STRAY BULLET
Philippine National Police acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. directed police chiefs to coordinate with local government units on the possible establishment of designated markets for firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials ahead of the New...
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LGU warns riders with loud mufflers
As the New Year revelry approaches, the local government unit (LGU) of Masantol town has reiterated the enforcement of an existing ordinance banning the use of loud mufflers on motorcycles and two-wheeled veh i cl es. Mayor Danilo Guintu said that...
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PNP RAMPS UP DRIVE VS ILLEGAL FIRECRACKERS
Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., along with officials of the Bulacan provincial government, on Monday inspected firecracker stalls in Bocaue town, as part of the intensified drive against illegal...
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Kapampangan athletes win medals in 2025 SEA Games
Several athletes with roots in Pampanga brought pride to the province after winning medals in the recently-concluded 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok, Thail an d . Jamie Malonzo of San Simon and Veejay Pre of Floridablanca, together with...
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LGU saves P700K monthly from waste segregation
The local government unit (LGU) of Sta. Ana said it is saving more than P700,000 a month after improving its waste segregation and operations at its Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). This was bared recently by the Municipal Environment and Natural...
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SFELAPCO warns public after seriesof electrocution cases
The San Fernando Electric Light and Power Company (Sfelapco) has renewed its call for stricter safety compliance following a series of electrocution incidents involving construction and repair activities near power lines in recent weeks, some of which...
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Fight fake news: LGC exec to media
A top executive of the Laus Group of Companies (LGC) has urged the local media practitioners to strengthen their commitment to accurate, factual, and reliable news amid the growing challenges of misinformation. Speaking during the company’s “Thankful...
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PRO-3: Crimes in CL drop in November
Crime rates in Central Luzon declined by 5.87% in November 2025, the Police Regional Office III (PRO-3) reported on Monday. Brigadier General Rogelio Peñones, PRO-3 director, said that comparative data showed that the total crime incidence decreased...
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Barangay Bulaon wins 2025 GLF competition
Barangay Bulaon claimed the revolving trophy, P300,000 cash prize and bragging rights in this year's Giant Lantern Festival or Ligligan Parul competition held on Saturday night (September 13) at Robinsons Starmills. The village's entry was created by...
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