Tag: central luzon
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Final inspection
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project – Central Luzon Team inspects the P9.95-M, almost completed multi-commodity solar tunnel dryer as proposed by the provincial government of Bataan. The said subproject located in Barangay Wawa, Orion, is expected to address the limited access to a hygienic drying area for 40 fishing households in the area.…
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Central Luzon PDLs to get academic, skills training
BALANGA CITY — Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) partnered with Aertech Skills Training Institute, Inc. in rolling out academic and skills training for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in Central Luzon. The partnership was forged under the Spreading HOPE (Helping Out People thru Education) Behind Bars which aims to integrate education in the rehabilitation of…
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DepEd CL recognizes partners, best implementers of learner formation programs
PAMPANGA — Department of Education (DepEd) recognized education partners and best implementers of learner formation programs in Central Luzon. Regional Office III’s Education Support Services Division conducted the Awards Ceremony for the 2023 Gawad KATIG (Katuwang sa Isang Hangaring De Kalidad Na Edukasyson) and Gawad PAG-GABAY (Pagpupugay sa Gurong Taga-Hubog, Punong Guro at Bayaning Pinunong Mag-Aaral).…
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BFP reminds CL residents of fire safety tips during the holiday season
PAMPANGA — Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reminded Central Luzon residents of various fire safety tips during the holiday season. BFP Region 3 Fire Officer II Karl Kris Manalastas advised that buyers must not purchase cheap and substandard Christmas lights as these may cause fire. “If we will buy decorations for Christmas, let us make…
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2 CL nominees bag first-ever national Bayanihan Media Awards
PAMPANGA — Two nominees from Central Luzon were conferred with the first-ever Bayanihan Media Awards (BMA). These include Thony Arcenal under the Online Media—Individual Category, and Pampanga News Now under the Online Media—Organization Category. According to the BMA National Screening Committee, Arcenal, who is widely recognized for his contributions, has left a substantial mark in the…
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DA cites outstanding Gulayan sa Barangay, agricultural extension workers in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) cited the provincial and regional winners of the 2023 Best Gulayan sa Barangay (GSB) Search in Central Luzon. This program is part of the department’s coordination with the provinces and local governments to strengthen people’s ability to produce their own food using food production technology. “High-value crops like…
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LTO, barangays partner for vehicle registration caravan
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to conduct vehicle registration caravans with the help of barangay officials to address the estimated 24.7 million unregistered motor vehicles in the country. In a statement on Wednesday, LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, said the caravan would be held across the country to bring…
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DBM to capacitate new barangay, SK officials on budgeting
PAMPANGA – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will capacitate newly-minted barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in Central Luzon on budget planning. DBM Region 3 Acting Assistant Director Gracela Ortiz shared that their staff, together with a pool of trainers, will provide capacity development interventions on planning and budgeting to village officials in January…
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NNC CL awards outstanding nutrition committees, focal points
PAMPANGA– The National Nutrition Council (NNC) recognized outstanding nutrition committees and focal points in Central Luzon. The 2023 Gitnang Luzon Gawad Parangal sa Nutrisyon serves as the climax of the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation in terms of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programs. In her welcome message, NNC Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Ana…
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357 students join list of DOST scholars in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA – A total of 357 third year college students in Central Luzon have joined the ranks of the growing number of scholars whose education is being supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Marites Batac, head of the DOST-Central Luzon (DOST-3) Scholarship Unit, said in a statement on Wednesday that the new…
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Teachers union election in Central Luzon
A run-off election between the unions of Alliance of Concerned Teachers Region III Union (ACT Region III Union) and the Action and Solidarity for the Empowerment of Teachers – Central Luzon (ASSERT-CL) will be held on November to December, 2023 to be facilitated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 3. The run…
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Over 13K cops deployed to secure polls in Central Luzon
PAMPANGA – A total of 13,160 police personnel in Central Luzon have been deployed around the region to ensure peaceful and orderly Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo Jr., director of the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3), said on Tuesday the deployment of personnel will help address election-related…
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DOST gives internet connectivity to 70 remote schools in C. Luzon
ZAMBALES – Learners in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) in Central Luzon will soon have access to the internet which could help address the digital gaps in the education sector. The Department of Science and Technology-Central Luzon (DOST-3) on Friday awarded Starlink satellite internet service to 70 remote schools in the region’s seven provinces…
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Clark hailed as ‘City of Legacy’ in Australian summit
The Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Central Luzon has been touted as one of the world’s “Cities of Legacy” during a summit in Brisbane, Australia, for its sustainable, future-ready, and people-centered design. Speaking at the 2023 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors’ Forum last October 13, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)…
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C. Luzon gun ban drive nets 195 arrests, 233 firearms, deadly weapon
PAMPANGA – Over 200 assorted firearms, deadly weapons and explosives were seized in Central Luzon since the start of the implementation of the gun ban on Aug. 28 this year. The drive is in line with the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30. In his report on Monday, Brig. Gen. Jose Hidalgo…
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