Tag: pampanga
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PH to access advanced air quality monitoring tools via NASA mission
ClARK FREEPORT ZONE– The mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to test air quality through international collaborative efforts will help the Philippines gain access to advanced air quality monitoring techniques to study and fight pollution. In her opening remarks at the NASA Media Day event in Clark, Pampanga, Department of Environment and…
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More solar-powered irrigation projects eyed to boost palay yield
PAMPANGA – The government is eyeing more solar-powered irrigation projects to boost the production of palay (unhusked rice) in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. During the ceremonial harvest of palay and distribution of various assistance to farmers and farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Candaba, Pampanga, Marcos said the project…
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87 new immigration officers deployed to BI frontline offices
MANILA – A total of 87 new immigration officers are now serving at different frontline offices of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) nationwide. In a news release Thursday, Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the new immigration officers graduated on Jan. 30 after completing the Border Control Officers Module (BCOM) I training at BI Academy in Clark,…
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Turnover ceremony
Outgoing Department of Agriculture Regional Executive Director Crispulo G. Bautista, Jr. (left) hand over to Dr. Eduardo L. Lapuz, Jr. the symbolic office key during the turnover ceremony held Wednesday, January 31 at the Regional Field Office III in San Fernando, Pampanga. Dr. Lapuz, assumes the role as OIC Regional Executive Director, in accordance with…
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Par for the Course: GNPD tees up stronger relations at the AFAB CEO golf tournament
BATAAN–GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD) successfully swinged for improved relations with the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) through its participation in the very first AFAB Administrator & CEO Golf Tournament last January 27, 2024. Held at Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club, Lubao, Pampanga, GNPD President & CEO Dennis B. Jordan was…
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54 Pampanga farmers’ coops, LGUs receive agri machinery
PAMPANGA — A total of 54 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCA) and local government units (LGU) in the province of Pampanga received agricultural machinery from the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech). This initiative is under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program. The P126-million worth of awarded grants include 22 units…
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CHED forges pact to keep Pampanga’s woodcarving craft alive
Rows of life-sized wooden religious icons on display outside shops that dot portions of Jose Abad Avenue in the towns of Guagua and Bacolor in Pampanga always draw oohs and ahhs from people on a road trip in this part of the country. Wooden Images of Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Cross,…
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BCDA, Decathlon partner to get Aetas into the workplace
CLARK FREEPORT–Three Aeta women from Barangay Sapang Bato in Pampanga and Sitio Kalangitan in Tarlac were recently hired as sales representatives of one of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers, Decathlon, at their concept store in SM Clark, Pampanga. This forms part of Bases Conversion and Development Authority’s (BCDA) and Decathlon Philippines’ corporate inclusion program,…
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DOLE provides emergency employment to 1K Lubao residents
PAMPANGA — A total of 1,000 residents from Lubao town in Pampanga benefitted from the P5-million worth of emergency employment given by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, they were tasked to perform cleaning works in their respective communities such as cleaning canals and drains…
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Magkapatid na Cayetano nagpaabot ng tulong sa mahigit 400 kidney patients
PAMPANGA– Umabot sa 450 na kidney patients sa isang pampublikong ospital sa Pampanga ang nakatanggap ng tulong medikal mula sa mga tanggapan nina Senador Alan Peter at Pia Cayetano nitong Huwebes, December 7, 2023. Bumisita ang Tulong-Medikal team ng magkapatid na senador sa Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) sa City of San Fernando…
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Dulaang Pangmamimili ng DTI
Nakamit ng Consumer Affairs Council of Castillejos ang unang puwesto sa ginanap na Regional Dulaang Pangmamimili na bahagi sa selebrasyon ng Department of Trade and Industry – Central Luzon Consumer Welfare Month sa San Fernando, Pampanga. Ang Dulaang Pangmamimili, sa temang “GenS: Generation Sustainable” ngayong 2023, ay isang nationwide role-playing competition na nilalahukan ng mga…
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Pagtataas sa tulay ng Tulaoc sa NLEX pinaplano kontra baha
PAMPANGA — Pinag-aaralan na ang pagtataas ng lebel ng tulay ng Tulaoc sa bahagi ng North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) sa San Simon, Pampanga. Ito ay kasunod ng pag-apaw ng tubig sa magkabilang bahagi ng nasabing expressway bunsod ng bagyong “Egay”. Sinabi ni Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) President and Chief Executive Officer Rogelio Singson, na may konsesyon…
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CL RDRRMC announces 2023 Gawad Kalasag Special Awards winners
PAMPANGA — Central Luzon Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has announced the winners in the 2023 Gawad Kalasag Special Awards. RDRRMC Chairperson and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) OIC-Regional Director Shelby Ruiz emphasized that the search is not only focused on responding to disasters. “It is also on proactively managing risks, recognizing the importance of…
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Bagong gusali ng DA Gitnang Luzon, pinasinayaan
PAMPANGA– Pormal nang pinasinayaan ang bagong gusali ng Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka para sa Gitnang Luzon (DA RFO 3) nitong ika-3 ng Hulyo, sa Diosdado P. Macapagal Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Matapos ang matagal na pananatili ng naturang ahensya sa Provincial Capitol Compound ng Pampanga, ito na ang magiging bago at opisyal…
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PH Air Force aims to be more credible, sustainable service
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is working towards becoming a more capable service with a focus on improving its credibility and sustainability. PAF chief Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño made this remark in his speech at Clark Air Base, Pampanga as the Air Force celebrated its 76th founding anniversary Monday. “PAF at 76 Accelerating…
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