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Pampanga’s Giant Lantern Festival is back, shines brighter with bigger cash prizes  rappler.com

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Law enforcement authorities recovered suspected illicit cigarettes worth P48.9 million in a wing van they intercepted during a joint operation in Barangay Cacutud, Mabalacat City past midnight of Sept. 7. Conducted by personnel of the Regional Special Opera

Philippine businesses turned sharply pessimistic in July, with confidence falling below levels recorded in published surveys during the Covid-19 pandemic as Middle East tensions, higher oil prices and persistent inflation weighed on sentiment. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ bus

SA TATLONG bahagi ng seryeng ito, sinubukan nating tingnan ang problema ng pagbaha sa Pampanga hindi lamang mula sa perspektibo ng isang bayan, isang ilog, o isang flood-control project, kundi bilang bahagi ng isang malawak at magkakaugnay na sistema ng tubig. Una, kailangang mau

BOC Clark strengthens services through IAM  Pampanga News Now

Residents continue to endure flooding in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, Pampanga on Monday, as their community remains inundated after nearly three weeks of southwest monsoon rains. (Photos by Edd Gumban/The Philippine STAR)  facebook.com

2 DPWH engineers axed after man died in Pampanga drainage canal  Philstar.com

Dizon removes engineers from post after death of man who fell into flooded open manhole in Pampanga  GMA Network

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon sacks the Pampanga 3rd District’s OIC-District Engineer and OIC-Assistant District Engineer following the death of a man who fell into a flooded open drainage canal along Fil-Am Friendship Highway in Angeles City, Pampanga. I  facebook.com

LOOK: The images of Pampanga’s Cruzada de Penitencia y Caridad are now enshrined in their newly crafted Pukpuk Andas at the Repository Chapel of Virgen de los Remedios, Chancery Grounds, San Fernando, Pampanga. This comes in preparation for th  facebook.com

Kapampangan now leading CPD Mimaropa  Inquirer.net

BAHA SA SAN SIMON, HALOS ISANG BUWAN NA 😦 Residents wade through thigh-to-waist-deep floodwaters along Sto. Domingo Street in San Simon, Pampanga on Friday, as rain continues intermittently in the area. Residents say parts of the community ha  facebook.com

Over 4,700 displaced by rains in San Fernando, Pampanga  Daily Tribune

AS I write this, large parts of Central Luzon are still struggling with floods. My own province of Pampanga has been under a state of calamity. On August 24, government reported that 253 barangays in 16 LGUs in Pampanga were flooded, affecting more than one million people. Bulaca

Motorcycle rider injured by falling tree branch in Pampanga  Inquirer.net

Motorcycle rider injured by falling tree branch in Pampanga  Inquirer.net

2 brothers drown in flood-submerged bypass road in Pampanga  Inquirer.net

LOOK: This Major UK Sports Retailer Expands to Central Luzon With a New Store in Pampanga  When In Manila

Residents wade through waist- to thigh-deep floodwaters along Sto. Domingo Street in San Simon, Pampanga on Friday, September 4, 2026, as rain continues intermittently in the area. Residents say parts of the community have been flooded for nearly a mont  facebook.com

LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Magpapatayo ng karagdagang mga pumping stations at water collection system sa mga istratehikong lugar sa kahabaan ng North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). Ito ang magiging pangmatagalang tugon ng NLEX Corporation upang hindi na maulit muli ang p

High tide in Manila Bay contributed to Central Luzon flood, says PAGASA  GMA Network

NBI confirms Chuangxing rebars used in collapsed Pampanga building  newsinfo.inquirer.net

Pampanga helps ease floods at NLEx, tallies monsoon damage at P1.339B  Inquirer.net

Marcos orders immediate housing for Pampanga families displaced by floods  Philippine Canadian Inquirer

Keeping Clark’s momentum going  The Voice Newsweekly

TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Visiting the flood-hit areas of Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales on Wednesday, President Marcos ordered the speedy rehabilitation of two bridges that collapsed one after the other last weekend in Tarlac. http://tiny.cc/0ds9101  facebook.com

Rice aid from Cong. Pogi, Red Pillars  The Voice Newsweekly

Toll board orders NLEx operator to address flooding in Pampanga  newsinfo.inquirer.net

We understand the difficulties experienced by motorists affected by the flooding in San Simon and Tulaoc, which is part of a wider emergency across Pampanga arising from the continuous Habagat rains resulting in elevated water levels at the Pampanga River. The latest flooding was

NLEx asked to explain flooding that caused heavy traffic in Pampanga  Inquirer.net

Ang: NLEx flooding due to blocked dam water  Inquirer.net

STILL FLOODED. Floodwaters are still high along the streets of downtown San Fernando, Pampanga, as of 6:05 pm on Tuesday, September 1. Residents have been wading through flooded streets since the weekend. Photos from Mark Jayzen Sembrano  facebook.com

‘Talipanpan,’ an ancient Kapampangan word, and the impeachment trial  The Manila Times

Private sector asked to help build Pampanga flood control infrastructure  Philstar.com

Pampanga hardest-hit by weeks of habagat rains, 330 villages still flooded  Philippine Canadian Inquirer

READ: Official statement of "ASAP XP" on postponement of the show's scheduled event in Pampanga on September 13, because of the flood situation in the province. | via MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News  facebook.com

LUNGSOD NG MANDALUYONG — Barado ang Tulaoc Bridge kaya nagbaha ang North Luzon Expressway sa bahagi ng San Simon, Pampanga sa kasagsagan nga malalakas na pag-ulan na dala ng habagat. Ito ang sinabi ni Ramon Ang, president and CEO ng Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc. ng San M

ANGELES CITY – “Ang pagkaaresto ng mga mandurukot na ito, na marami nang nabiktima sa lungsod ay patunay ng inyong walang sawang dedikasyon sa inyong tungkulin na pangalagaan ang kaayusan sa ating komunidad.”  Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. hailed th

BIR destroys 240K illicit vape products in Pampanga  Philippine News Agency

HEAVY TRAFFIC ALONG NLEX Motorists experience bumper-to-bumper traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in San Simon, Pampanga on Monday, with some passengers opting to walk to get to a nearby gas station. The heavy rain last weekend  facebook.com

INGAT, KAPAMILYA! LOOK: Motorists navigate heavy traffic along NLEX from Pulilan, Bulacan, heading toward Apalit, Pampanga, as they attempt to enter San Simon, Pampanga, on Monday morning, August 31. Only one lane was passable along the northbo  facebook.com

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Lito Lapid on Monday continued his relief operations for flood-affected communities in Pampanga amid the continued effects of the southwest monsoon or habagat.  LinkedIn

Lapid continues relief mission in flood-affected communities in Pampanga  The Manila Times

Man dies after falling into open drainage  Philstar.com

PROLONGED FLOODING IN PAMPANGA Residents navigate knee-deep floodwaters in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga, at around 2 pm on Monday, August 31. Locals report that floodwaters have persisted in the area since Saturday,  facebook.com

Pampanga hardest-hit province by monsoon rains – OCD  Philippine News Agency

DISTRIBUTE PO TAYO NG RELIEF GOODS, TEAM RYZZA! 🙏 Content creator Rizza Dizon, known for her "Team Ryzza" tagline, waded through knee-deep floodwaters in Pampanga on Sunday to distribute relief packs to residents affected by days of heavy rai  facebook.com

Sandbagging underway at damaged tail dike in Minalin, Pampanga  Manila Bulletin

Man dies after falling into flooded, open manhole in Pampanga  GMA Network

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— The San Fernando Electric Light and Power Company (SFELAPCO) has reminded consumers to take extra precautions against electrical hazards as widespread flooding affects communities in Pampanga. SFELAPCO spokesperson Atty. Cathy Diaz urged residents to immedia

DPWH orders dredging of Gumain River after dike collapses in Lubao, Pampanga  GMA Network

LIVE UPDATES: Habagat rains affect parts of PH on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026  GMA Network

Clark is economic investment anchor  The Manila Times

Cong Pogi brings aid to evacuees  The Voice Newsweekly

DOLE upholds ₱11.49-M liability of Angeles bldg collapse contractor over worker benefits, violations  Pampanga News Now

DOLE orders contractor of collapsed Pampanga building to pay P11.49M in wages, fines  GMA Network

DOLE affirms P11.49M liability vs contractor, owner of collapsed building in Pampanga  SunStar Publishing Inc.

Clark-based illegal recruiter shut down  SunStar Publishing Inc.

Heavy rains damage Pampanga dam  Philstar.com

LUBAO, Pampanga – Sa gitna ng malakas na buhos ng ulan ngayong Agosto 28, sinadya ni Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda ang Sto. Cristo Dam dito upang inspeksyunin ang nasirang bahagi nito at tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga residenteng posibleng maapektuhan. Makikita ang Dam sa pagitan ng B

Preemptive evacuation ordered in Pampanga as rains trigger new flooding  Inquirer.net

LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO – Ibinahagi ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Pampanga ng paalala, impormasyon, at gamot sa mga kabalen bilang paghahanda laban sa WILD – Water-borne diseases, Influenza, Leptospirosis, at Dengue – mga karaniwang sakit ngayong tag-ulan. Pinangunahan ni Gov. L

CLARK FREEPORT – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau Region 3 has given recognition to  NLEX Corp. for its partnership with the agency in providing the public free access to real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data through an outdoor

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Six Aeta indigenous people, including three minors, died while three others are missing people after the boat they were riding capsized while traversing the Mapanuepe Lake in Barangay Buhawen, San Marcelino, Zambales on Aug. 27.  Initial reports gathered fr

CLARK FREEPORT—The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has unveiled an upgraded Clark job portal designed to connect employers with jobseekers through faster and more integrated recruitment tools. CDC President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera said the project strengthens emplo

Vietjet to launch Clark-Ho Chi Minh flights in November  Pampanga News Now

Clark Aviation Capital: Building the Runway for the Philippines’ Next Tech Supply Chain  Pampanga News Now

Clark strengthens role as Luzon Economic Corridor investment anchor  Philippine Information Agency

The Pinedas of Pampanga: A dynasty by succession  Rappler

CLARK FREEPORT — On a gloomy, rainy afternoon, the warmth inside a century-old barn house offered a welcome contrast to the gray skies outside. Inside Consuelo, diners gathered over Filipino and Kapampangan dishes, filling the room with conversation and the familiar aromas of hei

CLARK FREEPORT — Vietjet is set to make its debut at Clark International Airport  with direct flights between Clark and Ho Chi Minh City beginning November 10, 2026, giving travelers from Central and Northern Luzon convenient access to Vietnam. The Clark–Ho Chi Minh City route wi

ANGELES CITY – “I support the renewed call of the Mayors for Good Governance against corruption and to observe public oversight in the national budget.” Thus, declared Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on Aug. 26, following the renewed pledge of the Mayors fo

Capitol opens 2026 MOKA nominations  SunStar Publishing Inc.

Gilbert Muge, Edna Magtubo rule PUMA Clark Half Marathon  SPIN.ph: Sports Interactive Network Philippines

Gilbert Muge, Edna Magtubo rule PUMA Clark Half Marathon  SPIN.ph: Sports Interactive Network Philippines

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Medical and food assistance have been extended to 790 patients with elevated creatinine levels from the second district through the Alagang Nanay Preventive Healthcare Program and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda p

NSCR project on track as third 8-car trainset arrives  Philippine News Agency

Hann Foundation provides mobile blood-donation unit to Philippine Red Cross  GGRAsia

ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is pushing for the grant of postpartum depression leave to female employees in the public and private sectors who have been clinically-diagnosed with the condition, through House Bill No. 10857, filed on Aug. 2

President Marcos on Monday visited evacuees in Bacolor, Pampanga, one of the areas severely affected by massive flooding due to days of heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon and other weather disturbances. https://tinyurl.com/45yhw5  facebook.com

SAN FERNANDO CITY, Philippines — Pampanga Governor Lilia 'Nanay' Pineda called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to immediately fund the proposed flood control master plan of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to protect the province from furt  LinkedIn

Pampanga Gov appeals to President Marcos to fund NIA flood control master plan  The Manila Times

Flood task force eyed for Central Luzon  Inquirer.net

Manny Pacquiao named 2026 JCI World Congress global ambassador; Clark to host event  Manila Bulletin

Marcos visits flood-hit Pampanga  Philstar.com

CLARK FREEPORT – Pampanga and Bulacan’s culinary communities came together for the Department of Tourism – Region 3’s first-ever Chefs’ Forum on Global Gastronomy Standards: Orientation on the Michelin Guide and Gastronomy Tourism held at Park Inn by Radisson Clark here on Aug 24

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented an automatic price freeze on basic necessities in areas in Central Luzon placed under a State of Calamity due to the effects of the continued heavy rainfall brought by the enhanced s

Marcos visits evacuated families in Bacolor, Pampanga  GMA Network

THE RECURRING flooding experienced by many communities in Pampanga deserves a long-term, science-based and coordinated response. We recognize and appreciate the continuing efforts of the National Government, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Provincial Gover

TMC Clark expands free ambulance reach  The Voice Newsweekly

CLARK FREEPORT — The DOH-Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital Children’s Medical Center (CMC) Clark hosted on Aug. 22 Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo for a benchmarking activity vis-à-vis the city government’s primary care development programs. With the mayor were by Department

PDEA nabs courier firm driver for allegedly selling drugs in Pampanga  Inquirer.net

SHANGHAI, China — Clark is positioning experiential travel and tailorfit itineraries at the center of its tourism push, offering Chinese travelers wellness days, eco tours, hot springs, city shopping, and night golf. Under the leadership of Clark Development Corp. president and C

MEXICO, Pampanga – Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Mica Gonzales and board member MyMy Mercado Gonzales distributed family food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development to flood- and habagat-affected affected residents across their district. In Mexico, the beneficia

CLARK FREEPORT – For its “distinguished innovation in circular economy implementation,” the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Ecology Center has been cited as among the LGUs and stakeholders with the “Best Ecological Solid Waste Management Practices” at the Environmental Summit 20

MABALACAT CITY – A courier driver allegedly involved in large-scale distribution of illegal drugs in Metro Manila and Central Luzon yielded P3.4-million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation along Dau Access Road, Barangay Dau here in the evening of Aug. 21. The Philippine D

Delivery driver with P3.4-M ‘shabu’ nabbed in Pampanga  Philippine News Agency

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero, and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo were spotted having breakfast together following a joint visit to the DOH-JBL Children’s Medical Center in Clark,  facebook.com

Pampanga River overflows, floods more villages  Inquirer.net

Pampanga pride Chog Moral turns in his best performance in a Gilas Boys uniform, albeit in a quarterfinal loss to China that denies the Philippines a seat in the 2027 FIBA U19 World Cup  facebook.com

ANGELES CITY – “Sinusuportahan natin ang direktiba ng Department of Education, kasunod na rin ng ilang insidente ng karahasan sa ating mga paaralan.” Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. expressed his full support for the nationwide school safety drills to

SAN SIMON, Pampanga — Despite the easing of the southwest monsoon, a stretch of MacArthur Highway in Barangay Sta. Monica here remains impassable for light vehicles as of Aug. 21. Motorists are having difficulty crossing the dark and knee-deep floodwaters. As a result, some rider

CLARK FREEPORT – Hann Foundation Inc. has signed a memorandum of agreement with the city government for the implementation of initiatives that will further strengthen the city’s tourism program and enhance facilities for minors under the care of the LGU. Under the MOA, HFI, the c

Clark’s creative edge powers tourism growth  The Manila Times

Lapid brings relief to 6,000 flood-affected families in Pampanga  The Manila Times

Clark Food Hub: From drawing board to reality  Pampanga News Now

BOC Port of Clark seizes ₱11.6M worth of shabu  Philippine Information Agency

Two people have been confirmed dead after allegedly bathing in floodwaters in Apalit, Pampanga.  facebook.com

P19.6M Filipino investment brings American-themed restaurant to Clark, Pampanga  The Manila Times

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (CIAC-PAD, 19 August 2026)⸺The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has extended assistance to families affected by flooding in Pampanga through the turnover of 250 ChariTimba food packs to the Social Action Center of Pampanga, Inc. (SACOP) on T

PAF turns over 3 aircraft, opens hangar in Clark  SunStar Publishing Inc.

DSWD to distribute 10,000 food packs to flood-hit Pampanga  Daily Tribune

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE (PIA) — The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is expanding partnerships with technology and service providers to develop solutions for food and industrial waste, as the Freeport strengthens its position as a major investment, employment, and tourism hub. CDC

P2 million shabu seized in Pampanga  Philstar.com

Price freeze imposed in Pampanga after calamity declaration  BusinessWorld Online

Global economic zone association could set up regional headquarters in PHL  BusinessWorld Online

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda has urged residents in flooded communities to minimize contact with floodwaters as prolonged inundation increases the risk of leptospirosis and other water-related illnesses. Pineda particularly warned resident

Pampanga remains under state of calamity as flooding persists  The Manila Times

Pampanga ex-mayor, vice mayor face raps over ‘ghost’ project  Inquirer.net

The Alps, reimagined in Kapampangan Art  The Voice Newsweekly

KAHAPON, AGOSTO 16, naglabas ng pahayag si Magalang, Pampanga Mayor Malu Paras-Lacson ukol sa aniya’y fake news ng One Balita Central Luzon (OBCL), isang online news platform, hinggil sa kaugnayan niya at ng kaniyang pamilya sa Kingsmen Manpower and General Services, Inc. (KMGSI)

MABALACAT CITY — A 46-year-old woman allegedly running a drug den and four other suspects were arrested during buy-bust operations conducted by operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Pampanga Office and the Mabalacat City Police Station in Barangay Dau here on Aug.

DA speeds up construction of major Clark food hub  Inquirer.net

DA fast-tracks P4-billion Clark National Food Hub in Pampanga  Manila Standard

Clark Freeport exports hit $2.663 billion in first half of 2026  Manila Standard

DA fast-tracks Clark National Food Hub  tribune.net.ph

Residents of Northville in Barangay San Vicente, Apalit, Pampanga, continue with their daily activities on Saturday as their community remains flooded after more than a week of monsoon rains. (Photos by Michael Varcas/The Philippine STAR)  facebook.com

EVERY YEAR, when heavy rains and typhoons come, many parts of Pampanga experience the same familiar problem: flooding. For some communities, the water disappears after several hours or days. But in some of our low-lying municipalities, families, farms, roads and businesses can re

CALUMPIT, Bulacan (PIA) — Tutulungan ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ang inisyal na 70 pamilya sa Calumpit, Bulacan na mailipat sa mas ligtas na tirahan. Sila ang mga nagsipagtayo ng kani-kanilang mga bahay sa mismong Ilog Pampanga na bukod sa ipinagbabawal ng b

UK’s largest sports retailer Sports Direct opens first store in Pampanga  Punto! Central Luzon

CLARK FREEPORT – Through the years, Wedding Destination: Pampanga has been more than a bridal fair. It has become a celebration of love, a showcase of Filipino creativity, and a powerful testament to Pampanga’s growing reputation as a premier wedding destination north of Metro Ma

ANGELES CITY — The regionwide Joint Police and Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams Mobilization (JBM) Patrol System for Crime Prevention and Detection in Central Luzon was formally launched today, Aug. 14, at the Angeles City Police Office. The initiative, spearheaded by Police Re

Clark eyes wider global reach through 1,600-member economic zone network  Punto! Central Luzon

Pampanga mounts massive relief drive as floods swamp communities  Daily Tribune

48 hours in Clark Freeport  Inquirer.net

INFOGRAPHIC: First look at Clark’s ‘Smart Green City’  Rappler

ANGELES CITY — Sports Direct, one of the United Kingdom’s largest sports retailers, is continuing its aggressive expansion in the Philippines with the opening of its third store at Marquee Mall by Ayala Malls here on Aug. 13. Located on the mall’s second floor, the new store brin

4 Korean nationals arrested in Pampanga anti-money laundering operation  abs-cbn.com

CLARK FREEPORT— A Filipino-owned company is investing an estimated P19.6 million to establish an American-themed restaurant and café in this freeport.  Trifork Cuisine Corp. (TCC), operating under American Harvest Food and Beverage, will develop the restaurant at Barn House 2083

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Four exotic tarantulas have been rescued by the Philippine National Police Maritime Group in Olongapo City and turned over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to ensure their proper handling. Edward Sernadilla, head of the DENR Community

P200M mixed-use property to rise at New Clark City  SunStar Publishing Inc.

WALANG PASOK: CLASS SUSPENSIONS FOR AUGUST 13, 2026 Suspendido ang klase sa mga sumusunod na lugar sa bansa sa Huwebes, Aug. 13 dahil sa epekto ng Habagat. #WalangPasok ILOCOS REGION • Dagupan City, Pangasinan - All levels, pu  facebook.com

BOC: P8.3M alleged ketamine shipment intercepted at Clark port  Inquirer.net

Pampanga under state of calamity due to severe flooding  ABS-CBN

Holidays declared in Masbate, Pampanga  Philstar.com

CLARK FREEPORT – A joint operation of the Bureau of Customs, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs resulted to the seizure 1,675 grams of suspected ketamine, with an estimated value of P8,375,000 found inside a resin bunny fig

P8-M ketamine hidden in bunny figurine seized at Clark warehouse  Philippine News Agency

Philippines Breaks Ground On First 41 MWp Integrated Solar And 53 MWh Battery Storage Project In Pampanga  SolarQuarter

CREC Begins Construction of 41MWp Solar + 53MWh BESS IRESS in Pampanga, Philippines - News and Statistics  IndexBox

WATCH: Man rescued from swollen dam in Pampanga town amid heavy rains  Inquirer.net

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The provincial government of Pampanga has urged residents in flood-prone communities to prepare for a possible rise in water levels following a warning from the National Irrigation Administration regarding the release of water from Cong Dadong Dam in Arayat

Over 200 villages in Pampanga dealing with floods. #ANCHeadlines  facebook.com

The Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Bacolor, Pampanga remains submerged in floodwaters on Monday following continuous southwest monsoon rain. (Photos by Michael Varcas/The Philippine STAR)  facebook.com

CLARK FREEPORT – Beyond teaching people how to make coffee, bake bread, or create fine pastries, La Rose Noire Foundation grounds itself in something far more valuable: the belief that skills can open doors, restore dignity, and change the course of a life. As the foundation mark

Chipmakers tout Pax Silica as opportunity to upgrade industry  BusinessWorld Online

EastWest Dream Run 2026 Heads to Clark  Punto! Central Luzon

Puma Philippine Half Marathon Series heads to Clark  BusinessWorld Online

Passersby, motorists, and residents of Barangay Sta. Monica, San Simon, Pampanga, navigate floodwaters along MacArthur Highway on Monday. Pampanga is among the areas forecast to receive 50 to 100 millimeters of rain from Monday to noon on Tuesday  facebook.com

From a backyard silkscreen setup to a growing custom apparel business, Wilarts is marking a decade in the industry with the opening of its newest store in the City of San Fernando. The homegrown brand recently opened its new outlet on the second floor of Rufina Building in Sindal

San Fernando, Pampanga suspends classes Monday due to severe weather  Manila Bulletin

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — More than 4.3 million beneficiaries in Central Luzon have been assigned to Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)-accredited Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) clinics as part of the government’s implementation of Universal Hea

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) broke ground in Magalang, Pampanga on Aug. 5 for the country’s first embedded solar facility directly linked to distribution utility Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative (Pelco 1). Designed to have a capacity of 41 megawatt

NEW CLARK CITY, Pampanga — Regional Development Council 3 (RDC-3) chairman and Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. attended a vital meeting with officilas from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Department of Econ  linkedin.com

PUMA Philippine Half Marathon kicks off Aug. 23 in Clark  Philstar.com

CLARK FREEPORT — The Philippines will showcase its global hosting capacity as Clark prepares to welcome more than 6,000 delegates from 120 countries for the Junior Chamber International (JCI) World Congress on Nov. 11–15. The fiveday event will feature leadership workshops, assem

CREC starts work on 41-MW Pampanga solar project  Inquirer.net

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The Office of the Ombudsman has filed nine counts of graft before the Sandiganbayan against Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Noel Rivera over alleged conflict of interest in infrastructure projects. “Yes, we filed. Conflict of interest and flood control,” Ombudsman

Launches New Routes Cebu – Nagoya, Cebu – Shanghai Resumes Manila – Xiamen, Clark – Hanoi, Cebu – Ho Chi Minh Routes   Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is strengthening its international connectivity in the fourth quarter with the launch of additional di

CREC & PELCO I break ground on 41 MWp Pampanga solar project  Solarbytes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Tarlac Extension Office and the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PamCham) strengthened their partnership to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) u

Lufthansa starts construction of new MRO facility in Clark  SunStar Publishing Inc.

Citicore breaks ground on Philippines’ first integrated solar-storage facility in Pampanga  Manila Bulletin

CLASS SUSPENSIONS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 Suspendido ang pasok sa ilang bahagi ng bansa sa Biyernes, Aug. 7 dahil sa masamang panahong bunsod ng Tropical Depression #MaymayPH at Hanging Habagat o Southwest Monsoon. #WalangPasok  facebook.com

CLARK FREEPORT – Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp. marked another milestone in the realization of the Clark AeroDistrict as Lufthansa Technik Philippines broke ground on its new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility within the airport comple

4 suspects arrested in Pampanga kidnapping of Chinese businessman  gmanetwork.com

4 nabbed over Chinese trader’s kidnapping in Pampanga  Inquirer.net

CLARK FREEPORT – Fifteen aspiring designers from across the country have gathered in Clark for the first major phase of TERNOCON 2027, the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ flagship program dedicated to preserving and reimagining the Philippine terno through a new generation of

1. Nagiging usapin ngayon ng maraming Pilipino ang hinggil sa Pax Silica na nais itayo rito at ang lugar na naipili kung saan yan ipupuwesto sa lupain na sakop ng New Clark City diumano at dahil di pa malinaw ang detaye sa publiko marami ng nangangamba sa nakaambang proyekto 2. L

Singlife runfest elevates Clark marathon experience  Daily Tribune

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – A complaint for plunder, graft, and possession of prohibited interest over two flood-control contracts worth a combined P359,374,654.14 has been filed with the Ombudsman against former House senior deputy speaker Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., along with

An epic collaboration featuring the masters behind Marriott Philippines’ culinary gems. Six distinguished chefs from acclaimed restaurants across Marriott Philippines and a celebrated Kapampangan chef will come together for EPICURIOUS, a one-night, nine-course culinary experience

MAGALANG, Pampanga — Vice Mayor Eller Villanueva Pecson is urging the National Bureau of Investigation and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission to investigate reports of a second alleged illegal steel plant operating in Barangay San Ildefonso, following the recent rai

Enduring weeks of flood in Pampanga  ABS-CBN

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has heightened disaster preparedness and coordination efforts across Central Luzon while urging residents to remain vigilant and heed government advisories as the southwest monsoon (Habagat) continues to bri

MANILA – Visiting the pristine shores of Tablas is now made easier with Sunlight Air, with direct flights bi-weekly from Clark International Airport. Travelers can expect a seamless boutique experience to kick off their adventures at the Marble Capital of the Philippines, Romblon

PCSO donates ₱60,000 worth of medicines to San Simon, Pampanga  Manila Bulletin

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Clearing public speculations over ongoing earthworks on the Pasig-Potrero River within the 1.5-kilometer radius of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway Bridge in Porac town, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority on Aug. 3 presented at the Capitol here

CLARK FREEPORT —Clark Development Corp. and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority opened on Aug. 3 a temporary headquarters to serve as the planning hub for WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, scheduled on Sept. 8–10. Located at CDC’s Building 2122, the office

Clark ready to host WorldSkills 2026  SunStar Publishing Inc.

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — In a landmark gesture of philanthropy and humanitarian commitment, the Lazatin family formally donated a parcel of land for the future headquarters of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Pampanga Chapter during a ceremonial turnover held on August 3 at EastGate

QSJ Motors is showcasing its passenger and commercial EVs in SM City Clark until August 9  Top Gear Philippines

Rockwell at Nepo Center features Kapampangan furniture brands  SunStar Publishing Inc.

Tulfo warns of growing illegal wastewater disposal nationwide  pna.gov.ph

Pampanga, Bulacan, QC bets shine ahead of Mr. World Philippines 2026 finals  entertainment.inquirer.net

From recovering after surgery to helping stroke survivors walk again, Restore Physio Rehab Center is changing the way rehabilitation is delivered in Pampanga through its state-of-the-art facility, modern equipment, and patient-centered care. Opened in March 2026, the center was e

Saltwater crocodile believed extinct in Pampanga rescued  Cebu Daily News

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – A 15-year-old female saltwater crocodile (𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘺𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘴) has been rescued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources after a concerned citizen reported its presence in Barangay San Agustin, Magalang, Pampanga. Roger Encarna

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Serving as a culminating activity to the observance of the 48th National Disability Rights Week, assistive devices were distributed by the Provincial Government of Pampanga at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center here on July 31. Themed “Rights First, Legisl

CLARK, PAMPANGA — Filinvest Malls has officially launched First Access—a series of tenant previews for Filinvest Malls Mimosa—marking a major milestone in the development of Central Luzon’s newest retail hub and offering key brand partners an exclusive, first-hand look at the bou

Crocodile believed extinct in Pampanga found and rescued  The Star

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga, Philippines — July 31, 2026 — Filinvest Hospitality Inc. officially opened three new restaurants at Filinvest Shoppes Mimosa in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held this evening, marking what executives called the evolution from a hotel and golf course in

The road to a cleaner, smarter future begins today—and it’s making a stop at SM City Clark. From July 31 to August 2, 2026, QSJ Motors Phils. Inc. invites motorists, families, entrepreneurs, and automotive enthusiasts to discover how Electric Vehicles (EVs) are transforming the w

GMEA@13: Celebrating The Next Great Filipino Story  Pampanga News Now

LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – Halos 20,000 manggagawa sa Gitnang Luzon ang nabigyan ng pansamantalang hanapbuhay, habang mahigit 1,900 benepisyaryo naman ang nakatanggap ng livelihood assistance sa unang anim na buwan ng 2026 bilang bahagi ng pagpapatupad ng Departmen

Kapampangan dance mentor builds legacy beyond dance floor  SunStar Publishing Inc.

A’TIN pour all-out love for SB19 at the DOT-III’s Lollapalooza Pampanga WAtch Party  Great Travel Philippines

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – For lack of form and content, the Commission on Elections has dismissed the election protest filed by losing gubernatorial candidate Danilo Baylon against Pampanga Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda. In a nine-page order dated July 28, 2026, the Commission’s First D

BDO EYES OFF-SITE UTM IN PAMPANGA  SunStar Publishing Inc.

Pax Silica brings promise – but at what cost?  newsinfo.inquirer.net

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — “Upon careful evaluation thereof, the grounds raised therein are mere rehash of the matters already considered and passed upon by this Court, and that the same were too unsubstantial to warrant reconsideration thereof.” Thus, finding “no cogent reason to re

‘When Central Luzon grows, the Philippines grows with it’: DBM brings 2026 Regional Economic Briefing to Pampanga  Department of Budget and Management

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of 4,610 Aeta beneficiaries from the municipalities of Floridablanca and Porac in Pampanga received 25 kilograms of rice each under the Bawat Bayan Makikinabang Program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., reinforcing the administra

Korean developer gives blood donation bus to Pampanga Red Cross  Inquirer.net

Many young Filipinos are becoming breadwinners. Their lifetime responsibilities go far beyond paying their own bills, which is why it’s vital to protect the things they truly work hard for. According to a recent BSP’s 2025 Consumer Finance and Inclusion Survey (CFIS), while 68% o

Philippine Airlines welcomes 3rd Airbus A350-1000  Pampanga News Now

MicroSourcing and Beepo open new service delivery center in Clark  EIN Presswire

Raid yields P3B in hazardous waste, substandard materials in Pampanga  pna.gov.ph

Chinese-owned plant in Pampanga linked to substandard steel bars  Inquirer.net

Radioactive materials, substandard steel production in Pampanga uncovered by NBI, PAOCC  journal.com.ph

Hann Foundation turns over BloodMobile Bus to PRC Pampanga-Angeles City Chapter  Pampanga News Now

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Radioactive-bearing and structurally substandard finished steel products, contaminated production equipment, and other radioactive industrial materials valued at P3 billion were uncovered by the National Bureau of Investigation in the July 18 raid on a stee

Mayora Malu Lacson Brings Pampanga’s Lanterns to the World Stage  SunStar Publishing Inc.

Sacred Heart inaugurates expanded cancer facility in Angeles City  Pampanga News Now

Capitol, IBP Pampanga to offer free legal services  SunStar Publishing Inc.

Binigyan ng cash aid! Gov Pineda honors 127 Kapampangan board passers  centralluzon.politiko.com.ph

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – A total of 569 unlabeled containers and 48 unlabeled gallons containing 10,992 liters of cooking oil estimated at P840,000 were seized by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in a trading shop in Barangay Sindalan here on July 23. According to the

Mayor Jon delivers 1st SOCA, vows people-centered governance  Pampanga News Now

ANGELES CITY – “Hindi sapat na counseling lang dahil nagdudulot ng matinding panic, disruption, at takot sa komunidad ang ginagawa nila. Susulat po tayo mismo sa PNP para masampahan ng appropriate charges ang mga nasa likod ng pagbabantang ito.” Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. C

In-person classes suspended in Pampanga amid bomb threats  Inquirer.net

PBBM OPENS CENTRAL LUZON PEDIATRIC CARE HUB IN CLARK  Malaya Business Insight

Kapampangan art finds a new vibe  The Voice Newsweekly

CLARK FREEPORT — Brunch has always been about leisure, but at Estos in Clark Cityfront Mall, it takes on a new character. Chef Al Fernando envisioned something “very light, very international,” a spread that lets diners taste more without feeling weighed down. “It’s unlimited, bu

CLARK FREEPORT— The country’s top technical-vocational talents, industry partners, and training institutions are set to gather in this freeport for the three-day WorldSkills Philippines 2026 competition from Sept. 8 to 10. The national competition is in support of RA 12313 (Lifel