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08/01/2025

The January edition of Pampanga Press Club's KapiHann features officials of the Pampanga State Agricultural University, including Dr. Anita David, University President; Dr. Lyndon Solis, Vice President for Planning and Resource Generation; Dr. Sylvia De Guzman, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Madeliene Solis, Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Studies; and Dr. Neil Tanquilut, Dean,College of Veterinary Medicine.

14/12/2024

LIVE | Lubenas ning Pasku 2024🎄✨

Join us as we celebrate the season of faith and heritage under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin, Jr.

Watch as eight barangays light up the night with their devotion and artistry, spreading the true spirit of Christmas.

01/12/2024

Diwata Pares Overload opens in Pampanga

Diwata Pares Overload, a rising food chain in Luzon, is now in Pampanga.

Diwata Pares Overload's City of San Fernando branch is its fourth store, the first three are located in Quezon City and Pasay.

Diwata Pares is founded by
Deo Jarito Balbuena, also known as Diwata, a Filipino inspirational vlogger and advocate of the LGBTQ+ community.

Don Lerit, spokesperson of ICITY PH, said their company is the official business development partner of Diwata Pares Overload.

Lerit added that they will be opening three more stores in Laguna and Caloocan next month.

28/11/2024

MUTYA NING ANGELES 2024

This year's Mutya Ning Angeles is Allyson Arceo Hetland from Barangay Pandan.

Also in photo are
1st Runner Up Arielle Maritoni Dizon Cabatana (Brgy. San Jose), 2nd Runner Up Shauntal Claudio (Brgy. Margot), 3rd Runner Up Eingel A. Lumbang (Brgy. Sapangbato) and 4th Runner Up Angel Joy N. Subalisid (Brgy. Mining).

MNA 2024 is another priority project of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., co-presented by Beautéderm Corporation.

"For the past four years we have made the Mutya Ning Angeles the grandest one, I recognized the unwavering hard work and dedication of the MNA Working Committee, led by my Chief Adviser IC Calaguas and Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, for making this year's MNA the grandest yet—continuously surpassing expectations with each year of the pageant,” Lazatin said during the coronation night on Nov. 28, 2024 at the Grand Palazzo Royale in Angeles City.



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28/11/2024

𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 | The Mutya Ning Angeles 2024 holds its grand coronation night on November 28, 2024 at the Grand Palazzo Royale.

MNA 2024 is another priority project of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., co-presented by Beautéderm Corporation.

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24/11/2024

Pillars in various sectors greet Pampanga Press Club on its 75th anniversary!

24/11/2024

18/11/2024

𝐏𝐏𝐂 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫 ‘𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬’ 𝐨𝐧 𝟕𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫

CLARK FREEPORT — Marking a significant imprint on its 75th founding anniversary, the Pampanga Press Club (PPC) is set to honor 35 exemplary leaders and community partners on Nov. 23 at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Clark.

PPC president Noel Tulabut said the Diamond Awards, so called for the occasion of the PPC’s 75th year since its founding in 1949, is given to exemplary leaders and public servants who initiated positive changes and development in the country. The awards also go to private organizations that have consistently contributed to nation-building.

“The PPC’s history and growth is simultaneous with the development of our community. The PPC Diamond Awardees are people and groups that are part of our daily news, usually landing in our headlines because of their leadership and contributions to society,” Tulabut said. “Their ideas and advocacies have helped shape lives and communities. In effect, they are our partners in community service. They are also accessible and very transparent in communicating with the media.”

The PPC Diamond Awardees are Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David and Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Aniceto (Religion); former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, Vice-Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, former Board Member Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab, League of Municipalities-Pampanga chapter president and Apalit Mayor Oscar Tetangco Jr., Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. and Mabalacat City Mayor Cris Garbo (Governance); the late Liberato “Levy” P. Laus (Posthumous, Countryside Development); Renato G. Romero (Business Leadership); Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma (Labor Advocacy); and Consul General Elmer Cato (Foreign Service).

Also to be awarded are Normandy Canlas (Architecture); Dr. Irineo “Bong” Alvaro Jr. (Civic Leadership); Dennis Anthony Uy (Business-Telecommunications); Jaime “Jack” Uy and Manuel V. Pangilinan (Business); Rhea Anicoche-Tan (Business-Wellness); Genesis Transport Service Inc.(Business-Entrepreneurship); Hausland (Business-Real Estate); Mekeni Food Corp. (Corporate Social Responsibility); World Medical Relief Inc. (Humanitarian Assistance); Dr. Monserrat Chichioco (Hospital Administration); Elena Tesoro (Development); Rodolfo Salas (Peace-Building); Robby Tantingco (Culture); Mak Tumang (Fashion); Claude Tayag (Visual Arts); Angelina Blanco (Disaster Risk Reduction); Abacan River and Angeles Watershed Advocacy Council, Inc. or ARAW-ACI (Environmental Protection); the Kuliat Foundation (Cultural NGO); Ma. Theresa Laus (Charitable Work); The Voice Newsweekly (Print Media); and, Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles (Education).

PPC past president Fernando “Perry” Pangan heads the awards committee. Artist Dodjie Aguinaldo designed the special trophy.

The PPC will also award plaques of recognition to its partners for the promotion of press freedom and media welfare: Hann Resorts, Park Inn by Radisson Clark, Mich Viray, PLDT-SMART, NLEX, Dr. Dax Tidula, Dr. Vic Lugue, Juan D. Nepomuceno Realty, Bases Conversion and Development Authority, the Clark Development Corp. Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC), Canon Philippines and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Pampanga.

The Nov. 23 gala night is the culmination of the year-long celebration of the PPC’s diamond year. It began with an invitational golf tournament last May 15 at the Pradera Verde Golf & Country Club in Lubao, Pampanga. The PPC also conducted journalism trainings and workshops for students in Pampanga and signed an agreement for the protection of journalists with the IBP - Pampanga. The PPC also partnered with Hann Foundation in distributing school supplies for students in an upland village in Bamban, Tarlac.

“Its kind of journalism, from coverage to reporting, remains grounded in the communities—the same way our founders envisioned the PPC,” said Tonette Orejas, PPC chairwoman.

14/11/2024

LIVE BOLD & GOLD. The Hann Resorts and Casino shared a night of fun and excitement with the members of the media on Nov. 14.
Hann Resorts Asst. Vice Pres. Patti Javier and Marriott Marketing Director Juvy Agudon graced the thanksgiving party at Marriott Hotel.

(Special thanks to our dear friend Sheryl Dela Cruz Mamangun for the love and support!)

13/11/2024

Converge marks P29.9B revenues, P8.2B net income from 1Q to 3Q of 2024
By Minerva Zamora-Arceo

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge) recently reported a net income of P8.2 billion and revenues of P29.9 billion from January to September this year.

In a press statement, Converge said that the robust growth was fueled by strong demand across its residential, enterprise, and wholesale business segments.

The company also added over 330,000 residential subscribers during this period, with more than 108,000 in the third quarter alone, bringing its total subscriber base to 2.46 million.

According to the company, their residential revenues reached P25.4 billion, marking a 13.2% increase year-on-year.

“This steady growth is a testament to our commitment to making internet access affordable and inclusive,” said Converge CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy.

He credited strategic partnerships and collaborations with the government as instrumental in bridging the digital divide and enhancing Converge’s service reach.

In addition to its residential growth, Converge saw a 19% increase in its enterprise segment, which generated P4.5 billion in revenue, driven by robust performance across all sectors, including a 16.6% rise in the wholesale segment.

Converge Chief Operations Officer Jesus Romero emphasized the company’s customer-centric approach.

“We are focused on continuously improving satisfaction across our customer base, and we’re committed to finding innovative solutions to meet their needs," Romero said.

12/11/2024

COMMUNITY SERVICE. HANN Foundation recently opened its first Alternative Learning System (ALS) Community Learning and Resource Center (CLRC) in Sitio Malasa, Barangay Anupul, Bamban, Tarlac.

The newly established Php2-million ALS CLRC was constructed within three weeks using innovative container prefab technology. It has four units.

The ground floor works as a multipurpose classroom with learning tools such as a 65-inch television, computers, tables, and chairs while the second floor accommodates the ALS teachers' office.

The turnover ceremony, held at the Malasa Integrated School, was attended by HFI Executive Director Ana Christi G. Galura and DepEd Tarlac Schools Division Superintendent Jessie Ferrer.

“Hann Foundation believes in the ALS Program of DepEd and recognizes the significance of providing educational services to the Ayta community,” Galura said.

Ferrer said the project is a "holistic community approach that involves the private sector, churches, DepEd, and other stakeholders working together to support each learner.”



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24/09/2024

Join us for the grand launch of SM City Clark’s Art Market at the Events Center today (Sept 25) at 10:00 am!

My entry to the exhibit is the 2024 ANIMU series.

Animu is a Kapampangan word for consciousness.🥰

14/05/2024

Thank you to all the players and sponsors of the 1st PPC Invitational Golf Tournament!

07/02/2024

Let us support the Philippine Society of Nephrology in their campaign for the World Kidney Day this March 14.

To kick-off the seriea of events leading to the global celebration, a COLOR RUN will be held at Clark on Feb. 18! Have a healthy heart, healthy kidney, and a healthy lifestyle!

Let us run and be a part of the advocacy for a Healthy Philippines!!

13/11/2023

MANYAMAN FESTIVAL 2023.
As part of this year's celebration of the Pampanga Day, the provincial glvernment is launching Manyaman Festival - a feast and showcase of authentic Kapampangan food - on December 4, 2023 at the SM City Pampanga.
Manyaman Festival, which will run until December 6, will feature a food expo (Dec 4-6) at the SM City Pampanga and a festival "cook-off" (Dec. 5-6) at the Capitol Grounds in the City of San Fernando.
The 20 towns and two cities of the province will join the festival and are expected to showcase their heirloom or iconic dishes. There will also be an Adobu/Arobu Cook-off challenge on Dec. 5 while celebrated chefs will present their best Kapampangan recipes on Dec. 6.
Board Member Mylyn P. Cayabyab, provincial board committee chair on Arts, Culture and Education, said Manyaman Festival is a cultural milestone for Kapampangans as the province proudly claims its crown as the "Culinary Capital of the Philippines."
In photos are Pampanga Board Member Mylyn P. Cayabyab, Pampanga Tourism Officer Randy del Rosario, CDC External Affairs Dir. Nicolette Henzon-Hizon, and Ian Ocampo Flora . Also in photos are some.members of media who attended Manyaman Festival's press conference at the Capitol.

24/08/2023

USAID Opportunity 2.0. Special thanks to USAID and Education Development Center (EDC) for the invitation as a resource speaker for the Angeles City Watershed Rehabilitation and Development Project. At least 250 youth leaders from all-over the country joined the orientation today at the Quest Hotel in Clark. The youth participants will plant 300 trees at the watershed in Sapangbato tomorrow (August 25,2023).
Thank you Migs Mendoza for helping our city and for supporting our advocacy on water security and watershed protection.