“KAPAMPANGAN’S BEST” By: Charm Flores

It is a common knowledge around the Philippines that Kapampangan natives, if not the best, are one of the best cooks in the country. Kapampanga Food Festival was held last December 09,2017 as a part of the celebration of the 446th Aldo Ning Kapampangan or commonly known as Pampanga Day. Kapampangan chefs showcased the native food and kapampangan dishes in this event including Pork Belly Bringhe,, Relyenong Batute, Asadong Dila, and Kalderetang Kambing, Camaro Taco, Pancit Luglug, Kilayin,Pako Salad, Bulanglang Soup Crispy Okoy, Sisig, Puto Bumbong, Duman Kalame, Mochi, Tibok-Tibok, Ensaymada, Sampelot, Buko Pandan, Lelot Mais, and Tsokolateng Batirol. These chefs are from Culinarya Pampanga, an organization of chefs in Angeles City. They had the honor of serving their signature dishes to none other than President Rodrigo Duterte during the event.

Many locals and foreign guests enjoyed the sumptuous feast.

Kapampangan’s exceptional taste in terms of cooking cannot be just attributed by our long history with the Spaniards and Americans but also with purely Kapampangan ‘native talent’.

The Kapampangan Food Festival was initiated by the provincial government led by Governor Lilia Pineda along with Culinarya Pampanga to showcased the rich culinary heritage of the province. Sharing the tastes of the Kapampangan dishes to people around the Philippines is also to show them why Pampanga is dubbed as the Culinary Capital of the country

“Marque Mall gave a Wonderful treat to Angelenos” By: Dter Baustista

Marquee Mall, Angeles City aimed to treat Angelenos and mall goers of all ages for one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

It has been eight years now since the mall hosting the annual Giant Lantern Fair with the collaboration with Gian Lantern Festival and  the City Government of San Fernando,

Except from showing how good Kapampangans are when it comes to making different crafts, Marquee Mall also amazed people with a grand and spectacular fireworks display. Different Performances from different amazing local artists added an extra glimpse to the said event.

Their tagline #FeelItLoveIt felt by the people who attended the said event by giving away exclusive discounts and not-to-miss shopping deals to kabalens, through Metro Department Store’s  After Christmas Sale held from December 26 to 31.  

“The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shuts down rappler by revoking its resignation” By: Pristine Clay T. Colis

Screenshot courtesy of  Securities and Exchange Commission revokes Rappler Inc.'s registration by Sun.Star Philippine news on Scribd.

President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned in his State of The Nation Address last July 24, 2017 that Rappler is “fully owned by Americans”. It was, however, denied by Rappler saying "Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs) do not indicate ownership. This means our foreign investors, Omidyar Network and North Base Media, do not own Rappler,"

Foreign Equity Restriction states that "ownership and management of mass media shall be limited to citizens of the Philippines, or to corporations, cooperatives or associations, wholly-owned and managed by such citizens."

The president also regarded Rappler as a “fake news outlet” during the inauguration of a new air traffic management system in Pasay City just a day after the news about Rappler’s shut down went out.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, however, declared its full support to Rappler and all other independent media outlets that the state has threatened to shut down due to its opposition with the President’s rule. “We call on all Filipino journalists to unite and resist every and all attempts to silence us” was said in a tweet posted by NUJP last January 14, 2018. In an article published by Rappler on January 16, 2017, it was issued that Rappler may still continue its operations while the decision in revoking its license is “not yet final and executor”.

“New queens of Pampang has been crowned!” by: Ivan Torio

Mutya ning Pampang 2018 pageant happened on January 15, 2018 at the covered court of Barangay Pampang. – ANGELES, Philippines

15 candidates vied for the title of Mutya ning Pampang 2018, however, only five people were crowned in this pageant. The 3rd runner up is Mica Ella Sagum, 2nd runner up is Princess Lalaine Rodriguez, 1st runner up is Shiela Caas, and Mutya ning Pampang Tourism is Mariella Abalos.  

The main title and crown was able to bring home by a 17 year old lass, Tezel Ocop, who left a message to everyone, “Feminism is misconstrued by others as prejudice to masculinism, which is not! It is rather a promotion of rights of women to equality of gender.”.

"VICE MAYOR OF PORAC BECAME THE SPEARHEAD OF PENSION PROGRAM FOR AETAS" By: Patricia Onofre

Vice Mayor Dexter David disperse the 4th quarter pension of the indigenous seniors at the Municipal Hall recently. - PORAC, PAMPANGA

The program point the highlights that the social pension activity does not draw a distinction against the indigenous of the Municipality. The Aeta seniors of the town obtain a fair chances and incentives in the program.

The Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens is one of the arrangements under Section 5 of Republic Act 9994 also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The Social Pension is the additional government assistance in the amount of P500.00 monthly prebend to increase the daily livelihood  and other medical needs of needy senior citizens. David said that the Aeta seniors are eligible for the pensions after validation conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

“Lava continues to cascade down Mt. Mayon, DPWH prepares equipment and service vehicles for evacuation” By: Alyanna Guintu

ANGELES CITY - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is keeping road networks and river channels in Albay under observation as the lava continues to fall down from Mt. Mayon.

Danilo Versola, DPWH director for the Bicol region, has asked three DPWH district engineering offices to maintain regular surveillance on road and rivers that may be affected by lava. The department also readied pre-positioned heavy equipment and service vehicles to help in delivering relief goods, road clearing operations and evacuation of the locals.

Earlier, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) forewarned of a possible hazardous eruption within days or weeks from the volcano.

“Side effects of Dengvaxia is expected ‘not true’ by Pampanga guv” By: Jamaine David

The third and final doses of Dengvaxia were distributed earlier this year to 32,210 students under the division of Pampanga, 6,855 pupils in the division of Angeles City, and 4,691 pupils in the division of City of San Fernando, according to a report stated by the Provincial Health Office.

Sanofi, the vaccine manufacturer, has exposed that dengue could be “severe” among those who had never been ill of the mosquito-borne disease but were given Dengvaxia shots.

Governor Lilia Pineda was alarmed and hopes that the reported side effects of dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, are erroneous. Pineda wanted the government to clear the controversy as soon as possible to provide relief to parents of children who were already given an anti-dengue vaccine and to lessen their worries about it. She also said that at the very beginning, she was already hesitant about the vaccine being brought to Pampanga. According to Pineda, even the Chinese ambassador she met recently who heard the news about the dengue vaccine shares that Dengvaxia is not really necessary. It can be prevented by cleaning the surroundings. “I hope that it is not true that after one year, side effects will manifest. Sana, hindi totoo iyon kasi andyan na, eh. It was already administered. I just really hope it’s not true at mali iyung ginawa nila,” Pineda added.

“10 drug suspects arrested in Dau” By: Klarrence De Dios

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has shut down a drug den operating in Dau C-point, and detained ten suspects.

The Monday (January 15) raid in South Daang Bakal in Barangay Dau led to the arrest of almost 10 suspects of drugs.

According to one citizen in the are she said " Mga 5pm yun, may mga nag ba-basketball tapos meron mga naka civilian na naka kotse. Pumunta sila sa dulo sa may block 4. Tapos wala man sigurong 10minustes bumalik sila pumunta sila sa court tapos lahat ng nag ba-basketball at mga nanunuod pinadapa lahat nila. Pati na din yung mga nahuli nila."

According to the witness of the scene someone threw a wallet to their gate.

"Meron nagbato ng wallet sa gate, nung una ayaw namin kunin baka madamay kami. Pero yung anak ko na 5years old ang nakakita." - Anna Laxamana

After they saw the wallet, the PDEA check it right away what's in it and its a full of transparent plastic of drugs.

The suspects have been detained at the PDEA jail and this was the third drug den dismantled by the PDEA in Dau since last year.