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Tarlaqueno-ako

July 14th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Water firm to start multi-million pipe rehab project this August
By Joey Aguilar

Jun 30, 2011

ANGELES CITY – The Balibago Waterworks System, Inc. (BWSI) will embark on a multi-million system-wide pipe rehabilitation program from 2011 to 2013 in a bid to serve its clients better.

Ronald G. Baron, manager of BWSI main branch, said the rehabilitation project will start at Diamond and Don Bonifacio subdivisions this August amounting to about P21 million pesos in the initial phase.

“This is one of our priorities in the next three years and we are working closely with the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) to continuously provide dependable 24-hour water services in our service are,” Baron said.

He added that the multi-million project is part of their continuous improvement of their operations within their franchise.

BWSI, which started operating in 1958, was awarded exclusive rights and franchises to serve other areas in Luzon, as well. These include Dapdap Resettlement site, Capas and Bamban towns in Tarlac; Essel Park in the City of San Fernando; Meycauayan, Guiguinto, Balagtas, Panginay and Malis in Bulacan; Sto Tomas, Magalang, Minalin, Porac, San Simon, Arayat, Sta. Rita, Apalit, Sta Ana, and San Luis in Pampanga; Victoria in Laguna; Sto. Domingo, Llanera and Zaragoza in Nueva Ecija; Sta. Barbara, Laoac and San Jacinto in Pangasinan.

Recently, it started operating in Aritao, Alfonso Castañeda, Bagabag and Bayombong in Nueva Vizcaya and Maria Aurora Province. BWSI is also expanding its operations in Baguio City and Passi City in IloIlo.

Baron said BWSI now has “33 water utilities under the umbrella of the company” and provides running water to some 70,000 households all over its franchise areas.

CSR

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, he said the company also runs the “3H Grant Waterworks project of the Rotary Club of Makati.

The project seeks to provide service to the needy through non-profit ventures addressing humanitarian, health and hunger needs, Baron said.

“Through BWSI’s support, the project has been able to sustain itself and even grow from one branch to two branches. It is currently serving more than 1,000 low income families in Pampanga and Tarlac,” he added.

BWSI also donated trash bins to various public elementary schools (Tinio, Amsic, Gueco, Lakandula, Pulung Maragul and Pabalan) within its service area especially in Barangay Balibago and the surrounding areas, here.

Baron said they have opened new payment centers in different banks here and in SM City Clark. Bills payments could now be made at Bank of Commerce, Metrobank, Robinsonbank, Robinson’s place (all Balibago branches), Philippine National Bank Dau, Chinabank Marquee mall and SM Clark Bills Payments.

MOST EFFICIENT

Citing its 50 years of serving various communities in the Philippines, Baron said the NWRB considers BWSI the “largest and most efficiently operated provincial privately-owned waterworks district in the country.

“The awarding and granting of franchises wee made possible by BWSI’s outstanding reputation of being able to deliver the best water service possible,” he said.

http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/11505/Volume-5-No-27/Headlines/Water-firm-to-start-multi-million-pipe-rehab-project-this-August

lepstokips

July 14th, 2011, 03:07 PM

pano mag upload ng pix d2?

patlite_boy

July 14th, 2011, 04:36 PM

pano mag upload ng pix d2?

1) upload mo muna sa photobucket.com mga pictures mo then i copy mo IMG Code nung picture na nasa photobucket.

2) Balik ka sa skyscrapercity page at insert image toolbar ka at i paste mo yung IMG Code na nacopy mo

Karisma

July 15th, 2011, 12:21 PM

i l0ve t0 see 8level SM mall in heritage
site rather than 8level casin0 0r an 8level cabaret ha. ha
i lilly lilly like this sm pr0ject

tisoycuba

July 16th, 2011, 01:41 AM

updated naman sa U/C SM City SFC with picture at yun billboard nila ...puro kasi kwento lang eh...

william :D

July 16th, 2011, 03:55 AM

pano mag upload ng pix d2?

this might help you, sir. :)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=458527

william :D

July 16th, 2011, 06:26 AM

1,581 students benefit from employment program for students

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 14 (PIA) -- Elementary pupils who benefited from the tutorial review classes of the provincial government’s Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) are now better equipped for their classroom lessons this school year.
Public Employment Services Office (PESO) head Luningning Vergara said that a total of 1,581 elementary grade pupils from various public schools in the province underwent tutorial review classes on English, Mathematics, and Science last summer in line with the SPES program.
She added that 537 high school graduates and college students provided 20-day tutorial review lessons to the elementary grade pupils.
This year’s SPES program dubbed “Balik-Aral Kasama si Ate at Kuya” aimed to develop the intellectual capacities of children of indigent families and harness their full potential.
At the same time, the annual summer employment program endeavored to provide livelihood opportunities to deserving students and out-of-school-youths during school break and at the same time make them productive by conducting review classes to pupils who need interventions in their academic activities.
The program is jointly implemented with the Department of Education-Alternative Learning System (DepEd-ALS), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE, and municipal-based PESO.
Assistant SPES program coordinator Donna Gomez said that the program reaped positive benefits for both the learners and the tutors.
In Sta. Ana, for instance, PESO manager Elizabeth Bermudez reported that all of their 15 learner-beneficiaries greatly improved in their post tests as compared with their pre-test results on “Ating Linisin Ang Kapaligiran,” “Pagdaragdag at Pagbabawas sa Pang-Araw-Araw na Buhay,, and “Pagpaparami at Paghahati.”
Bermudez added that SPES serves as a training ground for youths to be more responsible and mature as it is not merely a summer job to earn money but an endeavor towards the development of their virtues as individuals.
Johnzell Tuazon, one of the tutors from Sto. Tomas town, said that his 20-day teaching experience taught him the valuable lessons of perseverance, patience, and courage.
“Teaching requires a lot of effort as I had to discuss the lessons clearly and repeatedly to ensure the students’ comprehension but in spite of this, I really enjoyed being a SPES tutor,” he shared.
Gomez said that PESO has initially distributed the P6,190 payment for services to each of the SPES tutors, 60 percent of which came from the provincial government funds while 40 percent were from DOLE.
She said that to date, SPES tutors from Arayat, Apalit, Candaba, Guagua,Floridablanca, Mabalacat, San Luis, San Simon, Macabebe, Mexico, Minalin, Sta.Rita, Porac, Sasmuan, and Sta.Ana have received their payment while those in the five towns are expected to get theirs this week. (CLJD-PIA 3/Pampanga PIO)
http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r03&id=43440

Karisma

July 16th, 2011, 10:08 AM

naglibot tlaga me from SM PAMPANGA TO AYALA MARQUEE MALL hindi me nag NLEX nag mcarthur hiway me para mrami mkita.
AS OF JULY 10 2011
*********==**********
JENRA MALL l0cated in mcarthur hiway sindalan san fernando meron na render nkadisplay 2level mall siya simple lng un design as of now mrami na nkatayo poste para sa pundasyon
******=************************
S&R MALL located near paskuhan and BMW JASA san fernando nagtatambak palang sila mataas ksi un tambak ksi mababa un lugar
***********=*********************
SM CITY SAN FERNANDO located in downt0wn san fernando near cathedral and city hall nasa sec0nd floor plng ang construction pero full blast na xpect na mataas na ito in few months time wala pa siya render nkasulat lng sa tarpaulin ganito "SOON TO SERVE YOU SM CITY SAN FERNANDO" banana:

whippersnapper

July 16th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Hindi porket walang giniba walang sinira. Ganito nalang, imaginin mo if nagtayo ng 8-story mall along Calle Crisologo sa Vigan, that's sacrilege diba? Although hindi ganun kalaki extent ng historical district ng San Fernando, it's still worth saving, eh yun na nga lang natira eh.

Another argument heritage advocates are pushing particularly Ivan Henares is that it will be taller than the Cathedral, which would forever alter the heritage landscape of the district.

The only way na matutuwa ako is if ang mall na gagawin nila ay isang outstanding architectural achievement in itself, gaya nalang ng Gherkin sa London na itinabi sa historical buildings:

http://www.fecalface.com/blogs/jeff_soto/6-25-09/IMG_0481.jpg

But at the end of the day, wala na lahat tayo magagawa kasi ongoing na construction. :(

yan lang din naman ang gusto kong ipunto, kahit pa anong gawin natin hindi na natin mapipigilan un. khit naman ako hindi agree dun kaso andun na eh.. at saka hindi lang naman ang un ang building dun sa paligid nun. dun pa nga lang sa baba nung pampanga hotel at sa buong building na un, kung ano ano na mga tindahan ang nagsulputan, ung mga un ang talagang nakasira sa heritage site na sinasabi nyo..

naglibot tlaga me from SM PAMPANGA TO AYALA MARQUEE MALL hindi me nag NLEX nag mcarthur hiway me para mrami mkita.
AS OF JULY 10 2011
*********==**********
JENRA MALL l0cated in mcarthur hiway sindalan san fernando meron na render nkadisplay 2level mall siya simple lng un design as of now mrami na nkatayo poste para sa pundasyon
******=************************
S&R MALL located near paskuhan and BMW JASA san fernando nagtatambak palang sila mataas ksi un tambak ksi mababa un lugar
***********=*********************
SM CITY SAN FERNANDO located in downt0wn san fernando near cathedral and city hall nasa sec0nd floor plng ang construction pero full blast na xpect na mataas na ito in few months time wala pa siya render nkasulat lng sa tarpaulin ganito "SOON TO SERVE YOU SM CITY SAN FERNANDO" banana:
kung hindi mo pinabayaang mawala ung digicam mo, eh di sana dami mo pix ngaun. hehe wala kapa nga yatang naipost na pix from da digicam hehe
sayang talaga... capital ST, sayang...

OtAkAw

July 16th, 2011, 02:58 PM

^^Manarkila ta kayang bisaya banta naman medyu maging aktibu ya rugu ining kekatamung thread? Hahaha :lol:

tisoycuba

July 16th, 2011, 04:14 PM

^^Manarkila ta kayang bisaya banta naman medyu maging aktibu ya rugu ining kekatamung thread? Hahaha :lol:

sabi mo pa:lol:masipag la ken post picture....check mo kapatad thread da kene,aktibu la...napaku na ito sa #6:lol:

OtAkAw

July 16th, 2011, 05:22 PM

^^100+ no reng threads da eh, grabe la, ala la yatang agawa masalese keng biye da josko, dinevote de biye da keng forum a iti. Mipapasawa naku pin kareng national threads, puros ila magpost, emu noman apangayi, dalian da ka reng alti. :lol:

patlite_boy

July 16th, 2011, 06:22 PM

Dakal kasi pweding gawan keng Pampanga kaya siguru ali la makaying aktibo deng Kapampangans. Next month muli ku mag post ku keni shots from Pampanga

billpgz07

July 16th, 2011, 07:59 PM

D ko alam kung ito ang official design ng SM City San Fernando.
3 months old na kc..
Galing ako kahapon dun and i think they're starting to build 3rd floor..

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/76989_158588070844874_158214304215584_232459_2972007_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/76849_158588047511543_158214304215584_232458_8361896_n.jpg

SM CITY SAN FERNANDO(P) IS ON THE RISE!!
It looks crappy again like SM city Pamapanga!
But in-fairness, SM City Pampanga has a major makeover! Can't W8 to see!!

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQnbC80DeC_duLdA2izkb5tDeUnXcoWz0bYQHjctxQDsfd5PKnX&t=1http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8957/img00341201105011419.jpg

Angelesboy

July 18th, 2011, 04:17 PM

http://www.margaritastation.com/hotels/abc/tower/0abc-101c.jpg
Angeles entertainment district growing skyline

http://www.margaritastation.com/hotels/abc/tower/0abc-102.JPG
World class ABC new millennium tower

http://www.margaritastation.com/hotels/abc/tower/8--111.JPG
Restaurant and bar

http://www.margaritastation.com/hotels/abc/tower/5penthouse--123.JPG
SM mall

http://www.margaritastation.com/hotels/abc/tower/5penthouse--118.JPG
SM mall

http://www.margaritastation.com/hotels/abc/tower/1Mellenium.Jr.%20Suite-03.JPG
Hotel rooms

http://www.angelesbeachclubhotel.com/millenium_wing/nmpenthouse.jpg
Hotel penthouse with helicopter parking

http://www.angelesbeachclubhotel.com/millenium_wing/nmprime/nmprime1.jpg

Not a coincidence that they call Angeles the Philippines' Las Vegas...

Angelesboy

July 18th, 2011, 04:41 PM

http://www.fieldsplazasuites.com/images/condo2.jpg
Fields Plaza Suites

http://www.angelescity.com/images/FIELDS.png
Fields Avenue, the mini Las Vegas strip

http://lewisgrand.com/wp-content/gallery/building/img_8659e-3-b_0.jpg
Lewis Grand hotel

http://www.fieldsplazasuites.com/images/condo.jpg

tisoycuba

July 18th, 2011, 06:26 PM

nice...thanks, any updated for condo/hotel u/c around balibago and friendship area...with picture plss...thanks

tisoycuba

July 19th, 2011, 02:39 AM

thats good u did bro...para naman makita nang ibang thread na meron din sa pampanga na mga class na hotel...Kapag matapos na rin ang Penthouse hotel/condo 12floor and Tune Hotel 10floor dyan sa AC soon:cheers:

Perseus II

July 19th, 2011, 07:24 AM

[IMG]http://www.margaritastation.com/hotels/abc/tower/5penthouse--123.JPG
SM mall

nice shot. :)

Perseus II

July 19th, 2011, 07:30 AM

sabi mo pa:lol:masipag la ken post picture....check mo kapatad thread da kene,aktibu la...napaku na ito sa #6:lol:

masipag la neng minsan mu pin ulit ulitan dana mu ing pisasabyan da

^^100+ no reng threads da eh, grabe la, ala la yatang agawa masalese keng biye da josko, dinevote de biye da keng forum a iti. Mipapasawa naku pin kareng national threads, puros ila magpost, emu noman apangayi, dalian da ka reng alti. :lol:

wa pin biro mu ika tamung kapampangan halos ali ya mamandar ing kekatamu. apansin mu murin pala na ila murin ang atyu kareng national neh...ali mu ita, lawen me itang MOA thread atyu la rin karin at makipate la rin yata.

istu ka enaka man malyaring makibatbatan karela :lol:

Karisma

July 19th, 2011, 10:37 AM

mganda sa iba thread my meets up cila eyebol. sa thread ntin si otakaw lng alam ko mukha inadd ko siya sa FB aba ignore lang. chicks lang cgru accept niya ha. ha
**********
2007 pa nagstart thread nato up to now thread 6 plang. actiiv sa luxzon ay taga bicol thread 50+. sa visayas ay cebu thread 114. sa mindanao ay davao.

Karisma

July 19th, 2011, 11:03 AM

ask k0 lang bkit un magkatabi jolibee at mcdo na halos katapat ng u/c SM City san fernando asy pinayagan itayo na modern ang design ng jolibee at mcdo bkit pumayag ang mga taga heritage advocate sa ganun kamodern design?. sa vigan un design ng mcdo at jolibee nila ay theme sa heritage akma sa mga heritage house doon

Karisma

July 19th, 2011, 11:10 AM

Karisma

July 19th, 2011, 11:37 AM

as 0f now na 28,000+ na viewer sa thread natin ilan kaya ang kapampangan at ilan ang visitors. lurker lng sila busy cgro sa work ako 2yrs me vieawer dito bago gumawa account he,he. un iba mga cabalen nsa abroad mlaki bagay ang thred na to nalalaman nila ang nangyayare dito khit ndsa thousand miles away khit papano nawawala ang homesick nila pag may update wid picture like tisoycuba (*^*)

OtAkAw

July 19th, 2011, 11:57 AM

whippersnapper

July 19th, 2011, 02:51 PM

Hindi naman kasi 5 to 8-storey buildings yung mga yun :P

The primary negative feeling against the new SM mall is that it's too tall.

dapat pala ginawang underground floor ung apat na floors para mababa lang hehe joke lang.. ano kaya magandang marketing gawin natin para dumami ang kapampangan forumers dito.. buti pa sa fb ang daling maginvite..hehe

saintm

July 19th, 2011, 11:34 PM

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OtAkAw

July 20th, 2011, 02:52 PM

dapat pala ginawang underground floor ung apat na floors para mababa lang hehe joke lang.. ano kaya magandang marketing gawin natin para dumami ang kapampangan forumers dito.. buti pa sa fb ang daling maginvite..hehe

Pwede din! :lol:

You could begin by asking friends hehehe. Particularly those who love to take pictures.

In fairness meirita ku kareng bisayang magpost ngeni national threads. Feeling da karela mu ing progresu. Aydara, porket mo rugu alang magparatut kekatamu karin magmatas-matas nala. :lol:

billpgz07

July 20th, 2011, 06:30 PM

Fraulein

July 21st, 2011, 02:02 AM

Karisma

July 21st, 2011, 03:44 AM

Ilan po ba floors ang Sm City San Fernando??
Nagtanong-tanong ako kanina sa 10 mga ngttrabaho dun..

Apat ang nagsabi 8 floors
Dalawa ang nagsabi 7 floors
Tatlo nagsabing 6 floors
at Isang ngsabing 4 floors

Anu ba talaga? Bakit iba-iba mga sagot nila? d ba sila napagsabihan? secret cgru haha! just wondering..hehe! ^_^

haha pareh0 pala tay0 marami ako tinanong pur0 8th fl00r sag0t nila dalawa sumagot ng 7th floor. kaya marami ako tinanong ksi eversince alam ko 6th floor siya pati sa heritage society sabi 6th floor. kaya nagulat me sa 8th floor at wala pa ako nkita 8th floor na SM MALLS. per un last na tinanong ko medyo reliable ksi hawak niya ang plano floor sabi niya 8th floor daw tlaga may sinasabi pa siya my rooftop at dalawa bldg niya titignan ko sana un hawak niya plano hindi ko na ginawa baka mapagkamalan insider ako ng AYALA MALLS ksi my plan din sila pagawa ng mall in pasudeco san fernando.

Karisma

July 21st, 2011, 03:48 AM

OtAkAw

July 21st, 2011, 01:06 PM

That is what you call: HYPE!!! :lol:

Hayaan mo na sila, kung makanyan ya, buren mo...

Oi loko atin pang bisayang magcounter keka ana ni sig na "it's not hype, it's reality". Lagi me kasi sasambitla ing "hype" a yan kareng national threads eh. Tutu naman, defensive la deng bolang. :lol:

OtAkAw

July 21st, 2011, 01:07 PM

haha pareh0 pala tay0 marami ako tinanong pur0 8th fl00r sag0t nila dalawa sumagot ng 7th floor. kaya marami ako tinanong ksi eversince alam ko 6th floor siya pati sa heritage society sabi 6th floor. kaya nagulat me sa 8th floor at wala pa ako nkita 8th floor na SM MALLS. per un last na tinanong ko medyo reliable ksi hawak niya ang plano floor sabi niya 8th floor daw tlaga may sinasabi pa siya my rooftop at dalawa bldg niya titignan ko sana un hawak niya plano hindi ko na ginawa baka mapagkamalan insider ako ng AYALA MALLS ksi my plan din sila pagawa ng mall in pasudeco san fernando. @whiper,0takaw pag nagawi kau sa site kayo nman magtanong kung iba iba parin sagot haha

Prublema eku migagawi ketang lugar ayta eh. San Fernando ku man makatuknang, Angeles ku palagi lilibut hahaha

thethirtysixth

July 21st, 2011, 03:00 PM

Baka 8 floors talaga siya 4 for Mall 4 for parking or 3for mall 5 for parking

jacknjill

July 21st, 2011, 06:14 PM

Mayap a aldo kekayo. Atin kong balita queng Sagip Ilog? Hanga ne no karin ing megawa queng Sagip Ilog. Nung sana magpost kayong pictures. Migpost kung picture queni queng ilog siguro last year pa. Salamat.

whippersnapper

July 22nd, 2011, 02:06 PM

Pwede din! :lol:

You could begin by asking friends hehehe. Particularly those who love to take pictures.

In fairness meirita ku kareng bisayang magpost ngeni national threads. Feeling da karela mu ing progresu. Aydara, porket mo rugu alang magparatut kekatamu karin magmatas-matas nala. :lol:

may mga sinabihan na ako dati kaso wala hilig talaga.. mas gusto pang magfb..

Ilan po ba floors ang Sm City San Fernando??
Nagtanong-tanong ako kanina sa 10 mga ngttrabaho dun..

Apat ang nagsabi 8 floors
Dalawa ang nagsabi 7 floors
Tatlo nagsabing 6 floors
at Isang ngsabing 4 floors

Anu ba talaga? Bakit iba-iba mga sagot nila? d ba sila napagsabihan? secret cgru haha! just wondering..hehe! ^_^

baka ung mga nagsabing 8 flrs, hanggang 8 flrs silang magtatrabaho, tapos ung nagsabi ng 7 flrs hanggang 7 flrs lang sila, tapos ung 6 flrs hanggang 6 flrs lang and so on.. hehe

ako hula ko 2 floors lang.. hehe

billpgz07

July 22nd, 2011, 03:50 PM

may mga sinabihan na ako dati kaso wala hilig talaga.. mas gusto pang magfb..

baka ung mga nagsabing 8 flrs, hanggang 8 flrs silang magtatrabaho, tapos ung nagsabi ng 7 flrs hanggang 7 flrs lang sila, tapos ung 6 flrs hanggang 6 flrs lang and so on.. hehe

ako hula ko 2 floors lang.. hehe

Oo nga nman.. hehe:bash:

Karisma

July 23rd, 2011, 09:59 AM

haha pareh0 pala tay0 marami ako tinanong pur0 8th fl00r sag0t nila dalawa sumagot ng 7th floor. kaya marami ako tinanong ksi eversince alam ko 6th floor siya pati sa heritage society sabi 6th floor. kaya nagulat me sa 8th floor at wala pa ako nkita 8th floor na SM MALLS. per un last na tinanong ko medyo reliable ksi hawak niya ang plano floor sabi niya 8th floor daw tlaga may sinasabi pa siya my rooftop at dalawa bldg niya titignan ko sana un hawak niya plano hindi ko na ginawa baka mapagkamalan insider ako ng AYALA MALLS ksi my plan din sila pagawa ng mall in pasudeco san fernando. @whiper,0takaw pag nagawi kau sa site kayo nman magtanong kung iba iba parin sagot haha

what if 8th floor nga ang SM SAN FERNANDO edi naisahan nila ang heritage advocate??
sa discussion table nila ng SM ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS at ng HERITAGE GROUP its going to be 6th floor ayaw pumayag ng taga heritage dhil lalagpas daw sa height ng cathedral what more kung 8th floor pa. C0ntrovercial tlaga project nato at mdami secrets un height at design ayaw ireveal para mlaman ntin kung tumupad nga sa old style

Karisma

July 23rd, 2011, 12:20 PM

pamilyar b kau sa pex my samahan dito ang aguman kapampangan ang kagandahan puro kapampangan salita dito my account din me d2 invite ko sila.cabalenn gawa din kayo account dun sali kayo sa usapan marami chiks na member d00n ha.ha

eto link http://pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385735&page=163

sisigman

July 23rd, 2011, 12:59 PM

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6488/dsc4693w.jpg

photo taken in Angeles City... may lote na pero konti pa lang construction sa loob.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4831/dsc4695o.jpg

sisigman

July 23rd, 2011, 01:17 PM

some old pix taken inside Grand Palazzo Royale

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/859/dsc1457m.jpg

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3937/dsc1499d.jpg

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6134/dsc1545e.jpg

pix taken outside (day and night)

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9969/dsc4629z.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4046/dsc4630y.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1288/dsc4631y.jpg

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/6190/dsc4670i.jpg

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/9026/dsc4672e.jpg

http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/5632/dsc4682p.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/198/dsc1611ak.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4992/dsc1649r.jpg

tisoycuba

July 24th, 2011, 03:10 PM

kaya napag-iiwanan eh puro lagi spring break:lol:

tisoycuba

July 24th, 2011, 03:11 PM

paging @avenger

whippersnapper

July 24th, 2011, 03:26 PM

si avenger may palabas.. captain america.. busy sya hehe

Karisma

July 26th, 2011, 11:10 AM

whippersnapper

July 26th, 2011, 01:59 PM

ang dami na pala.. malaki pa market ng san fernando. posible pang madagdagan

Karisma

July 26th, 2011, 04:22 PM

OT: Napakaswerte ng isang magsasaka fr0m MEXICO PAMPANGA nakakuha ng jackp0t sa wiltym.
meron siya ngayon
1 million
1 sasakyan Foton van
1 CAMELLA house@lot
napakadali ng tanong ni willie sa mega jackpot.

Question:

birthday ni dolphy ano ang V sa middle initial ni dolphy na "RVQ"?
A. VaLDez
B. Villa
C. Vera

0f c0urse the answer is letter C.
"RVQ" stands f0r R0D0LF0 VERA QUIZON
im very hsappy sa family na un maliban sa kpsampangan mhirap lang sila he earn 210 a day sa pagsasaka now bigtime na nabawasan ang mhihirap sa pinas. ang buhay nga nman minsan dumadating nlang ang swerte ng di inaasahan. Lord ako rin padaluyan mo na ang mga swerte sakin buhay bumuhos ng blessings samin tahanan :-)

tisoycuba

July 26th, 2011, 05:15 PM

:):banana::cheers:

tisoycuba

July 26th, 2011, 07:23 PM

The Medical City-Angeles opens
EdPam welcomes ‘partners’
By Joey Pavia

Jul 26, 2011

POLITICS OF HEALTH. Mayor Pamintuan (center) discusses with TMC-Angeles officials Dr. Bengzon (right) and Dr. Sarmiento the advantages of using their reputable medical services.

Photo by Ric Gonzales

ANGELES CITY – “Driven by confidence and compassion that is the mark of The Medical City’s services.”

Thus said yesterday former Health Secretary Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon as he led the opening of The Medical City-Angeles branch in Barangay Sto. Cristo here yesterday.

He is the president and CEO of The Medical City (TMC), whose main hospital is in Pasig City.

Bengzon said they want to involve the community in running the 50-bed hospital. He added that the hospital’s logo shows group hands’ raised and held together to signify oneness and solidarity.

Bengzon also said their staff members – from doctors to janitors – are expected to deliver “personalize service.”

For his part, Mayor Edgardo D. Pamintuan said “since you treat your patients as partners, we hope that you can also partner with the city government of Angeles in developing and improving its own public health care program facilities.

“Angeles City today is booming. We are not seeing just a facelift, but a total makeover of this city, thanks to the confidence of the private sector,” said Pamintuan, who was also welcomed by Dr. Augusto Sarmiento, The Medical City chairman of the board.

The hospital offers a wide range of services, including laboratory, imaging, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics and physical medicine and rehabilitation

“TMC-Angeles helps fulfill our commitment to bring cutting-edge, quality health care to more Filipinos through our national expansion strategy,” said Bengzon. They have outpatients clinic in Dagupan, Olongapo City, Iloilo and a hospital branches at Ilolilo City and the Clark Freeport.

Bengzon said The TMC-Clark is under construction and set to begin operation by January 2013.

TMC Strategic Services Group head Margaret Bengzon and TMC-Angeles Medical Director Dr. Ronald Campos also graced the blessing and inauguration of the hospital.

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July 26th, 2011, 07:29 PM

AC holds employers’ summit for planned city college
Councilor Edu Pamintuan welcomes stakeholders and employers of different businesses in the city and from the Clark Freeport Zone to the employers’ summit. Photo courtesy of Angeles CIO

ANGELES CITY – In anticipation of the soon-to-rise City College of Angeles (CCA), the local government here conducted an ‘Employers Summit’ aimed at determining the needed curricular programs that will be offered to college entrants.

Those who attended the said summit held Wednesday at Fortune Restaurant in Balibago were representatives from local companies in this city and in Pampanga and some business locators and investors from the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ).

These companies are: San Miguel Brewery Inc., SMK Philippines, Inc., Nanox Philippines, L & T International, Fontana, Hotel Stotsenberg, NCO and Sutherland.

Councilor Edu Pamintuan, committee chairman for education of the Angeles City Council , said the summit’s main objective is to discuss several aspects on how to properly manage a city college and prevent eventual job mismatching, which is an alarming employment issue today.

Pamintuan said there is a need to analyze the manpower requirements of each company, their current needs and expected employment programs two, three or four years from now.

“There is really no problem about the availability of job opportunities here in Angeles, specifically among Clark-based companies. There are thousands of job vacancies.

However, the problem lies on how we can match our available manpower with the requirements of these job vacancies,” the local legislator said.

The city college will offer “market-driven and market-sensitive education courses.”

“We want to determine the needed educational programs - those that are and will be essential in the hiring programs of the different companies here in Angeles and inside Clark,” Pamintuan explained as he laid down the summit’s objectives.

He also said that an advocacy campaign would be imperative for all willing employers.

“This advocacy campaign shall focus in the hiring and training of the graduates of the CCA, relative to the appropriate fields of education.” Pamintuan added.

Dr. Leonardo Canlas, from the Mabalacat Community College, who is now a consultant and adviser for the preparation of courses to be offered at the CCA, said that he is optimistic about the future of the city college given that it will not be constructed for political reasons but for a genuine plan to help the Angeleños.

First District Representative Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin graced the summit. Other city officials who participated in the said summit were city councilors Jericho Aguas , Willie Rivera, and Alex Indiongco, city legal officer Reymon Fabros and secretary to the mayor Leonardo Kirk Galanza.

Also present during the event are Dr. Virginia Akiate, Director IV of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-Region III and Benhur Baniqued, provincial director of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

tisoycuba

July 26th, 2011, 07:48 PM

historians claim that Candaba may have been the first and oldest settlement in the entire Kapampangan Region.

A town known for its warm people and noted for its wide and scenic swamps - the habitat of mudfish and catfish.

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Candaba has a complex of freshwater ponds, swamps and marshes with surrounding areas of seasonally flooded grassland and arable land on a vast alluvial plain.

It is usually flooded in the wet season, but most of it dries out during the dry season and is converted into rice fields and plantations of watermelons and corn.

Farming and fishing are the two main industries of the town. Recently, another growing industries are ducks and poultry. Earlier, the Duck Raiser Cooperative claim that they have been producing more than 200,000 eggs a day. According to the officials of the cooperative, they are now supplying eggs to Pateros - the "Balut" Capital of the Philippines.

"Burong Isda" (Pickled Fish)

The popular "burong isda", a distinct Kapampangan fermented delicacy, is made from catfish or mudfish produced in Candaba.

Watermelons

Candaba is known for its farmlands where the sweetest melons and watermelons are grown. Tourists can personally pick their fruits during harvest season.

In the past, the watermelon produced here finds way to world markets.

Ducks and Eggs including salted eggs

Candaba also happens to be the top producer of duck eggs which are usually made into balut, itlog na maalat (salted eggs).

At present, more than 80 duck raisers empowered themselves by forming a strong cooperative. This aims to reach the maximum potential of the duck and egg industry.

Tilapia and Kois

Candaba was once famous as one of the top tilapia producer in the region. In fact, at least 6,000 hectares of the total land area of the town has been dedicated to tilapia raising.

Kois, meanwhile, are the ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp. They symbolize good fortune, strength and masculinity. The mud ponds of Candaba proved conducive to the commercial breeding of these "living jewels."

Migrant wild ducks

Migratory wild ducks and various bird wildlife escape winter winds from China and Siberia making Candaba their yearly sanctuary.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on July 24, 2011.

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tisoycuba

July 26th, 2011, 07:56 PM

TUNE HOTELS TO ADD 1,023 ROOMS UNDER COLLABORATION WITH RED PLANET HOTELS
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Emerging Asian hotel investment company – Red Planet Hotels – continues to chronicle an impressive array of achievements as it forges ahead in its mission to place multiple limited service hotels in key Asian cities.

The company is developing a portfolio of Tune hotels in China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Bangladesh. It is currently constructing 1,023 hotel rooms through six hotels in Indonesia - Jakarta, Thailand – Bangkok and Pattaya, the Philippines - Angeles City and two in Manila. More announcements expected soon.

All Red Planet-owned hotels operate under a franchise agreement with Tune Hotels

tisoycuba

July 26th, 2011, 08:03 PM

Ed fulfils promise

Jul 26, 2011

OF THE 8,000 cases of kidney-related diseases in the Philippines, at least 300 are in Angeles City alone.

The figure is enough cause for alarm, moreso to Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, himself experiencing the hardship in dealing with the malady with his own brother afflicted with a kidney ailment.

On Saturday, July 23, the renal care center at the Don Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (the former Ospital ning Angeles) was inaugurated, and with it Angeles City gaining the distinction of having the first city dialysis center in the whole Philippines.

With 15 dialysis machines, the renal care center offers various services and treatments for people suffering from kidney disorders. It is manned by three nephrologists, a head nurse, eight staff nurses and four technicians.

Admittedly, so Pamintuan himself affirmed, kidney-related diseases are expensive to treat: “a great drain in the pocket of even rich patients.” He gave the assurance however of its affordability, “most importantly to the poor” at the city’s renal care center.

A fruit of private-public sector partnership – the Angeles City Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry funding its construction, the World Medical Relief through its president-CEO George Samson contributing some equipment, and Jesse Eres for volunteerism in overseas coordination – the renal care center is one more election promise delivered by Pamintuan.

Now, were other city mayors as true to their word as Pamintuan….

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July 26th, 2011, 08:04 PM

It’s not politics, stupid
By Bong Lacson

Jul 19, 2011

CITY OF San Fernando Mayor Oscar S. Rodriguez, president of the League of Cities of the Philippines and executive vice president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines, has said over the weekend.

In his capacity as chairman of the Regional Development Council of Central Luzon – that the RDC “has passed and approved a resolution supporting the clean-up of waterways and other areas leading to Manila Bay.”

“The RDC has recently passed a resolution in support of (the Manila Bay clean-up). The Supreme Court and the National Government are very serious in its implementation.

This is very significant not just because of the Supreme Court directive.” So was Rodriguez quoted in Sun-Star Pampanga on Monday.

This, even as he “pointed out (that) the on-going Sagip-Ilog (project) is a vital component of the move to rehabilitate Manila Bay.”

Quoted the daily of Rodriguez further: “Sagip-Ilog is all about protection (sic) and protection of our waterways.

Kahit wala tayong dagat na malapit, iyung ating katubigan ay dumadaloy hanggang sa bunganga ng dagat. In the ultimate analysis, kasama tayo sa directive ng Supreme Court na within a certain period of time ay malinis natin ito.”

For the record though, that “within a certain period of time” lapsed on June 30, 2011.

On March 14, 2011, our web partner, PhilSTAR.com reported: “Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje welcomed yesterday the recent Supreme Court ruling that ordered concerned government agencies to abide by the June 30, 2011 deadline in cleaning up Manila Bay.

“The overall state of Manila Bay has deteriorated since the issuance of the mandamus, but there are certain areas that have actually shown a little improvement.

The deadlines set by the SC will hopefully lead to the bay’s rehabilitation at the soonest possible time,” Paje said.

“The SC rendered a decision on Feb. 15, 2011 based on recommendations by the Manila Bay Advisory Committee (MBAC) led by Justice Velasco, to set a time frame for the agencies to perform their tasks as ordered in a “writ of continuing mandamus” for the DENR and 10 other government agencies to clean up Manila Bay, known worldwide for its beautiful sunset.

“The mandamus was issued in December 2008 as a result of a complaint filed by ‘concerned residents of Manila Bay’ on the alleged inaction of government to improve the bay’s condition.”

Too late the hero, or Johnny-come-lately in Rodriguez and his RDC here? Not quite really. Environmental clean-up is ever timely. As environmental degradation never lets up.

Worth supporting is the RDC resolution declaring barangay clean-up day every first and last Saturday of every month which, Rodriguez hoped, will start in his city which he said “is the catch basin and repository of waste” being in the center of the region.

So Rodriguez laments: “Kahit may Sagip-Ilog tayo, eh masama for Fernandinos like yung photos from a local newspaper. Hindi naman lahat San Fernando yan.”

The local newspaper is Punto! The photo in our Friday issue tagged “River unsaved” showed a garbage-choked section of the San Fernando River which apparently was beyond the coverage of, if not neglected in, the P700-million “almost finished” Sagip-Ilog project.

So Rodriguez pleads: “We hope the Department of the Interior and Local Government could help us in our plan to put up garbage traps in areas that will stop the influx of waste in our waterways from the upstream like Angeles City and Nueva Ecija because these are still within their jurisdiction.”

How about the influx of waste from San Fernando’s waterways cascading to the lower municipalities of Sto. Tomas, Minalin, San Simon, Apalit, all the way to Macabebe and Masantol?

Is Rodriguez endeavoring to save San Fernando by damning the towns downstream? We hope not.

It was not too long ago that Macabebe Mayor Annette Flores-Balgan complained of San Fernando’s industrial wastes devastating the prawn farming and fishing industries of her town.

“It would be unfair to blame San Fernando alone in this raging issue, as a lot of factors may have contributed to it.” So Sun-Star Pampanga reported of DILG Director Florida Dijan, Public Works Director Antonio Molano, Jr. and Environment Director Sofio Quintana as having chorused.

And refrained with “hoping the people will leave the garbage problem out of politics, so the agencies concerned can work together to solve it.”

A totally stupid proposition there. The stench of garbage is too nauseating as to be further infected with the stink of politics.

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July 26th, 2011, 08:17 PM

New Penthouse Hotel to replace Lexus Condos:)
Friday, July 02
The abandoned construction site where the 12-storey Lexus condotel was planned has finally started construction again under the Lewis Grand group.

The Penthouse Hotel, which will be the town's tallest building will be over 12 floors high and will have amenities such as a roofdeck pool area.

The exact number of rooms that it will house is not clear yet.:cheers:

For more info, visit: www.thepenthouseinvestments.com

tisoycuba

July 26th, 2011, 08:29 PM

Angeles City is gaining world fame today as the entertainment capital of the Philippines. It distinguishes itself as one of the fastest-growing cities outside of Metro Manila. It has a most advantageous location, with the quickest access to Clark Freeport Zone and, not an hour away, Subic Freeport Zone, both special economic zones which attract major attention from some of the world’s biggest investors, like Texas Instruments. The city provides an ideal environment for international entrepreneurs not only for the booming nightlife district, but also for the large, highly educated workforce that the city’s universities continue to produce.

sisigman

July 29th, 2011, 05:42 PM

MGE to put up ‘green’ power facility in Pampanga
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Local renewable energy developer MacKay Green Energy (MGE) Inc. is putting up a 22-megawatt power facility that will not only help boost electricity supply in Luzon, but also ease the perennial problem of waste management in Pampanga.

In a statement, MGE said it had partnered with the local government of Lubao, Pampanga, for the proposed facility, which was estimated to cost up to $60 million, or about P2.58 billion, when fully integrated.

This power plant will use the MacKay Energy Waste Processing System to convert municipal solid wastes into electricity.

Under the partnership, the Lubao municipal government will provide the site and the necessary permits for the facility. MGE will construct the facility at no cost to the government.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week in Barangay (village) Sta. Catalina in Lubao for the project. MGE expects to complete the facility before June next year.

The MacKay Energy Waste Processing System—which is being used in Germany—will allow the processing of 800 tons of wastes per day. This process allows the classification of wastes into component parts, recyclables and refuse-derived fuel.

Ferrous and nonferrous metals recovered are refined back to almost purity by the process. Any usable metals are also recovered and purified for resale.

Karisma

July 30th, 2011, 01:18 PM

JOLLIBEE BRANCHES IN SAN FERNANDO

1. R0BINSONS STARMILLS
2. SM PAMPANGA (MAIN)
3. SM PAMPANGA (ANNEX2)
4. DOLORES FLYOVER
5. JASA NORTHWALK
6. TOWN PROPER
7.SINDALAN
8.NLEX MEGACALTEX
9.WALTERMART.
10. SM CITY SAN FERNANDO (SOON TO OPEN)
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so 10 na jolibee in SF malapit na maabutan ang ANGELES CITY alam ko more than 10 jolibee in angeles. MaLaKi market more than 20 jolibee sa TWIN CITIES kambal talaga ha.ha

CHOWKING BRANCH IN SAN FERNANDO
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1. JASA (STI COLLEGE BUILDING)
2. SM CITY PAMPANGA (ANNEX)
3. SM CITY PAMPANGA (MAIN 2ND FLOOR)
4. ROBINSONS STARMILLS
5. TOWN PROPER
6. SINDALAN
7. NLEX MEGACALTEX
8. SM CITY SAN FERNANDO (SOON TO OPEN)

Karisma

July 30th, 2011, 01:35 PM

kmusta na kaya ang MABALACAT CITYHOOD pasado na sa congress nsa senate na ang bill si LEON GUERRERO na bahala jan para approve :banana:

tisoycuba

July 30th, 2011, 06:08 PM

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3 Clark companies among top global BPO firms

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CLARK FREEPORT -- Three of the business process outsourcing (BPO) companies inside the Freeport zone were among the top 100 global outsourcing firms ranked by the Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) learned recently.

In a report received by CDC president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo, three of the 100 global outsourcing firms are located inside the Freeport. These incude Sutherland Global Services Phils. Inc., which was ranked 29 by AIOP; Stream Global Services - ranked 27; and NCO Group, 54th.

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Accenture, a US-owned firm based in Manila, has been ranked No. 1 for four consecutive years as the world's best outsourcing provider.

The Global Outsourcing 100 is designed to help companies compare and select service providers using an objective methodology that mirrors the evaluation process a buyer would use to select a provider.

In the reports, the top markets of the local information technology-BPO (IT-BPO) are the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, European Union countries, Asia and Australia.

Of the more than 62,510 workers inside the Freeport as of June 2011, the BPO-related industries employed about 11,304 persons where a total of 2,235 workers are employed at Sutherland; Stream (formerly America On Line), 558; and 1,767 workers for NCO.

In Clark, the BPO industry is the second biggest sector that provides employment in Clark, with 18 percent of the total number of employees here.

The Industrial-Electronic sector is still the biggest with more than 12,000 workers, representing 20 percent.

Although not included in the top 100, IQor Philippines Inc. is still the biggest BPO firm as of June 2011 in Clark with 2,767 workers; while Cyber City Teleservices Inc. (the pioneering call center industry in Clark) employs 1,817 workers to date.

Because of the continued growth, BPO firms in Clark are set to expand this year up to early next year with a target of more than 5,000 more workers for the major contact centers here.

There are at least 27 BPO firms in Clark and they are hoping more BPO firms are expected to locate inside the former US-run Clark Air Base, according to Remollo.

According to the Business Processing Association of the Philippines, the county has been the most preferred destination of choice for global outsourcing this year and it hopes to stay on top of the choice. (Reynaldo G. Navales)

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on July 31, 2011.

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CLARK FREEPORT -- Three of the business process outsourcing (BPO) companies inside the Freeport zone were among the top 100 global outsourcing firms ranked by the Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) learned recently.

In a report received by CDC president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo, three of the 100 global outsourcing firms are located inside the Freeport. These incude Sutherland Global Services Phils. Inc., which was ranked 29 by AIOP; Stream Global Services - ranked 27; and NCO Group, 54th.

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Accenture, a US-owned firm based in Manila, has been ranked No. 1 for four consecutive years as the world's best outsourcing provider.

The Global Outsourcing 100 is designed to help companies compare and select service providers using an objective methodology that mirrors the evaluation process a buyer would use to select a provider.

In the reports, the top markets of the local information technology-BPO (IT-BPO) are the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, European Union countries, Asia and Australia.

Of the more than 62,510 workers inside the Freeport as of June 2011, the BPO-related industries employed about 11,304 persons where a total of 2,235 workers are employed at Sutherland; Stream (formerly America On Line), 558; and 1,767 workers for NCO.

In Clark, the BPO industry is the second biggest sector that provides employment in Clark, with 18 percent of the total number of employees here.

The Industrial-Electronic sector is still the biggest with more than 12,000 workers, representing 20 percent.

Although not included in the top 100, IQor Philippines Inc. is still the biggest BPO firm as of June 2011 in Clark with 2,767 workers; while Cyber City Teleservices Inc. (the pioneering call center industry in Clark) employs 1,817 workers to date.

Because of the continued growth, BPO firms in Clark are set to expand this year up to early next year with a target of more than 5,000 more workers for the major contact centers here.

There are at least 27 BPO firms in Clark and they are hoping more BPO firms are expected to locate inside the former US-run Clark Air Base, according to Remollo.

According to the Business Processing Association of the Philippines, the county has been the most preferred destination of choice for global outsourcing this year and it hopes to stay on top of the choice. (Reynaldo G. Navales)

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on July 31, 2011.

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tisoycuba

July 30th, 2011, 06:11 PM

Handa na tayong lumipad!’
EdPam: Tiwala at kumpyansa ng mga Angeleño nanumbalik
By Joey Aguilar

Jul 28, 2011

LUNGSOD NG ANGELES – “Hindi nagapi ng Pinatubo at iba pang krisis ang mga Angeleño. Tayo po ay nagtulong-tulong, at sama-samang buma-ngon muli. At isinilang ang bago at higit na maunlad, higit na matatag na Angeles City.”

Ito ang buod ng State of the City Address (SOCA) ni Mayor Edgardo D. Pamintuan na kanyang inilahad noong Huwebes (Hulyo 28) ng hapon sa Marquee mall dito. Ang SOCA ay napanood ng live sa PEP TV channel 3 at live ding napakinggan sa GVFM 99.1.

“Totoo po na may bagwis, may pakpak ang Angeleño. Kaya nating lumipad. Handa na tayong lumipad!” ani Pamintuan sa kanyang 16-pahinang talumpati.

Sinabi ng alkalde na itatayo ang isang “bantayog na sumasagisag sa karakter at kaluluwa ng mga Angeleño” na makikita pagpasok sa lungsod mula sa North Luzon Expressway malapit sa Marquee Mall.

Sumisimbulo umano ito sa katatagan ng bawat Angeleño sa harap ng matitinding krisis, delubyo at pagsubok maging ito ay natural na kalamidad o kagagawan man ng tao.

“Tatawagin po nating Bagwis ng Angeles ang naturang bantayog,” ani Pamintuan, na tinalo si dating mayor Francis “Blueboy” Nepomuceno ng humigi’t kumulang sa 30,000 boto sa kauna-unahang automated elections noong 2010.

Sa paglalahad ng kanyang mga nagawa sa loob ng isang taong panunungkulan bilang alkalde, sinabi niya na ang pinakamahalagang nagawa ng kanyang administrasyon ay ang mapanumbalik ang tiwala ng mga Angeleño sa kanilang lokal na pamahalaan.

Sinabi niya na ang isang indikasyon dito ay ang pagtaas ng kita (actual income) ng lungsod ng P102.2 milyon mula Hulyo 2010 hanggang Mayo 2011.

Nakakulekta ang lungsod ng P967 milyon sa loob ng isang taon kumpara sa P866 milyon mula Hulyo 2009 hanggang Mayo 2010 noong si Nepomuceno pa ang namamahala.

Iniulat din niya na tumaas ng P87 milyon ang koleksyon mula sa lokal na buwis sa pangugnuna ng City Administrator na si Atty. Dennis Albert “Noy” Pamintuan. Mula sa dating P314 milyon ay nakakulekta ang lungsod ng P410 milyon sa loob ng isang taon.

“Hindi po bumababa sa P100 milyon ang ating daily cash balance. Nabayaran na natin ang malalaking pagkakautang ng nakaraang administrasyon, kabilang ang pagkakautang na P17 milyon sa kuryente.

Hindi tayo pumalya at nagbabayad tayo sa oras sa ating mga kontribusyon sa GSIS [Government Service Insurance System] at Pag-Ibig,’ ani Pamintuan.

BAWAS J.O.s

Iniulat din ng alkalde na isa sa mga dahilan ng pagpapanumbalik ng tiwala at kumpyansa ng mamamayan ay ang pagalis at pagbawas ng bilang ng mga job orders (JO) na manggagawa na karamihan ay mga “ghost employees”.

Aniya, mahigit sa 65 porsyento ang binawas mula sa dating bilang na mahigit 3,000 JOs.

Maaalalang inamin sa Punto ni Paul Puri, dating namumuno sa Angeles City Sports Office (ACSO), na mayroon siyang tatlo mula sa siyam na “ghost employees” sa city hall na naiulat batay sa dokumentong ibinigay sa manunulat na ito noong 2008.

Ayon sa isang source na dating may mataas na posisyon sa city hall na tumangging magpakilala, ito umano ang isa sa naging dahilan ng pagkatalo ni Nepomuceno dahil sa walang ginawang aksyon ang dating alkalde sa kasong ito na kinasangkutan ni Puri.

“Dahil dito ay nagsimulang dumami ang mga “ghost employees” na siyang pinagmumulan ng korapsyon,” anila.

DIALYSIS CENTER

Ipinagmalaki rin ni Pamintuan ang pagbubukas ng Renal Care Unit (RCU) o mas kilala sa tawag na City Dialysis Center kamakailan. Ang lungsod na ito ang kauna-unahang nagtatag ng RCU sa bansa.

Aniya, malaking diskwento ang maibibigay sa mga pasyente na may sakit sa bato dahil umaabot sa P3,000-P4,000 kada sesyon ang kanilang nagagastos sa pagpapa-dialysis.

Madalas ay dalawang beses sa isang linggo nagpapa-dialysis ang mga pasyente kaya umaabot sa P7,000 o higit pa ang kanilang ibinabayad sa mga pribadong ospital.

SOLUSYON SA BASURA

Ayon kay Pamintuan, ang gabundok na problema sa basura na iniwan ni Nepomuceno ay naayos narin.

“Dahil nagkaroon tayo ng kaunting pondo, napahakot na natin ang ating basura, lalo na sa nakatambak sa ating material recovery facility o MRF sa Barangay Pampang,” aniya.

Umabot umano sa “1,117 truckloads and nahakot” sa MRF. “Malinis na po ang nasabing lugar na malapit sa ating palengke at ospital,” dagdag pa niya.

Matatandaang humigit-kumulang sa P63 milyon ang iniwang utang sa basura ni Nepomuceno sa Metro Clark Waste Management Corporation na siyang namamahala ng Kalangitan Sanitary Landfill sa Capas, Tarlac.

Hinimok din niya ang mga Angeleño na magsanay ng maghiwalay ng basura (waste segregation). Ito aniya ay magpapababa pa ng ibinabayad ng lungsod sa Kalangitan.

“Hindi po tayo kailangang gumastos ng P60 milyon kada taon para lamang sa basura. Maibababa po natin ito sa hanggang P20 milyon kada taon kapag sa bahay natin mismo ay hinihiwalay na natin ang nabubulok sa hindi nabubulok na basura, at kung tayo po ay nagre-recycle,” ani ng alkalde.

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tisoycuba

July 30th, 2011, 06:12 PM

City College muna bago sports complex’
By Joey Aguilar

Jul 28, 2011

LUNGSOD NG ANGELES – Mula sa P600 milyon na inutang ng nakaraang administrasyon para sa pagpapagawa sana ng sports complex, ginagamit ngayon ang perang ito sa pagpapatayo ng City College of Angeles.

Ang natitirang pondo naman ay gagamitin sa pagpapaunlad ng pampublikong ospital.

Sa kanyang State of the City Address, sinabi ni Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan na maraming mga kabataan na Angeleño ang makakapagaral sa kolehiyo dahil sa mababang tuition fee na ipapataw ng City College.

“Kung P30,000 hanggang P40,000 bawat semester ang ibinabayad sa mga pribadong mga paaralan, aabot lamang sa P6,000 hanggang P10,000 ang kanilang babayaran na tuition,” ani Pamintuan.

Sinabi din ng alkalde na noon pa niya pinangarap ang pagkakaroon ng isang city college dahil ito umano ang solusyon upang makapagaral ang mga mahihirap ngunit may pagnanasang makatapos ng kolehiyo.

Iniulat din niya na dinagdagan din ng lungsod ng P1 milyon ang P4 milyong pondo para sa mga iskolar sa taong ito. Magiging P6.5 milyon pa umano ito sa susunod na taon.

Iginiit din ni Pamintuan na kahit walang sports complex, umangat sa 5th overall ang lungsod mula sa 10th place sa nakaraang Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association o CLRAA na pinangunahan ng mga atletang Angeleño.

Nakakuha ng 58 gold medals, 53 silvers at 25 bronze medals ang lungsod kung saan madaming mga atletang Angeleño ang nakipaglaban sa Palarong Pambansa. Ito aniya ay dahil narin sa kasipagan ni Rosever Pascua, ang namumuno ngayon sa ACSO.

“Basta seryosong pinagtutuunan ng pansin ang ating kabataan, gumaganda po ang ating record sa mga sports activities na sinasalihan ng mga kabataan at atletang Angeleño,” ani Pamintuan na dumalo kasama ang si Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting sa pagbubukas ng CLRAA meet sa Bulacan Sports Complex noong Pebrero.

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tisoycuba

July 30th, 2011, 06:14 PM

Globe Concept Stores
Setting the benchmark for Filipinos’ telco retail experience

Jul 28, 2011

Globe recently opened its first Flagship Store in Central Luzon in SM City Pampanga.

Conceptualized around the Filipino customers’ needs and aspirations and a vision to provide superior service, Globe Telecom transformed its retail stores across the country from simply being mere payment centers to a retail experience hub that showcases the best devices, accessories and a much wider array of customer support services.

The opening of the first Globe concept store in Greenbelt 4, Makati City in June 2010 marked a milestone for the telecommunications industry—heralding a transformation that a telco is more than a utility, but a ubiquitous and vital service for Filipinos from all walks of life.

Inspired by cutting-edge retail concepts from some of the world’s biggest telecom and retail companies, the Globe concept stores offer not only superior customer and after-sales support combined but world-class shopping experience as well.

The blueprint Globe pioneered set the model for the retail concept now being implemented by other telecommunication companies in the country.

“The new Globe Store is a one-stop telecommunications shop where customers can go to apply for a postpaid or broadband line, do after-sales transactions, browse and shop around for various Globe products and accessories to complement their devices,” said Globe Stores Transformation Head Maridol Ylanan.

“Each Globe Store is designed to make every visit an exciting and interactive experience,” Ylanan said.

“That is why each of our stores has modern features that allow live demos, digital and interactive merchandising, as well as provide instant customer feedback and a self-help area for immediate answers and paperless application.

Customers get to know the newest or hottest deals as well as the best buys through our Great Deals Catalogue, and learn more via Globe Life, our in-store lifestyle magazine.”

The investment paid off, with the opening of each concept store significantly increasing foot traffic and sales. “We’ve received positive feedback from numerous customers saying that the concept store looks inviting, clean and organized,” Ylanan said.

In addition, each Globe concept store has implemented “green operations” through paperless applications and digital scanning of support documents which are stored in the store’s data bank. Globe shopping bags are also made from environment- friendly materials.

So far, Globe has opened 30 concept stores all over the country with the newest stores opening in SM City Calamba and Soledad Nuvali in Laguna, Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas, SM City Batangas, Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong City, SM City Pampanga, Araneta Square in Caloocan City, SM City Iloilo, and Walter Mart in Tanauan, Batangas.

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william :D

July 31st, 2011, 08:29 AM

Carnapping incidents rise
Yahoo! News (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/carnapping-incidents-rise-011002665.html)

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- A top official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Pampanga recently disclosed that carnapping incidents in the province increased to an alarming rate from January to June this year.

Based on statistics presented by Senior Superintendent Edgardo Tinio, provincial police director, there were about 96 reported carnapping incidents, or one vehicle is carnapped every other day during the said period.

Only 35 of the carnapped vehicles were recovered and 15 persons involved were arrested, he said.

He added that appropriate charges were filed in court against the suspects.

Tinio said the provincial police have been relentless in the campaign against carnapping. Security measures were tightened to ensure that criminal elements involved in carnapping will have no opportunity to operate in the province, he said.

The provincial police office created a Task Group called "Sale" (Sencil, Atienza, Lozano, and Evangelista) to address the growing problem on carnapping. Likewise, a special investigation task group "Lozano" was created for case tracking.

During the first quarter of this year, a search warrant was implemented at "D", Block 3, Lot 1A, Greenville Commercial Complex, Barangay San Jose, this city, believed to be a safehouse maintained by the Domingo carnapping group.

This resulted in the confiscation of one green Mitsubishi Pajero, one Ford Expedition, 20 pieces of assorted licensed plates, two caliber 45 pistols, one caliber 9mm, 100 pieces of assorted keys for motor vehicles and assorted spare tires.

The police also implemented a search warrant at the residence of certain Jose Randolph Enriquez on Jay Street Green Meadow Phase 2, Mabiga, Mabalacat town. Three carnapped vehicles including Mitsubishi Montero Sports, Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda VTEC were recovered.

Another search warrant was implemented at the apartment rented by one Jayson Nakpil in Villa De San Agustin, Sitio Dalisdis, San Pedro Camuning in Mexico town. A Toyota Elf and Mitsubishi Grandis Wagon were recovered.

In a related development, Mc Lester Reyes, a resident of Caloocan City, Metro Manila, also a member of Salvatiera robbery-carnapping group operating in Manila, Angeles City, Tarlac, Bulacan and Pampanga was arrested for violations of Presidential Decree 1866, reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property and falsification of documents.

patlite_boy

July 31st, 2011, 03:36 PM

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tisoycuba

August 1st, 2011, 03:30 AM

SOGO HOTELS – :cheers: SOGO HOTELS – You have heard about these upscale short visit hotels, one is located in Dau and is quite popular. How about one going up right at the Checkpoint? The arcade area situated right between the construction of the new building going up where the Airport Terminal Building was and the new buildings that were built last year, according to rumor, will be the site of the new Sogo Hotel. Allegedly, the present property has been purchased for 32 million pesos and the present tenants have received their marching orders. Whether true or not you better believe those three hour or so rest stops are big business. Look how many of them have sprouted up recently.

tisoycuba

August 1st, 2011, 03:41 AM

I can hardly keep up with the new construction going on around me, on base and throughout Angeles City. Hotels, hotels and more hotels as well as condo units, high rises. It is mind boggling and I have heard, though do not have any details, that Brian H. and company might be close to a deal on the Galleon Building which is owned by the Laperal family in Manila. This is the monster shell of an abandoned building that is situated on Perimeter Road at the intersection leading to the VFW. It has been an ugly eyesore for many years and was tied up in a court case for a long time with a local expat who decided that Thailand had greener pastures for him. This is prime real estate in a very strategic location and if a lease or purchase of the property does take place then one can expect an exciting new development to be erected on that site. We can only hope that this acquisition does take place as it is a shame for it to continue in its present condition. It will be a happy day whenever I see the present mess demolished and a new building erected. Now I have to sniff out more details on this.

tisoycuba

August 1st, 2011, 03:43 AM

One bit of news that I have confirmed but can’t give too many details on at this time is that a development team who is already involved with a big project in Angeles City is working on another super project that will feature a 98 room condo/hotel which will be under an International name. The name of the building will be the Casa Verde Retreat and is expected to be fully serviced up to a full 5 star standard. The reason I can’t be more specific as some negotiations are still on-going. It will be located on Rizal Street (same as Seinpost hotel) but down the street. The location is a surprise but I was told that the developer wanted it off of the main streets in order to achieve a quieter environment. They are expected to have an unveiling mid-july but will be releasing a few units to select VIP’s (Nope, not me). I really want to write more about this and be more specific but they have asked that I wait until all negotiations are finalized and all documents are signed on the dotted lines. Once I get the go ahead I will add to this month’s column via “breaking news”. In the meantime, if you would like more specific information please contact Mr. Simon Ward,

tisoycuba

August 1st, 2011, 03:46 AM

TUNE HOTEL – On a much smaller scale I have to let you know that the construction on Perimeter Road continues but, this time, no bars. Instead, on the corner near the Savannah construction has started on a “Tune Hotel” in collaboration with the Red Planet Hotels which in turn is owned by the owner of Air Asia. Red Planet is expanding in Asia and they specialize in limited service hotels offering inexpensive promotion deals on their rooms. The estimated completion date for this hotel is Dec this year. The picture to the right is what the Tune Hotel will look like.
If you look at the picture you will also see that the familiar stores located along the street were being torn down. By the time I am writing this the demolition has been completed. I have heard that this may be the site for a new “Sogo” hotel which is a kind of upscale drive-in hotel. If you only visit Angeles once a year then you can look forward to dramatic scenery changes every year.

OtAkAw

August 1st, 2011, 12:22 PM

^^You guys have to see Angeles City from a portion of SCTEX. The skyline is growing!!! Sayang lang kulang tayo sa active members to take a photo.

tisoycuba

August 2nd, 2011, 01:45 AM

I have heard that a 10 floor Condo/Hotel will be constructed on a property on the street behind the NT Reality Company. The name of the building will be the “Casa Verde Retreat” with ground breaking scheduled for September, this year. I have been told that this will be a real 4 star hotel having a restaurant and conference rooms. It will be supervised by a international management company who will assure that ALL work is of a high quality and will meet international standards. The company will have a project manager on site who will supervise and monitor all facets of the construction. The company purposely picked a site away from the main thoroughfares of the City to assure privacy and quietness. The street next to the NT Reality has been closed to traffic but was reopened last month. I have mentioned the future construction of a condo on the property in which the Big Hits bar used to occupy stretching all the way to the Silly Hat on Perimeter Road. I have heard that the name of the Condo will be the “Horizon” and it will be 15 stories high. Construction is scheduled for a Jan 2012 start. I do not have the details yet but was told that this will be a first class project and that the condo units will be the most expensive in town.

tisoycuba

August 2nd, 2011, 01:48 AM

KITE FESTIVAL
CLARK TO HOST 1st ASEAN KITE FESTIVAL – This is a very early announcement of an event that won’t take place until November but my good friend, DOT Region III director Ronnie Tiotuico asked me to announce it early and so be it. Of course this means I will repeat it in my November column as well. His Press Statement follows: “The Clark Development Corporation (Tourism Promotions Office) recently linked up with the Department of Tourism in putting together the most colorful event of the year to hit Clark’s skyline – for the first time. It is even expected to challenge the magnitude and enormity of the hot-air ballooning event held in February of each year. This was the announcement made by Regional Director Ronaldo Tiotuico of the tourism regional office and Ms. Noemi Garcia of CDC Tourism Office in a press statement issued recently. Tiotuico said that plans are now afoot to stage the 1st ASEAN Kite Flying Festival on November 25-27, 2011, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. It is expected to enjoin the participation of some 100 international kite flyers and crew from the 10-member countries of the ASEAN bloc. Adding excitement to the event are hundreds of kite flyers from Central Luzon and neighboring regions to participate in a kite-flying competition. Two winners from the competition will be invited to represent the country in the annual Weifang International Kite Festival in China. Thousands of kite enthusiasts and spectators are expected to witness the premier event. To be featured are special shaped kites and stunt kites plus a special event in the evening called night flying – a demonstration of colorfully lighted giant kites. Event coordinator for the ASEAN event is Mr. Orly Ongkiko of Kite Association of the Philippines while Jing Torno of the Kite Team Philippines will handle the school workshops and mall exhibits. Three weeks prior to the event proper, a series of pre-event activities is slated to be conducted by the members of the Kite Team Philippines to drum up public support for the project. Children in public schools including children with disabilities will be treated to a fun-filled day of kite making workshops, indoor flying and kite photo exhibits at SM City Clark / Pampanga and Marquee Mall. Children will participate in various competitions such as the most colorful kite, the biggest and the best themed kite. Ms. Garcia expressed the confidence of CDC President Felipe Antonio Remollo that the 1st ASEAN event will propel Clark as the international sports tourism capital in this part of the island. At the moment, a series of sporting activities are already on the pipeline such as weekly baseball and football games participated in by teams from other regions. Last July 8-10, the PALS 2nd Leg Paintball Challenge was held at the Clark parade grounds with some 10 local and international paintball teams vying for the $3,000 championship cash prize. Countries represented include Iran, Japan, United States, Australia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, and Brunei. It was organized by the United Paintballers of the Phils. headed by its President Leonard Sy.” Partner agencies for the kite festival include Global Gateway Logistics City (GGLC), Kite Ass. of the Phils., Kite Team Phils., SM City Clark / Pampanga, Marquee Mall, DepEd., Civil Aviation Authority of the Phils. and Air Force City (PAF Clark).

Karisma

August 2nd, 2011, 11:23 AM

1. SCTEX
2. NLEX
3. SLEX
4. STAR T0LL WAY (EXTENSION OF SLEX UP TO BATANGAS CITY)
5. MCTEX (EXTENSION OF COASTAL UP TO KAWIT CAVITE)
6. TPLEX ( U/C 0NGOING)
7. NORTHRAIL ( U/C PERO PINAHINT0 MUNA NI PNOY FOR REVIEW)
8. LRT/MRT .EXTENSION
9. R0R0
10. SKYWAY EXTENSION
ANO PA BA UN IBA?
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.mega project p lang yan wala pa un thousands kilometer of roads/
hiway ksama na farm to market road at sangkatutak na tulay at airp0rt.
&sabi nga ng iba mga expert na kahit pagsamasamahin mo un infra nagawa ng past 3 presidents ay wala pa sa kalingkingan nagawa ni gloria. im very happy for the accomplishment ni PGMA in regards to infra.
kung hindi cgru siya nagina president baka mghintay pa tayo for another 30years para masakatuparan ito.
Thank you Madam President job well done these project has a major impact in economy for a long run. kaya nga bumili ng porsche si pnoy ksi npkganda ng expressway ntin ngayon world class. he. he

Tarlaqueno-ako

August 2nd, 2011, 03:08 PM

^^^^
I beg to disagree. Pnoy has the vision to put the Phil. back to the road of progress. Without corruption progress will be substantial. Example, the North Rail project, while I desperately want its completion, I also want those persons who corrupted this project to be put to trial in court and put in jail; had it not been corrupted this project should have been completed by now.

When a trashy house is occupied by a new owner the first thing done is to clean and then renovate. This is exactly what Pnoy is doing. Pnoy has just been in office for barely one year, he is well intentioned but not a miracle worker.

Agree.

tisoycuba

August 3rd, 2011, 07:41 AM

Wednesday, August 3, 2011:)

ANGELES CITY -- Regional Development Council (RDC) Tourism Committee chairman and this city’s Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan said that a number of potential “tourism hot spots” in the region have been identified, including sites in Angeles City - the regional launchpad - where there is a marked interest in sports tourism.

Since assuming the RDC tourism post, Pamintuan has bared his plans, among them the “bundling” of spots for tourists in a single visit.

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The RDC executive’s program is in line with the national government’s target of attracting 3.74 million tourists this year aside from increased visitor arrivals in the first five months of the year.

Pamintuan also earlier vowed to plot back into the international map of Central Luzon comprised of the provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales.

Pamintuan cited as an example Camarines Sur which now ranks second, next to Cebu, in terms of local tourist arrivals in a list of the top 12 destinations in the country.

CamSur, he noted, is actually one of the poorest provinces in the country but is attracting tourists in droves with its wake boarding resort in Caramoan town.

“This means that sports tourism is hot,” he quipped.

“Right now, there are two wake boarding sites being built in our area. One is in Barangay Margot, Angeles City, which is being built by the local sports entrepreneurs, and another inside Clark that is being built by the Koreans. These two facilities would certainly cut into the growing market for sports tourism, considering the proximity of Angeles and Clark to Metro Manila, the main market for this sector, as compared with Cam Sur,” he shared.

Pamintuan told Sun.Star Pampanga that sports tourism may be the niche market for Region III, aside from “histourism,” which should also be developed, because of the region’s rich historical and cultural heritage.

“At Clark, we already have the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, which is a hit even among international hot air balloon sportspersons and aficionados. The car racing and the 4x4 obstacle circuits in the Freeport are getting more and more popular. Over at Subic, a variety of water-based sports events can be calendared. Trekking to Pinatubo is already an attraction, although we have yet to develop support facilities and ensure security in the trekking sites. For amateur mountain climbers and trekkers, we also have Mt. Natib in Bataan. There are also many other areas within Region III that can be developed for a variety of sports-oriented activities,” he said.

He furthered: “I am also aware that in the coasts of Dinggalan Bay in Aurora, sports fishing is possible. Right now sports fishermen have to go to Santa Ana, Cagayan, which is 15 hours away from Manila to enjoy the thrill of their chosen sport. Aurora is only about four hours away from Manila. We certainly hope that the conduct of the Sports Tourism Conference here would attract attention to the potentials of our region, and to what it already has, insofar as sports tourism is concerned.”

In progress and moving

“I have been named chair of the Regional Development Council special committee on tourism, and as mayor of Angeles City, promoting tourism is one of our priorities, since much of the economy of Angeles depend on tourism-oriented industries. Right now, we are closely working with the Reid Foundation, an adjunct of Asia Foundation and the USAID, in developing a tourism road map not only for Angeles but for the Clark-Subic Corridor. We are now in the process of presenting the draft road map to various stakeholders to get more inputs. But we need to do a lot of spadework for Region III to make it to the top 12 destinations. We are not in that list yet, which is an eye opener,” Pamintuan disclosed.

He added: “If we are able to validate the Tourism Roadmap that we have developed, this will provide us the directions and the to-do agenda to put our region in the national and international tourism map.”

Harnessing the potential

Pamintuan revealed: “Central Luzon has far greater potential in tourism than what we realize at the moment. We have a diverse topography of plains, wetlands, mountains and coasts that we can develop. Our history and culture are perhaps the richest in the country, and our gustatory offerings could be a main course, if you will, in attracting tourists. Add to that the growing interest in sports tourism. It helps a lot that we have international gateways in our midst – the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport and the Subic seaport. Gateways are essential in tourism. But, as I said, there are gaps that we need to fill up, particularly in ensuring efficient and safe transport in between locations, lodging, marketing and promotions, among many others.”

Aside from the gateways, he said, the proximity of Central Luzon to Metro Manila, still the main market for local tourists, is a big plus factor. “As I said, there is no need for the hassle of traveling 12 hours by land to CamSur just to wake board, if you can do it in a nearer and better facility in Clark and Angeles, which can offer attractions other than only wake boarding.”

Enhancing the entertainment capital of the country

Pamintuan said that like in Angeles City, there will always be a market for entertainment, particularly gaming and night life.

“I think that this sector will maintain, and even improve, its development pace as we move to introduce reforms. Over at the ever controversial Fields Avenue, we intend to move in to put method into it. Fields, of course, is known for its adult-entertainment establishments. However, we will not come in as some crusading moralists that would padlock these establishments, unless they violate the laws. What we plan to do is to improve on the “look” of the area, to open it up for more wholesome establishments, like fine dining restaurants that serve international cuisine. There are, in fact, already many fine restaurants in the area that can cater to the whole family. We intend to put these restaurants and hotels in one area, and separate them from the nightclubs that cater to adult clientele, and also impose stricter rules on the latter. One thing is sure, we will be uncompromising those involved in shenanigans, like human trafficking and prostitution,” Pamintuan narrated.

Pamintuan stressed that the key to a successful, long term tourism program is cooperation.

“The key here is the participation of the local governments, as well as the private sector. I think that the private sector will certainly come in if we can show them that there is business in tourism-oriented enterprises. Transportation, bed-and-breakfast facilities, gourmet restaurants – these are areas where the private sector can participate in. Government, both local and national, on the other hand, will have to work on the hard and soft infrastructure, security, marketing and promotions and other support mechanisms,” said Pamintuan.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on August 03, 2011.

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August 3rd, 2011, 07:59 AM

Clark development community projects lauded

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By Reynaldo G. Navales
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

CLARK FREEPORT – The Provincial and Angeles City governments have praised the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) for implementing community development projects and pursuing its thrusts to boost partnership with local government units around the Freeport.

During his State of the City Address (Soca) last July 28, Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan extended his support to a move to transform the Clark Freeport into a country’s sports tourism capital as proposed by CDC President Felipe Antonio B. Remollo.

“I am fully supporting the move of CDC to make Clark Freeport the country’s sports tourism capital in order to attract more tourists to come and see what the Kapampangans can offer,” Pamintuan said.

Governor Lilia Pineda, during her State of the Province Address (Sopa) Monday, also lauded the CDC after it donated a two-hectare area here, which would be utilized by the Provincial Government in showcasing and selling various products made in the province.

“I would like to thank the entire Clark Development Corporation, led by Atty. Ping Remollo, for forging a partnership with the Provincial Government and for giving us a two-hectare lot inside Clark so that our local entrepreneurs may have a venue to showcase and sell their products,” said Pineda in Filipino.

Pineda announced that the soon-to-be-established “Pampanga Market Market” would be located in a two-hectare area just beside the “Farm Fresh” market, where various products from the said town are sold at low prices.

After assuming his post, Remollo cited the need to beef-up CDC’s tourism and marketing strategies to place the Clark Freeport in the country’s tourism map.

Recently, Selrahco Management Consultancy Services President Charles Lim organized a Sports Tourism Forum at the Holiday Inn Clark here where Remollo announced plans to create a “sports academy” inside the Clark Freeport to hone the skills of future athletes, in the hopes to discover the next Manny Pacquiao or the next batch of “Azkals.”

Currently, the Clark Freeport has been used as the venue for regular baseball games during the weekends.

In the past, the CDC Parade Grounds has been used to host various sports like frisbee, soccer, airsoft, paintball, and other outdoor sports. Clark has also been a favorite venue for extreme sports like triathlons and marathons.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on August 03,

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

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August 3rd, 2011, 08:20 AM

Kenny Rogers Roasters reopens

Aug 02, 2011

Healthy delicious meals are now close to your reach when Kenny Rogers Roasters unveiled a fresh new look and fabulous restaurant at the first floor of SM City Clark.

Opened its doors last July, the new space embodies the warm, friendly and fresh style long associated with the brand.

Grand opening day started with a motorcade in Angeles City joined by a long line of colorful vehicles, followed by the store formal ribbon cutting participated by brand ambassador and professional triathlete Mica Tantuico, Kenny Rogers general manager Danny Pumarega.

Kenny Rogers area manager Ernie S. Lopez, Arlyn Lukban and Archie Reyes of Angeles City Information Office, SM management team, Pepsi representatives, the official beverage partner of Kenny Rogers, and other guests.

Everyone enjoyed the simple gathering and most of all delighted with the flavorful dishes.

It was officially opened to public that’s why roasted chicken, grilled baby back ribs, fresh green salad, corn muffins kept coming out the kitchen, as the regular customers and spectators increased in number.

It was more than 15 years ago, when Roasters Philippines, Inc. opened the first franchise of Kenny Rogers Roasters in the Philippines.

Not so long after it opened, Kenny Rogers made enormous delight to its early patrons and built loyal customers for its famous roasted chicken and mouthwatering corn muffins.

Now, Kenny Rogers Roasters has evolved from a roasted chicken house to a complete restaurant with a value added healthy delicious servings.

Either roasted or grilled, Kenny Rogers has always been the right place for figure friendly and sporty customers. It never stopped creating new ideas and healthy offerings just like the newest dessert in the menu, Kenny’s Frozen Yoghurt.

Visit the new Kenny Rogers Roasters at SM City Clark.

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August 3rd, 2011, 08:52 AM

UNANG ULAT SA MGA ANGELENO:
HANDA NA TAYONG LUMIPAD!

Jul 28, 2011

PART I

SA AKING mga kasamahan sa paglilingkod sa mamamayan at syudad ng Angeles – Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Kabigting, mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Panglungsod; (Congressman Tarzan Lazatin); (other personalities); mga lider ng iba’t ibang sektor na nakikipagtulungan sa atin; mga opisyal at kawani ng pamahalaang lungsod; mga kapuwa ko lingkod bayan; mga kaibigan….

Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat!

NGAYONG ARAW na ito ay minamarkahan natin ang Unang Gatla – ang unang taon – mula nang ako ay inyong pinagkatiwalaan na pamunuan ang pamahalaang panlungsod ng Angeles.

Marapat lamang na lingunin natin ang tatlong daan at animnapu’t limang (365) araw na nagdaan, at tasahin natin kung nasaan na ba tayo, batay sa mga programang ihinain ko sa inyo noong ika-sampu ng Mayo, taong 2010.

Ngunit bago po tayo magbalik-tanaw, nais kong sasabihin kaagad sa inyo ito – ITAGA NINYO SA BATO, ANG ANUMANG NAGAWA NATIN SA NAGDAANG UNANG ISANG TAON AY HIHIGITAN NATIN, PAG-IIBAYUHIN NATIN AT LALAGPASAN NATIN!

Even before we look back, may I now tell you with certainty that whatever we have achieved in the past year, WE SHALL SURPASS IN THE NEXT YEAR. I TELL YOU, MY FRIENDS, YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET!

THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

Bakit ko po nasabi ito? Bakit po tila siguradong-sigurado ako?

Pagkat, mga kaibigan, naniniwala po ako na NANUMBALIK NA ANG TIWALA NG MAMAMAYAN SA PAMAHALAANG LUNGSOD NG ANGELES!

(Play and agitate the crowd.) Tatanungin ko kayo, tama po ba ako?

HINDI PO lingid sa inyo ang mga nadatnan nating mga suliranin sa halos lahat ng aspeto ng pamahalaang lokal. Ngunit dahil nga po kayo ay nagtitiwala at sumusuporta sa inyong lingkod, ang naging tugon natin ay – AGYU TAMU! Kaya natin.

Hindi po islogan lamang ang AGYU TAMU. Ito po ay balangkas ng isang komprehensibong programa ng inyong lingkod – ang aking Kontrata sa mga Angeleno.

Hindi ko na po babanggitin pa ang mga problemang ating nadatnan. Hindi na rin po ako maninisi pa. Mula nang ako ay nanungkulan, inako ko na po ang lahat ng responsibilidad.

Sa mga katiwaliang naganap sa nakaraang administrasyon, bahala na silang humarap sa husgado sa mga kaso laban sa kanila. At tinitiyak natin na igagalang natin ang mga legal na proseso at anumang pasiya ng husgado.

Ang mahalaga ay kung papaano natin naigpawan ang mga hamon, at kung ano ang mga ginawa natin upang malutas ang mga suliranin.

1. Pagpapanumbalik sa tiwala ng mamamayan

SA TINGIN ko po, mga minamahal kong kababayan, ang pinakamahalagang nagawa ng inyong lingkod sa nagdaang isang taon ay ANG MAPANUMBALIK ANG TIWALA NG MAMAMAYAN NG ANGELES SA KANILANG LOKAL NA PAMAHALAAN.

If anyone asks me what has been my most significant achievement during my first year as Mayor, I would declare – without hesitation – that my most important accomplishment has been the restoration of the trust and confidence of our people on the city government.

(Again, play the crowd.)

Tatanungin ko kayo muli, tama ba ako? Nanumbalik ba ang tiwala ninyo sa inyong lokal na pamahalaan?

Binuksan natin ang city hall sa mamamayan. Binuksan ko rin po sa inyo ang aking tahanan. Binibisita ko kayo sa inyong mga barangay upang kumustahin.

Naging madalas ang ating mga pagpupulong at konsultasyon. Bumuo tayo ng mga mekanismo upang makasali at makisangkot ang ating iba’t ibang sektor, sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga organisasyon, sa proseso ng paggogobyerno at pagdedesisyon.

With the support of the people, what else can we not achieve? Kung tayo po ay sinusuportahan ng mamamayan, wala pong imposible!

Upang lalo pa natin mapatibay ang ating kawing sa ating mamamayan, nagtayo po tayo ng mga mekanismo upang pormal na makisangkot ang mga sektor at organisasyong mamamayan sa mga proseso ng pamamahala ng ating syudad.

Pinalakas natin ang Local Development Council, na kasama sa pagbubuo ng Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) at Capacity Development Agenda at lahat ng local special bodies na kaaagapay natin sa pamamahala ng local na pamahalaan.

Itinatag din natin ang Angeles City Multi-sector Consultative Council na siyang magiging katuwang natin sa pagbubuo ng mga patakaran at programa kaugnay sa pagpapabuti sa kalagayan ng ating syudad at mamamayan.

Napakalaki rin po ng tulong sa atin ng ating Sangguniang Panglungsod. Sila po ay sumuporta sa lahat ng ating mga inisyatiba.

In this regard, I would like to thank and congratulate our Sangguniang Panglungsod under the stewardship of Vice Mayor Vicky, in crafting the needed local legislation in support of our vision and development agenda for our city.

These include the following:

--The Executive Legislative Agenda (ELA) 2011-2013 in support of Angeles city’s Mission-Vision;

-- Authorization to negotiate, amend Part II, sec.1.5C of the P812.5 million Term Loan Facility Agreement, on the design and construction agreement for the Angeles City Sports Coliseum;

-- Ordinance creating the City College of Angeles, with the Task Force preparing its accreditation and registration;

-- Authorization to accept and receive donated medical equipment from the US-based World Medical Relief, Inc.;

-- Approval of the implementation of the Angeles City Citizen Charter in support of the Anti-Red Tape Act;

-- Ratification of the Contract of Service for Solid Waste Hauling and Disposal contracted into by and between the Angeles City Government and Metro Waste Solid Waste Management Corporation.

Authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the following:

a. Department of Social Welfare and Development for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Angeles City;

b. Robinson’s Land Corporation for the establishment of a Satellite Office at Robinson’s Mall, Balibago, Angeles City;

c. Department of Labor and Employment in Central Luzon for the implementation of the NEGO-KART Pangkabuhayan Project;

d. Department of Interior and Local Government for the implementation of the Public Transport Assistance Program (PTAP), a one-time tricycle transport financial subsidy.

Palakpakan po natin ang ating Sanggunian.

2. Pamamahala sa kaban ng syudad

ISA SA una nating inayos ay ang pagpapalakas ng kaban ng syudad. Nangako po tayo na wala tayong ipapataw na bagong buwis, at iyan po ay ating pinanindigan. Ang ginawa po natin ay ang pagpapahigpit sa pangongolekta ng tamang buwis.

As of June 30, 2011, our cash position per bank statement is at P297 million compared to the P88.6 million in June 2010, a difference of P208.4 milion.

Our actual income also increased by P102.2 million during the period July 2010 to May 2011 during which we collected P967 million as compared to the P866 million from July 2009 to May 2010.

And because of our no-nonsense, no-wheeling-and-dealing tax collection efforts, our collections on all our local taxes increased from the P314 million total collections from July 2009 to May 2010 to P410 million during the period July 2010 to May 2011, a difference of P87 million.

Our city has, in fact, been cited for its full-compliance in ensuring transparency and full disclosure with regard to its fiscal management.

Mahalaga pona maging masinop tayo sa ating pananalapi pagkat kinakailangang mapunuan natin ang inaasahang kabawasan sa ating Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) na P40 milyon simula sa susunod na taon dahil sa paglikha ng labing-anim (16) na bagong siyudad.

Pero sa katunayan po, sa nagdaang taon, ay hindi tayo nagdepende sa IRA – di tulad ng nakaraan -- upang mapondohan ang mga gastusin ng syudad.

Sa katunayan po, tinatanggap na ng mas maaga ng bawat barangay ang kani-kanilang mga pondo na magagamit sa kanilang mga programa at proyekto.

Hindi po bumababa sa isang daang milyon (P100) milyon ang ating daily cash balance. Nabayaran na natin ang malalaking pagkakautang ng nakaraang administrasyon, kabilang ang pagkakautang na labimpitong milyon (P 17M) sa kuryente.

Hindi tayo pumalya at nagbabayad tayo sa oras sa ating mga kontribusyon sa GSIS at Pag-Ibig.

Alam ito ng ating mga empleyado, naibigay natin sa oras ang kanilang mga benepisyo noong nagdaang taon at Pasko.

Kaugnay sa obligasyon natin sa mga empleyado sa collective negotiation agreement, inuutusan ko ngayon ang ating mga responsableng opisyal na bilisan ang proseso para ibigay na ito. Kung naibigay noong nakaraan, dapat lamang na ibigay ngayon.

Ang lahat ng ito ay nagagawa natin dahil sa mahigpit at masipag na pangongolekta ng buwis ng ating City Administrator Atty. Noy Pamintuan at City Treasurer Juliet Quinsaat at ng buong City Treasurer’s Office at Business Permit and Licensing Division.

Kabilang sa mga hakbang na ginawa natin ay ang pagbawas ng bilang ng mga job order employees, na karamihan ay mga ghost employees, ng mahigit animnapu’t limang (65) porsyento sa dating bilang na mahigit tatlong libong (3,000) JOs.

Patuloy po nating babawasan ang mga gastusin sa mga aktibidad at pagbili ng mga kagamitang hindi naman kagyat na kailangan, at magtitipid tayo sa mga gastusing tulad ng office supplies, gasolina, kuryente at iba pa.

3. Problema sa basura, naaayos na

KAUGNAY PO ng problema sa basura, dahil nagkaroon tayo ng kaunting badyet, napahakot na natin ang ating basura, lalo na sa nakatambak sa ating materials recovery facility o MRF sa Barangay Pampang.

Umabot po sa isang libo at isangdaan at labimpitong (1,117) truckloads and nahakot natin sa MRF. Malinis na po ang nasabing lugar na malapit sa ating palengke at ospital at tinanggal na po natin ang gabundok na basura doon.

Sa bidding na ating isinagawa para sa labing-siyam na milyong pisong (P19 M) halaga ng kontrata sa basura, naibaba po natin ang halaga ng paghahakot mula sa isang libo limang daang piso (P1,500) kada tonelada ng nakaraang administrasyon, sa isang libo at tatlong daang piso (P1,300) kada tonelada sa kasalukuyang kontrata.

Nakatipid po tayo ng anim na raang libong piso (P600,000) buwan-buwan sa kasalukuyang kontrata.

Nanawagan po tayo ng Solid Waste Management Summit noong Mayo, kung saan hinimok natin ang tulong ng iba’t ibang sektor sa paglutas ng problema sa basura.

Ganumpaman, ang problema sa basura ay hindi lamang usapin ng paghahakot. Hindi po tayo kailangang gumastos ng anim na pung milyong piso (P60M) kada taon para lamang sa basura.

Maibababa po natin ito sa hanggang dalawampung milyon (P20M) kada taon kapag sa bahay natin mismo ay hinihiwalay na natin ang nabubulok sa hindi nabubulok na basura, at kung tayo po ay nagre-recycle.

Maaari rin po tayo lumikha ng pagkakakitaan ng ating mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng garbage segregation at recycling.

Kaugnay pa rin po sa kabuuang pangangalaga sa ating kapaligiran at kalikasan, nilikha po natin ang tanggapan ng City Environment and Natural Resources Office o CENRO.

Nabuo na natin ang City Solid Waste Management Board na kabibilangan ng mga respetadong mamamayan ng Angeles, at sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay nailatag na natin ang Solid Waste Management Plan, at isusumite natin ito sa Sanggunian para sa pagpasa nito.

Nagtayo din po tayo ng Task Force One Million Trees, na ang layunin ay makapagtanim ng isang milyong puno sa loob ng tatlong taon.

Bilang pakikiisa sa National Arbor Day noong Hunyo 25, 2011, sa gitna ng malakas na ulan ay nakapagtanim po tayo ng limampung libong (50,000) puno, tanda na kaya nating makamit ang target na isang milyong puno hanggang 2013. Sa ngayon po ay umaabot na sa mahigit isang-daang libong (100,000) puno ang ating naitanim.

4. Kalusugan at serbisyo para sa lahat

NOONG HULYO 23, pormal po nating pinasinayaan at binuksan ang Ospital Ning Angeles- Renal Care Unit, isang proyektong personal ko pong pinasimulan di pa man ako kumakandidato bilang Mayor.

Sa aking mga pagbisita noon sa Estados Unidos ay nakaugnayan ko po ang isang bayaning Kapampangan, si Ginoong George Samson na pangulo ng World Medical Relief, Inc. sa Detroit, Michigan.

Kilala po si Ginoong Samson sa buong mundo sa kanyang pagtulong sa mga pangangailangang medikal ng mahihirap na bansa’t bayan.

Sa pakikipag-ugnayan ng kaibigan nating si Ginoong Jesse Eres, bumista po si Ginoong Samson dito sa Angeles upang tignan ang mga panganailangan ng Ospital Ning Angeles, at doon po nagsimulang mabuo ang konsepto sa pagtatayo ng ONA Renal Care Unit.

Sa tulong din po ng Angeles City Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce at ni Ginoong Freddie So at Willie Ong, ni Dr. Mar Munoz at iba pang mamamayan ng Angeles, at sa suporta ng ating Sangguniang Panglungsod sa pangunguna ni Vice Mayor Vicky at siyempre, ni Congressman Tarzan Lazatin, sa wakas ay naitayo at nabuksan na natin ang Renal Care Unit.

Ito po ay magbibigay ng dialysis service sa mga pasyenteng may sakit sa bato. Napakamahal po ng dialysis, umaabot ng mahigit P3,000 isang sesyon.

Sa pamamagitan po ng ating dialysis center, maaari tayong magbigay ng diskwento sa ating mga pasyenteng Angeleno, depende sa kalagayan nila sa buhay. Malaki po ang matitipid ng mga pasyente na seserbisyuhan ng ating renal care unit.

Kaugnay nito, patuloy po ang pagpapaunlad natin sa kakayanan ng Rafael Lazatin Memorial Hospital o Ospital Ning Angeles, upang makapagbigay ito ng mas malawak na serbisyo sa mas maraming Angeleno.

Sa mga regular na Barangay Day na isinasagawa natin, nakapagbigay tayo ng serbisyong medical sa mahigit labimpitong libong (17,000) mamamayan at halos dalawang libo limang daan (2,500) sa dental services nang libre.

Halos sampung libo (10,000) rin ang nabigyan natin ng gamot sa mga pumupunta sa Office of the Mayor, ONA Mayor’s Desk at sa mismong aking tahanan.

Naging malawak ang ating immunization program for children, ang Oplan Ligtas Tigdas, na door-to-door. Kinilala ang Angeles bilang isa sa may pinakamataas na accomplishment sa Region 3.

Umabot din sa mahigit limampung libong (50,000) bata ang sumailalaim sa ating “Operations Timbang.”

Sa pagtataguyod natin sa wastong nutrisyon at pagkain, naglunsad tayo ng isang seryoso at tuloy-tuloy na feeding program para sa ating mga kabataan sa mahihirap na komunidad, sa tulong ng ating mga kaibigan sa pribadong sektor.

Ang ating City Legal Office, City Social Welfare and Development Office at Gender and Development Office ay nagtulungan upang makapagbigay ng tulong ligal, pinansyal at pang-edukasyon sa mahigit 1,000 pamilyang Angeleño.

At sa pamamagitan ng ating City Veterinary Office, nagsagawa tayo ng anti-rabies vaccination operations, at hinigpitan natin ang pagpapatupad ng mga regulasyon sa mga gumagalang hayop, lalo na ang aso.

(To be continue)

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August 3rd, 2011, 08:54 AM

:cheers:UNANG ULAT SA MGA ANGELENO:
HANDA NA TAYONG LUMIPAD!

Jul 28, 2011

PART I

SA AKING mga kasamahan sa paglilingkod sa mamamayan at syudad ng Angeles – Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Kabigting, mga miyembro ng Sangguniang Panglungsod; (Congressman Tarzan Lazatin); (other personalities); mga lider ng iba’t ibang sektor na nakikipagtulungan sa atin; mga opisyal at kawani ng pamahalaang lungsod; mga kapuwa ko lingkod bayan; mga kaibigan….

Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat!

NGAYONG ARAW na ito ay minamarkahan natin ang Unang Gatla – ang unang taon – mula nang ako ay inyong pinagkatiwalaan na pamunuan ang pamahalaang panlungsod ng Angeles.

Marapat lamang na lingunin natin ang tatlong daan at animnapu’t limang (365) araw na nagdaan, at tasahin natin kung nasaan na ba tayo, batay sa mga programang ihinain ko sa inyo noong ika-sampu ng Mayo, taong 2010.

Ngunit bago po tayo magbalik-tanaw, nais kong sasabihin kaagad sa inyo ito – ITAGA NINYO SA BATO, ANG ANUMANG NAGAWA NATIN SA NAGDAANG UNANG ISANG TAON AY HIHIGITAN NATIN, PAG-IIBAYUHIN NATIN AT LALAGPASAN NATIN!

Even before we look back, may I now tell you with certainty that whatever we have achieved in the past year, WE SHALL SURPASS IN THE NEXT YEAR. I TELL YOU, MY FRIENDS, YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET!

THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

Bakit ko po nasabi ito? Bakit po tila siguradong-sigurado ako?

Pagkat, mga kaibigan, naniniwala po ako na NANUMBALIK NA ANG TIWALA NG MAMAMAYAN SA PAMAHALAANG LUNGSOD NG ANGELES!

(Play and agitate the crowd.) Tatanungin ko kayo, tama po ba ako?

HINDI PO lingid sa inyo ang mga nadatnan nating mga suliranin sa halos lahat ng aspeto ng pamahalaang lokal. Ngunit dahil nga po kayo ay nagtitiwala at sumusuporta sa inyong lingkod, ang naging tugon natin ay – AGYU TAMU! Kaya natin.

Hindi po islogan lamang ang AGYU TAMU. Ito po ay balangkas ng isang komprehensibong programa ng inyong lingkod – ang aking Kontrata sa mga Angeleno.

Hindi ko na po babanggitin pa ang mga problemang ating nadatnan. Hindi na rin po ako maninisi pa. Mula nang ako ay nanungkulan, inako ko na po ang lahat ng responsibilidad.

Sa mga katiwaliang naganap sa nakaraang administrasyon, bahala na silang humarap sa husgado sa mga kaso laban sa kanila. At tinitiyak natin na igagalang natin ang mga legal na proseso at anumang pasiya ng husgado.

Ang mahalaga ay kung papaano natin naigpawan ang mga hamon, at kung ano ang mga ginawa natin upang malutas ang mga suliranin.

1. Pagpapanumbalik sa tiwala ng mamamayan

SA TINGIN ko po, mga minamahal kong kababayan, ang pinakamahalagang nagawa ng inyong lingkod sa nagdaang isang taon ay ANG MAPANUMBALIK ANG TIWALA NG MAMAMAYAN NG ANGELES SA KANILANG LOKAL NA PAMAHALAAN.

If anyone asks me what has been my most significant achievement during my first year as Mayor, I would declare – without hesitation – that my most important accomplishment has been the restoration of the trust and confidence of our people on the city government.

(Again, play the crowd.)

Tatanungin ko kayo muli, tama ba ako? Nanumbalik ba ang tiwala ninyo sa inyong lokal na pamahalaan?

Binuksan natin ang city hall sa mamamayan. Binuksan ko rin po sa inyo ang aking tahanan. Binibisita ko kayo sa inyong mga barangay upang kumustahin.

Naging madalas ang ating mga pagpupulong at konsultasyon. Bumuo tayo ng mga mekanismo upang makasali at makisangkot ang ating iba’t ibang sektor, sa pamamagitan ng kanilang mga organisasyon, sa proseso ng paggogobyerno at pagdedesisyon.

With the support of the people, what else can we not achieve? Kung tayo po ay sinusuportahan ng mamamayan, wala pong imposible!

Upang lalo pa natin mapatibay ang ating kawing sa ating mamamayan, nagtayo po tayo ng mga mekanismo upang pormal na makisangkot ang mga sektor at organisasyong mamamayan sa mga proseso ng pamamahala ng ating syudad.

Pinalakas natin ang Local Development Council, na kasama sa pagbubuo ng Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) at Capacity Development Agenda at lahat ng local special bodies na kaaagapay natin sa pamamahala ng local na pamahalaan.

Itinatag din natin ang Angeles City Multi-sector Consultative Council na siyang magiging katuwang natin sa pagbubuo ng mga patakaran at programa kaugnay sa pagpapabuti sa kalagayan ng ating syudad at mamamayan.

Napakalaki rin po ng tulong sa atin ng ating Sangguniang Panglungsod. Sila po ay sumuporta sa lahat ng ating mga inisyatiba.

In this regard, I would like to thank and congratulate our Sangguniang Panglungsod under the stewardship of Vice Mayor Vicky, in crafting the needed local legislation in support of our vision and development agenda for our city.

These include the following:

--The Executive Legislative Agenda (ELA) 2011-2013 in support of Angeles city’s Mission-Vision;

-- Authorization to negotiate, amend Part II, sec.1.5C of the P812.5 million Term Loan Facility Agreement, on the design and construction agreement for the Angeles City Sports Coliseum;

-- Ordinance creating the City College of Angeles, with the Task Force preparing its accreditation and registration;

-- Authorization to accept and receive donated medical equipment from the US-based World Medical Relief, Inc.;

-- Approval of the implementation of the Angeles City Citizen Charter in support of the Anti-Red Tape Act;

-- Ratification of the Contract of Service for Solid Waste Hauling and Disposal contracted into by and between the Angeles City Government and Metro Waste Solid Waste Management Corporation.

Authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the following:

a. Department of Social Welfare and Development for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Angeles City;

b. Robinson’s Land Corporation for the establishment of a Satellite Office at Robinson’s Mall, Balibago, Angeles City;

c. Department of Labor and Employment in Central Luzon for the implementation of the NEGO-KART Pangkabuhayan Project;

d. Department of Interior and Local Government for the implementation of the Public Transport Assistance Program (PTAP), a one-time tricycle transport financial subsidy.

Palakpakan po natin ang ating Sanggunian.

2. Pamamahala sa kaban ng syudad

ISA SA una nating inayos ay ang pagpapalakas ng kaban ng syudad. Nangako po tayo na wala tayong ipapataw na bagong buwis, at iyan po ay ating pinanindigan. Ang ginawa po natin ay ang pagpapahigpit sa pangongolekta ng tamang buwis.

As of June 30, 2011, our cash position per bank statement is at P297 million compared to the P88.6 million in June 2010, a difference of P208.4 milion.

Our actual income also increased by P102.2 million during the period July 2010 to May 2011 during which we collected P967 million as compared to the P866 million from July 2009 to May 2010.

And because of our no-nonsense, no-wheeling-and-dealing tax collection efforts, our collections on all our local taxes increased from the P314 million total collections from July 2009 to May 2010 to P410 million during the period July 2010 to May 2011, a difference of P87 million.

Our city has, in fact, been cited for its full-compliance in ensuring transparency and full disclosure with regard to its fiscal management.

Mahalaga pona maging masinop tayo sa ating pananalapi pagkat kinakailangang mapunuan natin ang inaasahang kabawasan sa ating Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) na P40 milyon simula sa susunod na taon dahil sa paglikha ng labing-anim (16) na bagong siyudad.

Pero sa katunayan po, sa nagdaang taon, ay hindi tayo nagdepende sa IRA – di tulad ng nakaraan -- upang mapondohan ang mga gastusin ng syudad.

Sa katunayan po, tinatanggap na ng mas maaga ng bawat barangay ang kani-kanilang mga pondo na magagamit sa kanilang mga programa at proyekto.

Hindi po bumababa sa isang daang milyon (P100) milyon ang ating daily cash balance. Nabayaran na natin ang malalaking pagkakautang ng nakaraang administrasyon, kabilang ang pagkakautang na labimpitong milyon (P 17M) sa kuryente.

Hindi tayo pumalya at nagbabayad tayo sa oras sa ating mga kontribusyon sa GSIS at Pag-Ibig.

Alam ito ng ating mga empleyado, naibigay natin sa oras ang kanilang mga benepisyo noong nagdaang taon at Pasko.

Kaugnay sa obligasyon natin sa mga empleyado sa collective negotiation agreement, inuutusan ko ngayon ang ating mga responsableng opisyal na bilisan ang proseso para ibigay na ito. Kung naibigay noong nakaraan, dapat lamang na ibigay ngayon.

Ang lahat ng ito ay nagagawa natin dahil sa mahigpit at masipag na pangongolekta ng buwis ng ating City Administrator Atty. Noy Pamintuan at City Treasurer Juliet Quinsaat at ng buong City Treasurer’s Office at Business Permit and Licensing Division.

Kabilang sa mga hakbang na ginawa natin ay ang pagbawas ng bilang ng mga job order employees, na karamihan ay mga ghost employees, ng mahigit animnapu’t limang (65) porsyento sa dating bilang na mahigit tatlong libong (3,000) JOs.

Patuloy po nating babawasan ang mga gastusin sa mga aktibidad at pagbili ng mga kagamitang hindi naman kagyat na kailangan, at magtitipid tayo sa mga gastusing tulad ng office supplies, gasolina, kuryente at iba pa.

3. Problema sa basura, naaayos na

KAUGNAY PO ng problema sa basura, dahil nagkaroon tayo ng kaunting badyet, napahakot na natin ang ating basura, lalo na sa nakatambak sa ating materials recovery facility o MRF sa Barangay Pampang.

Umabot po sa isang libo at isangdaan at labimpitong (1,117) truckloads and nahakot natin sa MRF. Malinis na po ang nasabing lugar na malapit sa ating palengke at ospital at tinanggal na po natin ang gabundok na basura doon.

Sa bidding na ating isinagawa para sa labing-siyam na milyong pisong (P19 M) halaga ng kontrata sa basura, naibaba po natin ang halaga ng paghahakot mula sa isang libo limang daang piso (P1,500) kada tonelada ng nakaraang administrasyon, sa isang libo at tatlong daang piso (P1,300) kada tonelada sa kasalukuyang kontrata.

Nakatipid po tayo ng anim na raang libong piso (P600,000) buwan-buwan sa kasalukuyang kontrata.

Nanawagan po tayo ng Solid Waste Management Summit noong Mayo, kung saan hinimok natin ang tulong ng iba’t ibang sektor sa paglutas ng problema sa basura.

Ganumpaman, ang problema sa basura ay hindi lamang usapin ng paghahakot. Hindi po tayo kailangang gumastos ng anim na pung milyong piso (P60M) kada taon para lamang sa basura.

Maibababa po natin ito sa hanggang dalawampung milyon (P20M) kada taon kapag sa bahay natin mismo ay hinihiwalay na natin ang nabubulok sa hindi nabubulok na basura, at kung tayo po ay nagre-recycle.

Maaari rin po tayo lumikha ng pagkakakitaan ng ating mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng garbage segregation at recycling.

Kaugnay pa rin po sa kabuuang pangangalaga sa ating kapaligiran at kalikasan, nilikha po natin ang tanggapan ng City Environment and Natural Resources Office o CENRO.

Nabuo na natin ang City Solid Waste Management Board na kabibilangan ng mga respetadong mamamayan ng Angeles, at sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay nailatag na natin ang Solid Waste Management Plan, at isusumite natin ito sa Sanggunian para sa pagpasa nito.

Nagtayo din po tayo ng Task Force One Million Trees, na ang layunin ay makapagtanim ng isang milyong puno sa loob ng tatlong taon.

Bilang pakikiisa sa National Arbor Day noong Hunyo 25, 2011, sa gitna ng malakas na ulan ay nakapagtanim po tayo ng limampung libong (50,000) puno, tanda na kaya nating makamit ang target na isang milyong puno hanggang 2013. Sa ngayon po ay umaabot na sa mahigit isang-daang libong (100,000) puno ang ating naitanim.

4. Kalusugan at serbisyo para sa lahat

NOONG HULYO 23, pormal po nating pinasinayaan at binuksan ang Ospital Ning Angeles- Renal Care Unit, isang proyektong personal ko pong pinasimulan di pa man ako kumakandidato bilang Mayor.

Sa aking mga pagbisita noon sa Estados Unidos ay nakaugnayan ko po ang isang bayaning Kapampangan, si Ginoong George Samson na pangulo ng World Medical Relief, Inc. sa Detroit, Michigan.

Kilala po si Ginoong Samson sa buong mundo sa kanyang pagtulong sa mga pangangailangang medikal ng mahihirap na bansa’t bayan.

Sa pakikipag-ugnayan ng kaibigan nating si Ginoong Jesse Eres, bumista po si Ginoong Samson dito sa Angeles upang tignan ang mga panganailangan ng Ospital Ning Angeles, at doon po nagsimulang mabuo ang konsepto sa pagtatayo ng ONA Renal Care Unit.

Sa tulong din po ng Angeles City Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce at ni Ginoong Freddie So at Willie Ong, ni Dr. Mar Munoz at iba pang mamamayan ng Angeles, at sa suporta ng ating Sangguniang Panglungsod sa pangunguna ni Vice Mayor Vicky at siyempre, ni Congressman Tarzan Lazatin, sa wakas ay naitayo at nabuksan na natin ang Renal Care Unit.

Ito po ay magbibigay ng dialysis service sa mga pasyenteng may sakit sa bato. Napakamahal po ng dialysis, umaabot ng mahigit P3,000 isang sesyon.

Sa pamamagitan po ng ating dialysis center, maaari tayong magbigay ng diskwento sa ating mga pasyenteng Angeleno, depende sa kalagayan nila sa buhay. Malaki po ang matitipid ng mga pasyente na seserbisyuhan ng ating renal care unit.

Kaugnay nito, patuloy po ang pagpapaunlad natin sa kakayanan ng Rafael Lazatin Memorial Hospital o Ospital Ning Angeles, upang makapagbigay ito ng mas malawak na serbisyo sa mas maraming Angeleno.

Sa mga regular na Barangay Day na isinasagawa natin, nakapagbigay tayo ng serbisyong medical sa mahigit labimpitong libong (17,000) mamamayan at halos dalawang libo limang daan (2,500) sa dental services nang libre.

Halos sampung libo (10,000) rin ang nabigyan natin ng gamot sa mga pumupunta sa Office of the Mayor, ONA Mayor’s Desk at sa mismong aking tahanan.

Naging malawak ang ating immunization program for children, ang Oplan Ligtas Tigdas, na door-to-door. Kinilala ang Angeles bilang isa sa may pinakamataas na accomplishment sa Region 3.

Umabot din sa mahigit limampung libong (50,000) bata ang sumailalaim sa ating “Operations Timbang.”

Sa pagtataguyod natin sa wastong nutrisyon at pagkain, naglunsad tayo ng isang seryoso at tuloy-tuloy na feeding program para sa ating mga kabataan sa mahihirap na komunidad, sa tulong ng ating mga kaibigan sa pribadong sektor.

Ang ating City Legal Office, City Social Welfare and Development Office at Gender and Development Office ay nagtulungan upang makapagbigay ng tulong ligal, pinansyal at pang-edukasyon sa mahigit 1,000 pamilyang Angeleño.

At sa pamamagitan ng ating City Veterinary Office, nagsagawa tayo ng anti-rabies vaccination operations, at hinigpitan natin ang pagpapatupad ng mga regulasyon sa mga gumagalang hayop, lalo na ang aso.

(To be continue)

OtAkAw

August 3rd, 2011, 01:37 PM

Angeles City
Let us explore the country's wildest and most sinful entertainment district: Fields Avenue, so infamous it was even featured on GQ Magazine (http://www.gq.com/news-politics/big-issues/200703/phillipine-sex-clubs-global-sex-trade-part-1).

Actually amidst all the sex, drugs and rock and roll, Fields Avenue is actually one of the best places to get something good to eat. Because the clientele are mostly foreign sexpats you can expect high-grade quality food that caters to an international level.

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Tarlaqueno-ako

August 3rd, 2011, 04:06 PM

P40M shaved from AC’s IRA
By Ding Cervantes

Aug 01, 2011

ANGELES CITY – The Supreme Court’s decision upholding the establishment of 16 more cities in the country has decreased this city’s internal revenue allotment (IRA) by P40 million, but Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan is unperturbed.

Pamintuan, who assumed post last year amid bankruptcy and deficits, said the local economy’s “significant turnaround” has now made the city government less dependent on IRA.

“Our daily cash balance has never gone below P100 million despite the inherited debt of P17 million in electric bills alone,” he said.

He reported that apart from pushing revenue-raising programs, the local economy’s health was also been boosted by trimming down excesses in city hall’s “job order” workforce, mostly ghost employees, by about 65 percent.

Pamintuan said employees’ contributions to the Government Service Insurance Corp. and Pag-Ibig are now regularly remitted.

Last June, the Supreme Court finally junked the motion for reconsideration filed by the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) against the declaration of 16 municipalities into cities. The LCP maintained the 16 towns were not qualified.

The national government now has to divide the IRA among more cities, thus reducing the shares of the older cities.

Pamintuan said that while Angeles is now entitled to P40 million less IRA, it can still pursue local projects efficiently.

Noting the daily cash balance of no less than P100 million, the city government now has a cash position of P297 million, he said.

Pamintuan also estimated the city government’s actual income at P967 million, including P410 million worth of local taxes generated from July last year up to last May.

This city’s garbage problem, which arose in 2009 after the city government failed to pay dues to a sanitary landfill operator in Capas, Tarlac, has been solved after Pamintuan renegotiated terms with the landfill management.

He said this resulted in the hauling of some 1,117 truckloads of garbage which had accumulated in this city’s materials recovery facility, with the wastes being disposed of at the landfill.

The city government’s P19 million contract with the landfill has also been reduced amid an adjustment in fees from P1,500 per ton to only P1,300. This, the mayor said, would lead to savings of P600,000 monthly.

http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/11788/Volume-5-No-40/Headlines/P40M-shaved-from-AC%C2%92s-IRA

Karisma

August 3rd, 2011, 05:18 PM

Starbucks Branch in Pampanga
1. SM Pampanga
2. SM Clark
3. Ayala M.arQuee Mall
4. McArthur Near AUF
5. SM San Fernando (Soon. .Hopefully meron)
******
pangalan lang ngpapamahal dito.
masaya nako sa milo at energen tig 5pesos lang ha. ha

Karisma

August 3rd, 2011, 05:36 PM

one month na wala update dito ang u/c SM City San Fernando ilan floor na ba ang nagagawa? sana my picture. more than a week na maulan sunud sunod ang bagyo. tigil ba ang construction pag umuulan? kasi kung tuluy-tuloy lng construction kawawa nman ang mga worker maghapon sila babad sa ulan baka magkasakit sila dapat tigil muna khit mhalaga un bawat araw sa contractor ksi my meet na deadline by december opening na

tisoycuba

August 4th, 2011, 06:38 AM

UNANG ULAT SA MGA ANGELENO:
HANDA NA TAYONG LUMIPAD!

Jul 28, 2011

PART II

5. Edukasyon, unahin muna

NANINIWALA PO ako na ang pinakaepektibong pamamaraan para makaigpaw ang ating mahihirap na mamamayan sa kahirapan ay sa pamamagitan ng wasto at tamang edukasyon ng kanilang mga anak.

Kaya naman po noon ko pa pinangarap ang pagkakaroon ng isang city college na maaaring makapagbigay ng murang edukasyon sa ating mga kabataan, sa mga kursong madaling makapagbigay ng trabaho.

Marami po sa ating mga kabataang Angeleno ang hindi kakayanin ang tustusan ang kanilang gastusing pang-kolehiyo na ngayon ay umaabot mula P30,000 hanggang P40,000 bawat semestre.

Dito sa ating City College of Angeles, aabot lamang sa halagang P6,000 hanggang P10,000 ang kanilang babayaran. Napakalaki po ng kanilang matitipid.

Kaya nga po yung inutang na P600 milyon ng nakaraang administrasyon para sa sports complex ay ginagamit muna sa pagtatayo ng City College of Angeles, bukod pa sa bahagi nito ay gagamitin sa pagpapaunlad sa ating ospital.

Sa ngayon po ay patuloy ang ating ugnayan sa Commission on Higher Education at sa Technical Education and Skills Development Authority at sa mga opisyal ng mga local colleges, lalo na sa Mabalacat, upang matulungan tayo sa proseso ng pagtatayo ng City College of Angeles.

Sisiguraduhin po natin na ang lahat ng graduates sa ating kolehiyo ay magkakaroon kaagad ng trabaho.

Bukod ditto, dinagdagan po natin ng P1 milyon ang budget natin sa city scholarship program sa taong ito, mula P4 milyon sa P5 milyon, at hanggang P6.5 milyon sa susunod na taon.

Mahigit doble ngayon ang ating mga scholars kumpara noong nakaraang taon. Bukod dito, tayo ay nakapagbigay ng special public employment o summer jobs sa estudyanteng mula sa mahihirap na pamilya.

Patuloy din nating inaayos ang kapasidad ng ating City Library at malapit na po tayong magkaroon ng dagdag na computers na ibibigay po sa atin ni Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan na magagamit para sa libreng internet para sa ating mga estudyante.

Kahit wala tayong sports complex basta seryosong pinagtutuunan ng pansin ang ating kabataan, gumaganda po ang ating record sa mga sports activities na sinasalihan ng mga kabataan at atletang Angeleno.

Sa nakaraang Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA), kung saan nasa kulelat na bahagi tayo dati, umangat tayo sa 5th overall na may 58 gold medals, 53 silvers at 25 bronze medals.

6. Kaayusan sa lansangan at komunidad

DATI PO ay nakakasakal ang trapik sa maraming bahagi ng ating syudad. Katambal po ito ng problema sa basura na sakit ng ulo natin noon. Problema pa rin ito at sakit pa rin ng ulo natin ang trapik, pero unti-unti kahit na papaano ay naaayos na natin ang daloy ng trapiko sa ating mga lansangan

Habang inaayos natin ang mga pisikal na bagay kaugnay sa trapiko, sinisimulan na rin nating ayusin ang mga pangmatagalang patakaran kaugnay sa pamamahala ng ating mga lansangan.

Sinisimulan na natin ang pagbabago sa Omnibus Traffic Code ng Angeles City, dahil ang dating Traffic Code ay ginawa noon pang 1976, kung saan kalesa at jeepneys pa noon ang dominante sa ating mga lansangan.

Sa ating mga palengke, lalo na sa San Nicolas at Pampang, patuloy ang ating pagsisikap na maging maayos at malinis ang mga ito.

Nagpasimula tayo ng mga sistema, gaya ng pagkakaroon ng ID ng mga vendor, tricycle drivers at regular na pagroronda ng ating mga market guards upang maging maayos at magkaroon ng disiplina sa ating mga pamilihan.

Samantala, naging matatag din tayo sa pagbabaklas ng mga iligal na istruktura na nakakasagabal sa daloy ng trapiko at dahilan ng peligro sa ating mamamayan.

Tinanggal po natin ang namuong komunidad ng mga kapatid nating Badjao sa ilalim ng tulay ng Hesonville Bridge, isang delikadong lugar kung tag-ulan.

Nakipag-usap tayo sa kanila at binigyan natin sila ng kaunting halaga upang makapag negosyo sa ibang lugar.

Sa larangan ng seguridad, kamakailan ay nadagdagan ng 25 motorsiklo at sampung (10) Asian Utility Vehicles ang kagamitan ng ating kapulisan upang mapabuti ang kanilang pagpapatrulya sa ating mga lansangan at komunidad.

Bagaman nagkaroon ng mga sensational na kaso ng krimen sa Angeles, sa kabuuan ay bumaba ang crime index sa Angeles sa tatlumpu (30) hanggang tatlumpu’t limang (35) porsyento, mula sa isang libo at pitong daang (1,700) insidente noong Enero hanggang Hunyo 2010 sa isang libo dalawang daang (1,200) insidente ngayong taon.

7. Kaunlarang makabuluhan

AYON SA mga development experts, ang syudad ng Angeles ay ang susunod na sentro ng kaunlaran, lalo na sa real estate, kapag umunlad at lumawak na ang operasyon ng Diosdado Macapagal International Airport at matapos ang iba pang imprastruktura na binalak ng pamahalaang pambansa. Dapat ay pinaghahandaan na natin ito.

Naririto na po ang malalaking malls ng Ayala, SM at Robinson’s, sinisimulan na ang pagtatayo ng mga condominium, at kamakailan ay nilunsad ang pagbubukas ng Medical City-Angeles.

(Maraming salamat pala sa pamunuan ng Marquee Mall sa pagpayag nilang gamitin natin ang kanilang pasilidad sa okasyong ito. Tumutulong po sa atin ang Marquee sa maraming proyekto natin.)

Dapat ay siguraduhin natin na makikinabang ang ating mamamayan, lalo na ang mahihirap, sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng ating syudad. Ang layunin natin ay ihanda sila sa pagbubukas ng mga pagkakataon ng pag-unlad.

Nakapagbigay tayo ng serbisyong teknikal sa apat na pu’t walong (48) kooperatiba. Sa syudad ng Angeles, mayroon tayong limampu’t isang (51) kooperatiba, na may mahigit labindalawang libong (12,000) miyembro.

Nakapagbigay din tayo ng kapital sa halos dalawang daan at limampung (250) small enterprises. Maging ang natitirang magbubukid ng syudad ay nabigyan natin ng mga binhi at pananim at iba pang ayuda.

Sa ilalim ng aking administrasyon, nangunguna po ang Angeles sa pagpapatupad ng mga pinalawak na programa para sa kababaihan. Sa ngayon ay mayroon nang Anti-Violence Against Women Desks sa lahat ng ating mga barangay.

Pinalakas din natin ang tanggapan ng Office of Senior Citizen’s Affairs o OSCA upang mapalawak ang serbisyo sa ating mga senior citizens.

Patuloy din po ang ating kampanya, sa tulong ng mga pambansang kapulisan at ahensya, sa pagsugpo ng human trafficking.

Samantala, sinimulan na natin ang pagpaplano sa pagsasaayos sa kontrobersyal na Fields Avenue. Sa totoo lamang po, maraming mga kainan at restoran sa Fields Avenue na nagsisilbi ng masasarap na international cuisine na kailangan nating patampukin, sa halip na mga night clubs at bars.

Balak nating ayusin ang lugar, ihiwalay ang mga disenteng establisimento na maaaring magsilbi sa buong pamilya at mga turista, sa mga night club at bar.

Mas tumaas ang kalidad ng ating kapasidad na harapin ang mga natural na kalamidad at iba pang emergencies nang tayo ay bumili ng mga bagong kagamitan tulad ng isang all-around emergency and rescue 4x4 pick-up vehicle at isang bagong ambulansya na may makabagong kagamitan.

Sa ngayon po ay nakikipagtulungan tayo sa tanggapan ng ating Vice President Jejomar Binay upang maisaayos ang problema sa ating mga informal settlers.

Sisikapin po natin na ang natitirang sampung libong (10,000) informal settlers ay magkakaroon na kasiguraduhan sa paninirahan, matapos mabigyan ng titulo ng lupa ang labinlimang libong (15,000) informal settlers sa pamamagitan ng deretsong negosasyon sa mga may-ari ng lupa sa tulong ng LUPAHO.

Mga Imprastraktura at iba pa

Sa larangan ng imprastruktura, atin na pong panimulang isinagawa ang pagsasaayos ng gusali ng ONA – hindi lamang po sa pagpapaganda ng harapan kundi maging sa kaibuturan ng ating ospital sa pamamagitan ng pagsasaayos ng operating rooms at ang mga kwartong pang-administratibo nito.

Naisagawa na rin natin ang mga sumusunod na proyektong pang-imprastraktura:

1. Construction / Rehabilitation, Improvement of Farm to Market Road in the villages of Anunas & Margot;
2. Riprap along Anunas Creek;
3. Concreting of road and shoulder in Barangays Sto. Domingo, Pampang and Virgen De Los Remedios;
4. Construction and Improvement of drainage system in Barangays Salapungan, Pampang, Pandan, Virgen De Los Remedios, San Jose, Tabun and Pulung Bulo;
5. De-clogging of open canals and creeks in Barangays Cutcut, San Jose, Sto. Rosario, Cutud and Balibago;
6. Repair of Barangay Halls in Agapito Del Rosario, Pulungbulo, Lourdes Sur East, Cutud, Lourdes North West, Pampang and Cutcut
7. Repair of Public School Buildings – the Salapungan Elementary School and the Angeles Elementary School;
8. Repair of the Sto Rosario Health Center and the Claro M. Recto Health Center;
9. Repair of the Margot Day Care Center and the Cutcut Day Care Center;
10. Installation of Street Lights in Barangays Sto. Rosario, Lourdes Sur East, Cuayan, Malabanias, San Jose, Pulungbulo, Cutcut and Sto. Domingo;
11. Landscaping of City Schools Division Office; and,
12. Construction of Library Hub Phase III.

Nasimulan na natin ang computerization ng ating pamahalaang lungsod. Sa katunayan, tayo ngayon ahy mayroong mga bagong servers para sa records sa business taxes at RPTs.

Maging ang mga obsolete na computers at printers na ginagamit ng iba’t-ibang departamento at opisina ng pamahalaang lungsod ay unti-unti na nating pinapalitan ng bago, moderno at mabilis na mga kagamitan.

8. Kasaysayan, kalinangan at kultura

MAYAMAN PO ang kasaysayan at kalinangan ng Angeles City. Kailangan nga lamang natin itong buhayin, pasiglahin at lalo pang pagyamanin. Ang kultura po ang sumasalamin sa kaluluwa ng mamamayan.

Masayahin po ang Angeleno. May bagwis ang Angeleno. Kaya nating lumipad.

Kaya naman, sa tulong ng komunidad ng mga artista at manggagawang kultural at mga samahang sibiko, nabuhay natin ang larangan ng kultura at kalinangan sa Angeles.

Regular na po ang mga cultural programs sa Museo Ning Angeles. Nitong nakaraang Araw ng Kalayaan, ang Angeles ay isa sa sentro ng opisyal na pagdiriwang na pinangunahan ng National Historical Institute, na ginawa sa Pamintuan Mansion. Dinagsa ng mahigit dalawang libong (2,000) Angeleno ang ating pagdiriwang sa Araw ng Kalayaan.

Matagumpay nating isinigawa ang Fiestang Kuliat noong Oktobre. At nang binuhay nating muli ang makasaysayang Tigtigan-Terakan keng Dalan, dumagsa ang daang-libong mamamayan sa McArthur Highway, Balibago, kung saan natin ito idinaos.

Sa katunayan dumating at nakisaya sa ating TTKD, ang presidente at iba pang opisyales ng San Miguel Brewery.

Ngayong taon, napili po ang Angeles City ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bilang pangatlo sa siyam na lungsod ng Pilipinas bilang pambansang sentro ng sining at kultura.

Mga sulyap sa hinaharap

I HAVE DECLARED early on the “the best is yet to come.” Let me just give you a glimpse of what we intend to do.

Recently, I have formed a New Township task force to look at the possible emergence of well-planned New Township and urban-renewal projects, through the cooperation of the private sector and government housing and urban development agencies.

By June 2012, we expect the City College of Angeles to commence operations, offering courses to our youth that shall guarantee them immediate employment after graduation.

Before the current year ends, the construction of structures and buildings for the city college should be ready for inspection by the CHED.

Our city hospital shall also have completely undergone a facelift of its building facilities and an expansion of its equipment. Our coordination with Mr. George Samson is continuing, and after setting up the renal center, we shall be focusing on modernizing the facilities of ONA.

To further ease the traffic situation, we shall be building what I call “Green Lanes,” which are to be exclusively used by tricycles and motorbikes on main thoroughfares.

Insofar as infrastructure is concerned, the Regional Development Council (RDC) has already approved the construction of a service road parallel to NLEX from San Simon to Mabalacat, and the East Circumferential Road from Santo Doming, Pulongbulu, Mining, Tabun, Pandan and Ninoy Aquino.

In addition, we also have various infrastructure projects worth P61 million that shall be bidded out this year.

Simula po ngayon ay titiyakin na rin natin na ang ating mga economic enterprises – ang Pampang Market, San Nicolas Market, Slaughterhouse at ang itatayong City College of Angeles – ay magiging tunay na economic enterprises.

Tayo ay magbubuo ng Economic Enterprises Team at magtatalaga ng isang Economic Enterprises Manager.

Sa kasalukuyan ay ginagawa na natin ang dalawang barangay halls, sa Santo Domingo at Salapungan, at gagawin na rin natin ang barangay hall sa Mining.

Nakatakda na rin para sa bidding ang pagtatayo para sa social hygiene building at legislative building. Maglalaan din tayo ng P13 milyon para sa pagpapatayo ng karagdagang class rooms at pagsasaayos ng ating mga public schools sa iba’t ibang barangay, sa programang “Kabahagi Ako” ni Congressman Lazatin.

Dahil malaki ang kontribusyon ng turismo sa ekonomya ng ating syudad at sa kabuhayan ng ating mamamayan, bubuuin natin ang Angeles City Tourism Commission na siyang magbibigay-direksyon sa ating programa sa turismo, at nananawagan po ako sa ating Sanggunian para ipasa ang ordinansa kaugnay dito.

Pinag-uusapan na natin ngayon ang Angeles City Tourism Road Map, sa tulong ng Reid Foundation at iba pang eksperto sa turismo.

Kabilang po sa mga tinitignang posibilidad para sa ating syudad ay ang pagiging culinary capital ng Pilipinas, at sentro ng sports and knowledge tourism at iba pa.

Kaugnay nito, ibabalik nating muli ang “Sisig Festival” sa Nobyembre. At gaya po ng nasabi ko, mababago na natin ang Fields Avenue sa susunod na taon.

Sa katunayan po, dahil sa mga inisyatiba natin kaugnay sa industriya ng turismo, ang inyo pong lingkod ay itinalagang chairman ng Sectoral Committee on Tourism sa Regional Development Council.

Sa susunod na taon ay makapagbibigay tayo ng Philhealth Cards sa 15,000 mga benepisyaryong mahihirap na Angeleno. Sisikapin din nating madoble ang mga nagbebenepisyo sa mga serbisyong ibinibigay tuwing Barangay Day. Magtatayo rin tayo ng bagong gusali sa ONA upang mapalaki ang bed capacity nito.

Pag-iibayuhin din nating lalo ang pagtatanim ng mga puno sa lahat ng posibleng pagtatamnan sa ating lungsod. Sa ngayon ay mayroon tayong 25,000 bamboo planting materials na itatanim natin sa gilid ng Abacan River upang makatulong laban sa soil erosion.

Kasabay po nito, habang pagbubutihin natin ang serbisyo sa ating mamamayan, ipagpapatuloy din natin ang ating programa sa pagtitipid at pagpapabuti sa pamamahala sa ating kabang bayan.

May bagwis ang Angeles

NOON PONG nakaraang Hunyo 15, kung kailan ginunita natin ang ika-dalawampung anibersaryo ng pagputok ng bulkang Pinatubo, minarkahan natin ang lugar kung saan natin itatayo ang bantayog na sumasagisag sa karakter at kaluluwa ng mga Angeleno; kung papaano tayo bumabangon at higit na umuunlad matapos ang krisis at delubyo.

Tatawagin po nating Bagwis ng Angeles ang naturang bantayog na nagmula sa disenyo n gating resident artist na si Ginoong Niki Reyes.

Ang bantayog na ito na itatayo natin sa pagpasok sa ating syudad mula sa NLEX malapit sa Marquee Mall, ay sumasagisag sa karakter ng mga Angeleno sa harap ng matitinding hamon at krisis.

Hindi nagapi ng Pinatubo at iba pang krisis ang mga Angeleno. Tayo po ay nagtulong-tulong, at sama-samang bumangon muli. At isinilang ang bago at higit na maunlad, higit na matatag na Angeles City.

Totoo po na may bagwis, may pakpak ang Angeleno. Kaya nating lumipad. Handa na tayong lumipad!

Yes, my friends, Angelenos have wings, as angels have wings. Now we are spreading our wings to take the flight. I tell you, my friends, the sky is the limit for us! The sky is the limit for us, insofar as opportunities are concerned.

Halina’t lumipad! Ang langit ay kaya na nating abutin!

MABUHAY ANG SYUDAD NG ANGELES! MABUHAY ANG MGA ANGELENO! MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

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billpgz07

August 5th, 2011, 01:18 PM

Eto na ang updates sa SM City San Fernando, SM City Pampanga, and S&R.. :banana::)
08/05/2011

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OtAkAw

August 5th, 2011, 02:09 PM

^^Thank you!!! :)

jacknjill

August 5th, 2011, 05:42 PM

Eto na ang updates sa SM City San Fernando, SM City Pampanga, and S&R..
08/05/2011

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^^^^^^^^
Wow ang ganda ng mga pictures, very clear. Dakal a salamat for posting these pictures. I don't think SM San Fernando will open by this coming Christmas. I hope I am wrong. Masaya kung magoopen sila in time for Christmas. :banana::banana:

billpgz07

August 5th, 2011, 06:20 PM

^^^^
Oo nga bka d matapos.. Pro sabi ng mga workers dun parami n dw sila para agad matapos.. halos lahat sabi 7 floors dw ang sm.. :bash:

Karisma

August 6th, 2011, 10:48 AM

^^^^^^^^
Wow ang ganda ng mga pictures, very clear. Dakal a salamat for posting these pictures. I don't think SM San Fernando will open by this coming Christmas. I hope I am wrong. Masaya kung magoopen sila in time for Christmas. :banana::banana:

WoW! himala my update with picture ha. ha. nice pre. kung matapos nga ito dis christmas ito ang pinakmbilis na SM City na natsapos within 9months lang of construction tapos na agad. usualy it takes at least 1year baga mtapos sang isang sm city

tisoycuba

August 6th, 2011, 05:58 PM

mag post naman kayu nang mga u/c dyan sa pampanga at angeles..para naman masabi nang ibang thread dto na medyu paunlad na ang pampanga at angeles..thanks

tisoycuba

August 6th, 2011, 05:59 PM

@Otakaw..ikaw na lang ang pag-asa..:)

tisoycuba

August 6th, 2011, 06:25 PM

Where the Sun Never Sets

By Reynaldo G. Navales
Saturday, August 6, 2011

WHAT really makes Angeles City attractive to tourists?

The city is considered as the entertainment capital of Central Luzon, or perhaps the entire country. It is considered by many as one of their most “satisfying” experiences. As soon as the sun sets, Angeles City comes to life with its music, lights, bars and nightclubs that are ready to treat you like a king.

Have something to report? Tell us in text, photos or videos.

Of course, lovely and sexy entertainers will be there to make your night a night to remember. There are more than 250 bars along the Fields Avenue area, the entertainment strip of Balibago. Guests may choose where to stay among the cozy and clean hotels and dine with best restaurants that offer international and Filipino cuisines.

Angeles City, which was branded before as a “sin city”, is famous because of its bars and nightclubs. There are also entertainment houses like karaoke bars, discos and others that cater to visitors who are not interested in the sex trade. Shopping is also popular and Angeles City boasts of a chain of shopping malls including SM City Clark, Robinsons, Marquee Mall, Nepo Mall and others. There are also several casinos in the city and in nearby Clark Freeport. English is widely spoken around the area and foreign tourists will not have a hard time speaking with locals.

Today, the city also boasts of its high-rise deluxe hotels and restaurants which offer fine dining.

The city police maintain peace and order at the entertainment district.

However, there are still petty crimes like snatchings, theft, and others.
Chief Inspector Luisito M. Tan, Police Station 4 chief, said he has ordered for a round-the-clock patrolling along Fields Avenue to secure foreigners and prevent trouble among tourists going bar-hopping.

“We want to protect both local and foreign tourists coming to our city to have fun,” Tan said.

Foreign tourists who frequent the Fields Avenue are mostly Koreans, Americans, Britons, Japanese, Chinese, Thais, Vietnamese, Malaysians, and Indians.

The nightlife of Angeles City has greatly contributed to its tourism and
economy.:cheers:

OtAkAw

August 6th, 2011, 09:20 PM

@Otakaw..ikaw na lang ang pag-asa..:)

Aru mete ta ken :lol:

Lee Hunter 21

August 7th, 2011, 02:10 AM

Parang di nga magoopen this year ang SM City San Fernando. Pero sa press release ng SM at sa mga articles galing sa website nila ang opening ay this year along with SM City Olangapo.

Lee Hunter 21

August 7th, 2011, 02:18 AM

^^^^
Oo nga bka d matapos.. Pro sabi ng mga workers dun parami n dw sila para agad matapos.. halos lahat sabi 7 floors dw ang sm.. :bash:

maliit lang kasi yung lot area kaya mataas. I think 4 floors yung actual mall tapos sa 5th-7th floor yung parking

tisoycuba

August 7th, 2011, 04:24 AM

Aru mete ta ken :lol:

eka mu makagawa ken kapatad:lol:

william :D

August 7th, 2011, 02:01 PM

Residents ready Minalin Church for National Cultural Treasure declaration

MINALIN, Pampanga--- Residents here on Sunday have begun lending old photographs of family events that gave glimpses of the Sta. Monica Church, which is set to be declared a National Cultural Treasure (NCT) by the National Museum on August 27.

Architect Owen Francis S. Canlas, chair of the Commission on Cultural Heritage, Restoration and Conservation (CCHRC) of the Sta. Monica Parish, said “Operation Scanning,” or the scanning of photographs for electronic documentation, drew more than 100 photographs after the 9 a.m. holy Mass by Fr. Greg Vega.

From these contributions, several pieces will be selected to consist part of the parish museum, Canlas said. Operation Scanning will last until August 14, Sunday.

“We would like to reconstruct the history of Minalin through old photographs and present how the church and the town of Minalin looked in the past centuries, hoping this will evoke a deep-rootedness and footedness in the past,” said Fr. Vega.

A photograph of a burial procession of the late Antonio Tongol in 1979 showed the church’s side before renovation. The photographs include a visit by Bishop Emilio A. Cinense in 1966, a wedding in 1948 showing the retablo mayor at the back of the altar, and a flood in 1993 that submerged the church by a meter after surviving the 1991 eruptions of Mt. Pinatubo.

The parish-based CCHRC, Mayor Arturo “Katoy” Naguit and his brother Florencio worked to process the declaration of the church as an NCT--- the second in Pampanga after the St. James Church in Betis, Guagua.

The National Museum deemed the Sta. Monica Parish as an NCT for three reasons. Firstly, its façade features a unique giant retablo influenced by Christian, Buddhist, Hinduist and animistic cultures. Secondly, it is the only Roman Catholic church in the Philippines having four capilla posas,that remained intact to these days. The capilla posas reflect Spanish colonial religious discrimination as these were used by the Indios while the Peninsulares were the ones who entered the church. Thirdly, it owns an old painting depicting the Our Lady of Consolation giving the cords to Sta. Monica and her son St. Augustine. This painting is at the uppermost level of the retablo mayor.

The church houses also a mural that is dated 1614 and shows an old map of the town, said to be the seat of the Kapampangan region, according to a will by Francisco Malang Balagtas or Pansomun.

The Sta. Monica Church and convent is probably a center of religious groups ---foremostly Augustinians, Franciscans, Jesuits and Dominican--- due to the presence of the images of St. Francis the Assisi, St. Dominic de Guzman and San Francisco Javier in the retablo and villages, Fr. Vega said.

Photos courtesy of the Center for Kapampangan Studies and Alex Castro

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saintm

August 7th, 2011, 03:54 PM

saintm

August 7th, 2011, 03:56 PM

mag post naman kayu nang mga u/c dyan sa pampanga at angeles..para naman masabi nang ibang thread dto na medyu paunlad na ang pampanga at angeles..thanks

no doubt assensado po talaga ang pampanga!!! kaya lagi me nasa thread na ito.. pinaka assensado sa region 3!!! pix lang po kulang d2 ^^^^^^

tisoycuba

August 7th, 2011, 05:53 PM

yan nalang po hindi ko nakikita sa AUF... stand alone ba ito???

sa tapat lang:)

tisoycuba

August 7th, 2011, 05:54 PM

no doubt assensado po talaga ang pampanga!!! kaya lagi me nasa thread na ito.. pinaka assensado sa region 3!!! pix lang po kulang d2 ^^^^^^

lalo na sa Angeles:)

whippersnapper

August 8th, 2011, 02:40 PM

^^^^
Oo nga bka d matapos.. Pro sabi ng mga workers dun parami n dw sila para agad matapos.. halos lahat sabi 7 floors dw ang sm.. :bash:

WoW! himala my update with picture ha. ha. nice pre. kung matapos nga ito dis christmas ito ang pinakmbilis na SM City na natsapos within 9months lang of construction tapos na agad. usualy it takes at least 1year baga mtapos sang isang sm city

tatapusin yan malamang bago matapos ang taon.. ihahabol yan for christmas.. alam naman nila tantyahin kung kya nila o hindi.. sana nga matapos.... gusto kong pmunta sa opening.. gusto ko ako ang unang makakapasok at makakabili na shopper hehe

tisoycuba

August 8th, 2011, 08:40 PM

Yeng vs. Tarzan in 2013
By Joey Pavia

Aug 08, 2011

ANGELES CITY – Vice Gov. Joseller “Yeng” Guiao has announced that he is “90 percent sure” of running against the veteran Pampanga solon in the 2013 first district congressional race.

In an interview, Guiao added that the “10 percent remaining is just unforeseen circumstances and events beyond my control.”

The three-term vice governor is set to face two-term Rep. Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin, who was never defeated in politics since 1987.

Asked for his comments, Lazatin described Guiao “as a worthy opponent. He, however, stressed that “working for the welfare of his constituents is his priority right now and not early politicking.”

Guiao said he felt that there is need for a “new and young blood” in the first district composed of this city, Magalang and Mabalacat.

A native of Magalang, Guiao added that “I feel I need to serve my district where I belong.”

Guiao expressed respect and admiration to Lazatin, who breezed past his re-election bid against two rivals last year.

He said “Lazatin as congressman and former mayor doesn’t have to prove anything.”

“I am running because Lazatin has done his mark and he is a legend. But just like a good old business, Lazatin must be changed because the return of investments is getting smaller,” said Guiao, a professional basketball coach.

Lazatin, former three-term Angeles City mayor, said he is focused on creating 444 public school classrooms and “we are just some 80 rooms short.”

“I am working not to get recognitions and awards, including trying to get the praises of Guiao. Over the years, I simply work as public servant without much talk and fanfare,” said Lazatin, three-time Outstanding Solon Awardee of the Congress Magazine.

For his part, Guiao criticized the failure of Lazatin to make the Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC) into state university over the years as congressman.

“The PAC as a university could have served several our people, especially those from Magalang,” said Guiao. He said he will prioritize the making of the PAC in Magalang into a university if he becomes a solon.

Lazatin said “Guiao may not know what’s he is talking about the PAC.” He said he had already re-filed his bill turning the PAC into a university at the 15th Congress.

Guiao said Angeles City should have been made a lone congressional district, benefitting Magalang and Mabalacat in terms of allocations from the Priority Development Assistance Development Fund.

Lazatin said “I will work for the separation of Magalang and Mabalacat if there is an acceptable and reliable congressman for the two towns.”

mayabang din si Lazatin hah..tama lang si Yeng na kailangan na maging Lone District ang Angeles City..sa pupolation na 314,460, lazatin magising kana at bakit kaya ayaw mu maging Lone District ang AC..natatakot ka dahil matatalo ka:bash::lol:

whippersnapper

August 9th, 2011, 10:22 AM

magandang laban yan..

sisigman

August 11th, 2011, 06:47 AM

So happy with the progress of Angeles City.

One thing I find incomplete with Angeles is the presence of art hubs like in Baguio and Dumaguete.

There should be more local artworks displayed in public like what they do in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. More monuments in commemoration of something historical, or as tribute to a cultural thing that is Kapampangan.

We are now beginning to host international sports events -- giant hot air balloon, kite festival, etc.

How about looking into hosting international ART events like film festivals and literary congresses?

A smaller version of CCP (not inside Clark, as I have accessibility issues with Clark) in downtown Angeles where big universities are would be ideal.

This way, we can show that we can progress without losing our sense of humanities and cultural heritage.

Angeles, even though now becoming a melting pot, is still a Kapampangan territory, and is one of the last bastions of Kapampangan culture. As a progressive member of the Kapampangan nation (Pampanga-Tarlac-small portions of Nueva Ecija and Bataan), if not the most progressive, Angeles City should be at the forefront in preserving and developing Kapampangan culture and language.

The Holy Angel Center for kapampangan studies is a big step, but it's a private endeavor. I hope the city government gets more involved. While a lot of kapampangan-promoting things are happening in the provincial government, Angeles City's independent city status allows it to not participate in provincial endeavors, but hopefully, Angeles will take responsibility as well.

Fraulein

August 13th, 2011, 04:51 AM

no doubt assensado po talaga ang pampanga!!! kaya lagi me nasa thread na ito.. pinaka assensado sa region 3!!! pix lang po kulang d2 ^^^^^^

At walang hype yan ah... :)

Perseus II

August 14th, 2011, 07:20 AM

yan nalang po hindi ko nakikita sa AUF... stand alone ba ito???

sa tapat lang:)

Actually wala sya sa AUF (either sa University or Medical Center).

Starbucks Mc. Arthur Hi-way is located at GF of Excelsior Bldg...yung dating place ng GoNuts Donuts na nagsara.

Katabi ng Starbucks sa Excelsior ang BDO which is a few meters away from AUF University :)

william :D

August 14th, 2011, 10:12 AM

mag post naman kayu nang mga u/c dyan sa pampanga at angeles..para naman masabi nang ibang thread dto na medyu paunlad na ang pampanga at angeles..thanks

maunlad naman talaga ang Pampanga, kaya nga kahit feel kong snob ako dito post pa rin ako ng post ng news at pictures. isa lang namang forumer ang kilala kong nag-de-degrade ng status ng ibang probinsya para sa sariling entertainment. i have relatives in Minalin, Pampanga kung mapapansin niyo ako naglagay ng tags sa thread niyo (tags para kapag nagsearch sa google/ssc madaling makita ang thread na 'to), nilagay ko ang Minalin at Apalit since dalawa lang ang pwede kong ilagay. love ko rin kasi ang Apalit, sobra. :cheers::cheers:

whippersnapper

August 14th, 2011, 02:26 PM

maunlad naman talaga ang Pampanga, kaya nga kahit feel kong snob ako dito post pa rin ako ng post ng news at pictures. isa lang namang forumer ang kilala kong nag-de-degrade ng status ng ibang probinsya para sa sariling entertainment. i have relatives in Minalin, Pampanga kung mapapansin niyo ako naglagay ng tags sa thread niyo (tags para kapag nagsearch sa google/ssc madaling makita ang thread na 'to), nilagay ko ang Minalin at Apalit since dalawa lang ang pwede kong ilagay. love ko rin kasi ang Apalit, sobra. :cheers::cheers:

snob kaba dito? lahat naman kahit hindi kapampangan ay welcome dito.. at ako bilang kapampangan ay natutuwa kapag merong taga ibang lugar na bumibisita dito at nageefort na magpost.. salamat kung love mo ang apalit..

thethirtysixth

August 15th, 2011, 06:48 AM

Nasa Municipal Covered Court, Masantol, Pampanga ang Happy Yipee Yehey nung sabado. Tapos may 2 nanalo yung isa P5,000 yung isa naman P50,000!

saintm

August 15th, 2011, 09:30 AM

^ano po ba malakas sa pampanga abs or gma?

Karisma

August 17th, 2011, 07:50 AM

^ano po ba malakas sa pampanga abs or gma?

Malakas dit0 CLTV36 of Laus Gr0up hihi
basta ako s0lid GMA no.1
hindi un network yan ha kundi si kahometown ko in Lubao
our beloved Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
GO! GMA! GO! :-) gEt Well soon

tisoycuba

August 17th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas to hold concert in Manila
By Pocholo Concepcion in Manila/Philippine Daily Inquirer | ANN – 2 hours 54 minutes ago

Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Grammy-winning hip hop group Black Eyed Peas will perform on October 22 at a still undisclosed venue, said its Filipino-American member apl.de.ap on Tuesday.
Apl, whose real name is Allan Pineda Lindo, Jr., visited his hometown in Angeles City, Pampanga to inaugurate his projects, an apl.de.ap computer lab and library at Sapangbato National High School where he finished elementary, and a music studio/library in Holy Angel University where he attended high school.

OtAkAw

August 17th, 2011, 01:43 PM

^^I really admire this man. Ibang iba sa mga mafifeeling na iba dyan na kulang nalang isuka ang pagka-Pilipino nila.

sisigman

August 17th, 2011, 03:14 PM

Malakas dit0 CLTV36 of Laus Gr0up hihi
basta ako s0lid GMA no.1
hindi un network yan ha kundi si kahometown ko in Lubao
our beloved Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
GO! GMA! GO! :-) gEt Well soon

GMA is higher-rating in Pampanga. A huge factor is clear reception.

whippersnapper

August 19th, 2011, 02:23 PM

Nasa Municipal Covered Court, Masantol, Pampanga ang Happy Yipee Yehey nung sabado. Tapos may 2 nanalo yung isa P5,000 yung isa naman P50,000!

ganun ba? dko napanood sayang.. kahit pano may nakapansin din sa bayan namin. hehe

^^I really admire this man. Ibang iba sa mga mafifeeling na iba dyan na kulang nalang isuka ang pagka-Pilipino nila.

kya naman proud na proud ako sa ating cabalen..

whippersnapper

August 19th, 2011, 02:27 PM

Investors eye Arayat as new investment hub

By Herbert P. Mapiles
Thursday, August 18, 2011

SEVERAL investors are eyeing Arayat town as new investment hub, thus they are willing to participate in the local business transactions, a local official said Thursday.

Amador Pineda, executive secretary of Arayat Mayor Luis Espino, said a structure near the Poblacion that will be used by Puregold is undergoing renovation.

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"We are expecting additional employment opportunities for the people of Arayat. The good thing with Puregold is that they will give employment priority to us. They constantly coordinate with our municipal employment office for this matter," he said.

He added that aside from Puregold, Jollibee and Metrobank are also interested in investing in the town.

A group of Chinese businessmen eyeing to establish a department store in Poblacion is also coordinating with the Municipal Government.

Pineda said peace and order developments in the town are vital in getting the trust and confidence of the business owners.

The 703rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army through its commander Colonel Gregorio Catapang recently declared Pampanga, including Arayat, as insurgency-free.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on August 19, 2011.

good news to. at least may development na sa ibang bayan sa pampanga.. pag nagkataon mauunahan pa ang Lubao sa pagkakaroon ng fastfood...
meron na nga palang 7-11 sa Lubao...sana magsunuran na ung iba...

Karisma

August 19th, 2011, 02:48 PM

i ask the city 0fficial kung totoo ba na 8th floor ang SM City San Fernando???

eto sagot niya; "hindi siya pwedeng higher than the cathedral. thats part 0f the c0nditions"

reliable yan ksi mataas posisyun nia sa city hall at may Show din siya sa CLTV 36.

isang bldg. (Pampanga hotel) lang ksi pagitan ng SM at CATHEDRAL..
ilan floor ba ang cathedral? kasama kaya sa height un dome nia? kung magkagayon hindi 8th floor ang SM CITY CSFP bka 5 or 6 floor lng.

sabagay maganda nman ang kondisyon mas superior nga dpat ang height ng CATHEDRAL kesa SM ksi the church symbolizes our faith and christianity so dpat lang na mas mataas siya sa height.

OtAkAw

August 19th, 2011, 03:07 PM

^^Nako hindi lang yun dahil sa Christianity chuva, parte na ng "identity" ng San Fernando ang Catedral. Parang panget naman kung sapawan ito diba?

whippersnapper

August 19th, 2011, 03:12 PM

Karisma

August 19th, 2011, 04:40 PM

mas excited ako dito sa SM City SF kesa nun gngwa un ayala marQuee. pag nagawa ito maliban sa SM Pampanga, ang SM San Fernando ang mgiging isa ko pang fav0rite tambayan ksi marami magaganda dito ha.. ha.. lalu na un mga taga UNIVERSTY Of ASSUMPTION im sure dito na tambayan nila. Nakupo magagandang kolehiyala makikita ko. :-) hephep!! HoORay!!

Karisma

August 19th, 2011, 05:15 PM

tisoycuba

August 20th, 2011, 06:01 PM

nakakabilib naman talaga...baka may shelter kana dyan sa tapat nang sm city sfc.....:lol:...magkakaroon na rin pala nang puregold sa arayat :cheers:

ollirrac

August 21st, 2011, 02:40 AM

Sana magkaroon din ng Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf sa SM Pampanga or Clark, mas gusto ko kasi ito kesa sa Starbucks :)

Karisma

August 21st, 2011, 09:28 AM

Sana magkaroon din ng Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf sa SM Pampanga or Clark, mas gusto ko kasi ito kesa sa Starbucks :)

my UCC dati sa SM Pampanga. sosyal din un cafe na un pero hndi kinaya ang starbucks nagsara siya few months ago. gsto ko magkaroon HARD ROCK CAFE ha.ha. isa plang ata branch nun the one in glorietta

Karisma

August 21st, 2011, 09:37 AM

nakakabilib naman talaga...baka may shelter kana dyan sa tapat nang sm city sfc.....:lol:...magkakaroon na rin pala nang puregold sa arayat :cheers:

nasa far far away kaya me sa south ha. ha my facebuk nman at twitter kaya katsikahan ko ang mga cabalens.. tsaka halos regular me tinitignan ang SUNSTAR PAMPANGA at PUNTO CENTRAL LUZON kaya alam ko nangyayare in every corner ng Pampanga. ako una nka scoop dito ayon sa aking mga bubuwit my ggwin SM CITY SF ayun ngkatotoo nga at mlapit na magopen :banana:

tisoycuba

August 21st, 2011, 10:38 AM

dapat hindi lang sa SM ka puro updated dyan...

Karisma

August 21st, 2011, 04:33 PM

nag Champion Petron againts Tokentxt 4-3 ang head coach nila ay Ang San Fernando councilor Ato Agustin pero taga Lubao siya with Arwin Santos skulmate ko si arwin sa hiskul in Lubao. ang galing mo parekoy! pakalat kalat lang dati sa Lubao dumadayo sa mga brgy ngayon one of the best sa pba. finals at conference mvp siya! si Ato nman rookie coach plng champion na. sisikat siya niyan baka tumakbo mayor sa san fernando ha..ha

zedfrey

August 22nd, 2011, 03:39 AM

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=719213

Government eyes partner in high-speed train project
By Iris C. Gonzales (The Philippine Star) Updated August 22, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (3)

MANILA, Philippines - The Aquino administration is eyeing to partner with the private sector for the [B]construction of a high-speed train that would connect the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga to Metro Manila, a project that would entail over $2 billion in investments, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said over the weekend.
This train would be among the big-ticket infrastructure projects under the government’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program for infrastructure.
Purisima said the government would be providing a substantial amount of subsidy for the project.
“We’re now looking at building a high-speed train to connect that airport to the center of Manila. This is a large investment, over $2 billion. The challenge really is to get the political support for that because the fares for high-speed trains relative to the incomes of people would be quite high and to make it affordable, a substantial amount of government subsidy will have to be done,” Purisima said.
Creating the balance of providing quality infrastructure at costs that will be attractive to investors and, at the same time, acceptable to end-users is at the heart of the PPP program of the Philippines right now, the finance chief added.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp., led by businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan, has expressed intentions to be a proponent of this project.
Purisima said that while the PPP program is facing delays, the government would soon launch in the coming weeks “several more” infrastructure projects following the successful launch of the first big-ticket toll road contract.
The finance chief said that the government does not want to rush the program so as not to repeat mistakes of the past.
“We’ve launched the PPP program. We’re a bit late to be honest. We’re not rushing it because we’re one of the players in this space back in 1992. We’ve had successes and failures,” Purisima said during a speech at the ASEAN-India business conference in Singapore.
Nevertheless, he said the government is now preparing to bid out “several more” projects in the next few weeks.
“We’ve launched one. There are 18 bidders to a toll way we’ve launched a few weeks back. We’re about to launch several more in the next few weeks,” Purisima said.
The first project launched was the Daang Hari SLEX road project, which attracted 18 companies.
Purisima said 18 companies attended the prequalification conference and bought bidding documents.
The Daang Hari project is estimated to cost P1.96 billion. Under the contract, the winning bidder will finance the design, construction and maintenance of the infrastructure. It is expected to ease traffic within Cavite, Las Pinas and Muntinlupa.
Purisima said that under the PPP program, the government would make sure that the policies are stable and clear

Karisma

August 22nd, 2011, 04:29 AM

i hope pnoy will push through 0f this project as a legacy project for central luzon where he grew up. a whooping 2B$ project that is 86B a partnership with pangilinan will materialize this project. i would suggest t0 pnoy to start it right away and finish it before he stepped down in 2016. look what happen to northrail after 3 or 4 years of construcion it is only 20% finish. im not surprise this is the reality in our beloved country where simple construction it take years and more years even decade before they finish it that is why we are way behind to our neighboring in terms of infra. we need CHANGE for progress start it right now. i believe in miracle Nothing is impossible f0r the 0ne who has stong will and determination, make it happen. God Bless the Philippines.

makatiprime

August 22nd, 2011, 11:54 AM

mas lalago ang pampanga at tarlac kung malalagyan ng high speed train, baka at that time maging metropolitan clark na ang tawag from san fernando to tarlac or might be a megapolis of the north

zedfrey

August 22nd, 2011, 04:54 PM

Let's just hope that PNoy will really push through this project... Sana wala ng further studies pa na gawin since meron nang existing ung kay MVP... hmmmmmm

tisoycuba

August 23rd, 2011, 05:23 AM

Karisma

August 23rd, 2011, 07:19 AM

eadline sa sunstar pampanga ngayon "tarlac official oppose mblacat citihud" dhil daw sa land dispute between mabalacat and bamban kaya nagpasa ng resolusyon ang sanggunyan panlalawigan supported by gov. yap tapoz sinabmit sa senate.
nakupo nahaluhan na ng pulitika in danger ngayon ang mblacat citihud my hadlang. in my opinion hndi na dpat nkialam ang mga official about the cityhud bill dpat i settle nalang ito in court about the land dispute. hndi ba nila alam na makikinabang din ang bamban pag nging city ang pagunlad dhil mabilis ang pagunlad pag nging city ito at magspill over ang mga biznez at subdivisìon sa bamban dhil magkalapit lng sila.

ano kaya ang meron sa pinagaagawan lupa jan? siguro jan nkabaon ang kayamanan ni yamashita ha.. ha..

makatiprime

August 23rd, 2011, 07:37 AM

meron nang metro sa pampanga,ang Metro Angeles:lol:

di pa official kasi di pa city ang mabalacat, at ayaw naman magpasakop ang san fernando city na tawagin silang angeles, capital kasi sila, pride ba ga, a cabalen traits, ang metropolis ay composed of two (2) or more cities....

Tarlaqueno-ako

August 23rd, 2011, 02:11 PM

mas lalago ang pampanga at tarlac kung malalagyan ng high speed train, baka at that time maging metropolitan clark na ang tawag from san fernando to tarlac or might be a megapolis of the north

Agree, sana matuloy ang high speed train to connect Clark and Metro Manila. Then, yung proposed bill na Central Luzon railway from Clark-Tarlac City-San Jose City (see Central Luzon Thread).

tisoycuba

August 23rd, 2011, 08:00 PM

matagal nang Metro Angeles ang twag dto panahon pa ni marcos...dahil nasa angeles noon ang metrodiscom,sakop nito ang mabalacat,magalang,porac at san fernando....

whippersnapper

August 24th, 2011, 02:41 PM

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3 DAY SALE AUG. 19-21
UP TO 70% DISCOUNT ON SELECTED ITEMS
sug0d mga cabalen kung my car kayo dpat maaga kayo dhil super traffic dun pag sale naranasan ko na parang parking lot un hiway hndi ngalaw ang mga sasakyan sa dami

i was there last sunday, sobrang ng dami tao.. hirap nga maglakad,, laging may nakakasalubong..

nakakabilib naman talaga...baka may shelter kana dyan sa tapat nang sm city sfc.....:lol:...magkakaroon na rin pala nang puregold sa arayat :cheers:

baka dun na sya tumira hehe

dapat hindi lang sa SM ka puro updated dyan...

baka share/stock holder sya sa SM hehe

makatiprime

August 24th, 2011, 04:09 PM

matagal nang Metro Angeles ang twag dto panahon pa ni marcos...dahil nasa angeles noon ang metrodiscom,sakop nito ang mabalacat,magalang,porac at san fernando....

oo, dati talaga, may bahay kami dyan sa clark mismo, metro angeles pa nun ang tawag, pero simula 2000 and beyond nadiskaril na ang ekonimya ng clark, dati maraming duty free stores dyan at magaganda pa at natatandaan ko nun lagi kaming nandun sa race track kasi may pinaparentahan kaming mga kart, pero ngayun naging iba na ang clark, wala pa ngang sm noon pero may mga taxi naman at fx throughout clark,madaling nakakapasok din noon ang mga jeep sa clark kahit di ka pumila sa may salakot, malinis noon at iba na ngayun.

pero ang metropolis sa ngayun ay dapat 2 syudad na, dati ang centro ay clark pero ngayu nasa san fernando na at muling bumabangon ang clark

parang cubao,sikat sya noong 70's,80's,and 90's pero nung 2000 to present nag iba na, 2020 pa ang target na muling pagbangon ng araneta center cubao

parehas ang cubao,divisoria,clark,baclaran, ( counterpart ng cubao ay the fort,divisoria-makati,clark-san fernando,baclaran-mall of asia complex) maganda at sentro ng komeryo noon, nalampasan ngayon at babawi bukas

tisoycuba

August 24th, 2011, 06:00 PM

noon pa may taksi na sa angeles late 70' at early 80' may taksi na sa Angeles.nilagay yan salakot sa may main gate nnag clark 1979...nagdyan din ako noon dumating si lakay marcos..paano mo nasabi na madaling makapasok ang jeep sa clarl from salakot...dati bus nang PX club ang ginagamit dahil libre sya at yun mga jeep nasa loob din sila,tapos dati mya clark to cubao dyan na Baliwag transit nalugi sila kaya stop ang clark to cubao nila....buti kapa may bahay sa clark heheehehe,,gov employee siguro tatay mo

Karisma

August 24th, 2011, 06:27 PM

i was there last sunday, sobrang ng dami tao.. hirap nga maglakad,, laging may nakakasalubong..

baka dun na siya tumira

baka share/stock holder sya sa SM hehe

ag my nagtayo condo sa my SM titira tlga ako dun kukuha ako dlawa unit isa para sakin un isa ay sa kabet ko hihihi . wala kb picture jan para matuwa nman c tisoy at hndi masabi puro pirated pix d2 :-)

tisoycuba

August 24th, 2011, 07:30 PM

Tulabut: Tidbit

By Noel G. Tulabut
My Palm Notes
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

ANGELES GOVERNMENT EXTENSION. There are new offices of the Angeles City Government being put up at the Robinsons Mall near Abacan River. I saw some workers rounding up finishing touches, which tells me that it's gonna open soon.

Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan is on the right track in bringing the government closer to the people. And since people do love to go to the malls, it is more practical to be opening doors for them right inside the mall where people would be convenient.

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What is good about this office is that the City Government is not being charged for the use of the space, as it was offered for free by the Robinsons Management. That's commendable and I hope other malls would follow suit.

Our good friend and City Information Officer Deo Sambilay, who is just doing great favors for the Pamintuan Administration by supplying media vital info (whenever and wherever they are needed), said the satellite office will have front-liners such as the local civil registrar, the employment services office, business permits and licenses divisions.
The office will be opening soon and I am pretty sure it would also help boost some sales for the mall.Thats symbiotic.The partnership.Thats making government work..:)

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August 24th, 2011, 07:40 PM

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Home » Pampanga » Sports
Angeles man bags 1st Gov. Jun Ebdane 4x4 Challenge

By Anthony Bayarong and Jovi T. De Leon
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

BOTOLAN, Zambales -- Edison Dungca of the Angeles City 4-Wheel Drive Club Inc. topped the 1st Gov. Jun Ebdane 4x4 Challenge held here over the weekend, besting 23 other off-road racers with an impressive overall time of five minutes, 51 seconds and 40 milliseconds.

Dungca also clocked the fastest in the final track and championship round with a time of 2:06:36, offsetting his 3:45:04 finish in the two elimination rounds that earned him 2nd place in Day 1 of the two-day event.

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Boyie Doblada of the San Jose Del Monte 4-Wheelers Club followed Dungca with an overall time of 6:20:58, while former Pampanga 4th district Congressman Rimpy Bondoc came in third with an overall time of 8:37:46.

Despite a poor 10th place showing at Track A with 1:48:46, Dungca made up for lost minutes by finishing Track B with 1:56:18, just a second ahead of Doblada. At Track C, Dungca came up with the shortest time of 2:06:36, a full 19 seconds ahead of the next best time of 2:25:40 that was posted by JR Bartolome, also of the Angeles City team.
The other racers who made it to the Top 10 after last Sunday’s finals were: Jek Sason, fourth place, with a time of 9:12:20; Roger Peyra, fifth, 9:32:26; Pol Herrera, sixth, 10:57:08; Rey Herrera, seventh, 12:20:06; JR Bartolome, eight, 18:10:47; Resty Sambilad, ninth, 22:22:34; and Omer Dungca, tenth place, with 33:40:37.

Dennis Nacpil, event secretariat head and track designer, said that Omer Dungca, who at 14 years was the youngest racer in the event, clocked the shortest time in Track A and placed fourth in the championship track, but did not finish Track B, giving him an overall time that placed him in the 10th place.

The same was the case with lone woman contestant Maila Alivia, who placed third in Track A, 6th in the championship track, but was a DNF on Track B, placing her at 12th place overall.

Gov. Jun Ebdane, who is actively rebranding Zambales as a destination for sports tourism, expressed his pleasure over the outcome of the first event of this kind held in the province.

Ebdane also thanked the 23 racers who came from as far as Bicol, making the event a huge success. The participants included racers from the Angeles City 4-Wheel Drive Club, Pampanga Off-Roaders Club, San Jose Del Monte 4-Wheelers, Bicol Off-Roaders Club, Land Cruiser Club of the Philippines, Santiago Extreme, Cauayan Off-Road Club, Binangonan Rizal Off-Roaders, and the Suzuki Club.

“We have learned a lot from this event,” Ebdane said during the awarding ceremony on Sunday. “There are many things we can do – new activities that previously seemed impossible in Zambales – if we only set our mind and hearts to it.”

“If it’s off-roading, Kapampangans would always be there.”

So said members of the Pampanga Off-Roaders Club, Inc. and the Angeles City 4-Wheel Drive Club, Inc. as two of their prominent drivers ran away with honors in the 1st Governor Jun Ebdane 4x4 Challenge held here over the weekend in Zambales.:cheers:

OtAkAw

August 25th, 2011, 05:12 PM

Only in Pampanga! (+Subic, +Tarlac :D)

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DSC_0024 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23764352@N03/2638342421/) by bubbles_retro (http://www.flickr.com/people/23764352@N03/), on Flickr

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gumain bridge/SCTEx (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alextsolomon/2420382525/) by aleksts(pro account expired) (http://www.flickr.com/people/alextsolomon/), on Flickr

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SCTEX (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yvettekyla/4369881171/) by Kikai Bratinella (http://www.flickr.com/people/yvettekyla/), on Flickr

Karisma

August 26th, 2011, 12:40 PM

SCTEX the most beautiful expressway in the country truly world class.
Kailan kaya me magkkroon ng Porsche or BMW para matest drive ko dito. Lord ipadala mo na skin as soon as possible khit honda civic ibigay mo masaya nako dun hnd ko nman kylangan ang mamahalin.

makatiprime

August 26th, 2011, 03:26 PM

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 06:43 PM

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 07:02 PM

TGI Friday’s hosts bartender showdown:cheers:

Friday, August 26, 2011

ANGELES CITY -- TGI Friday’s at MarQuee Mall in this city hosted the Angeles City Student Bartenders showdown Friday.

Popular DJ Mo Twister graced the event, which showcased the student-bartenders’ flair with bottles and impressive display of skills.

Have something to report? Tell us in text, photos or videos.

The bar wizards also concocted cocktail drinks. The event started at 5:30 p.m.

The showdown is the start of fun nights at TGI Friday’s starting this August where customers could start enjoying bottomless cocktail drinks for only P395, which will be available daily from 4 p.m. onwards. (Jovi T. De Leon):cheers:

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 07:31 PM

Welcome to Angeles City! The number one entertainment capital of the Philippines, world-famous for its bars and booming nightlife scene.

This area just 80 km. north of Manila and 10 minutes from the Clark Economic Zone and International Airport, is enjoying an economic boom. The nightlife scene ranges from world-class mega-nightclubs to mile-long rows of budget bars and discos. There are over 500 foreign and local bars and nightclubs in Angeles City attracting visitors from all over the globe.

Come and enjoy the Filipino nightlife scene!:cheers:

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 07:36 PM

ANGELES BEACH CLUB HOTEL

ABC Hotel is gaining world fame for its one-of-a-kind amenities and accommodations that has given it the reputation as one of the finest and most unique luxury hotels in the Philippines.
No other hotel has a better combination of luxury, comfort, and a cheerful, kinetic atmosphere that has earned its reputation for being “The Party Hotel.” This unique luxury boutique hotel provides all the ingredients for the best and wildest kinds of parties any pleasure-seeker could ask for. Each room is decorated fit for royalty, with in-room amenities including among others: saunas, steam baths, party Jacuzzi, and party-size beds. Complimentary wifi internet access in all rooms assure guests that they can stay in touch with the real World. You won't have to chase down some quality R&R time when it's already in the building: with ABC Hotel's wellness spa, top-notch Angeles Beach Café international restaurant, open-air tiki gym, artificial beach pool oasis, and the best bar under the heavens: the SkyBar. The complimentary 24/7 private shuttle service can take you to the hottest sizzling nightlife scenes around town. And if you’re after that one-of-a-kind fantastical experience, ABC Hotel guarantees you the best seat in the house: a cushy chair on board its own helicopter as you are picked up from the airport. Although all rooms are suites, nowhere else will you find accommodations at such a value.

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 07:43 PM

FIELDS PLAZA SUITES CONDO-HOTEL

The Fields Plaza Suites is the cream of elite accommodations in Angeles City, offering the trendiest and most modern luxury condo-hotel accommodations in the Philippines. The Fields Plaza is the only luxury hotel in Angeles City with an emphasis on special 2-bedroom suites, separate grand living-rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, gardens & large balconies with jacuzzi hot tubs, sundecks and much more!
The Fields Plaza Suites is the premier condo-hotel of Angeles City offering the finest 21 serviced rooms for individual guests, couples and even large groups. In addition to the comforts of a luxury hotel room, each suite is outfitted with spacious living and dining areas, fully-equipped modern kitchens and beautiful balconies. Some suites also have indoor or outdoor party Jacuzzis, or spacious gardens with gazebos and outdoor dining furniture—all the better to appreciate the perfect view of the Angeles cityscape that can only be seen from the condo-hotel.

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 07:46 PM

The Fields Plaza Suites is the cream of elite accommodations in Angeles City, offering the trendiest and most modern luxury condo-hotel accommodations in the Philippines. The Fields Plaza is the only luxury hotel in Angeles City with an emphasis on special 2-bedroom suites, separate grand living-rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, gardens & large balconies with jacuzzi hot tubs, sundecks and much more!

The absolute best location in Angeles City
Situated on the prime corner of the world-famous Fields Avenue walking-street and the city's main commercial district, the Fields Plaza has all the nightlife and entertainment right outside its doors, as well as having easy access to Clark freeport and airport.

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 08:00 PM

Angeles Beach Café
Beside the hotel's pool area is one of the best kitchens in AC. Enjoy gourmet cuisine while spending a long afternoon relaxing on a tropical beach. This restaurant's highly-versatile chefs will serve culinary cuisine from a guest’s home country, special diet, or low-fat, cholesterol-free dishes upon request. The venue may be rented out for business and dinner functions.
For more information, visit the RESTAURANT PAGE.
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BARS & LOUNGES

Sky Bar & Lounge
The Sky Bar and Lounge is the only bar in Angeles City to bring you to the top of the world. Famed for the breathtaking vistas it offers, this is the best place in town to literally sit back, relax with a drink, and enjoy the view.

Visit the SKY BAR GALLERY for photos of past SkyBar events and parties.
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Pool Bar
At ABC Hotel, you won’t have to go far to indulge in a fruity cocktail or a cold one on a tropical beach. Hang out at the Pool Bar often enough and you may just catch an authentic ABC Pool Party—the wildest kind of party this side of the Pacific.

Visit the PHOTO GALLERY for photos of past ABC pool parties.
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Hotel

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 09:55 PM

STARBUCKS Pampanga/Angeles City
Excelsior Bldg.-Angeles City
McArthur Highway G/F,Angeles City
Marquee Mall Level 1
Level 1 ,Street Mall,Marquee Mall,Angeles City
SM Clark-Level 1
G/F SM Clark, M. Roxas Highway,Clark freeport,Angeles City
SM Pampanga
SM Mall G/F,San Fernando,Pampanga

tisoycuba

August 26th, 2011, 10:19 PM

Shanghai Palace Restaurant is one of the oldest existing Chinese restaurants in Angeles City. Originally named Shanghai de Luxe Restaurant, the establishment was born in 1966. Its first location was a small joint along Jake Gonzales Boulevard. The restaurant refurbished its image to a tastefully casual oriental restaurant as it grew in size and patrons. It inevitably relocated to McArthur Highway along the bustling Balibago business strip, where it is now an eminent landmark in Angeles City and has been serving Philippine presidents, politicians, international and local celebrities; and loyal patrons here and abroad.

Shanghai Palace Restaurant prides itself with authentic Chinese food from traditional recipes to contemporary dishes, each meticulously prepared with careful attention to details of color, aroma, flavor, and texture
www.shanghaiPalace.com

ollirrac

August 27th, 2011, 07:40 AM

thethirtysixth

August 28th, 2011, 05:02 PM

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Source: SM Advantage Card

saintm

August 28th, 2011, 08:29 PM

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Source: SM Advantage CardEto na! Mall type na Savemore dba?

makatiprimer

August 29th, 2011, 03:10 AM

sm pampanga naman savemore type na mall

whippersnapper

September 1st, 2011, 02:58 PM

ag my nagtayo condo sa my SM titira tlga ako dun kukuha ako dlawa unit isa para sakin un isa ay sa kabet ko hihihi . wala kb picture jan para matuwa nman c tisoy at hndi masabi puro pirated pix d2 :-)

wala pa eh. tagulan pa ksi at d pako nakakadaan dun...

SCTEX the most beautiful expressway in the country truly world class.
Kailan kaya me magkkroon ng Porsche or BMW para matest drive ko dito. Lord ipadala mo na skin as soon as possible khit honda civic ibigay mo masaya nako dun hnd ko nman kylangan ang mamahalin.

arkilahin mo na lang ung Porsche ko.. mura lang hehe

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299970_10150291189832904_97882167903_7690222_5649135_n.jpg

Source: SM Advantage Card
wow bukas na pala, d pako nakakauwi kya wlapang pix... ano kaya hitsura..

william :D

September 3rd, 2011, 12:54 PM

wow nice! ^^ lalong gumanda ang CBD ng Apalit, nagkaroon ng SM Savemore,at Puregold, Jr.
may foodchain kaya sa SM Savemore sa Apalit?

thethirtysixth

September 4th, 2011, 12:40 PM

SM SAVEMORE MARKET APALIT

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saintm

September 4th, 2011, 06:18 PM

^Wow mall type nga. siguro ito ang gagawin nilang model sa mga sususnod na SM savemore.. instead of SM City, Center or Hyper.. Savemore Mall nalang para sa mga smaller markets ha

patlite_boy

September 4th, 2011, 06:28 PM

Share ko lang

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OtAkAw

September 5th, 2011, 12:18 PM

Nako the Savemore Apalit pwede sana gewa daneng SM Center or something. Mekapagparatut ta sana karetang thread na dakal a paratut. :lol:

On a second thought, sera dane pala itang thread ayta hahaha

Perseus II

September 6th, 2011, 03:24 AM

Nako the Savemore Apalit pwede sana gewa daneng SM Center or something. Mekapagparatut ta sana karetang thread na dakal a paratut. :lol:

On a second thought, sera dane pala itang thread ayta hahaha

ok nya rin kasi ali wari den makanyan a Savemore Market ing bayung venture na ning SM ngeni, balu ku keng dasma atin makanyan mumuna ya yata ita ... nung ali ku magkamali ah. :)

me curious naku man keng sinabi mu... nanung thread itang misara ot eke yata balu ...

dinan mu kaming clue o kaya i-pm mu nemu hehehehe

Perseus II

September 6th, 2011, 03:30 AM

pero ustu ka, kadakal pin naman magparatut keng aliwang thread neh... kai istu karin karetang taga regional na sinakop da na rin pati eco at executive thread... taksyapo ot hangga karin mangaparas la atno pa namang karakal :lol: :lol: :lol:

emu apansinan ikatamung kapampangan thread (tarlac / pampanga) , halos eya mumusad ing kekatamung thread, mipako nala...

kasi pin eta mu ulit-ulit sasabyan. Deng aliwa pinost daneng minsan kai i-post dane naman. Adyang maka dinalan a beses popost lang popost ulit-ulit mu naman ing akakit mu... o ali ba? ot eyu pansinan oh. hehehe :lol: :lol: :lol:

OtAkAw

September 6th, 2011, 07:00 AM

^^Mababana la, balu mu noman deng baryotic :lol:

thethirtysixth

September 6th, 2011, 02:13 PM

patlite_boy

September 6th, 2011, 06:08 PM

saintm

September 7th, 2011, 12:59 AM

^Nakz ganda ng pdate na to ha!!!

saintm

September 7th, 2011, 01:00 AM

San Fernando, Angeles among Philippines' top cities

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

THE Department of Interior and Local Government has cited the cities of San Fernando and Angeles as among the top performing cities for 2010 based on the areas of good governance.

In a statement, Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo said these top performing local government units (LGUs), composed of 20 cities and 10 provinces, garnered high scores in the department’s Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS), a web-based, self-assessment tool that measures LGU performance in key governance areas and provides information on the status of LGUs in terms of local governance and development.

Managed by the DILG’s Bureau of Local Government Supervision, the LGPMS assesses LGU performance on the following areas: administrative, social, economic, and environmental governance, and fundamentals of good governance, which include transparency, participation and financial accountability.

Robredo said the 30 top performing LGUs got an average overall performance index ranging from 4.6415 to 4.9370, with one as the lowest and five as the highest.

Top performing cities in the highly urbanized and independent component cities category are: Valenzuela (4.9150); San Juan (4.8875); Puerto Princesa (4.8640); Angeles (4.7410); Davao (4.7380); Naga (4.6940); Zamboanga (4.6865); Iligan (4.6710); Cebu (4.6633); and
Taguig (4.6415).

For the component cities category, the top performers are: Ligao (4.9240); Laoag (4.9193); San Fernando (4.9177); Vigan (4.8617); Gingoog (4.8568); Cabanatuan (4.8363); Dipolog (4.8113); La Carlota (4.7553); Iriga (4.7522); and Batac (4.7430).

The top 10 high performing provinces according to rank are: Bohol (4.9370); La Union (4.9115); Bulacan (4.8628); Negros Oriental (4.8331); Pangasinan (4.8185); Ilocos Norte (4.8185); Albay (4.8064); Cavite (4.8031); Compostela Valley (4.7812); and Tarlac (4.7773).

For the full 2010 local governance performance report, visit the official website of the LGPMS at www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpms.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on September 07, 2011.

[dx]

September 7th, 2011, 02:30 AM

Philippine Hot Air Balloon

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nicoutilities

September 8th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Hello magandang hapon sa inyong lahat. Gusto ko lang ishare ang photo na ito ng MarQuee Park. Nakuha nitong Tuesday. Medyo kubit na ang mga fountain at iba iba na ang height nila. May isang fountain na hindi na gumagana, at may isa ring hindi na tumitigil. :(

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patlite_boy

September 8th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Kubit na nga! :cheers:

saintm

September 8th, 2011, 07:39 PM

baka under maintenance po..

[dx]

September 9th, 2011, 02:43 AM

NLEX

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Photo by [dx]

Karisma

September 11th, 2011, 09:21 AM

Abangan ang

SM CITY SAN FERNANDO
NOVEMBER 2011

SM CITY CLARK
CONSTRUCTION STARTS OCTOBER 2011

CONFIRMED! 7 FLOORS ANG SM CITY SAN FERNANDO (Sabi nung nakausap ko na nag tatrabaho as Leasing Manager for SMTL, SMSF, SMCK and SMOL)

actually 8th floor kung isasama mo un rooftop parking. Kaya pala paiba iba sabi ng worker may 7 or 8th kaya final nayan 8th floor siya kung isasama rooftop.
I think ganito mangyayari
5level mall proper
3level parking
or ganito
4level mall proper
4level parking
this will be d tallest mall in the country @8floor among big3 (rob,ayala,sm) and i thnk even local malls

Karisma

September 11th, 2011, 09:27 AM

about S&R sabi nila opening nov25 im not excited in this project ksi membership shoping ito kaya di naman me mkakapsok kailangan muna bumili membership. And un bldg ng s&r sa manila ay ala warehouse ang dating hndi nila pinapaganda ang kgandahan lng dito mura ang bilihin at marami imported products

HondaFTW

September 11th, 2011, 11:00 AM

HondaFTW

September 11th, 2011, 11:01 AM

Hey everyone! I'm new here and I justw anted to tell you all that they just removed the logo of SM CITY CLARK. Sign to na malapit na sila mag start ng renovation!

HondaFTW

September 11th, 2011, 11:07 AM

I find my own design of SM City San Fernando better in may ways...http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1746623510356&set=a.1531134803273.2066787.1381838405&type=1&theater

HondaFTW

September 11th, 2011, 11:11 AM

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1746623510356&set=a.1531134803273.2066787.1381838405&type=1&theater

Karisma

September 11th, 2011, 11:44 AM

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum. I joined because I love to read all your updates here. Anyways, tinanggal na yung logo ng SM Clark! Siguro, magsastart na yung renovation anytime.

[I L O V E H O N D A ! ! ! !]

eow phouff nahawa me
jejemon haha anyway kpmpangan kb? kailan magstart xpansion the annex ng sm clark? at december daw open un i-max sm clark confirm na b yan?

Karisma

September 11th, 2011, 11:54 AM

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum. I joined because I love to read all your updates here. Anyways, tinanggal na yung logo ng SM Clark! Siguro, magsastart na yung renovation anytime.

[I L O V E H O N D A ! ! ! !]

ano un mga honda mu jan bigbike b or kotse? Nghhnap me second hand honda civic bka my binebenta ka jan

sherwinm26

September 11th, 2011, 03:50 PM

SM CITY SAN FERNANDO

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jacknjill

September 11th, 2011, 05:05 PM

^^^^^^
No way matatapos ito sa December 2011. Baka May 2012. :banana: Siguro mayari ya ini para queng fiesta ning San Fernando, May 30, 2012. Pero nung mayari yang November 2011, mayap mu. Masaya ing pasko tamu. :banana:

saintm

September 11th, 2011, 08:25 PM

î have the same feeling since the beginning of construction.. baka po gumuho kapag ipinilit magbuhos ng magbuhos

saintm

September 13th, 2011, 09:15 AM

4 Phl cities finalists in world search for most livable cities

SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga – This city is one of the finalists in the prestigious International Awards for Most Livable Communities (LivCom) 2011 to be held at Seoul, South Korea on October 27-31.

Together with other cities —Iloilo, Las Pinas and Dagupan-- the City of San Fernando is listed under the whole city category E for communities with daytime population of over 400,000.

The criteria for this prestigious awards will be according to enhancement of natural and built landscape; arts, culture and heritage; environmental best practices, community participation and empowerment; healthy lifestyle and strategic planning.

Among the highlights of the city’s entry are its milestone programs for preserving the environment like the Sagip Ilog project, biosphere gasification, and access sanitation.

The significant role of the private sector in the city government through the multi-sectoral governance council will be presented.

Project Habitat and other programs in health awareness are also included in the city’s presentation.

Breakthrough results on education, health and social services, as well as the city’s Performance Governance System, will also be discussed.

Other competing cities include Bilbao municipality, Spain; Bordeaux, France; Gangdong-gu, Korea; Greater Ankara Municipality, Turkey; Jeju City, Korea; Kumamoto City, Japan; City of Lviv, Ukraine; Maputo, Mozambique; Nanjing, People’s Republic China; Seocho City, Korea; Seongbuk District, Seoul, Korea; and Yilan County, Taiwan.

LivCom Awards, endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is an international competition for local communities that focus on environmental management and creation of livable communities.

It encourages best practice, innovation and leadership in providing a vibrant, environmentally sustainable community that improves the quality of life.

Mayor Oscar S. Rodriguez, other city officials and some private sector partners are expected to attend the final presentation of entries before the judging panel which scrutinizes 50 sustainable projects and 18 Bursary Awards applications from 60 towns and cities around the world. (PNA)

http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=726430

Angelesboy

September 13th, 2011, 05:43 PM

A few more pictures of the famous ABC hotel Angeles City

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saintm

September 14th, 2011, 07:49 AM

^nice parang sa las vegas ha

sisigman

September 16th, 2011, 06:58 AM

FINALLY, Angeles city officially passed an ordinance creating the City Council for Kapampangan Culture and Arts! It's about time! As I said before, with Angeles City being one of the most progressive parts of Angeles City, if not the most progressive, it should take lead in Kapampangan culture- and arts-related endeavors

Kapampangan advocate supports city ordinance
By Reynaldo G. Navales

Thursday, September 15, 2011

ANGELES CITY – An advocate of Kapampangan arts and culture has expressed support to a city ordinance involving non-government organizations on local governance.

Robby Tantigco, executive director of the Holy Angel University (HAU) Center for Kapampangan Studies, supports City Ordinance No. 295, otherwise known as “The Empowerment Ordinance of Angeles City.”

The ordinance is aimed at leading a partnership between the local government and the various non-government and people’s organizations in the city.

The said ordinance has garnered positive praise for its objective to guarantee an effective and proper forum for the people of Angeles to participate in local governance.

One of the important provisions of the ordinance is stipulated in Section 19, which tackles “Educational Programs on Empowerment and Sustainable Development.”

Tantingco cited the said section of the ordinance, which stated that “the City Government and the People’s Council shall jointly create and provide for the composition of a City Council for Kapampangan Culture and Arts.”

As an advocate of the Kapampangan culture, Tantingco said that this is a welcome legislative measure coming from the City Government.

“It is unusual for a local government to provide support for its mother language. This will truly be a boost to the advocacy of promoting Kapampangan arts and culture in the city and in the province as well,” Tantingco said.

He added that every single effort is welcome to support our local arts and culture and more importantly the Kapampangan language.

“We all have the same aim to promote this, and it’s good to see that all of us work towards a common goal.” Tantingco said.

The Empowerment Ordinance was sponsored by Councilors Maricel Morales and Bryan Matthew Nepomuceno and seconded by Councilors Alfie Bonifacio and Alex Indiongco.

gouji1032

September 16th, 2011, 11:06 AM

ang sarap yatang mag stroll sa chopper ng abc hotel ah.....hmmm
pinapa rent ba ng abc ang chopper? or mga nka check in lang ang pwedeng sumakay?

whippersnapper

September 17th, 2011, 02:02 PM

bago na ang pintura ng robinsons starmills.. ang logo ng sm pampanga pati pintura pinapalitan na

patlite_boy

September 17th, 2011, 05:08 PM

Malapit na ing pasku. Manyaman amiam ning hangin kanyan ken!

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sisigman

September 17th, 2011, 06:51 PM

Nueva Ecija solon seeks creation of Central Luzon railways

SAN JOSE CITY, Nueva Ecija, Aug. 18 (PNA) - Nueva Ecija second district Rep. Joseph Gilbert F. Violago has filed a bill seeking the creation of a Central Luzon railway system that will ensure faster and safer transport services as well as hasten business activities in Central and Northern Luzon.

House Bill no. 5062 entitled “An Act creating the Central Luzon Railways Corporation,” seeks for the construction of a two-phase railway network system encompassing the region within a 10-year period.

Under the proposed measure, Phase 1 covers San Jose City, Science City of Muñoz, Guimba town, Victoria town and Tarlac City, while Phase 2 will pass through Tarlac City to Capas to its last station at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.

“The corporation will own and operate the railway system, tramlines and other forms of land transportation, vessels and pipelines for transporting passengers, mails and other properties from San Jose City to Tarlac up to Clark,” Violago said.

The firm will have an authorized capital stock of P1 billion divided into P10 million shares at par value of P100 which will be fully subscribed by the national government.

Some 40 percent of the P1 billion or P400 million will be initially paid-up and the balance will be paid from a continuing annual appropriation of not less than P200 million.

The proposed measure also stated the allocation of five percent of the proceeds from the value-added tax for 10 years for its future expansion covering the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan and Zambales which will be administered by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

However, the corporation will not be subject to the authority and supervision of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Philippine National Railways (PNR).

The PNR used to operate a 479-kilometer railway system from La Union up to the Bicol Region with its North Main Line serving the provinces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan and La Union and Batangas on the South Main Line.

However, due to neglect and mismanagement, this was drastically reduced and buses became the most favored mode of mass transport.

In pushing for a railways for the region, Violago said the system may utilize either the McArthur Highway in the western side or the Maharlika Highway, also known as the Pan-Philippine Highway, in the eastern side where no goods or passengers reach Manila without having to pass either route.

“Just imagine its potentials when connecting trains from Pangasinan leading to La Union will link up with this proposed railway system to complete an ideal rail transport network that would usher industrialization and agricultural boom,” Violago said.

“With a simultaneous rehabilitation and revitalization of the Bicol railway network, the country would have achieved an integrated modern and efficient railway leading to all of Luzon’s airports and seaports, carrying thousands of people and goods daily with Central Luzon serving as the primary dynamo and model,” he said.

The Nueva Ecija solon also said that one-stop central depots for grains and other agricultural products could also be developed in Tarlac City, San Jose City and Clark which will considerably reduce the cost of transporting goods and ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila. (PNA)
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william :D

September 18th, 2011, 05:20 AM

Karisma

September 18th, 2011, 07:24 AM

bago na ang pintura ng robinsons starmills.. ang logo ng sm pampanga pati pintura pinapalitan na
nakita ko rin yan matipid tlga c gokongkwei of robinson. un sm pampanga ay nagrenovate ng bongga to the max at magbubukas na dis december ang sm san fernando ang ginawa ba nman ng robinson ay nagpintura lng sa labas di man lng nagrenovate sa loob pano mkapagcompete nun kung dimu pinapaganda ang mall. eh maayus naman ang kita ng robinson. apat nga ang rob deptstore nila dito.
1. robinson starmills
2.waltermart san fernando
3.nepo mall
4.robinsons place angeles

Karisma

September 18th, 2011, 07:41 AM

^^sana liitan pa nila yung 10 years of construction, kapag nagpalit na naman ng administrasyon baka ipatigil na naman iyan. saka parang mas matagal mas magastos. luma na yung riles at tren saka palang matatapos ng tuluyan ang proyekto..
my goodness baka may mga apo na tayo wla pma yan another rail project na nayan. alam mu ba na ang mga tren nayan railway from manila up to ilocos ay panahon pa ni marcos ay nkaplano na yan. 60's nging presidente c marcos so 2011 n ngayon after 50 years ano na ba nagawa sa plano ng riles??? ang sagot ay malinaw wala pa po natatapos khit isang kilometro ay wala pa gumagana. ano ba ang nagawa eh phase 1a pa nga lng frm monumento to malolos eh hnd mtpos back to zero dhil new bidding na nman eh kailan pa kaya ito aabot sa phase 2b frm malolos to clark. i thank parin the effort of pgma at nasimulan ang magandang project na to un nga lang napulitika ang proyekto na dapat sanay umaandar na sa ngayon kung hndi lng marami nkialam

jacknjill

September 18th, 2011, 06:39 PM

my goodness baka may mga apo na tayo wla pma yan another rail project na nayan. alam mu ba na ang mga tren nayan railway from manila up to ilocos ay panahon pa ni marcos ay nkaplano na yan. 60's nging presidente c marcos so 2011 n ngayon after 50 years ano na ba nagawa sa plano ng riles??? ang sagot ay malinaw wala pa po natatapos khit isang kilometro ay wala pa gumagana. ano ba ang nagawa eh phase 1a pa nga lng frm monumento to malolos eh hnd mtpos back to zero dhil new bidding na nman eh kailan pa kaya ito aabot sa phase 2b frm malolos to clark. i thank parin the effort of pgma at nasimulan ang magandang project na to un nga lang napulitika ang proyekto na dapat sanay umaandar na sa ngayon kung hndi lng marami nkialam
^^^^^^
Kung ako si Pres. PNoy, ipinatuloy ko ang NorthRail at habang ginagawa eh pinainbestigahan ko kung ano ang anomalya sa project na ito. At pagkatapos eh pinabayahan ko na ang korte ang maghusga sa mga criminal.

On the other hand, it appears there is something really really wrong about the whole project in the first place. The rails being used are not the standard size and the trains for Northrail are not the same size as those used by the Southrail. Ang ibig sabihin nito sa simula palang eh may anomalya na. Noong mabasa ko ito noon umpisa palamang eh nagtaka na ako bakit ang size ng riles ng tren hindi pareho sa Northrail at Southrail. Kailagan panagutin ang mga nagkasala dito, malamang may kaugnayan na naman si Mike Arroyo.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

whippersnapper

September 19th, 2011, 05:06 AM

nakita ko rin yan matipid tlga c gokongkwei of robinson. un sm pampanga ay nagrenovate ng bongga to the max at magbubukas na dis december ang sm san fernando ang ginawa ba nman ng robinson ay nagpintura lng sa labas di man lng nagrenovate sa loob pano mkapagcompete nun kung dimu pinapaganda ang mall. eh maayus naman ang kita ng robinson. apat nga ang rob deptstore nila dito.
1. robinson starmills
2.waltermart san fernando
3.nepo mall
4.robinsons place angeles

bahala sila. kasalanan nila kapag nawalan sila ng shoppers.. hehe

Karisma

September 20th, 2011, 07:45 AM

BREAKING NEWS.

nasa SM PAMPANGA me now may binaril na dalawa sa loob ng mall marami media dito ngayon abs-cbn,gma, cltv, untv., at mga pulis soco. i hope buhay pa un dalawa. ang malaki tanong pano nakapasok ang mga baril sa loob ng mall sandamakmak naman ang security guard??

Karisma

September 20th, 2011, 09:30 AM

(UPDATE 2) Two men critical
in SM City Pampanga shooting
Home Updated September 20,
2011 01:05 PM 6 comments to
this post
MANILA, Philippines - Two men
were critically injured in a
shooting incident inside SM City
in San Fernando town,
Pampanga province, before
noon today.
Superintendent Wilson Santos,
Mexico municipal police chief,
identified the two victims as Jake
Emmerson Perez and Jonathan
Salvador.
Santos said that the two victims,
who are reportedly lovers, both
sustained gunshot wounds in the
head. They are under
observation in separate
hospitals, contrary to earlier
radio and television news reports
that the victims have already
died.
The town police chief said that
the two victims were recovered
from the SM City mall's ground
floor, in front of the Astrovision
store, after two gunshots were
heard by security guards and
mall goers. The gunshots were
heard between 11:40 a.m. and
11:50 a.m., he said.
He said that the shooting
incident happened inside
Building 3 of the mall.
Santos also denied an earlier
report that a third person,
supposedly the shooter, was
involved in the incident.
He said that a .22 caliber
revolver was recovered near
Perez, who is supposedly gay.
"Apparently itong si Perez ay
isang gay," he said in a radio
interview. "Apparently lovers'
quarrel."
Santos said that crime scene
investigators recovered a
"suicide note" from Perez, where
he stated that "he is willing to
die together with Jonathan."
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Karisma

September 20th, 2011, 09:41 AM

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erickquinto posted on Sep 20,
2011 02:04 PM
Quote:
ang say kho wrote:
papalitan na ang pangalan ng
SM- ( shooting mall ) ,
mukhang ang tungkulin mga
security guard ng SM ay
bantayan lamang ang
kapakanan ng MALL sa shop
lifters at vandelismo . daming
insidente na rin ang napa-balita
sa loob mismo ng MALL, ang
mga MAMIMILI ay na-
BIBIKTIMA ng, TERORISMO,
HOLDAP, KIDNAP at iba pang
ABUSO pang personal. YOU
GOT IT ALL, ika nga!
hahaha. natawa ako dito.
SHOOTING MALL!!!!!!
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neo2008 posted on Sep 20,
2011 01:48 PM
Dito naman sa SM dasma
kamakailan BDO naman
holdap. AT madami pang
incdents ng pangungulimbat ng
mga pinamili at bag ng mga
shoppers. High Tech naman
sana ngayon..daming CCTV-
DVR cameras delpoyed alaws
talaga. Minsan maawa ka
nalang sa biktima. Walang
kalaban-laban na makipag
bangayan sa customer service.
Good luck lispu and secu.
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ang say kho posted on Sep 20,
2011 01:31 PM
papalitan na ang pangalan ng
SM- ( shooting mall ) ,
mukhang ang tungkulin mga
security guard ng SM ay
bantayan lamang ang
kapakanan ng MALL sa shop
lifters at vandelismo . daming
insidente na rin ang napa-balita
sa loob mismo ng MALL, ang
mga MAMIMILI ay na-
BIBIKTIMA ng, TERORISMO,
HOLDAP, KIDNAP at iba pang
ABUSO pang personal. YOU
GOT IT ALL, ika nga!
Report abuse | Reply
ang say kho posted on Sep 20,
2011 01:27 PM
ang tungkulin mga security
guard ng SM ay bantayan ang
kapakanan ng MALL, shop
lifters at vandelismo . daming
insidente na rin ang napa-balita
sa loob mismo ng MALL, ang
mga MAMIMILI ay na-
BIBIKTIMA ng, HOLDAP,
KIDNAP at iba pang ABUSO
pang personal
Report abuse | Reply
bravo9 posted on Sep 20, 2011
01:27 PM
This is what happens when you
have monkeys for security. Too
busy looking at the pretty girls
instead of what people might
be carrying hidden in their shirt
or bag.
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ako_cassandra posted on Sep
20, 2011 01:19 PM
SM again?? hmmm having
second thoughts now if malls
are really safe (gun-safe to be
specific)..how come guards
didn't notice those madmen??
are their metal detectors good
for nothing??
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saintm

September 20th, 2011, 11:26 AM

Gay teen lovers' quarrel turn violent in SM Pampanga
Teenage boy in Pampanga shoots male lover before shooting self
MARK MERUEÑAS, GMA News
09/20/2011 | 03:00 PM

UPDATED 4:30 p.m. - In what seemed to be a suicide case, a 13-year-old boy shot his alleged male teenage lover before shooting himself inside a shopping mall in Mexico, Pampanga on Tuesday, the police said.

GMA News Online is withholding the identities of the two victims because they are minors.

In an interview over radio dzBB, Pampanga provincial police director Senior Superintendent Edgardo Tinio said the two teenagers were seriously injured in the incident at the SM shopping mall in Pampanga.

Asked if the two were in a relationship, Tinio said it seemed that way, based on what was written on the suicide note of the shooter.

The two were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment and were in "critical condition," the police said.

The mall management briefly closed down the shopping center eventually reopened it after investigators "cleared the crime scene."

The initial police investigation showed that the shooting happened at about 11:45 a.m on Tuesday near one of the restaurants inside the mall.

The shooter reportedly shot the other in the head before turning the gun on himself.

The police said it could have been a "crime of passion" because of the suicide note recovered from the shooter, who used a caliber-22 handgun.

Superintendent Wilson Santos, chief of the Mexico town police, said on the suicide note, the shooter said he was willing to die with the victim.

Santos, in a separate interview with GMA News TV Live, said they would subject Perez to a paraffin test to determine if he was the shooter, since the firearm was recovered from him.

Statement from SM Supermalls

On GMA News TV Live on Tuesday, a statement from Millie Dizon, vice president for marketing of the SM Supermalls, was read during the program, saying they are already conducting their own investigation on the incident.

The initial results showed that it was a "crime of passion between two men," she said.

Dizon also admitted the mall's security failed to detect the firearm from the shooter because it was too small.

The gun was "smaller than the size of a palm" and cannot be detected by their metal detectors, she said.

"Security has been heightened. We are very vigilant when it comes to security. We are conducting our own investigation," the statement said.

On the other hand, Santos said local authorities will be holding an emergency conference with SM security personnel.

"Ang incidents like this na ganito may hand-held metal detector eh sa entrance. Kaya kailangan natin malaman kung may liability sila, yung security agency na nagbabantay at that time," he said.

Another mall shooting incident

The shooting incident in Pampanga happened on the heels of another similar incident in at a shopping mall in Quezon City.

In the earlier incident, a woman, identified as Sheila Macapugay, shot her husband before attempting to shoot herself.

A mall security guard, who tried to stop the woman from shooting herself, ended up being shot in the body.

Both the woman's husband and security guard Ricardo Inamac II died in the hospital.

Macapugay was detained at the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Station 2 where she faces homicide charges.

Investigators earlier claimed that the woman's husband had another woman.

The illicit affair was cited as the reason why the woman shot her husband and attempted to take her own life, too.

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