^^Still International! Asiana operates from Clark as well remember?

Totally forgot about that, but then it would be funny cause the budget terminal will actually be bigger than the International one :lol::lol::lol: , lucky budget carriers, poor Asiana :lol::lol::lol:

from angeles, punta ka sa porac (terminal is near Sandra Mall)

baba ka sa sakayan ng floridablanca/dinalupihan dun sa porac

then sakay kang tricycle, sabihin mo ibaba ka sa tulay papuntang Dara Falls sa Brgy. Jalung (pronounced Alung)

pagbaba mo ng tulay, you'll see a forest... pasok ka dun... you'll encounter forkroads, just remember to go left in the first forkroad, then right in the second forkroad. walk til you hear and see the waterfall. it's like a ten to fifteen minute trek.

it's generally a safe place. if you hate frogs, then don't stay there from nightfall to evening, as frogs begin to crowd the trail when the sun's out. i have also encountered a snake before with a frog in its mouth, pero it seemed scared of people so it quickly moved away. i've been in Dara Falls for about fifty times na and i have always come out alive :D

enjoy :)

got it...thanks, looks like i'll be in for some adventure, just wish it wouldn't rain when i finally go there cause these past few days were frequented by thunder-rains :nuts:

Tomorrow naman May 4 friday @8pm watch GMA NEWS TV 11 "Motorcycle Diaries" with Jay Taruc

Bida ang CLARK FREEPORT lilibutin nila un clark pati un propose location ng Disneyland Clark ipapakita kasama nila si Cong. Tarzan.. talagang pinapatulan parin gang ngayon ang Disneyland hahaha

Im supposed to watch this pero kakauwi ko lang....may replay ba nito?

ewan ko lng. i watched ganda ng episode astig un mga rider anyway ang laki pala ng tax sa Clark sa 2010 more than 1billion ang tax.
halos mabalacat ang land area ng clark so kung isasama pala sa Mabalacat ang tax ng Clark ang Mabalacat ang richest town in north/central luzon.
. un tax ksi sa Clark sa kaban ng bayan ng pilipinas napupunta kapiranggot lang share ng angeles and mabalacat.

ewan ko lng. i watched ganda ng episode astig un mga rider anyway ang laki pala ng tax sa Clark sa 2010 more than 1billion ang tax.
halos mabalacat ang land area ng clark so kung isasama pala sa Mabalacat ang tax ng Clark ang Mabalacat ang richest town in north/central luzon.
. un tax ksi sa Clark sa kaban ng bayan ng pilipinas napupunta kapiranggot lang share ng angeles and mabalacat.

ahahaha sakto, nakita ko yung post ni Santa Maria about income ng town nila, tsi-nek ko ang Mabalacat....halos 200M ang ambag ng Clark sa amin....

tinalakay ba nila yan? sana may replay sa net, or may mag upload nalang sa youtube

oo un data sa tax sa loob ng clark ang pinakita nila sa report . i think mababa pa yan 2010 data na tax na yan na more than 1B becoz clark is a special economic zone it means my incentive at privilege un mga locators sa Clark bka nga pumalo ng multi billion un tax jan sa loob ng clark kung di lng sila freeport zone.

oo un data sa tax sa loob ng clark ang pinakita nila sa report . i think mababa pa yan 2010 data na tax na yan na more than 1B becoz clark is a special economic zone it means my incentive at privilege un mga locators sa Clark bka nga pumalo ng multi billion un tax jan sa loob ng clark kung di lng sila freeport zone.

tama 2010 pa yun, magkano kaya yung 2011.....sa pagkaka alam ko, 5% lang ang binabayaran nilang tax, 3% na pupunta sa National Government, 2% naman ang sa City/Municipality kung san sila located gaya ng Angeles at Mabalacat

pinakita yung proposed location ng Disneyland? san kaya banda yun

gang 2010 lng pinakita data sure na mas malaki na un 2011 ksi dami bago locator dapat 50/50 na lng hatian sa tax jan hehe government run corporation ksi un Clark kaya expect natin halos sa gobyerno napupunta income sa clark.

yup pinakita un propose disneyland nasa subzone malapit tulay na may quarry.. san ba un subzone? tour guide si cong tarzan 320 hectare un land nakatayo sina jay taruc at tarzan sa tulay mismo may nagququary nga san ba banda un my tulay at quarry na un? meron ba quarry sa loob ng clark

gang 2010 lng pinakita data sure na mas malaki na un 2011 ksi dami bago locator dapat 50/50 na lng hatian sa tax jan hehe government run corporation ksi un Clark kaya expect natin halos sa gobyerno napupunta income sa clark.

yup pinakita un propose disneyland nasa subzone malapit tulay na may quarry.. san ba un subzone? tour guide si cong tarzan 320 hectare un land nakatayo sina jay taruc at tarzan sa tulay mismo may nagququary nga san ba banda un my tulay at quarry na un? meron ba quarry sa loob ng clark

Sa may Sacobia river siguro yan, yung river na border ng Mabalacat/Bamban, yun lang yung alam kong quarrying site e.............parang ang pangit naman kung ganun, may nag ku-quarry sa tabi ng disneyland :lol::lol::lol:

http://pubs.usgs.gov/pinatubo/tungol/fig1.jpg

Bonifacio Global City meets Silicon Valley amidst lush greenery

nyaman napu pkiramdaman.

panoramic shots I took: Sisilim (Nightfall) @ Mabalacat Bus Terminal

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6100/mabbusterm2s.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/507/mabbusterms.jpg

wow nice shots! :okay:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/19054_332273431123_226964071123_4949714_4566217_n.jpg

Mochi of Susie's Cuisine ...... nyaman

Source (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.275870741123.188855.226964071123&type=3)

slow news again today...

Mabalacat pic spam...

Brgy San Joaquin
http://www.pampangapep.com/blog_imgs/158_imgBlog.jpeg

Kamikaze Shrine (I have no idea why we have this...seriously)
http://www.pampangapep.com/uploadedimages/mabalacat-a-z2.jpg

SCTEX Dolores Exit
http://www.pampangapep.com/uploadedimages/mabalacat-a-z3.jpg

Source (http://www.pampangapep.com/index.php?allprevious)

^^Barangay Mabiga not San Joaquin...

^^Barangay Mabiga not San Joaquin...

lmao.....i knew it, its the road along tierra santa....shoudn't have trusted the caption...truth is i don't even know what part of mc arthur hiway is san joaquin -_-

Went to Clark International Airport this morning....saw this Northwalk currently under construction at the back of Shell Station beside Friendship gate, it kinda looked like the Northwalk in San Fernando

BCDA set to select new Clark designer


Way to Clark! This will be a very large development and a new metropolis of Luzon in the making :okay:

:wave: Sir William and Sir Hugo....Salamat sa pagbisita sa thread....Mabuhay ang Luzon :cheers:

nabanggit ang Clark urban planning,i remember. Sana yes na yes ang Disneyland na magpatayo sila rito ng theme park nila dito sa Clark.

Yan ang wish namin pero kung ako ang tatanungin, medyo malabong mapapayag ang disney, kung population lang ang panlaban ng Pinas, they will rather choose Indonesia, kung Purchasing power naman ng mga lokal, then Malaysia will have it since may Universal Studios na ang Singapore and I don't think Brunei will compromise their sultanate heritage for an amusement park, If they'll consider the tourist arrivals, its Thailand .... so there, of course may hope pa naman pero not in this decade imho...

iyon nga lang ang downside ng Disneyland Philippines if ever (buti pa sa Malaysia hmmp hahaha im so envious)
Baka malugi ang enchanted kingdom pag may disneyland na.4 million lang ang foreign tourists natin compared sa indonesia na 7M, Malaysia 15M, Singapore 8-12M i guess and Thailand 19M. Mas kakaunti rin ang percentage ng middle class natin compared sa Malaysia.SG at Thailand. Well sana parin they would consider our country

Sunset. It's more fantastic in Angeles City! :okay:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/539919_3130794313761_1381838405_32481385_336709594_n.jpg

Soon to rise..Han Kool Hotel,Condo Angeles City..location Amazon street ,friendships..A 4 floor building

Went to Clark International Airport this morning....saw this Northwalk currently under construction at the back of Shell Station beside Friendship gate, it kinda looked like the Northwalk in San Fernando

all Northwalks have the same look

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7237/7k72208.jpg

Way to Clark! This will be a very large development and a new metropolis of Luzon in the making

tama! at sana magspill ang future developments of Clark in the vastness of Villa de Bacolor.
(Zambales moutain range in the distance)
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/pampanga/022920124196.jpg


http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/pampanga/022920124189.jpg

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/pampanga/022920124188.jpg


Megadike Access Road cor. Jose Abad Santos Avenue
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/pampanga/022920124141.jpg

they can convert this huge flood control structure into another HIGHWAY/tollway connecting Guagua,downtown CSF, Bacolor, Porac Angeles and eventually to Clark via SCTEX.

**Old Article***

DOTC sees $2.5-B revenue from proposed NAIA sale

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) on Wednesday said it expects the proposed sale of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to raise $2.5 billion, enough to bankroll its possible replacement in Clark, Pampanga.

The proposed transformation of the Clark International Airport as the country’s “premier gateway" will “meet the long-term airport needs of the country and boost the country’s tourism industry," the department said.

The proposed sale of NAIA is patterned after a similar move in Hong Kong “when they sold the old Kai Tak airport in Kowloon, which paid for the newer and expanded Chek Lap Kok airport in Lantau island," explained Transportation Secretary Manuel “Mar" Roxas II in a media roundtable discussion.

But these plans “will not happen overnight, or within one to three years," Roxas noted.

“If the growth is very high, we may keep two airports," he explained, referring to NAIA and the proposed transformation of the Clark airport. “But if the growth is just what’s projected, we may have only Clark and then sell [NAIA] to pay for the transfer."

The DOTC said it is also considering other options, such as the reclamation of land around NAIA, “but even this appears unreasonable with only Talim island in Rizal and Laguna as an alternative big area." This makes the “less expensive" Clark airport a “better" option, the agency said.

“The implementation of the North Rail Project will make Clark an attractive site," the DOTC said. “The North Rail will serve as an airport link by connecting the Caloocan line to the central business district in Makati, and Mabalacat in Pampanga as the end-station."

Roxas explained that making Clark airport the country’s international gateway “will solve aircraft congestion in NAIA and transform Mabalacat as the next Makati north of Manila."

Source (http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/235904/economy/dotc-sees-2-5-b-revenue-from-proposed-naia-sale)

------------

Just saw this, so kay Mar Roxas pala nakuha ni Boking ang katagang "Next Makati North of Manila" :lol::lol::lol:

Well too bad, I don't think selling of NAIA will push through with the terminal beautification happening and all regardless of the air traffic happening right now :nuts:

with the opening of Sogo Hotel Angeles soon, Pampanga now has 3 branches, the most number in any province outside Manila....does that mean....mahihilig ang mga kapampangan? :lol::lol::lol:

http://www.hotelsogo.com/images/facade%20with%20name%20dau,%20pampanga.jpg

http://www.hotelsogo.com/images/facade%20with%20name%20pampanga.jpg

http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/oharujyaku/Sogo1.jpg

**Old Article***

DOTC sees $2.5-B revenue from proposed NAIA sale

Just saw this, so kay Mar Roxas pala nakuha ni Boking ang katagang "Next Makati North of Manila" :lol::lol::lol:


When Mar/Boking claim this "Next Makati North of Manila" thing, I keep on thinking they're referring specifically to Clark, not really the Mabalacat governed by Boking.

If Clark = Next Makati North of Manila, the best thing Mabalacat will become eventually is "Next Pasay North of Manila."

Pasay today brands itself as "Travel City." Isn't this more suitable to the fate of Mabalacat? It has a bustling bus terminal, an international airport within its territory, expressway exits and interchanges left and right. So yeah, it's the future Travel City.

with the opening of Sogo Hotel Angeles soon, Pampanga now has 3 branches, the most number in any province outside Manila....does that mean....mahihilig ang mga kapampangan? :lol::lol::lol:


high purchasing power + goodlooking people + urban sensibilities + relatively high population = Kapampangans

The Sogo formula for us hehe.

Of course, the question is: If there's a Sogo in Dau, why build another one in Angeles? Where does Sogo plan to put this? Will it be competing with the other low budget hotels in Don Juico Ave.?

Eurotel must jump in the bandwagon!

When Mar/Boking claim this "Next Makati North of Manila" thing, I keep on thinking they're referring specifically to Clark, not really the Mabalacat governed by Boking.

If Clark = Next Makati North of Manila, the best thing Mabalacat will become eventually is "Next Pasay North of Manila."

Pasay today brands itself as "Travel City." Isn't this more suitable to the fate of Mabalacat? It has a bustling bus terminal, an international airport within its territory, expressway exits and interchanges left and right. So yeah, it's the future Travel City.

Makati Highrises should be built nowhere in Mabalacat if Clark Airport is being groomed to be the country's premiere airport so yeah, 1 NAIA is enough, Pasay would be more accurate and logical benchmark


Of course, the question is: If there's a Sogo in Dau, why build another one in Angeles? Where does Sogo plan to put this? Will it be competing with the other low budget hotels in Don Juico Ave.?

Eurotel must jump in the bandwagon!

I guess they will build one along Gueco St (Mountain View), Balibago since Miyabe Court is there which I think, is more of their competition rather than those in Don Juico Ave

Angeles City poised to sustain "top performing LGU" status
ANGELES CITY, May 6 (PIA) -- The city has improved its capacity to render basic services and promote good governance to its constituents, according to an in-depth study of its capabilities. Read more (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=531336278555)

Capitol, DA boost agro-tourism project in Floridablanca
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, May 6 (PIA) -- In its bid to further boost the agro-tourism project of upland communities in Floridablanca, the Pampanga provincial government and the Department of Agriculture (DA) distributed thousands of mango and banana seedlings for planting in three barangays of the municipality. Read more (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=531336279132)

I guess they will build one along Gueco St (Mountain View), Balibago since Miyabe Court is there which I think, is more of their competition rather than those in Don Juico Ave

I'm also thinking somewhere downtown, near the Philippine Rabbit terminal... Sogo naman is mainly for short time stays for horny and low-budget people usually. Kaso, parang walang ample space sa downtown except sa may Pampang

Kapampangan short film shot in Angeles City :)

6moIHlJ3GPE

Miss Pampanga 1933

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iqvXKIUfKRM/SJuaNkLaUiI/AAAAAAAAAcE/RZnrBXkJAqM/s1600/1933CandidatesPmpngaCarnival.jpg

I wonder why Sexmoan changed their Town name to Sasmuan....it doesn't sound that bad to me...

BACOLOR—Delegates of the recently concluded Asian Development Bank 45th Annual Meeting toured Central Luzon including the historical San Guillermo Parish Church here, furniture shops in Guagua, Pampanga, Clark Freeport and Subic Bay Freeport.

At least Ronnie Tiotuico, Tourism region 3 director, guided at least 22 ADB officials, their spouses and employees to the church built by Augustinian Friars in 1567, who were welcomed by Parish Priest Father Jess Manabat and Bacolor Vice Mayor Ananias Canlas Jr.

The group viewed the devastation caused lahar from Pinatubo’s eruption 16 years ago and the determined recovery of the townsfolk.

“Help us spread the good news… that Bacolor is alive,” he told the visitors, pointing to the belfry.

It’s great, the bells are still in good shape,” said Lyrme Gordevich of Australia.

“This is an example of how natures took its course and the long journey to recovery,” said David Parker, an official of ADB from Australia, while taking a closer look of lahar and sands.

ADB’s meeting in Manila held last May 2 to 5 gathered a record number of more than 5,000 registered delegates including finance ministers and other key policymakers, business leaders, and academics. Civil society representatives and the media also attended in the proceedings.

“It’s amazing,” said ADB Nepal delegate Indira Thapa, noting Bacolor’s progress.

The group hopped over to the residence of sculptor Willie Layug then to Betis Craft, the home of elegant furniture crafted by heritage artists devoted to preserving the town’s traditions and way of life.

Manila Standard Today (http://manilastandardtoday.com)

The premiere culinary school opens its doors to aspiring students and cooking enthusiasts in San Fernando, Pampanga. Called NorthPoint Academy for Culinary Arts, the school is offering 6-month Certificate Programs and 1-year Diploma Programs. The classes are designed to meet the different objectives of students who desire to seriously pursue a professional career path, improve their skills in their home kitchen or be set-up for business opportunities.

NorthPoint Academy for Culinary Arts provides a higher standard of training and world-class facilities for students that are based in Pampanga and the surrounding cities and provinces north of Manila. The school offers a broad yet comprehensive variety of culinary subjects that are taught and conducted by qualified and experienced chef instructors.

NorthPoint Academy holds classes in a spacious demo kitchen, in a modern environment designed to encourage, motivate and bring out the best for chefs in the making. The facilities support the hands-on method of culinary training. Each student has their own workstation in a state-of-the-art hot kitchen with access to professional equipment. With a limited and small class size, students have a chance to personally connect with instructors and master chefs as they progress through their culinary and pastry training.

Student intakes are June, October and February. For more information and enrollment details please email us northpoint.ph@gmail.com or call the following numbers: 0929-6950032 (Smart) / 0917-8975839 (Globe) / (045) 8612309.

http://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/billboard-layout-600x403.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Certificate-Batch01-14-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Certificate-Batch01-29.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Spacious-demo-kitchen-designed-to-encourage-motivate-and-bring-out-the-best-for-chefs-in-the-making-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/The-modern-and-fully-equipped-Red-Kitchen-for-hands-on-learning-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/The-modern-and-fully-equipped-Red-Kitchen-for-hands-on-learning2-600x450.jpg
TQ67D-tDU4I
hRovXJtTdgQ

panoramic shots I took: Sisilim (Nightfall) @ Mabalacat Bus Terminal

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6100/mabbusterm2s.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/507/mabbusterms.jpg

Mr Sisigman, if I may, can I use these photos for the Mabalacat FB page im currently constructing. I just found out that while Angeles and San Fernando got one, all Mabalacat have is a corruption page :lol::lol::lol:

I'll credit you :D (any of these will look awesome for cover photo btw)

What is APAG MARANGLE?

A small explanation of what Apag Marangle means. In Kapampangan, “Apag” literally means something like “handaan” or a “setting in which food is laid out.” Meanwhile Marangle is “field” or “bukid.” A sign nearby very subtly has a notation “Hain sa Bukid.”

Pampanga Directory and Lakwatsero Pictures
http://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2080.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2102.jpg
http://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-7-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-1-600x450.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2077.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2082.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2088.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2087.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2086.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-5-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-3-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-6-600x450.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2101.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-8-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-9-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-10-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-11-600x450.jpg

What we can see inside the Heroes Hall?

Mini Convention – used in big events accommodating more than 800 people in the area
Offices of Clerk of Court
Seed Office – used for scholars
156-Seater Mini Theater – used for presentations, film viewing, summit events and conferences
Conference Room II – used for small group conferences and meetings accommodating 50 -80 people
Lobby –used for exhibits and small gatherings accommodating 100 people
Lance Area
Outside: Covered Court

http://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-00-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-01-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-02-600x468.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-03-600x469.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-04-600x469.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-05-600x469.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-06-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-07-600x469.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Heroes-Hall-08-600x450.jpg

credit to sinjin

Quoting SM Prime's Annual Report
released April 24, 2012:

Next in line would be SM City San Fernando in Pampanga.
A unique feature of this shopping mall will be its distinctive
exterior design, which complies with the architectural theme of a
heritage area, as mandated by the San Fernando local government.
SM City San Fernando is SM Primes third mall in the province,
after SM City Pampanga and SM City Clark, which were opened in
November 2000 and May 2006, respectively.
SM City San Fernando answers the need for another SM Mall
in Pampanga, as the province has clearly progressed through the
years, benefiting from its established agricultural economy and
its now thriving tourism industry that is highlighted by its popular
local cuisine.
The seven-storey SM City San Fernando, which is located
in Pampangas business-friendly and highly developed capital,
features an SM Depar tment Store and an SM Supermarket as
anchor tenants. It will provide, for the added convenience of mall-
goers, a three-level parking building that directly connects to the
shopping mall. Three cinemas will be par t of the major attractions
of SM City San Fernandos indoor enter tainment area. The malls
eye-catching main entrance will usher in shoppers to a wide variety
of shops.

**
__________________

**

wow ang designed ang exterior ng SM unique distinctive ang theme niya architectural theme ng heritage district of SF ..
Tama ang description ko last december that was the last time i saw the actual construction of SM sabi ko sa Pampanga thread "SM SF is one of the beautiful exterior facade of SM Prime that ever made"

But im not aggree theme siya sa mga old houses/bldg na nakapalibot hindi siyj heritage like art deco or neo classical ang bldg ng SM. for me it looks very modern ang design glassy siya kaya i wonder kung pano naging heritage.

Well, that is my impression, tignan nalang natin ang finish product i hope heritage nga siya pag natapos. im excited na for the opening maybe in june or july open na malapit na natin makita ang masterpiece kung heritage nga ba sumunod sa kagustuhan ng madla at heritage society.

Miss Pampanga 1933

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iqvXKIUfKRM/SJuaNkLaUiI/AAAAAAAAAcE/RZnrBXkJAqM/s1600/1933CandidatesPmpngaCarnival.jpg

I wonder why Sexmoan changed their Town name to Sasmuan....it doesn't sound that bad to me...

But with how the people think today...you probably get what I mean. You know...:lol:

maganda yan make it the official Fb pan page of Mabalacat. when u search ksi certain fan page madami copy-cat di mu alam kung sino un official fan page. kung admin ka dapat masipag ka update ng news and picture para madami maglike.

how about website ang mabalacat c my website na updated?

un website np SF bagong bago mainit init pa astig un gumawa nun.

I saw Boking chilling at Starbucks with his family yesterday! One time he was sleeping in Starbucks!! :lol:

sino techie dito .. pano kaya gumawa ng ganun website ng SF na my virtual tour mahirap ba? ano application gagamitin? gusto kong gawan ng website ang Lubao na may virtual tour :-) tapoz ibebenta ko kay gov nanay baby :-) hephep! hooray!

Mr Sisigman, if I may, can I use these photos for the Mabalacat FB page im currently constructing. I just found out that while Angeles and San Fernando got one, all Mabalacat have is a corruption page :lol::lol::lol:

I'll credit you :D (any of these will look awesome for cover photo btw)

you have my permission

credit to sinjin

wow ang designed ang exterior ng SM unique distinctive ang theme niya architectural theme ng heritage district of SF ..
Tama ang description ko last december that was the last time i saw the actual construction of SM sabi ko sa Pampanga thread "SM SF is one of the beautiful exterior facade of SM Prime that ever made"

But im not aggree theme siya sa mga old houses/bldg na nakapalibot hindi siyj heritage like art deco or neo classical ang bldg ng SM. for me it looks very modern ang design glassy siya kaya i wonder kung pano naging heritage.

Well, that is my impression, tignan nalang natin ang finish product i hope heritage nga siya pag natapos. im excited na for the opening maybe in june or july open na malapit na natin makita ang masterpiece kung heritage nga ba sumunod sa kagustuhan ng madla at heritage society.

So am I...I'm already excited with the opening of SM Palengke :lol:. How I wish they will really follow the heritage ambiance of San Fernando and it would also be nice if they will put some medium size trees on plant boxes on the rooftop parking and even at the front of the mall like in v tiomico and consuji streets. I never like malls with no structures or plants on their exterior area. So far, my favorite Pampanga mall in terms of green and cozy environment is Marquee Mall.

But with how the people think today...you probably get what I mean. You know...:lol:

Oh I saw something, It can actually be separated into 2 words, which has worse implication :nuts: #slow

maganda yan make it the official Fb pan page of Mabalacat. when u search ksi certain fan page madami copy-cat di mu alam kung sino un official fan page. kung admin ka dapat masipag ka update ng news and picture para madami maglike.

how about website ang mabalacat c my website na updated?

un website np SF bagong bago mainit init pa astig un gumawa nun.

I don't think I will make it as an Official Fb or something, I'll tag it as Non Government Community page. Mabalacat, like any other Municipality/City does have a government website, but unlike Angeles and San Fernando, its not updated, i think the last update was last early 2011 :nuts: , same with its Wikipedia which is a shame cause I don't edit such sites...

sino techie dito .. pano kaya gumawa ng ganun website ng SF na my virtual tour mahirap ba? ano application gagamitin? gusto kong gawan ng website ang Lubao na may virtual tour :-) tapoz ibebenta ko kay gov nanay baby :-) hephep! hooray!

One thing I know is via 360 panoramic cam and I think it's a long process if you will use ordinary cam pero meron namang mga app tool para sa mga 360 panoramic pictures. btw, anong nangyari kay jake mallari?

One thing I know is via 360 cam and I think it's a long process if you will use ordinary cam. btw, anong nangyari kay jake mallari?

He was banned because of his repeated racist remarks to our fellow filipinos from down south.

You can make panoramic shots also via this Panorama application for iPhone and iPod and maybe Android too. It's cool. I was gonna take a pano shot of our neighbourhood a few minutes ago but it started raining...

He was banned because of his repeated racist remarks to our fellow filipinos from down south.

You can make panoramic shots also via this Panorama application for iPhone and iPod and maybe Android too. It's cool. I was gonna take a pano shot of our neighbourhood a few minutes ago but it started raining...

Poor kid, I'm so with the mods if that is the case. I won't tolerate any form of racism as well, but the only thing is I get to see new picts from my home town through his new pics and videos. Kahit si Avenger bigla na lang nawala parang bula :) masipag ding mag-post ng pics yun. Hindi yung avenger movie, I'm refering about the guy who use to post lots of pics here in this forum.

you have my permission

Yay thanks :)

Jose abad santos day ngayon.
holiday ba sa Pampanga?
.
.
Speaking of Boking sa Starbucks with his family..
in good terms ba sila ng kanyang pamilya.. kasi ba naman bkt naglaban last election si boking at un anak niya babae for mayorship?? 1st tym yan nangyari sa pampanga na mag-ama sila tapos maglaban amazing.. maybe mnemonick alam niya since dau siya.

Jose abad santos day ngayon.
holiday ba sa Pampanga?

Angeles only...:)

Clark too far for locals, tourists–Delta Air exec (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/economy/26794-clark-too-far-for-locals-touristsdelta-air-exec)

AN OFFICIAL of Delta Air Lines Inc. urged the Philippine government to rethink its plans to transfer the country’s premier international gateway from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) in Parañaque, to the Clark International Airport in Pampanga.
Steven Crowdey, Delta’s general manager for Australia, Micronesia and the Philippines, also told a gathering of tourism industry stakeholders on Thursday, that “I disagree that Naia is the ‘worst airport in the world’. There are others [which are] worst.”

While he didn’t identify those other airports, his pronouncement was met with cheers from the representatives of various tourism sectors who had gathered for the unveiling of the National Tourism Development Plan, by the Department of Tourism at the SMX Convention Hall.

His statement was in reaction to a travel blog’s tag in October on the Naia as the “worst airport in the world,” and to CNNGo’s ranking of the facility as fifth among the “world’s most hated airports” in November.

The DOT forum, dubbed “Tomorrow’s Tourism: Harnessing the Growth Potentials of the Tourism Sector,” was held in conjunction with the 45th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank held in Manila from May 2 to 5.

“Clark is a very long way from Manila proper,” said Crowdey, in an interview with the BusinessMirror, after the forum. “It’s farther than Hong Kong is from the Hong Kong [International] Airport. It’s much farther than Narita [International Airport] from Tokyo.”

Besides, he added, foreign tourists don’t use public transportation in Manila like they do in Hong Kong or Tokyo.

“So I think there are massive challenges in trying to get people from Clark down to the city proper.”

Jose abad santos day ngayon.
holiday ba sa Pampanga?
.
.
Speaking of Boking sa Starbucks with his family..
in good terms ba sila ng kanyang pamilya.. kasi ba naman bkt naglaban last election si boking at un anak niya babae for mayorship?? 1st tym yan nangyari sa pampanga na mag-ama sila tapos maglaban amazing.. maybe mnemonick alam niya since dau siya.

I'm not here last elections :ohno:

nsan kb ngayon pre? my picture kb jan.

wala ka picture picture na update patapos na nga wala pa rin pix napakadalang ng pix updte sa SM SF.

Originally my rooftop parking pang 8th floor sana un pero dahil sa ngyari mishap sa sm inalis na cgro. gusto ko rin un green surroundings pero wala na lugar maliit lng un land area halos sumagad na nga un kalsada sa bldg ng SM. i like marquee my park clean and green yan ang tatak ng ayala malls na ginagaya na ng SM like un sm clark annex lalakihan nila un park nila.

One thing I know is via 360 panoramic cam and I think it's a long process if you will use ordinary cam pero meron namang mga app tool para sa mga 360 panoramic pictures. btw, anong nangyari kay jake mallari?

naku hndi ko pa naexplore yan.
hndi biro ang gumawa ng kalidad na website like un SF i think naghire sila I.T specialitst for that website.

pre wala kb ngayon sa SF? db 2003 pa last uwi mo busy sa pagpapayaman.. etchoz! :-)

nsan kb ngayon pre? my picture kb jan.

wala ka picture picture na update patapos na nga wala pa rin pix napakadalang ng pix updte sa SM SF.

Originally my rooftop parking pang 8th floor sana un pero dahil sa ngyari mishap sa sm inalis na cgro. gusto ko rin un green surroundings pero wala na lugar maliit lng un land area halos sumagad na nga un kalsada sa bldg ng SM. i like marquee my park clean and green yan ang tatak ng ayala malls na ginagaya na ng SM like un sm clark annex lalakihan nila un park nila.

pansin ko nga sagad sya pero kahit sa harapan lang sana mga maliliit na puno ang ilagay pwede pa naman kahit paano. Malaki ang SM Clark pag natapos nyan sana lagyan nila ng maraming structures at halaman ang exterior ng SM Clark.

for sure malaki at gagandahan un al fresco park ng sm clark to compete with marquee.

pano kaya ang traffic pag open na ang Sm Palengke.. ang bida ngayon sa kalsada ng downtown SF ay Kalesa.. bka pag open nito private SUV na ang bida. pero di parin mwawala ang kalesa lalu sila lalakas dadami sasakay mga shoppers

Clark too far for locals, tourists–Delta Air exec (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/economy/26794-clark-too-far-for-locals-touristsdelta-air-exec)

“Clark is a very long way from Manila proper,” said Crowdey, in an interview with the BusinessMirror, after the forum. “It’s farther than Hong Kong is from the Hong Kong Airport. It’s much farther than Narita [International Airport] from Tokyo.”


Hahaha. Thing is, it takes a longer time for one to get from Quezon City to Pasay City, than from Quezon City/Manila to Clark.

I should know. I've traveled to Pasay several times and missed my flights several times because of the horrible traffic in NCR. Dau to Quezon City is like an hour and a half, but the short distance between Quezon City to Pasay City is almost an hour and a half to two hours!

Crowdey I think only bases the "distance" on the actual kilometers between places. He failed to take into account traffic delays.

plus, "Clark too far from locals"? Which locals? This guy is suffering from Manila-centrism.

Poor kid, I'm so with the mods if that is the case. I won't tolerate any form of racism as well, but the only thing is I get to see new picts from my home town through his new pics and videos. Kahit si Avenger bigla na lang nawala parang bula :) masipag ding mag-post ng pics yun. Hindi yung avenger movie, I'm refering about the guy who use to post lots of pics here in this forum.

^^ I don't think most of the pics he was posting were new.

simple music video I directed for a Kapampangan rap song "MALUNGKUT PATYE ALA KA". Shot it in that abandoned hospital in Clark.

speaking of which, does Pagcor have any plans to convert this haunted building into something useful? Balita ko kasi Pagcor na may-ari nung property.

YC0Q81tF358

i like the designed of HEROES HALL (cityhall annex) ive been there heritage un design ng facade noh hndi mo akalain gaganda ng ganun yon. dahil mukhang abandon bldg dati un then binili lng ni mayor oca transform it he give funds for renovation one of the landmarks ngayon ng SF. Located siya along Lazatin Blvd malapit sa u/c flyover at central terminal project din ni Oca un central Terminal in partnership with St. Catherine Realty Corp. na mas malaki pa sa sikat na Dau Mabalacat Terminal..
ayos ka tlaga mayor! idol ang galing mo! :-)

Hays, kakatamad na sumagot sa Clark Airport thread, paulit ulit na, i rest my case nalang :lol::lol::lol:

Miss Pampanga 1933

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iqvXKIUfKRM/SJuaNkLaUiI/AAAAAAAAAcE/RZnrBXkJAqM/s1600/1933CandidatesPmpngaCarnival.jpg

I wonder why Sexmoan changed their Town name to Sasmuan....it doesn't sound that bad to me...

The surnames, especially those from Angeles and San Fernando suggest that they come from the "old rich" families of the towns. Di gaya ngayon, mga anak-mayaman just largely ignore these beauty contests. :D

^^ They all have an elegant hairstyle

O.T

waley akahapon boxing match ni Cotto Vs Mayweather..

same din match ni Albie Vs Andi Eigenmann..

ang habey box office parang "the avengers" lng Claudine-Raymart Vs Mon Tulfo :-)

Next in Line..

June 10 @MGM Grand Las Vegas

Pacquiao Vs Bradley

matindi din kalaban nia si timothy
former welterweight champion

pero mas matindi na si pacman ngayon..
He loves Bible and attending Prayer Meeting..

Go! Go! Pacman!
isunod mu na si Mayweather..

Fan Ako ng Boxing..
At PBA Petron Blaze
NBA Miami Heat!
the trio Lebron-Wade-Bosh
at un Fil-Am
nilang Coach Eric Spoelstra proud na pinoy siya ilan beses
na ito pumunta

un Depending champion Dallas 1st round palang laglag na Kevin Durant Oklahoma Thunder sweep 4-0.

Go Miami! galingan nio para kayo Champion! :-)

Yan muna sports round out for today until next time! :-)

OT: Ahahaha, busog na busog kahapon ang mga pinoy sa Bugbugan....

^^ it's interesting how most/all of them look native. di tulad ngayon na halos half-half yung mga pinapasok sa mga pageant

Photos in Mabiga Mabalacat

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/010.jpg


http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/011.jpg


http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/008-1.jpg


http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/IMG_2423.jpg

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/030.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/029.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/028.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/027.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/026.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/025.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/024.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/023.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/022.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/021.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/020.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/019.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/018.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/017.jpg

pre wala kb ngayon sa SF? db 2003 pa last uwi mo busy sa pagpapayaman.. etchoz! :lol:

Atin ku pang mortgage a babayaran pero malapit ko na ring ma-pay. Kahit di nako umuwi ng Pinas mabasa ko lang sa ssc para na rin akong nakauwi although, xiempre meron din akong balak pumasyal ulit ng Pampanga malapit na mga 2022 :nuts::lol::banana:

I don't think most of the pics he was posting were new.

Fair dinkum, some are quite old but some are new and I'm more interested viewing his new pics compiled in youtube

Basing from all the development posts here in sscp, truly I can say that Pampangueños where not far behind from our Tagalog bros from the calabarzon region.

I can see the centre of progress in Angeles, Mabalacat, Mexico, San Fernando and Clark Economic Zone. Hopefully in the near future I can see few modern day towers of Babel as high as the skyscrapers of NCR.

^^Yayks, Avenger welcome back. Di mo ko kilala pero before pa ko nag-member dito dami ko ng nakita na mga random pics mo. :banana::cheers:

^^ Mabiga got so much land that can still be developed.....and if the time comes, I hope they can do some serious urban planning

Them spaghetti wires :nuts:, kahit pano tingnan panira talaga hahahaha

-------------------------

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303421_10150817583799566_268470619565_9409666_1755643765_n.jpg
Photo credit to San Fernando FB (https://www.facebook.com/CityOfSanFernando)

This looked nice, but on evenings, this part of the highway is so dark, San Fernando need more lamp posts along Mc Arthur

for sure malaki at gagandahan un al fresco park ng sm clark to compete with marquee.

pano kaya ang traffic pag open na ang Sm Palengke.. ang bida ngayon sa kalsada ng downtown SF ay Kalesa.. bka pag open nito private SUV na ang bida. pero di parin mwawala ang kalesa lalu sila lalakas dadami sasakay mga shoppers

Kasalukuyan hindi ma-traffic sa poblacion pero kung mag-oopen na ang sm palengke nyan sigurado kabilaan may mga sasakyan. Mapapansin mo ang disenyo ng SM City San Fernando may mga internal parking kase wala ng bakante na lote para sa external parking lot sa tabi ng mall.

Alam mo ba na yang kinatatayuan ng SM Poblacion dapat may ibang mall na itatayo dyan kaso napurnada kase noon sa lahar pero nakalimutan ko na kung aling mall dapat dyan ang itatayo.

^^Singit OT din, kung di lang naduduwag si mayweather silang dalawa ni pac-man ang gusto kong makitang magbakbakan. :nuts: :lol: :bash:

I passed by the Pamintuan Mansion in Angeles and saw a tarpaulin that says the National Historical Commission, in cooperation with Angeles City, is implementing the restoration of the said building.

Looks like inaayos na talaga ang Angeles poblacion para ma-declare na bilang heritage zone. :banana:

Kasalukuyan hindi ma-traffic sa poblacion pero kung mag-oopen na ang sm palengke nyan sigurado kabilaan may mga sasakyan. Mapapansin mo ang disenyo ng SM City San Fernando may mga internal parking kase wala ng bakante na lote para sa external parking lot sa tabi ng mall..

Alam mo ba na yang kinatatayuan ng SM Poblacion dapat may ibang mall na itatayo dyan kaso napurnada kase noon sa lahar pero nakalimutan ko na kung aling mall dapat dyan ang itatayo.

There is no traffic in SF townproper because limited ang pinapapasok at bawal ang mga trycyle.. pagopen ng SM it will change expect the traffic dadami na sasakyan hndi naman pwd ipagbawal un mga car ksi shopper sila kaya nga gumawa sila 3level upper parking Sm for them.
alam ko un sinasabi mo mall nga itatayo dun may mga pundasyon na nga then bigla naglahar tinigil gang binili ng SM ang lupa. ang sikat na mall sa noon sa poblacion gloria centrum haha ang liit gang ngayon buhay pa naman.

There is no traffic in SF townproper because limited ang pinapapasok at bawal ang mga trycyle.. pagopen ng SM it will change expect the traffic dadami na sasakyan hndi naman pwd ipagbawal un mga car ksi shopper sila kaya nga gumawa sila 3level upper parking Sm for them.
alam ko un sinasabi mo mall nga itatayo dun may mga pundasyon na nga then bigla naglahar tinigil gang binili ng SM ang lupa. ang sikat na mall sa noon sa poblacion gloria centrum haha ang liit gang ngayon buhay pa naman.

Dyan kame tumatambay date ng mga barkada ko sa taas ng GQ, noong wala pang sm dyan din ako nagsho-shopping hehe. Alam mo bang kasama sa mga nagrally ang may-ari ng GC na tutol sa SM Pampanga kase pano expected nya luge negosyo niya hehe. :nuts::lol:

Ang estrella naman matagal na rin yan at yung bago na pinagawa dyan na may escalator dun ako nanonood din nung wala pang SM Pampanga

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/528700_368217343213284_100000750640711_910277_177066449_n.jpg

Yan may gumawa na ng picture ng Disneyland Pampanga wala pa ngang reply lol :nuts::lol:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303421_10150817583799566_268470619565_9409666_1755643765_n.jpg
Photo credit to San Fernando FB (https://www.facebook.com/CityOfSanFernando)


I believe the future generation will be thankful for us that we saved this from the madness of DPWH. Can't imagine they wanted to chop all these trees off for the sake of widening the road for heavy traffic that doesn't even exist (for that particular area).

i like the designed of HEROES HALL (cityhall annex) ive been there heritage un design ng facade noh hndi mo akalain gaganda ng ganun yon. dahil mukhang abandon bldg dati un then binili lng ni mayor oca transform it he give funds for renovation one of the landmarks ngayon ng SF. Located siya along Lazatin Blvd malapit sa u/c flyover at central terminal project din ni Oca un central Terminal in partnership with St. Catherine Realty Corp. na mas malaki pa sa sikat na Dau Mabalacat Terminal..
ayos ka tlaga mayor! idol ang galing mo! :-)

Sa sobrang workaholic ni oca talagang di ka masise kung idolize mo sya :)

haha humina nga ang poblacion buhat nun mgbukas ang sm pmpanga at robinson pagbukas ng Sm Palengke magiging alive na ulet ang poblacionw ang mangyayari dito ang SF proper magiging sosyal version ito ng divisoria at greenhills..

madami sinehan dati jan like Edros pati un bldg ng mcdo sa itaas may sinehan din nawala ng sila ng magkaroon ng sm.

^^ Thank God for us :lol: .... sooner or later tho (10, 20, 30 years?) traffic's gonna build up there as establishments/people will start to flock that area, they better plan for it na as early as now without cutting those trees..

-------------

Just saw this from DEPARTMENT ORDER No. 23-08, July 29, 2008 (http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/articles/DepOrderReclass.pdf)

** City Income classification **
Cities are classified according to average annual income based on the previous 3 calendar years. Effective July 28, 2008 the thresholds for the income classes for cities are:[4]
Class Average annual income
First - PHP 400 million or more
Second - PHP 320 million or more but less than PHP 400 million
Third - PHP 240 million or more but less than PHP 320 million
Fourth - PHP 160 million or more but less than PHP 240 million
Fifth - PHP 80 million or more but less than PHP 160 million
Sixth - below PHP 80 million

-------

So pag naging city na pala ang Mabalacat, 1st Class agad??? :lol::lol::lol:...

^^ ganun talaga pag dumami ang mga mall, sa amin dati, 2 ang sinehan, may isa sa Balibago, at 4 ata sa Angeles, pero nung nag sitayuan ang mga Mall, nagsaraduhan lahat, isa na lang ata ang naka survive, yung Family Theater na pugad ng mga......:lol::lol::lol:

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/030.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/029.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/028.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/027.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/026.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/025.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/024.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/023.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/022.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/021.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/020.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/019.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/018.jpg



http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa340/crisostomo11/017.jpg

ang photographer dati ng ssc pampanga bkasyon kana sa pinas noh.
congratz pre record breaker movie mo sana my part 2.. etchoz hehe

ang favorite ko superhero si THOR dahil gusto ko mangPokPok hahaha :-)

***

pag naging city Mabalacat kung 450M income ngayon dahil city na lalaki IRA bka 200-300 ang increase sa ira.

***

SAVE THE TREE dont sacrifice the century old tree in SF mcArthur..
instead of widening of road
they can make new alternate road my proposal for the perfect location will be in JASA there are more empty lots in that hiway do it not now bcoz business is sprouting around JASA believe me in fews years time there are no more spaces in that area full of establistment and bldgs before its too late make a new road in JASA parallel to mcarthur hiway.. :-)

Welcome back @Avenger

Atin ku pang mortgage a babayaran pero malapit ko na ring ma-pay. Kahit di nako umuwi ng Pinas mabasa ko lang sa ssc para na rin akong nakauwi although, xiempre meron din akong balak pumasyal ulit ng Pampanga malapit na mga 2022 :nuts::lol::banana:



Fair dinkum, some are quite old but some are new and I'm more interested viewing his new pics compiled in youtube

Basing from all the development posts here in sscp, truly I can say that Pampangueños where not far behind from our Tagalog bros from the calabarzon region.

I can see the centre of progress in Angeles, Mabalacat, Mexico, San Fernando and Clark Economic Zone. Hopefully in the near future I can see few modern day towers of Babel as high as the skyscrapers of NCR.

baka naman mansion ang kinuha mo jan kaya matagal pay lols :-)

2022 ka pa uwi are u serious?? matibay ka sa homesick ha
kakayanin mo kaya yan pre imagine 19yrs ka di uuwi sobrang sacrifice naman un grabecious to the max :-)

anyway mahilig ako maglibot ive been to Calabarzon cities they are prosperous and beautiful too but for me im proudly say SF @ Angeles is on the top of my list in terms of business and urbanity un ang nakita ko feel and ambiance in terms of "kaunlaran" . im not being bias dahil kapampangan ako pinipili ko ang twin cities natin over the other hndi ganun. anyway iyan ay akin lamang insights sa realidad sa nakikita ko. you can agree with me or not ayos lang :-)

Josefina and Nicolas Streets after quite a shower today:

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/576340_3145185673536_1381838405_32489280_919260097_n.jpg

My 50th post under this account! :cheers:

^^ congrats :)

--------------

Been in and out of Clark but I haven't noticed this Condo, where is this located?
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/528798_3739949225586_1481841453_33249373_1952895284_n.jpg

ako ay bumisita na naman kanina sa Summer Place, Floridablanca, Pampanga. Pic I took:

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4505/7k77523.jpg

Welcome back @Avenger

thanks

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The City Government of San Fernando recently sent a delegation to Lanao del Sur to lay wreaths in commemoration of the 70th death anniversary of martyr Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos.
City Administrator Ferdinand Caylao told Sun.Star Pampanga Tuesday that the contingent was led by Lanao Muslim Traders Association president Macaslang Bitiarra and the city’s Muslim coordinator Kaiser Manguranda.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/7157933420_09966c56c4_z.jpg

“Though Congress acknowledges May 7 as the day of our Kapampangan hero’s death, research shows it’s May 2. Nonetheless, the city sent a delegation to Malabang, Lanao Del Sur to commemorate the death anniversary of Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos,” Caylao said.
It was the same group, along with Caylao and other Muslims in the area, who helped track down and identify the exact assassination place of Abad Santos under Japanese captors during World War II, when the Kapampangan hero refused to give in to the wishes of the invaders.
The agreement to put up a monument and marker for Abad Santos was forged with the Philippine Army and local officials in Malabang for the construction of a monument upon the insistence of Mayor Oscar Rodriguez. (Jovi T. De Leon)

Sunstar Pampanga (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga)

World news muna c",) Let's all travel to Rome, Italy :lol:
______________________________________________________________

By Ian Ocampo Flora

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
GUAGUA, Pampanga -- Willy Layug, Presidential Merit Awardee for Ecclesiastical Art, is set to donate and install a Filipiniana altar dedicated to Filipino St. Lorenzo Ruiz and Blessed Pedro Calungsod at the prestigious Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome, Italy.

Layug will be the first Kapampangan to install his work at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino, sharing the same stage with classical masters whose works adorn major churches and shrines in Roman Catholic churches a few blocks away.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7219/7157934096_e0b0dd2675_z.jpg
PAMPANGA. Sculptor Willy Layug shows his design of the altar dedicated to San Lorenzo Luiz and Blessed Pedro Calungsod which he will install in Rome. (Ian Ocampo Flora)

“The altar will be 10 feet by 10 feet and would be dominated by sawali and bamboo designs to show the unique Filipino character of the altar. Though we are greatly influenced by European wood carving designs, the altar would still show the Filipino wood carving character,” Layug said.

Layug said he presented the design of the altar to the current rector of Pontificio Collegio Filippino, Rev. Father Gregory Ramon Gaston. The altar will depict the martyrdom of St. Lorenzo Ruiz and Blessed Pedro Calungsod.

Pontificio Collegio Filippino is the college of Filipino diocesan priests studying at pontifical universities in Rome. It was formally established as an institution with pontifical rights by Pope Blessed John XXIII on June 29, 1961 through the Papal Bull Sancta Mater Ecclesia.

Also known as Pontificio Collegio Seminario Filippino, the college is officially named by the papal bull as Pontificio Collegio Seminario de Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje.

The seat of the institution is located at 490 Via Aurelia in the suburb of Rome where a four-storey structure designed by Edoardo Cherubini and done in the contemporary architectural design of the 1960s stands on a 238,933.44-square-meter property between the Collegio Pio Brasiliano and the Villa Pacelli.

Cardinal Rufino Jiao Santos proposed establishing the college during the meeting of the Catholic Hierarchy of the Philippines on January 26–31 1959. His plan was supported by the Philippine ecclesiastical hierarchy and approved by the Vatican.

Pope John XXIII inaugurated the modern edifice on October 7, 1961 at the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. As of the year 2001, Pontificio Collegio Filippino has been a home to 522 seminarians and priests, 38 of who have become bishops.

Layug said the altar will add to the unique history of the place. Works on the said altar are now ongoing at Layug’s shop here.

Sunstar Pampanga (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga)

pinakita yung proposed location ng Disneyland? san kaya banda yun

saan ba yaon? baka doon sa gawing Aeta reservation doon sa Macapagal Village, hahanapin ko sa sunday mag drive ako doon.

haha humina nga ang poblacion buhat nun mgbukas ang sm pmpanga at robinson pagbukas ng Sm Palengke magiging alive na ulet ang poblacionw ang mangyayari dito ang SF proper magiging sosyal version ito ng divisoria at greenhills..

madami sinehan dati jan like Edros pati un bldg ng mcdo sa itaas may sinehan din nawala ng sila ng magkaroon ng sm.

Matinding manghikayat ng mga customer ang mga mall ni Henry Sy, maliliit na negosyo humihina hanggang palugi kaya napipilitang magsara pero meron ding nagsusurvive kahit papano.

Tingin ko tama ka magiging alive yan uli pagbukas ng SM Poblacion.

^^ ganun talaga pag dumami ang mga mall, sa amin dati, 2 ang sinehan, may isa sa Balibago, at 4 ata sa Angeles, pero nung nag sitayuan ang mga Mall, nagsaraduhan lahat, isa na lang ata ang naka survive, yung Family Theater na pugad ng mga......:lol::lol::lol:

Para din pala yung dating Susan Theater ng San Fernando ang Family Theater :lol:

Sa Mabalacat (Madapdap Resettlement Area) pala ginawa yung 1st episode ng Extreme Makeover Philippine Edition...

so from this
http://www.malaya.com.ph/images/makeover-3-05092012.jpg

e naging ganito ang bahay ni Apu
http://www.malaya.com.ph/images/makeover-1-05092012.jpg

Bat di nalang ginawang 2 floor considering maliit lang yung lote, limited budget? But they did great nevertheless :)

Source (http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/3023-tv5-builds-homes-for-inspiring-filipinos-nationwide)

watch it here
0klJU6ZJ3Rs
oRKJBYI2vEs
WU6XCdpbclI
M2KavrI3Sxc
vnH1wVqSfC8

baka naman mansion ang kinuha mo jan kaya matagal pay lols :-)

2022 ka pa uwi are u serious?? matibay ka sa homesick ha
kakayanin mo kaya yan pre imagine 19yrs ka di uuwi sobrang sacrifice naman un grabecious to the max :-)

anyway mahilig ako maglibot ive been to Calabarzon cities they are prosperous and beautiful too but for me im proudly say SF @ Angeles is on the top of my list in terms of business and urbanity un ang nakita ko feel and ambiance in terms of "kaunlaran" . im not being bias dahil kapampangan ako pinipili ko ang twin cities natin over the other hndi ganun. anyway iyan ay akin lamang insights sa realidad sa nakikita ko. you can agree with me or not ayos lang :-)

Mahal ang presyo ng mga bahay o unit dito kaysa sa atin sa Pampanga hindi madaling bayaran dahil sa interest na nakapatong.

Joke lang, hindi 2022 pero di ko pa alam kung kailan ko balak mag-holiday. Ali naku man homesick kalupa na anyang mumuna ku pang year keni. Keni naku kasi makatuknang at sane naku kasi parang nasa Pinas din ako kung comportable ako sa Pinas ganun din dito. Noon kaseng bakasyon ko sa Pinas parang nami-miss ko ang Australia. Merong ssc kaya kung anong bago sa Pinas nalalaman mo dito.

Kung di lang siguro tinamaan ng kalamidad ang Pampanga malamang mas maunlad pa ngayon siguro ito kaysa kasalukuyan.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529668_271357579625445_102036013224270_557193_794317888_n.jpghttp://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/575894_272747656153104_102036013224270_560559_4174682_n.jpg

The Local Government of San Simon, Pampanga was awarded 1st PLACE for the excellent implementation of its DOCUMENTED STREAMLINED PROCEDURES ON THE ISSUANCE OF MAYOR'S (BUSINESS) PERMIT by the Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation, Inc. (CLGCF) - April 25, 2012 — at Fontana Leisure Park Clarkfield Pampanga.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562979_274646302629906_102036013224270_564560_630459454_n.jpghttp://

Philippine Information Agency (http://www.pia.gov.ph)
By Joelyn G. Baluyut

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, May 8 (PIA) -- The City of San Fernando was recently conferred with the “Golden Eagle Award” for its exemplary implementation of the streamlining program in the issuance of mayor’s permit.

Given by the Central Luzon Corridor Foundation, Inc. (CLGCFI), the said award is the most recent recognition that this city obtained because of its implementation of procedures that cut turn-around time in the application, processing and issuance of various permits such as Mayor’s permit and other licenses.

In the year 2009, this city received the Hall of Fame Award and in 2010, the Hall of Fame Achievement Award.

The CLGCFI was created in 1994 to provide policy decisions and facilitate the planning, coordination and monitoring of investment-related projects for the region.

And streamlining the procedures in the issuance of mayor’s permit is one of the pioneer programs of CLGCFI. (CLJD/JGB-PIA3)
______________________________________________________________

Isa na namang karangalan ito para sa mga Fernandino

sa Guagua meron din dalawa sinehan na nagsara ng mgbukas ang sm. un dati sinehan converted into school ACLC AMA yan.

sa Poblacion palengke SF maniwala kayo sa hindi Kalahati ng nagtitinda dun ay Pabor sa pagpapatayo ng SM SF dahil daw dadami ulet tao ilan hakbang lng pagitan spill over marami pArin wais maghahanap parin un iba kung sila makakamura.. .

Mahal ang presyo ng mga bahay o unit dito kaysa sa atin sa Pampanga hindi madaling bayaran dahil sa interest na nakapatong.

Joke lang, hindi 2022 pero di ko pa alam kung kailan ko balak mag-holiday. Ali naku man homesick kalupa na anyang mumuna ku pang year keni. Keni naku kasi makatuknang at sane naku kasi parang nasa Pinas din ako kung comportable ako sa Pinas ganun din dito. Noon kaseng bakasyon ko sa Pinas parang nami-miss ko ang Australia. Merong ssc kaya kung anong bago sa Pinas nalalaman mo dito.

Kung di lang siguro tinamaan ng kalamidad ang Pampanga malamang mas maunlad pa ngayon siguro ito kaysa kasalukuyan.

yup tama pre samantalahin ang opportunity habang anjan for better future ..
ang great motivation ay ang pamilya kung nandito ka lng sa pinas magugutom ang pamilya mo imagine 426petot a day lang un minimum dito manila rate payan taz may bawas pa sa sss, pag-ibig,philhealth, tax etc + pagkain + pamasahe naku 200petot nalng matitira pagkakasyahin sa everyday gstusin ng pamilya pano kakasya un kung marami kayo at may nagaaral pa.. lalu na sa province mas mababa rate.
maswerte kayo pre nsa australia, u.s at europe un isang taon sweldo sa pinas kayo jan ay wala pang isang buwan ninyo kikitain. :-) kaya malayo ang quality of life jan compare dito nsa 1st world country kayo economic power.. tayo ba nasaan na 3rd world country parin ba tayo or tumaas na? how i wish umunlad ng todo ang Pinas para di na kylangan pang pumunta abroad para mgtrabaho.

parang Editorial lng ang banat ko mga hinaing sa walang kakurakurakot na Gobyerno natin :-)
Anyway ang mga OFW's ang
mga bagong bayani ngayon..
malaki ang tulong nila at bumubuhay sa Ekonomiya natin
sa mga pinapadala nila bilyon bilyong dolyar na remittance sa pamilya nila..

Mabuhay ang mga OFW! :-)

may dalawa din ako kapatid na ofw's din im proud to say comfortable buhay nila ngayon nakabili ng magandang bahay at lupa at magarang kotse.. ako na ang susunod na aasenso watch out.. :-)

sa Guagua meron din dalawa sinehan na nagsara ng mgbukas ang sm. un dati sinehan converted into school ACLC AMA yan.

sa Poblacion palengke SF maniwala kayo sa hindi Kalahati ng nagtitinda dun ay Pabor sa pagpapatayo ng SM SF dahil daw dadami ulet tao ilan hakbang lng pagitan spill over marami pArin wais maghahanap parin un iba kung sila makakamura.. .

Speaking of Guagua kumusta na ang poblacion dito pati yung one crowne plaza? Last akong namasyal dyan ina-upgrade nila yung plaza burgos G7RsEVm9h-E
Nakapamasyal ka ba dito? Yung Guagua National College malapit lang dun buti pala di ka dun nag-aral malapit lang sa lubao yun?

Philippine Information Agency (http://www.pia.gov.ph)
By Joelyn G. Baluyut

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, May 8 (PIA) -- The City of San Fernando was recently conferred with the “Golden Eagle Award” for its exemplary implementation of the streamlining program in the issuance of mayor’s permit.

Given by the Central Luzon Corridor Foundation, Inc. (CLGCFI), the said award is the most recent recognition that this city obtained because of its implementation of procedures that cut turn-around time in the application, processing and issuance of various permits such as MayorÂ’s permit and other licenses.

In the year 2009, this city received the Hall of Fame Award and in 2010, the Hall of Fame Achievement Award.

The CLGCFI was created in 1994 to provide policy decisions and facilitate the planning, coordination and monitoring of investment-related projects for the region.

And streamlining the procedures in the issuance of mayorÂ’s permit is one of the pioneer programs of CLGCFI. (CLJD/JGB-PIA3)
______________________________________________________________

Isa na namang karangalan ito para sa mga Fernandino

tama pre napakadami award na nakuha ng SF at Hall of Famer pa sa madami award.. un "Most Business Friendly" 4consecutive na at un "Best Peso" (public employment service office) kung manalo sila this year hall of fame narin.
Matindi un internationAl award for PGS (Performing Government System) tama ba acronym? hall of famer sila jan 1st in the Phils. deserving naman talaga ang SF sa mga award na yan :-)

tama pre napakadami award na nakuha ng SF at Hall of Famer pa sa madami award.. un "Most Business Friendly" 4consecutive na at un "Best Peso" (public employment service office) kung manalo sila this year hall of fame narin.
Matindi un internationAl award for PGS (Performing Government System) tama ba acronym? hall of famer sila jan 1st in the Phils. deserving naman talaga ang SF sa mga award na yan :-)

Kita mo naman sa mga resulta na ebidensya na diserving nga ang San Fernando. Kung ako ang tatanungin mo ayaw ko na sanang umalis sa pagka-mayor ng San Fernando si pareng oca kaso kailangan na dahil limit na ng termino nya. Siguro kung sya ang mayor namin napaunlad din nya ang bayan namin pero maliit lang ito kaya wala ng lugar sa mga gusali puro residential karamihan hehe.

lagi ako sa guagua noon. GNC un pinakasikat na school dun. un one crown plaza maliit lng pero my elevator haha un tenant niya netopia,7-11,manson, at mga food.. my pics kb guagua post m nman.

itinaas un daan dun sa poblacion plaza guagua ang taas ng tambak un mga 1st floor nga bldg dun lumubog dahil sa taas ng tambak. un Plaza mismo hndi tinambakan kaya mababa siya.
maganda ang poblacion ng plaza looban lng kaya hndi nakikita ang kaunlaran my plaza pa bihira lng may plaza na ganun. maunlad din my jolibee, chowking, greenich. un mcdo ang laki nagsara sayang. h

oo marami nagbago sa panunungkulan niya pwde naman siya humabol ulet ng mayor kaya lang pahinga muna ng 1term. bka congressman or gov habulin niya nging 4term cong. na siya before

ano b town mo pre? tumakbo na lang kaya mayor sa Lubao si pareng oca haha
ang tagal na ng mga Pineda naghari dito 3term mayor si gov nanay baby dito
3term mayor din anak niya si Dennis
1term mayor un anak niya babae si mylin so 21yrs na nila hawak un Lubao

taz un manugang n nanay baby si yolly pineda 2term mayor ng Sta Rita ngayon

lagi ako sa guagua noon. GNC un pinakasikat na school dun. un one crown plaza maliit lng pero my elevator haha un tenant niya netopia,7-11,manson, at mga food.. my pics kb guagua post m nman.

itinaas un daan dun sa poblacion plaza guagua ang taas ng tambak un mga 1st floor nga bldg dun lumubog dahil sa taas ng tambak. un Plaza mismo hndi tinambakan kaya mababa siya.
maganda ang poblacion ng plaza looban lng kaya hndi nakikita ang kaunlaran my plaza pa bihira lng may plaza na ganun. maunlad din my jolibee, chowking, greenich. un mcdo ang laki nagsara sayang. h

Pero kung ako ang tatanungin kung alin ang dapat maging next city pagkatapos ng mabalacat dapat ang guagua,arayat o apalit naman muna kase kung ang magiging city after ng mabalacat ay mexico, puro na lang magkakadikit ang mga lungsod sa lalawigan natin dapat hiwalay naman sa angeles mabalacat at san fernando.

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, May 8 (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday reported that the on-going rehabilitation of the Tarlac segment of the Manila North Road, more popularly known as the McArthur Highway, is more than 90 percent complete.

DPWH Traffic Engineering and Management-Project Management Office (TEAM-PMO) project director Remedios Belleza disclosed that the P86-million project, which was awarded to the Northern Builders and commenced November of 2011, is on-track to be finished come July this year.

“A total of nine intersections in this segment of the Manila North Road are undergoing improvement wherein seven will be provided with traffic signals,” said Belleza.

The traffic signal design will be fully-actuated with vehicle and pedestrian sensors capable of adjusting green time in accordance with the real traffic demand.

DPWH has also adopted the use of eco-friendly and energy-efficient LED (Light Emitting Diode)-based traffic signal lanterns in the traffic signalization project for McArthur Highway.

Belleza likewise said, “The contract also includes geometric improvement works at intersections, supply and installation of road signs and pavement markings, maintenance work for newly-installed traffic signal equipment/flasher, and provision of spare parts and consumables.”

In a press statement, DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson explained, “The ongoing road improvement and traffic management measures is meant to reduce travel time and increase travel speed to the toll-free heritage thoroughfare which links Metro Manila to the picturesque locations in Northern and Central Luzon.”

Upgrading of the historic McArthur Highway began last year with traffic signalization and ancillary works at 14 intersections of the Meycauayan, (Bulacan)-Mabalacat (Pampanga) segment. (WLB/CLJD-PIA3)

Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=561336381129)

--------------

The traffic light in Mabalacat Intersection is not working!!! :bash::bash::bash:

Malaki din pala ang Savemore sa Apalit ha, iba sya sa mga Savemore na nakita ko na isang grocery lang, maraming establishments like National Book Store, CDR King etc, at di naman excited ang mga tao sa opening ha :lol::lol::lol:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305389_274251395939900_206969046001469_884816_1724375786_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305389_274251392606567_206969046001469_884815_1529376701_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308190_274237099274663_206969046001469_884691_716475054_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294458_274235325941507_206969046001469_884676_725253170_n.jpg

Source (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.274235289274844.69705.206969046001469&type=3)

Malaki din pala ang Savemore sa Apalit ha, iba sya sa mga Savemore na nakita ko na isang grocery lang, maraming establishments like National Book Store, CDR King etc, at di naman excited ang mga tao sa opening ha :lol::lol::lol:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305389_274251395939900_206969046001469_884816_1724375786_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305389_274251392606567_206969046001469_884815_1529376701_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308190_274237099274663_206969046001469_884691_716475054_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294458_274235325941507_206969046001469_884676_725253170_n.jpg

The traffic light in Mabalacat Intersection is not working!!! :bash::bash::bash:

Lot's of times! :ohno:

Pati yung Hypermarket dito sa Mabalacat, dami ring tao nung opening..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/67846_477916487294_123059457294_5411470_4176567_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/151085_477917057294_123059457294_5411486_5547423_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/155749_477917097294_123059457294_5411488_1056923_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/151019_477917427294_7929710_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/155268_477915247294_123059457294_5411439_2178436_n.jpg

Source (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.477914852294.256913.123059457294&type=3)
----------

Haven't shopped here tho, Jumbo Jenra is nearer to me and just as big as this, Puregold Dau is also huge, I wonder how they share customers

MASANTOL, Pampanga, May 9 (PIA) -- A multi-purpose building/evacuation center worth P8 million is being constructed in Barangay San Nicolas.

The construction is being funded by the El Circulo Masantolenos in the United States, the National Housing Authority and the Masantol local government.

It will serve as an evacuation center for families from the coastal villages of Bebe Anac, Sto. Nino, Sta. Lucia, Sta. Lucia Matua and Paguiba who are affected by prolonged flooding in their areas.

When not in use by those who will be relocated, sports competitions may also be held in the building.

The building will also accommodate the offices of the senior citizens organization, the youth group and other civic entities.

Masantol mayor Peter Flores annually allots a substantial portion of the budget for physical infrastructure projects and the renovation of existing ones. This is to answer the prospective needs of the town.

Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=541336533263)

------------------

I haven't been to Masantol and based on this, I assume that the flooding takes place there because they are coastal towns. Is it impossible to do a long term solution? They can just build barriers such as sea walls, cause an evacuation center, although useful especially now that summer is over, seems like they're resigned to the idea that they're going to be submerged every rainy season

Malaki din pala ang Savemore sa Apalit ha, iba sya sa mga Savemore na nakita ko na isang grocery lang, maraming establishments like National Book Store, CDR King etc, at di naman excited ang mga tao sa opening ha :lol::lol::lol:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305389_274251395939900_206969046001469_884816_1724375786_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305389_274251392606567_206969046001469_884815_1529376701_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308190_274237099274663_206969046001469_884691_716475054_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294458_274235325941507_206969046001469_884676_725253170_n.jpg

Source (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.274235289274844.69705.206969046001469&type=3)


haha anjan ako pre on its grand opening last year!
si Sam Pinto nagribbon cutting.. grabecious ang dami tao siksikan pati un mcArthur Hiway puno parang may people power lng ilan oras din sinara un hiway traffic:-)

Actually di lang ordinary savemore yan 3level mall talaga yan dami tenant jan nasa 50 tenants siguro my sun shop, national bookstore, toms world, slice n dice, my phone, slice n dice, watsons, handyman etc. etc.

tabi lng ng palengke yan.
dati un bldg na yan my mcdo dati jan hndi ngclick nagsara then binili ng SM PRIME ginawa savemore + mall. i think this is the 1st savemore na mall. :-)

^^ bat di nalang ginawang full fledge mall? wala na bang space dyan sa tabi nya? Oo nga nakita ko si Sam Pinto, wala ka bang ibang pictures? Nasa Mc Arthur Highway lang pala, madali lang puntahan

katunayan full pledge mall like SM Center dapat yan nsa press release before ng SM Prime. then nang patapos na bigla na lang nging Savemore i dont know the reason..

un parking niya sa harap 10- 15car lang kasya.. hindi kasi giniba ang dati bldg. nirenovate na lang kaya naging maliit un mall sa loob.. pero kung giniba un pwd talaga maging Sm Center taz lagyan ng multi level parking. along mcarthur lng yan lapit palengke.

umaasenso din ngayon ang apalit may Bago mang inasal at Camella Apalit ni manny villar taz malalaki din un homegrown supermarket in apalit my puregold extra madami major banks.. after mabalacat city soon apalit ang magiging future city pag lumaki populasyon with Guagua, Mexico, Magalang. sama ko na rin Lubao :-)

naging SF/Angeles/Clark/Mabalacat lng ksi lagi napaguusapan sa tatlong thread natin nakakalimutan un iba town natin na mauunlad.

Di ko nga alam na May Puregold Arayat at Puregold Magalang nagulat na lang ako open na pala at Price club pa yan un malakihan supermarket talaga :-)

awts, sa volume ng stores dyan sa Savemore, di kasya yung 10-15 cars, pahirapan pala mag park dyan, baka may minimum lot/floor area requirement ang mga gaya ng SM Centers at di sya umabot kaya na stuck sya sa pagiging Savemore.

Oo nga, gusto ko libutin ang ibang towns ng Pampanga, puro lang kasi ako Angeles, Mabalacat, Clark at San Fernando e, wala ako idea sa ibang lugar dito. Dito naman sa thread, wala rin masyado taga ibang town, taga doon sa said places pa rin ang halos nag po-post kaya di sila masyadong mapagusapan except sa mga news

hndi na ksi pwede expand left and ryt side my establisment na un likod naman puro bahay residential. cute ang mall na yan maliit lng pinagkasya talaga un mga tenants sa loob dumami kasi di naman kalakihan un space ng mga tenants.

Pasyalan mo pre un iba bayan gang anjan ka bago ka bumalik singapore patapos na ata vacation mo. kung nasa Pampanga lang sana ako sasamahan kita pre libot ko mga bayan natin. maliban sa Masantol, Macabebe, San Luis, Candaba di pa ko nakapunta sa 4town na yan pero this year papasyalan ko para makompleto ko na :-)

Lalake ka ba? your name sounds like a girl kaya medyo awkward pag tinatawag mo kong pare :lol::lol::lol:, yeah, may project lang kasi dito kaya andito ako, pero malapit na matapos, babalik na nyan ako, i wanna go to the coastal towns too, di ko pa nakikita ang dagat ng Pampanga e, sa map palang :lol:

yup. ikaw nga kala ko girl ka din sa name mo monick. hehe. kung ok lng sayo private msg mo un fb mo khit man lang sa fb magkita tayo.. tagal ko na dito di ko alam itsura ng mga cabalen forumer dito haha un iba thread my mga tour pa tlaga sila.

fourt district at second district my coastal mejo nabawasan un mga iba nalahar un kailugan..

waaaa, parang girl pala handle ko, di ko napansin yung Monick, Nemo-Nick kasi ang basa ko dyan, pwedeng Nemo pwedeng Nick hahahaha OT...

Dito din puro lahar na yung mga Ilog, :( ...... di ko man maalala how the stream flows kasi bata pa ko nun, im trying to research old photos of Sacobia River on Mabalacat but wala ako makita, anyway wala talaga akong idea sa ibang district ng Pampanga :lol: , yan siguro first assignment ko pagbalik ko dito, ang libutin yan...and oh, pm'd you already :)

haha ako din un iba akala girl ako dahil sa name ko. :-)f

yah na add kta un iba cabalen jan pm nio fb nio para alam ko naman itsura nio kaya lang magpakilala kayo hndi ksi ako accept frnd pg di ko kilala :-)

sa fatherside ko from .Guagua i remember nun bata ako my "Libad" yan ay yun prusisyon sa ilog pag my fiesta ngayon wala na as in nalahar talaga.

pumasyal kana sa mga bayan di mu pa napuntahan gang nandito ka dahil few years na naman ulet palilipasin bago ka ulet balikbayan sa pinas.

ako malakas ang loob ko pumasyal khit di ko alam un lugar kht ako lng magisa nagtatanong lang ako sa mga taga roon kung paano pumunta dun kung ano byahe sasakyan at saan baba taz tatabi ako sa driver ng bus/jeep ibaba ako sa ganito lugar inuulit ko lagi sa driver baka kasi ako lumampas :-) ang saya mamasyal kung saan saang lugar.

naku 3am na pala sleep mode na. napansin ko un tag mo insomiac user.. my insomia kb talaga madaling araw kna matulog? ako 12 palng tulog na.

ahahaha insomiac ako most of the time, tulog sa araw except pag may gagawin, pero home based lang kasi ang work ko ngayun lols, kaya laging natutulog pag hapon....

malakas din loob ko mamasyal magisa, yung Malaysia nga nilibot kong magisa ng 5 days, ayun...naloko ako ng taxi "kuno" :lol::lol::lol:....pero charged to experience na yun...

sige tulog ka na, mga 5 pa siguro ako aantukin, night po....#lastOT

Anyway i don't think I will pursue the Mabalacat FB Page thing, at least not now, na realize ko kasi na puro sa ibang tao ang gagamitin kong mga pics and i'm not very comfortable with that, and I guess neither would they even if I credit them....i'll just continue it once I got my DSLR back, iniwan ko kasi sa kapatid ko sa SG....so more or less, next year ko pa matutuloy ang project na to pag bumalik ako ulit and hopefully, pag naging city na ang Mabalacat e, gumanda na ang mga infrastructure doon para worth it naman ang pag photo walk ko pag nagkataon :lol::lol::lol:

oo marami nagbago sa panunungkulan niya pwde naman siya humabol ulet ng mayor kaya lang pahinga muna ng 1term. bka congressman or gov habulin niya nging 4term cong. na siya before

ano b town mo pre? tumakbo na lang kaya mayor sa Lubao si pareng oca haha
ang tagal na ng mga Pineda naghari dito 3term mayor si gov nanay baby dito
3term mayor din anak niya si Dennis
1term mayor un anak niya babae si mylin so 21yrs na nila hawak un Lubao

taz un manugang n nanay baby si yolly pineda 2term mayor ng Sta Rita ngayon

Dati nga syang congressman bago sya tumakbo bilang mayor ng san fernando. Kung hahabol sya ng gov, mahirap ang makakalaban nya, pero tingin ko gitgitan ang laban nya sa kababayan mo. Di ako satisfied sa mga nagagawa ni Pineda ngayon kaya si oca ang iboboto ko na Gov pag humabol sya.

I'm from the small town of Pampanga which is Sto Tomas, tabi lang sa border ng San Nicolas CSF and Moraz dela Paz, Sto Tomas, kaya dyan ako tambay sa CSF kase lapit lang sa min.

^^OT
No offense, pero pareho nga na sa unang basa mo ng mga nick nyong dalawa medyo girly :)

nakapakalate nyo naman palang matulog ako 9pm bulagta na sa kama kaya maaga din ang gising :lol:

Not OT
Ibang klase talagang manghatak ng tao ang mga mall ni pareng Henry Sy, mapa maliit man o malaking mall dinadagsa. :nuts::lol:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p480x480/546747_372873289415044_131220543580321_945637_450231570_n.jpg

Para ito sa mga addict sa mga sasakyan :lol:

there's a new hotel at the back of Grand Palazzo Royale in Angeles. Can anyone post some pics???

Philstar (http://www.philstar.com)

MANILA, Philippines - It's peaceful in this side of Pampanga.

Chief Inspector David Arcega reported that the San Luis town police station has not recorded even a petty crime for the past two years.

Arcega said that there are no carnaping, shooting, riding in tandem incidents and other street crimes recorded by the local police station.

The police official boasted that the town has been peaceful because of the continuous dialogues and coordination by the police station with barangay officials.

"We have close coordination with the barangay leaders here. If there are any suspicious happenings in their respective areas, they immediately inform us," Arcega said.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Wow naman, Congrats to the Municipality of San Luis Pampanga :banana:

Punto Central Luzon (http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/14201/Volume-5-No-148/Headlines/Flight-to-Boracay)
http://punto.com.ph/data/article-image/img_9519-1%281%29.jpg
Seair Clark-Kalibo (Boracay) Inaugural Flight launched. Officials of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) led by President and CEO Victor Jose Luciano (3rd from left) and South East Asian Airlines (Seair) led by Chief Operating Officer Patrick Tan (center) pose for posterity during the launch of the Clark-Kalibo inaugural flight of the Clark-based airline on Friday.

With them are: (L-R) CIAC Marketing Manager Suresh Daswani, CIAC Vice-President for Administration and Finance Lauro Ortile, CIAC Consultant Conrado Rosales Jr. and CIAC EVP-COO Bienvenido Manga.

Aside from the domestic flight to Kalibo that will take travelers to the island resort of Boracay, Seair flies to Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu from Clark.

http://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4777.jpghttp://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4427.jpghttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/http:http://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4438.jpg//http://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4461.jpghttp://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4470.jpghttp://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4594.jpghttp://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4622.jpghttp://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4670.jpghttp://http://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4712.jpghttp://http://www.lakwatsero.com/wp-content/gallery/subic-and-pampanga/dsc_4404.jpg

DILG Central Luzon (http://dilgr3.com/home/index.php/pampanga/125-mexico-pampanga-holds-groundbreaking-of-lgsf-project-mexico-pampanga-holds-groundbreaking-of-lgsf-project)

http://dilgr3.com/home/images/stories/lgsf%20groundbreaking%20on%20mexico%20pampanga.jpg
LGSF Grounbreaking project in Mexico, Pampanga

Another Groundbreaking Ceremony of the approved project from the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) was held on April 23, 2012 at the Municipality of Mexico, Pampanga under the leadership of Hon. Mayor Teddy C. Tumang.
Said LGSF project is concentrated in the Construction of Checkgate, Deepening and Declogging of Water Impounding Reservoir located at Mexico River, Tinajero, Mexico, Pampanga, amounting to P 1,958,725.18. It formally started last April 21, 2012 and is expected to be finished by June 4, 2012.

http://dilgr3.com/home/images/stories/lgsf%20groundbreaking.jpg
Hon. Mayor Teddy Tumang attends the Groundbreaking Ceremony in Mexico, Pampanga

The Groundbreaking Ceremony was attended by Hon. Mayor Teddy Tumang, Sangguniang Bayan Members, Department Heads, Barangay Officials, farmers and was graced by DILG Pampanga Provincial Director Angelina S. Blanco together with DILG Officer of Mexico LGOO V Marites C. Burton and LGOO V Josephine M. Villanueva. PD Blanco expressed her appreciation to the seen efforts of the local authorities and functionaries in providing quality service to its constituents.

http://dilgr3.com/home/images/stories/lgsf%20groundbreaking%20on%20mexico%20pampanga1.jpg
LGSF Groundbreaking project in Mexico, Pampanga

Mayor Tumang and the local authorities and functionaries present in turn conveyed their gratitude to the Department through SILG Jesse M. Robredo for the support and assistance it has extended to the LGU and for recognizing their efforts in making the Municipality of Mexico one of the best and well-performing LGUs of the province.

Direct Link Here: http://vimeo.com/41808418

Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines
Date Posted: May 9, 2012

The Angeles Flying Club offers us the safest and cheapest way to fly through their ultralight planes – just 2 hours away from Manila. With the assistance of well-trained pilots, get ready for the breathtaking view of vast rice fields, lush rainforests, the river run and even lahar fields – up to 800 ft. up the air!
41808418

BMWC5llnNxU

City of San Fernando Page (www.cityofsanfernando.gov.ph)

http://i46.tinypic.com/f4fxpv.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/2d2dv9l.jpg

Published on May 9, 2012

i_AjX9T4AIc

73yj5pzYpDE

Published on May 8, 2012

MFIPBl3RgLc

Chills, thrills, and spills! Travel Time goes to Pampanga for a thrilling weekend. Watch this episode on May 12, 2012 (Saturday) 9:30am on ANC. Replays: Saturday 5:30pm; Monday 6pm; Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 3:30am

cC3VR-XIvAE

Published on May 7, 2012

WyxI0-dBubc

Philippine Information Agency (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=551336544707)

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, May 9 (PIA) -- The new and improved website of San Fernando City in Pamapanga has prompted the municipality of Libmanan in Camarines Sur to hold its travel study in the city.

Libmanan Mayor Marilyn Jimenez said, “The city’s updated and easy access website has greatly influenced us to do our Lakbay-Aral (travel study) here making it our top choice destination.”

“My employees have accessed the website and have seen the good news, informative articles and features that the city offered that is why we have agreed to visit here and have a firsthand experience of what this city has to give,” she explained.

The website www.cityofsanfernando.gov.ph (http://www.cityofsanfernando.gov.ph) was recently redesigned to make it more attractive and appealing to the public.

It now features news articles, tourism-related posts, various information about the governance in the city and virtual tour which enables a viewer to browse different places in this city.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Maganda nga ang website ni mayor oca, dapat lang na gumawa din ng sariling website ang mga municipal o lalawigan sa panahon ngayon, kahit ibang mga barangay nga may website, mga municipal pa kaya. Ang mabilis na information ngayon ay via online to let the public know what's going on in their town.

DPWH to crack down on road, sidewalk obstructions

10 May 2012


With pedestrians reportedly accounting for more than half of the victims or fatalities in recorded road accidents, the Department of Public Works and Highways will now strictly enforce the removal of obstructions and prohibited uses within the right-of-way of national roads.

"We have to recover the road right-of-way for the safety of pedestrians and the general public," said DPWH secretary Rogelio Singson. "With the road shoulders or sidewalks full of illegal encroachments, pedestrians have no option but to walk on the road pavements."

Singson also ordered DPWH field officials to promptly submit their reports on all illegal structures and obstructions along the sidewalks and shoulders of national roads on or before June 15. They will then submit a status report on the removal of illegal structures and obstructions on or before July 3. And then the report will be submitted at the end of the succeeding months.

Read full article at http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/dpwh-to-crack-down-on-road-sidewalk-obstructions

________________________

I hope they do this in downtown Angeles and in Dau!

DPWH to crack down on road, sidewalk obstructions

10 May 2012



Read full article at http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/dpwh-to-crack-down-on-road-sidewalk-obstructions

________________________

I hope they do this in downtown Angeles and in Dau!

Most likely, that's just around Metro Manila

:omg: ngayon ko lang nalaman, dati ko pa gamit tong nick na to sa Counter Strike, kala ko astig na nick, yun pala sounds like a girl :lol::lol::lol:

Wait natin yung opening ng SM San Fernando, i think it will just be as crowded (including some protesters i guess :lol::lol::lol:)

so nagkakagulo kanina sa palengke sa Angeles. people were running around, following men who look like special ops people. then I saw it was Ronnie Ricketts raiding Angeles downtown of pirated CDs and DVDs! So were the people running because of the raid? Or where they trying to see Mr. Ricketts in person (who looked cool in that special ops uniform, I must admit).

http://beonline.com.ph/functions/genThumb.php?w=380&l=320&fileName=../images/articlePics/itemId4articleID4942/omb.jpg
from beonline.com.ph

^^ lol....ayos.....but I don't think they can totally wipe those pirated dvds, its been done before, they just came back after some time

What is APAG MARANGLE?

A small explanation of what Apag Marangle means. In Kapampangan, “Apag” literally means something like “handaan” or a “setting in which food is laid out.” Meanwhile Marangle is “field” or “bukid.” A sign nearby very subtly has a notation “Hain sa Bukid.”

Pampanga Directory and Lakwatsero Pictures
http://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2080.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2102.jpg
http://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-7-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-1-600x450.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2077.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2082.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2088.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2087.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2086.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-5-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-3-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-6-600x450.jpghttp://lakwatsero.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2101.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-8-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-9-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-10-600x450.jpghttp://pampangadirectory.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Apag-Marangle-11-600x450.jpg

I need to go here, this restaurant looks amazing.

I need to go here, this restaurant looks amazing.

Thanks, Sana nga makapasyal ka. Here is the map just in case.
http://i.imgur.com/MeAUG.png

:omg: ngayon ko lang nalaman, dati ko pa gamit tong nick na to sa Counter Strike, kala ko astig na nick, yun pala sounds like a girl :lol::lol::lol:

Wait natin yung opening ng SM San Fernando, i think it will just be as crowded (including some protesters i guess :lol::lol::lol:)

Don't worry buddy, at least we now know what's the history behind your nick. :)

Thursday, May 10, 2012
But back to my Kapampangan lunch today. My schedule yesterday just meant that I still had not had any Filipino food since returning to Manila.

WORTH THE WAIT

Chef Sau today at Diamond Hotel
In a way, you might say the seven-week wait was worth it, because the Pampanga food of Chef Sau Del Rosario of Villa Cafe in Pampanga was just wonderful. I ate so much and enjoyed every morsel on all of my plates -- I think I got around four plates of food.

Continue Reading here: Travel Life Magazine (http://www.travelifemagazine.com/2012/05/pampanga-food-by-chef-sau-at-diamond.html) and here The Purple Doll (http://www.thepurpledoll.net/2012/05/corniche-culinaria-capampangan-at.html)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NlUoSnBz7GE/T6uCyXFbWLI/AAAAAAAAL68/_0vqYzGL09s/s400/Watermelon,+forest+fern+salad,+organic+salted+egg,+and+prawns+.tif
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lRuOkIncbPA/T6uCa_G_TMI/AAAAAAAAL6s/tWkAXIvd26Q/s320/Gambas+with+chorizo+and+mushrooms.jpg
Chef Sau
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nqc9NRY9La4/T6uAS4OfanI/AAAAAAAAL58/t2rElskIsrc/s200/IMG-20120510-02449.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AoJM7fP1yA8/T6uBNPGWTQI/AAAAAAAAL6c/6riu_PpgrkY/s320/IMG-20120510-02457.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vhIii6gJF2M/T6uHmgysSBI/AAAAAAAAL7Q/72SVK4uIfQc/s320/Chef+Sau+Del+Rosario+2.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4XUyXSUrlZc/T6uA-7yPFrI/AAAAAAAAL6U/tBHRxEpT1PI/s320/IMG-20120510-02456.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-smNEKsYKZ2Y/T6uAzJlW9QI/AAAAAAAAL6M/Z-ss2VNSA7Y/s200/IMG-20120510-02455.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BH1vLdHrlrk/T6uCkS4WnKI/AAAAAAAAL60/ETCp6RTJRaY/s320/Lamb+chops+ratatouille+in+kaldereta+sauce.tif
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1JttjGect7Y/T6uDDXSHdDI/AAAAAAAAL7E/2VtRioNINY8/s640/Diamond+Hotel+Culinaria+Capampangan.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/7177464644_f9851164da.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7095/7177462624_cccb9ab22f.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7177495464_a952214ea7.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/7177487226_56a8b2ffb1.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/7177467394_c4111b36c1.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5039/7177486356_a9071b409a.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7095/7177471306_9ac364b7a6.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7100/7177480106_ce99f70bf9.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7103/7177476336_5e38e044e6.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5280/7177473504_a23d2345bb.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7224/7177493552_70be790baf.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/19mlw9.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7177488638_e43361390c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/7177478248_9122a0dd26.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/7177490028_86f1dcd785.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7177485088_44486a0a1e.jpg

o, pati pala kabalen natin apektado sa Panatag Shoal dispute na ito. Ano ba kasing trip na ito ng China?
-================


China TV ‘Claims’ PH As Chinese Territory


The PCG has even encouraged fishermen near the Panatag Shoal to assert the country's sovereignty by fishing in the lagoon.

"We are asking the Filipino fishermen from Bataan, Zambales and Pampanga to fish in the area. The Bajo de Masinloc is our own so do not be afraid, we have a PCG vessel there," Tan said.


http://ph.news.yahoo.com/china-tv-claims-ph-chinese-territory-134908992.html

Sunstar Pampanga (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/05/10/book-seen-help-promote-language-culture-220819)
By Ian Ocampo Flora
Thursday, May 10, 2012
http://gallery.sunstar.com.ph/Photos/SunStar-Affiliates/May-2012/i-fSZnQ3H/0/L/Iniang-Malati-Ku-2012-05-11-L.jpg
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- A book on childhood memories and experiences on Kapampangan culture is now seen to help the Department of Education (DepEd) Order 74, which requires schools to offer a Kapampangan subject and use the dialect as medium of instruction in all subjects except Filipino and English.

This is mandated from kindergarten to grade three.

The book “Iniang Malati Ku,” written by Jose Irwin Nucum and published through the help of the Center for Kapampangan Studies, Municipal Government of Sto. Tomas and the City Government of San Fernando, features childhood memoirs on Kapampangan traditions and culture.

The book is entirely written in Kapampangan and is set to be launched on May 25.
Iniang-Malati-Ku-2012-05-11
PAMPANGA. San Fernando Archbishop Paciano Aniceto endorses the book “Iniang Malati Ku” by Irwin Nucum (left) for use in Kapampangan language instruction at elementary schools. (Ian Ocampo Flora)

“Due to the contemporary orthography used, the appeal of our native games, commonality of our experiences as Kapampangan race and the 240 entertaining caricatures, ‘Iniang Malati Ku’ can serve as a resource material for children especially those from Kindergarten to Grade 3,” Nucum told Sun.Star Pampanga.

He added that the book will undoubtedly be a positive step in promoting Kapampangan language and culture.

“My own stories would most probably be the tales of each cabalen, too. Because of the book, some parents have been telling me that their children have started asking on how to play the different games we ourselves tried then,” Nucum said.

Nucum also said the book will be endorsed before the Provincial Board by the Center for Kapampangan Studies.

He hoped it will be provided and distributed at government’s expense to all the public elementary schools and libraries of each barangay in Pampanga.

The Kapampangan Pride (an association of Kapampangans worldwide) and the OKMUSICA, a group of original Kapampangan artists in various fields, have already signified to issue same endorsement letters to the Provincial Board.

Center for Kapampangan Studies executive director Robert Tantingco is positive about the new book project.

“Most important of all, these recollections carry values without sounding pedantic. This is what makes Nucum’s book an excellent instructional material, especially in light of DepEd Order 74,” Tantingco said.

Tantingco said the range of human experiences that the book covers is astounding — from birth to death, from the innocence of childhood to the wisdom of old folks, from folk to pop culture, from Beatles to Voltes V — which makes one envy Nucum for living such a charmed life.

Nucum is a native of Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. He finished his Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy at the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary where he received cum laude honors.

He is an Outstanding Fernandino Awardee and works as corporate communications officer in the City of San Fernando.

Sunstar Pampanga (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/05/10/nayong-pilipino-clark-hold-santacruzan-may-13-27-220818)
Thursday, May 10, 2012
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/150781_325189987553934_261419983930935_795691_438621750_n.jpg
CLARK FREEPORT --- The Nayong Pilipino Clark Expo has scheduled Santa Cruz de Mayo here on May 13 and 27.

“May-time’s most colorful religious-historical pageant Santacruzan will unreel in all its spectacle, color and gaiety when Nayong Pilipino stages ‘Santa Cruz de Mayo’ for two Sundays (May 13 and 27),” said Nayong Pilipino director Apolonio Anota.

The first series will be held on Sunday, May 13, starting at 4 p.m. at the Nayong Pilipino sa Clark Expo grounds.

This is in line with Nayong Pilipino Foundation’s aim of perpetuating Filipino socio-cultural festivities while at the same time boosting Philippine tourism.

Maria Bernice Millan from St. John Integrated School and Anjenette Bade from Holy Angel University will top the line-up of the Sagala for this year as Reina Elena and Emperatriz, respectively.

The Nayong Pilipino Rondalla will provide the musical accompaniment, along with the Band Duat of Mexico town.

The Santacruzan is the finding of the True Cross of Jesus by an expedition financed by Empress Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, the emperor of both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. Jesus Christ was crucified in 33 AD on Mount Calvary.

In a rush to bury Him, the crosses of Jesus and of the two thieves who were crucified with Him were thrown into a nearby cistern.

The crosses were forgotten for 300 years, until Bishop Makarios of Jerusalem dreamed that he will find the True Cross if he will excavate the old cistern. The bishop appealed to Empress Helena to finance the excavation, with the latter providing for the expenses.

The True Cross was found miraculously intact, surviving for 300 years without decomposition. The Cross was borne into procession. This event, done in around 326 AD, became the start of the Santacruzan tradition.

Ngayong Pilipino Foundation is inviting everyone to come and visit Nayong Pilipino sa Clark Expo, and witness this spectacular events. (Reynaldo G. Navales)

The Spartans Ugong Drum corps plays the theme from Magnificent seven at Florida Blanca, Pampanga

NFQgfD4iuzw

431st Fiesta of Saint Monica of Mexico, Pampanga
zwt4jX6RfTM

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527900_336124726450870_305973886132621_895571_1586045064_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575376_341923332537676_305973886132621_910286_680270852_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535600_335824043147605_305973886132621_895027_30944738_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575218_346804425382900_305973886132621_924086_1600481614_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/549310_346804302049579_305973886132621_924085_1096741928_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389765_346804498716226_1071835656_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543360_346804755382867_305973886132621_924090_1856958950_n.jpg

Punto Central Luzon (http://punto.com.ph)
May 10, 2012
Photo by Bong Z. Lacson
http://i.imgur.com/9WVRZ.jpg
Dike Repair. Workers rush reinforcement of the base of the FVR megadike to preclude any danger come the rainy season.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/529869_390850364286972_154958331209511_1121588_1000278313_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531589_391315427573799_154958331209511_1122545_477910383_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/575295_391310897574252_154958331209511_1122539_419140424_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/574774_354130814651615_100937076637658_1023606_1794239681_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/558545_456842647664799_324087337606998_1929347_728570460_n.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ATvsi.jpg
Miss Earth Philippines candidates Roanne Noche (Calaca, Batangas), Zandra Flores (Manaoag, Pangasinan), Alvy Faith Pel-ey (Ifugao), Abbygale Rey (Makati), Jennifer Alberto (Floridablanca, Pampanga) and Cristlet Gerona (Pagadian) read copies of The Philippine STAR during a visit to the STAR office.
Philippine Star (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=63&articleid=802493)

GNN Infomax News
Eat-t6LE6NE

:lol:Si Mikey Mouse magsi-swimming sa Pinatubo Crater Lake:lol:
Source: Mt. Pinatubo Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/MtPinatubo-Pampanga-Philippines/139562436089333)

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/150760_378568978855343_139562436089333_1112999_1340829754_n.jpg

Source: Mt. Pinatubo Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/MtPinatubo-Pampanga-Philippines/139562436089333)

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/p480x480/548546_377178098994431_139562436089333_1109705_333285923_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/578116_377173898994851_139562436089333_1109683_885942565_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/560293_377155415663366_139562436089333_1109636_371357522_n.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KrVv6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LeLfo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/M63in.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395566_314309738614902_255304357848774_870757_1171117989_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/321512_255322751180268_255304357848774_706808_1639328196_n.jpg

^^ Kelan pa nagbukas yan, parang wala pa yan bago ako umalis ng Pinas dati a, I believe meron ding Adidas dyan right? haven't stopped over there yet tho

^^ Kelan pa nagbukas yan, parang wala pa yan bago ako umalis ng Pinas dati a, I believe meron ding Adidas dyan right? haven't stopped over there yet tho

Sorry I forgot to mention the facebook page link of Nike Factory Store here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nike-Factory-Store-Pampanga/131915676854721

Current nike stores in philippines are in Pampanga and Laguna

Yan may youtube na ang nakaraang Streamlining Project. Panoorin nyo yung mga naparangalan sa Pampanga. :)

IBx_oy9Pzas

Pampanga LGU Awardees 2012 Streamlining Project

Angeles City: HUC = Best LGU Boss
Sta Rita: Category 3rd, 4th, & 5th Class Municipality = 3rd Placer
Sto Tomas: Category 3rd, 4th, & 5th Class Municipality = 2nd Placer
San Simon: Category 3rd, 4th, & 5th Class Municipality = 1st Placer
Candaba: Category 1st and 2nd Class Municipality = 3rd Placer
Lubao: Category 1st and 2nd Class Municipality = 2nd Placer
Mabalacat: Category 1st and 2nd Class Municipality = 1st Placer (Hall of Famer)
Bacolor: Hall of Fame Achievement Award (Consistent Hall of Famer)
City of San Fernando: Golden Eagle Awardee

Victory Liner Inc. ‏ @VictoryLinerInc
Good News: Victory Liner now offers a free shuttle from DAU to Clark Airport! Call 0922 842 8679 for details.

@VictoryLinerInc (https://twitter.com/#!/VictoryLinerInc)

Victory Liner Inc. ‏ @VictoryLinerInc
Good News: Victory Liner now offers a free shuttle from DAU to Clark Airport! Call 0922 842 8679 for details.

@VictoryLinerInc (https://twitter.com/#!/VictoryLinerInc)

State-run Clark Development Corp. (CDC) said two new companies–one engaged in lighting, the other an online tutorial service–have decided to invest in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.

CDC chairman and officer in charge Eduardo Oban Jr. said on Friday that Clark Development signed lease agreements with Venzon Manufacturing Corp. and NClub Inc.

Oban said Venzon Manufacturing will invest P254 million to establish a manufacturing facility for decorative lighting. The company will export its products and likewise distribute these to the local market. He said the company would employ up to 400 workers.

NClub Inc., a Korean company specializing in Internet and English tutorial services, will provide “fast and reliable” Internet services. The company will also operate an English Call Center that will offer English tutorial to Koreans through Voice over Internet Protocol.

Oban said NClub will invest $111,052 during its first year of operations and would employ some 60 workers.

Meanwhile, the state agency said the semiconductor and electronics sector had the most number of export volume in Clark Freeport in the first two months of the year, growing to over $594.2 million from $244.3 million a year earlier.

South Korea’s Phoenix Semiconductor Philippines Corp. held the No. 1 position in January with an export volume of more than $102.1 million. Phoenix is one of the biggest locators inside the free port with committed investments of more than $1 billion.

Japanese firm Nanox Philippines Inc. came second in January with more than $72.9 million in export volume.

But Nanox topped in exports volume in February with more than $118 million. Phoenix fell to No. 2 in the same month with $96 million.

Source (http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/257892/economy/business/clark-freeport-takes-in-two-new-companies)

Published on May 11, 2012 by aljiecoe

mCUkA4VNH4E

Tourism Slogans by Country


Abu Dhabi, UAE – A Destination of Distinction
Australia – There’s nothing like Australia
Bhutan – Bhutan, happiness is a place
Brazil – Sensational Brazil
Brunei – A Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures
California, USA – Find Yourself Here
Canada – Keep exploring
Dubai – Definitely Dubai
Egypt – Where it all begins
Greece – Greece, the true experience
Hawaii, USA – The Islands of Aloha
Hongkong – Asia’s Word City
India – Incredible India
Indonesia – Wonderful Indonesia
Israel – Come find the Israel in you
Japan – Endless Discovery
Korea – Korea, Be Inspired
Laos – Simply Beautiful
Macau – Touching Moments Experience Macau
Malaysia – Truly Asia
Maldives – Always Natural
Mexico – The Place You Thought You Knew
Nepal – Naturally Nepal. Once is not enough.
New York, USA – I love New York
New Zealand – 100% New Zealand. 100% Pure You
Peru – Peru. Live the legend
Philippines – It’s more fun in the Philippines
Qatar – As Independent as you are
Singapore – Your Singapore
South Africa – It’s Possible
Switzerland – Get natural
Taiwan – The Heart of Asia
Thailand – Amazing Thailand, Always Amazes You.
Vietnam – Timeless charm

I think Philippines has the Best Tourism Slogan

It's More Fun in the Philippines:banana::banana:

FINALLY, this has been addressed! Angeles City indeed suffers from noise pollution.

-----------


City dad seeks to penalize vehicles with noisy mufflers

ANGELES CITY – Councilor Edu Pamintuan recently filed an ordinance that would penalize motorists using vehicles generating excessive noise that is a result of modifying their respective vehicles.

The ordinance shall be known as the “Anti-Muffler Modification Ordinance” which prohibits all vehicles using, noisy, modified mufflers from traveling through primary, secondary and barangay roads within the city.

According to Pamintuan, the said measure is primarily aimed at reducing noise pollution on streets.

“The noise level of the city increases due to heavy traffic and powerful engines and such noise is further aggravated with the mufflers in question which can be heard from a kilometer away,” the councilor said.

He explained that the said ordinance states that no motor vehicle, whether private or public utility vehicle, with attached modified muffler, sound booster or any other device that would increase the noise generated by the vehicle would be allowed in the city.

“The noise produced by these vehicles not only lowers the quality of life and work of the majority of people, but also can result in permanent hearing loss for vehicle operators and people nearby; this includes unborn children as noise can penetrate the womb,” Pamintuan said.

The councilor added that apart from the serious health problems, the modified mufflers can be highly distracting in traffic and can cause accidents since they are capable of masking sounds. This can affect the drivers’ reaction time and judgment.

Penalties for violating the ordinance are fines of P500 for the first offense, P800 for the second offense, and P1,500 for the third offense.

The ordinance also calls for the impounding of the offending vehicle, to be released only after the payment of the corresponding fine and the removal of the gadget that increases noise.

With each offense, the violator will be given a maximum period of 3 days to restore, repair and replace its original muffler.

The Motorized Trycycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) for public motor vehicles and utility jeeps shall be cancelled, pending the restoration of its original muffler.

With each offense, the violator will be given a maximum period of three days to restore, repair and replace its original muffler.

Once the ordinance is approved, the Philippine National Police, the local chief executive and a duly deputized non-government organization shall uphold the task of implementing and enforcing the local anti-muffler modification law.

-from Angeles official website

Tourism Slogans by Country


Abu Dhabi, UAE – A Destination of Distinction
Australia – There’s nothing like Australia
Bhutan – Bhutan, happiness is a place
Brazil – Sensational Brazil
Brunei – A Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures
California, USA – Find Yourself Here
Canada – Keep exploring
Dubai – Definitely Dubai
Egypt – Where it all begins
Greece – Greece, the true experience
Hawaii, USA – The Islands of Aloha
Hongkong – Asia’s Word City
India – Incredible India
Indonesia – Wonderful Indonesia
Israel – Come find the Israel in you
Japan – Endless Discovery
Korea – Korea, Be Inspired
Laos – Simply Beautiful
Macau – Touching Moments Experience Macau
Malaysia – Truly Asia
Maldives – Always Natural
Mexico – The Place You Thought You Knew
Nepal – Naturally Nepal. Once is not enough.
New York, USA – I love New York
New Zealand – 100% New Zealand. 100% Pure You
Peru – Peru. Live the legend
Philippines – It’s more fun in the Philippines
Qatar – As Independent as you are
Singapore – Your Singapore
South Africa – It’s Possible
Switzerland – Get natural
Taiwan – The Heart of Asia
Thailand – Amazing Thailand, Always Amazes You.
Vietnam – Timeless charm

I think Philippines has the Best Tourism Slogan

It's More Fun in the Philippines:banana::banana:



Abu Dhabi - Travellers Welcome ;)

Decided to publish the Mabalacat FB Page I created today even tho I don't own any of the photos there :| ..... i'll just replace those once I got the chance to explore the town :lol:

I wanted to stay away from Mabalacat City page name at first, at least until it is officially one, but City of San Fernando FB told me to change it now since I won't be able to do it by the time I get 100 likes so...

Concept Designs for Penthouse Hotel & Residences, Angeles City
(from Penthouse FB)

Studio Unit
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/61/penthouse6.jpg

Lobby
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6643/penthouse2.jpg

Pool Deck
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3660/penthouse4.jpg

Bathroom
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4295/penthouse5a.jpg

Restaurant
http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/9205/penthouse1.jpg

Hall
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/1022/penthouse3.jpg

PORAC -- The Municipal Government of Porac is set to install solar-powered lamp posts in main thoroughfares of strategic barangays here.

This was disclosed by Councilors Ludi Muli and Gilbert Santos, majority floor leader and chairman of the committee on appropriations of the Municipal Coucil, respectively, during a meeting with the town’s barangay captains over the weekend.

Muli said the energy-saving lampposts will be installed in main avenues and roads from Barangay Sta. Cruz all the way up to Barangay Manibaug.

“These lampposts will be installed in strategic barangays with vital thoroughfares. Not only will we be using green energy on these that protects the environment but will also help our barangays save on electricity. We will start installing them soonest at Barangay Sta. Cruz then onwards to Manibaug,” he said.

Santos, for his part, told Sun.Star Pampanga that the Municipal Government has sufficient funds, although he did not disclose exactly how much would be spent for the solar-powered lampposts.

“It will actually be a one-time expense and investment. There would be huge savings for barangays in return since the solar-powered lampposts are almost maintenance-free, except for the bulbs and the batteries which have a shelf life of five years, more or less. This will be one of our legacies to Poraqueños when we leave the halls of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council),” he said.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/05/13/porac-install-solar-powered-lamps-221257)

Tabun
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389737_372808252783075_368446903219210_1092813_1257090143_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545646_372808362783064_368446903219210_1092816_452487948_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399015_372808436116390_368446903219210_1092818_337840797_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179941_372808519449715_368446903219210_1092820_524746253_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534350_372808636116370_368446903219210_1092822_1371403498_n.jpg

Newly opened Mang Inasal
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521267_372808846116349_368446903219210_1092827_1352542208_n.jpg

Mabalacat Town Proper
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546412_372813246115909_368446903219210_1092876_8690603_n.jpg

For a crowded market area, this "sapa" is almost clean huh
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/553397_372813762782524_368446903219210_1092878_1423529318_n.jpg

My fave part, the Mabalacat-Clark road sidewalks, sidewalks and more sidewalks
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/554721_372814596115774_368446903219210_1092884_32751530_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578325_372815002782400_368446903219210_1092890_2112484851_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562181_372815052782395_368446903219210_1092891_634426190_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/523776_372815112782389_368446903219210_1092892_1526746579_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534348_372815299449037_368446903219210_1092894_275444567_n.jpg

Barangay Camachiles Mc Arthur Highway is quite grooming to be the next commercial district, with those simultaneous construction works around SM Hypermarket area....
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579365_372819236115310_368446903219210_1092939_1455480799_n.jpg

walled lot
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/179517_372819319448635_368446903219210_1092942_882548725_n.jpg

Hospital extension
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/485757_372819819448585_368446903219210_1092950_1986741647_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/550129_372819879448579_368446903219210_1092952_1123463518_n.jpg

New commercial buildings
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/156282_368526726544561_83921839_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/561175_372819509448616_368446903219210_1092945_848199567_n.jpg

Banks starts to come in
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581782_372818879448679_368446903219210_1092930_1614122582_n.jpg

and a pink district hospital :lol:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/560364_372818992782001_368446903219210_1092933_389144000_n.jpg

Some Dau pics
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551166_372823146114919_368446903219210_1092969_760434446_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579754_372823806114853_368446903219210_1092976_1966262369_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/576875_372823882781512_368446903219210_1092978_1344338418_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543239_372823966114837_368446903219210_1092979_542959674_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392406_372824052781495_368446903219210_1092980_1978062462_n.jpg

^^ Salamat sa mga pictures. Na miss ko tuloy mga lugar na yan na dati kong dinadaanan

Nathaniel's Bakeshop (http://www.facebook.com/NathanielsBakeshop)
City of San Fernando, Angeles City and Quezon City

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/542307_10150858648192022_51383502021_9639093_252823024_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/532817_10150954486855152_290814765151_12041545_173513138_n.jpg

The Star (http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2012/5/13/lifeliving/11174725&sec=lifeliving)
A thrill for taste buds
By Karl Malakunas

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2012/5/13/lifeliving/f_p17Claude.jpg
Mouthwatering: At his restaurant, Claude Tayag offers dishes like Seafood Kare-Kare, a peanut based delicacy with giant tiger prawn, squid, mussels and string beans partnered with shrimp paste.

http://thestar.com.my/archives/2012/5/13/lifeliving/f_p17Chef.jpg
Tayag insists there is much to love about Old-Style Filipino Dishes and hes trying hard to keep the gourmet traditions alive by running a private restaurant in his house in Angeles City, Pampanga, north of Manila.

Tabun
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389737_372808252783075_368446903219210_1092813_1257090143_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545646_372808362783064_368446903219210_1092816_452487948_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399015_372808436116390_368446903219210_1092818_337840797_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179941_372808519449715_368446903219210_1092820_524746253_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534350_372808636116370_368446903219210_1092822_1371403498_n.jpg


Creepy. Walang tao! :nuts:

Tourism Slogans by Country


Abu Dhabi, UAE – A Destination of Distinction
Australia – There’s nothing like Australia
Bhutan – Bhutan, happiness is a place
Brazil – Sensational Brazil
Brunei – A Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures
California, USA – Find Yourself Here
Canada – Keep exploring
Dubai – Definitely Dubai
Egypt – Where it all begins
Greece – Greece, the true experience
Hawaii, USA – The Islands of Aloha
Hongkong – Asia’s Word City
India – Incredible India
Indonesia – Wonderful Indonesia
Israel – Come find the Israel in you
Japan – Endless Discovery
Korea – Korea, Be Inspired
Laos – Simply Beautiful
Macau – Touching Moments Experience Macau
Malaysia – Truly Asia
Maldives – Always Natural
Mexico – The Place You Thought You Knew
Nepal – Naturally Nepal. Once is not enough.
New York, USA – I love New York
New Zealand – 100% New Zealand. 100% Pure You
Peru – Peru. Live the legend
Philippines – It’s more fun in the Philippines
Qatar – As Independent as you are
Singapore – Your Singapore
South Africa – It’s Possible
Switzerland – Get natural
Taiwan – The Heart of Asia
Thailand – Amazing Thailand, Always Amazes You.
Vietnam – Timeless charm

I think Philippines has the Best Tourism Slogan

It's More Fun in the Philippines:banana::banana:
Pampanga Tourism Slogan: Manyampukaki ing saya keni Pampanga, malaus ko ngan :lol::lol::lol::banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^ ahahaha, i guess the people there are not morning persons

...pwedeng set ng zombie apocalypse movie :nuts:

The congestion in NLEX-SCTEX Mabiga interchange is quite long during weekends

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181214_373159366081297_368446903219210_1094206_625629475_n.jpg

MABALACAT -- Mabalacat Water District (MWD) general manager Francis Dimaliwat has cited the P200-million septage management program (SMP) of the water facility.

Dimaliwat said the project will be funded under a financial loan from the Development Bank of Philippines.

The construction of the project is expected to start next year and be fully operational by 2014, according to Dimaliwat.

Under the SMP, the MWD will collect waste water from households monthly and will be transferred in a staging area and water treatment facility.

A minimal fee will be collected from the MWD consumers, with water connections, for the collection of waste water, the MWD head said.

The Municipal Government has identified a property in Barangay Mangalit where the SMP building and water treatment facility will be constructed.


Read more (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/05/13/exec-underscores-water-district-septage-project-221255)

---------------------------

Pangan: Ghosts

Some local employers provided residents of Northville 16, Atlu Bola, Mabalacat access to job opportunities on Friday, May 11. Despite the long trek to the job fair site, the following sent their representatives to interview the job seekers: Sutherland Global Services, NCO Philippines, Gain Manpower, Metro Gaisano, Faith in God, Starboard Manpower, Horizon Powder Coating, Visondyna and Magnapeak. As usual, the multi-sectoral unit, in coordination with Peso Mabalacat headed by this writer, together with Virgie Miranda, Elaine, Irish and Danica, helped in the activity. The unit is headed by Gerry Dayrit and was assisted by Vidal Busa, Rudy Adrias, Pilo Bondoc, the Northville 16 Homeowners Association headed by its president Amando Manalo and volunteers from the Phi Beta Rho.

Thanks to all of you!

--oo0oo--

Onward to Mabalacat City. I was given by Municipal Administrator Rosan S. Paquia a copy of the transmittal letter of Marilyn B. Barua-Yap, Secretary General of the Senate, dated April 24, 2012 and which letter forwarded House Bill 4736, entitled: An Act Converting the Municipality of Mabalacat in the Province of Pampanga into a Component City to be known as Mabalacat City, to President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.

Likewise, on Friday, a letter was forwarded to the President graciously thanking him for his favorable consideration and approval of the city hood bill. If he does sign it, then preparations are underway for the plebiscite, expected to be June or July this year....

Read more (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/opinion/2012/05/13/pangan-ghosts-221250)

Penthouse Hotel as seen from Astro Park

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521397_3040837909822_1529305468_31937325_1248980066_n.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rxgrcfv0M8E/T6_D2vFfoFI/AAAAAAAAC50/ogjGy2izqIk/s640/old+west+a.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-urSFlo3XeKw/T6_FIdEzgKI/AAAAAAAAC58/ZyR-sto2q7s/s640/ride+1.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JZjfkE4Vy3c/T6_LHFfA8sI/AAAAAAAAC6I/7AIEy48sZM4/s640/shop+window+pixlr.jpg

Photos credit to of dots & things blog (http://ofdotsnthings.blogspot.com/2012/05/heehaw-somest-mothers-day.html)

Very nice Go Mabalacat!

THE PROGRESSIVE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292193_10150798024706606_545901605_10145297_279143221_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/532789_10150798041046606_545901605_10145345_725190283_n.jpg

:okay:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150798022951606.399415.545901605&type=1

^^ Ahahaha fan na fan ka talaga ng mga malalawak na daan, i think sa Pampanga, ang JASA na ang widest road.....

Sa tingin ko magugustuhan mo rin ang part ng Clark kung saan tatlong parallel roads ang magkakatabi (MA Roxas Highway, SCTEX and Don Juico Ave), piktyuran ko pag nadaan ako ulit doon...

--------------------

Update from someone in the Mabalacat Municipal Hall regarding House Bill 4736, entitled: An Act Converting the Municipality of Mabalacat in the Province of Pampanga into a Component City to be known as Mabalacat City:

"sabi na naman Mayor nandin keng Flag ceremony this week kanu sign naneng Pnoy..."


I think I got myself an informant inside the Town Hall :smug: toinkz!!!

ALI wants more Metro land

AYALA Land Inc. (ALI) is beefing up its land bank, especially in new geographical areas, to capitalize on strong demand for real estate.
Jaime Ysmael, ALI chief finance officer, told reporters the company is completing the acquisition of the “entire” 60-hectare “Plastic City” estate in Valenzuela City “as soon as possible.”

Negotiations on the actual structure of the agreement between ALI and the Gatchalian group are still ongoing, but it may “probably be a joint venture,” Ysmael said.

“There’s a lot of spending power in that area and the Ayala brand has been absent in that area,” he said.

Ysmael refused to comment on the talks with IRC Properties Inc., which owns a 2,170-hectare land in Binangonan, Rizal, but expressed interest in expanding in the eastern part of Metro Manila.

“There’s a very high concentration of people in that area that can afford some of our brands. We want to have presence in that side of the metropolis,” said Ysmael.

The real-estate firm may also consider expanding in Clark, taking advantage of the infrastructure projects at or near those areas.

Read more (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/banking-a-finance/27084-ali-wants-more-metro-land)

Porac Exit of SCTEx as seen from a hill in Manuali, Porac, Pampanga

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/3836/sctexporacs.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/p480x480/150747_393090800729595_154958331209511_1128822_561381511_n.jpghttp://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/p480x480/156194_393077964064212_154958331209511_1128772_1364754995_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/p480x480/156415_357901214274575_100937076637658_1033963_650261653_n.jpghttp://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/526197_357437650987598_100937076637658_1031956_626831668_n.jpg

Punto CL (http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/14250/Volume-5-No-150/Headlines/)
May 14, 2012
http://punto.com.ph/data/article-image/web%20edp%20wid%20tarzan.jpg
OCULAR VISIT. Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan joins Congressman Carmelo "Tarzan" Lazatin for an ocular visit on the on-going construction of the soon to open City College of Angeles (CCA).

Also in photo are City Councilor Edu Pamintuan and Averell Laquindanum, CCA's president. The city college is expected to be functional by the end of May in preparation for academic year 2012-2013.

Photo Courtesy of Angeles CIO

Punto CL (http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/14251/Volume-5-No-150/Headlines/Culture-takes-centerstage-in-%E2%80%98Pyestang-Fernandino%E2%80%99)
By Bong Lacson
May 14, 2012

http://punto.com.ph/data/article-image/web%20img_6627.jpg
BEAUTIES UPFRONT. Candidates to the Lakan at Mutya ng San Fernando are presented to the media by the 2012 Pyestang Fernandino executive committee in yesterday’s press conference at the Heroes Hall.

Photo by Bong Z. Lacson

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Multi-festivities anchored on the promotion of local culture summatizes “Pyestang Fernandino 2012” that officially began Sunday, May 13, here.

“On the occasion of the feast of St. Ferdinand, our city’s patron saint, we celebrate our rich culture, highlight our best talents, and showcase our unique bond as a people,” Mayor Oscar S. Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez called the theme for this year’s festivities – “Pyestang Fernandino, Dalerayan Ning Kulturang Pasulungan (Channel for the promotion of culture) – as “a reaffirmation of every citizen’s role in contributing to the progress of the community while promoting Kapampangan heritage.”

Among the cultural activities slated are exhibit and launching of the book “Iniang Malati Ku” authored by Irwin Nucum, Little Miss Fernandino and a cultural show on May 25; Burarul (kite) festival, Flores de Mayo and Banda Keni, Banda Keta music fest on May 26; Ms. Gay Festival Queen on May 27; Serenata and Fernandino Got Talent on May 28; and the Lakan at Mutya ning San Fernando on May 29.

The celebrations opened on May 13 at the SM City Pampanga with an Off Road Challenge 4X4 competition. Other sports activities slated are Pyesta Fun Run on May 20; OCA Cycling Tour Caravan and Mr. San Fernando Body Builder on May 26; Tillbury race on May 27.

The festivities end with the inter-barangay basketball championship and the Pampanga’s Ultimate Champion competition cum variety show and raffle on May 30.

This year’s fiesta celebration is distinct from past celebrations with the active participation of various manufacturing companies in an Agro-Industrial Fair which, Rodriguez said, “is an opportunity for the Fernandinos to market their products such as furniture, handicrafts and processed foods.”

FUN THINGS TO DO IN PAMPANGA

There are so many ways to enjoy your stay in Pampanga. Make it a longer stay when you come, so you can experience all the fun things that it can offer.
Pinatubo Trek

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-Pinatubo-Trek-300x191.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-pinatubo-trek/)
Enjoy a thrilling drive across a moon-like terrain, with vast ash fields and rocky rivers. On the way, enjoy interacting with one of the oldest indigenous tribes of the Philippines. Hike up towards the summit passing through sandy cliffs and up a mountain path. The view is breathtaking and worth every minute of the long trek.

RC Sailing at Lakeshore Estates

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-Lakeshore-300x198.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-lakeshore/)
With an enchanting 12-hectare man-made lake as its main feature, The Lakeshore offers a beautiful and serene ambiance complimented with recreational and commercial facilities for the whole family to enjoy. The Lakeshore features a wide variety of water sports facilities such as non-motorized boating, kayaking and sailing. A white water jet fountain shooting up to 18 meters high will serve as a landmark and act as a filtering and aeration device. An island resort in the lake shall even enhance the splendor of this haven. A wonderful estate where families can spend the weekend, Lakeshore offers sailing, rowing and fishing on its 5-hectare man-made lake. A clubhouse by the lake is open to visitors.

Horseback-Riding Along Sacobia River

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-Sacobia-River-300x199.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-sacobia-river/)
A new activity for visitors to Clark is horseback riding at El Kabayo Riding Stables (+63 09178122106). You can ride the horses around the compound or you can request for a ride around Clark. If you’re up for it, you can even take the horse for a ride along the Sacobia River to see the lahar canyons created by the Mt. Pinatubo eruption.

Dipping at Puning Hot Spring

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-Puning-Hot-Springs-300x257.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-puning-hot-springs/)
The entire Puning Hot Spring experience starts with a 4×4 ride from Station 1 or the base camp in Sitio Target, Sapang Bato, where the restaurant and reception area are located. Guests will then experience the 30-minute off-road adventure to the Station 3 for the hot spring. There are total of eight pools of hot water ranging from 40 degrees and up, and a pool of cold water. Station 2 or the massage area is the last stop where one can enjoy the sand steam, mud pack and massage.

Fly over Mt. Pinatubo

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-Fly-Over-Pinatubo-300x224.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-fly-over-pinatubo/)
Now, one one of our most unforgettable flights, you can explore this majestic crater on board the helicopter. The pilot will fly you around the volcano rim and then enter the crater from the east side before flying over the magical blue-green waters of the lake. NOTE: For the best view/photos, sit on the left side of the helicopter. The trip then continues onwards to Subic bay. You may land in Subic to hang out on the beach or other places for the rest of the day before traveling back to the Angeles City.

Museum Tour

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-Museum-300x225.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-museum/)
The Museo Ning Angeles will be opening its culinarium, as well as its regular exhibits of memorabilia of the local history of Angeles City. The Museo Ning Angeles is located along Sto. Rosario Street and is housed at the old municipal building.
Museong Kapampangan and the Clark Museum feature World War II memorabilia and artifacts on the Philippine Revolution against Spain. The said museums are located Fort Stotsenberg Parade Grounds inside Clark Greeport.
Donreich Sumang De Dios Studio features Kapampangan artworks of Donreich De Dios and local Kapampangan artists in Pampanga.

Play Golf

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-mimosa-golf-course-300x163.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-mimosa-golf-course/)
You can play golf in any of Pampanga’s several golf courses:


Beverly Place Golf Club
Fontana Leisure Parks
Marina Hills Golf & Country Club
Mimosa Golf and Country Club
Royal Gardens Golf Club

Try your luck at the casino

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-Fontana-Casino-300x225.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-fontana-casino/)


Fontana Leisure Park & Casino
Mimosa Leisure Estate
Casablanca Casino

Boating and Kayaking at Clark

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-boating-300x225.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-boating/)
Located in the safe and secured location of Clark, Clearwater is regarded as a deluxe hotel in Pampanga. Although not high in luxurious resort amenities, this deluxe resort in Clark offers guests a chance to enjoy many outdoor activities that kids can have fun also.

Other Sports

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pampanga-paramotoring-300x204.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/fun-things-to-do-in-pampanga/pampanga-paramotoring/)
Powered paragliding is no different from the typical paraglide activity except for a paramotor suited at the pilot’s back. Unlike paragliding, paramotoring involves a series of procedures starting with the set up of the wing. This is followed by ground handling and towing where the pilot gets airlifted a few feet above the ground to test the wind condition.

You will never run out of fun things to do when you are in Pampanga.

TOURIST SPOTS & EVENTS

In terms of fantastic events and places to visit, Pampanga (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2011/09/20/other-tourist-spots-in-pampanga/) is not at the end of the list. It has it’s own string of tourist spots (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2011/09/20/other-tourist-spots-in-pampanga/)and events that they are proud to show off to tourists (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2011/09/20/other-tourist-spots-in-pampanga/) and local visitors as well.

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Clark-Zone-300x225.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/interesting-tourist-spots-and-events-in-pampanga/clark-zone/)
Clark Special Economic Zone

Clark Air Base (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2011/09/20/other-tourist-spots-in-pampanga/)was once the biggest American air base facility outside the United States as it served as a major destination and refuel/ transit point for US military aircrafts within the Asia-Pacific Region. When the Philippine-US Military Bases Agreement expired in 1991, Clark was turned over to the Philippine government and declared a special economic zone and renamed Clark Special Economic Zone (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2011/09/20/other-tourist-spots-in-pampanga/). Today, Clark is a world-class civil aviation complex, modern industrial estates, and tourism and trade center. See Photo Gallery…

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/betis-church-300x201.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/interesting-tourist-spots-and-events-in-pampanga/betis-church/)
Betis Church

Betis Church – Pampanga’s oldest church is a fascinating work of architecture with its classic altar in antique carved design and décor blending with religious frescoes reminiscent of neoclassic works of European Art. Built between 1754, this church has impressive paintings on its ceiling and walls with fine sculpture and paintings in gold dust. See Photo Gallery…

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Mt.-Arayat-National-Park-300x225.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/interesting-tourist-spots-and-events-in-pampanga/mt-arayat-national-park/)
Mt. Arayat National Park

Pampanga boasts of a 3,564 feet high mountain at Barrio Bano, Arayat called Mt. Arayat. It’s nice to experience the cool breeze and natural spring water that fall from the mountains. At the foot of Mt. Arayat is Mt. Arayat National Park, a picnic site with a natural park complete with exquisite swimming pools, recreational halls, picnic huts, lush foliage, natural waterfalls, two swimming pools, and a countless variety of unique and interesting flora and fauna (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2011/09/20/other-tourist-spots-in-pampanga/). See Photo Gallery…

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KaYZPXVdBPg/Symo-jOVSMI/AAAAAAAAAGs/EEcuMWET1mI/s400/g2.jpg
Giant Lantern Festival

Among the highlights of Christmas in the country is the Giant Lantern festival held in San Fernando, Pampanga. The kaleidoscope of lights and tinsels from these giant lanterns showcasing Filipino ingenuity brightens Christmas. The Giant Lantern Festival attracts droves of people not only from Pampanga, but also from nearby provinces and Manila. As brighttinsel and strobes light up for the parade, so do the hearths of those who watch in awe and wonderment at the spectacle. See Photo Gallery…

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinatubo-crater-lake-300x225.jpg
Mt. Pinatubo Lake

Trek to the crater of the world-famous Mt. Pinatubo. Spectacular views, towering lahar canyons, cool mountain springs and cascading waterfalls make that trip up the volcano an experience to remember.
Mt. Pinatubo is located in the provincial borders of Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga in Luzon, Philippines.

Hot Air Balloon Festival

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Pampanga-hot-air-balloon1-300x185.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/interesting-tourist-spots-and-events-in-pampanga/pampanga-hot-air-balloon-2/)
Photo from: bestblogmanila.com
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is an annual event that occurs between January and February at the Omni Aviation Complex in Clark Field (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wiki/Clark_Field), Angeles City (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wiki/Angeles_City), Pampanga (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wiki/Pampanga). It features multicolored hot air balloons (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wiki/Hot_air_balloons) with more than a hundred balloon pilots from around the world. This three to four day hot air balloon event is the biggest aviation sports event in the Philippines.
The festival also features a number of events in skydiving (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wiki/Skydiving), flag jumps, micro light and rocketry demonstrations, small plane fly-bys and fly-ins, remote-control airplane and helicopter flying exhibitions, freestyle aerobatics (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wiki/Aerobatics), precision maneuvers, light airplane balloon bursting, ultra-light flying formation and bomb dropping, kite-making and choreographed kite (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wiki/Kite)-flying, hi-start launch gliding, pylon racing, banner towing, aero-modeling symposium and races between ultra lights and motorcycles.[1] (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/interesting-tourist-spots-and-events-in-pampanga/#cite_note-T1-0) An estimated 60,000 visitors locally and from around the world come in to see this event. – wikipedia.org See Photo Gallery…

Candaba Bird Sanctuary

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/candaba-swamps15.jpg (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/interesting-tourist-spots-and-events-in-pampanga/candaba-swamps15/)
Photo from: punto.com.ph
The Candaba Wetland and Bird Sanctuary (swamp in plainspeak but wetland is more current and somehow politically correct) is a 32,000-ha. seasonally flooded grassland stretching in an area bounded by Candaba in Pampanga, and San Miguel, San Ildefonso, and Baliuag towns in Bulacan north of Manila. The floodplain (cropped in rice, watermelon, etc. during the summer) that can be observed from the Candaba Viaduct section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is only a small portion. It is the catch basin of the vast Central Plain of Luzon. In the 1980s, according to Birdlife International, as many as 100,000 ducks could be observed in a single day. – marnekilates.tumblr.com Read more… (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/see-the-candaba-bird-sanctuary-in-pampanga/)

Plan a side trip to Pampanga when you travel to the Philippines (http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2011/09/20/other-tourist-spots-in-pampanga/), especially starting the latter part of the Christmas season. You can view the magnificent giant lanterns in December, and probably catch the migratory birds in Candaba in January.

By Bloggirl (http://biloggirl.com/2012/05/beat-the-heat-in-tour-700/#more-1308)
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5326/7199887246_6679bcce77.jpg
There were 3000 cyclists joined the 7-Eleven Tour 700 Race for Charity Bayani sa Barangay fired off at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga and in the spirit of Bayanihan, the winners of the their respective categories will get a chance to help their chosen barangay by donating bikes to the barangay. Competitive cylists were there as well as the non-competitive like me
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7196240212_f082b6b0e1.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/7196240756_7eef451d58.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7196239462_5b7a3d375c.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7095/7200748090_cca45294cd_o.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7200745352_765fb13622.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7200747806_008b1430e2.jpg

http://www.edwinarceo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/042512-Philip-Salvador-Pampanga_0028.jpg
http://www.edwinarceo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/042512-Philip-Salvador-Pampanga_0034.jpg
http://www.edwinarceo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/042512-Philip-Salvador-Pampanga_0053.jpg

More pics and story here: Edwin Arceo (http://www.edwinarceo.com/phillip-salvador-with-aetas-of-mabalacat/)

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/562552_393685850670090_154958331209511_1130346_317802774_n.jpg

xFQbyeKBeIk

URJO1cRmoXo

Cebu Gov. site (http://www.cebu.gov.ph/listindex.asp?newsid=263&whatarticle=2&wfunc=viewarticle&rightpanel=yes)

by: Adrian J. Sollano
http://www.cebu.gov.ph/_ssi/news/image/sideline.gif http://www.cebu.gov.ph/_ssi/articles/images/20120514dmia.jpeg Eyeing more than a sisterhood agreement between provinces, Cebu and Pampanga are also considering a sister airport agreement for the international airports located within their areas.

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said that she will discuss the proposal with the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) where she sits as one of the board members.

During their luncheon meeting last May 13, Mabalacat Mayor Marino Morales said that an agreement between the MCIA and Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clark, Pampanga can “open up vast opportunities in terms of trade and tourism” for both provinces.

Morales added that any undertaking that will turn international airports into premier airports is supported by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.

Routing some flights to the MCIA and DMIA can help decongest air traffic at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

“We should be the alternative airports. Papuntahin na natin sa DMIA at MCIA ang mga turista para hindi na ma-dedelay ang mga flights sa NAIA,” Garcia said.

The Cebu Provincial Government is set to pursue a sisterhood pact with the Province of Pampanga for their mutual benefit in terms of tourism and economic advancement. The two provinces lie at the center of Luzon and Visayas, respectively.

“We will be the key to achieve unity and oneness of direction so that together we can finally push this country to the level that our labors have reached and hopefully we will be the rising star of Asia and the Pacific,” Garcia said.-Adrian J. Sollano

ZH6YZ14ao0M

http://cultureshockph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/razons.jpg?w=600&h=400 (http://cultureshockph.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/razons.jpg)
Every trip away from home calls for pasalubong. Susie’s Cuisine is loved by visitors and Kapampangans alike for their wide selection of pastries. Leche flan, pastillas, turones de casuy and tibok-tibok are just some of the treats available here.

#Random

Found something interesting and funny at the same time, the only complete service McDonalds in the country is in Dau

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531374_374664965930737_368446903219210_1098140_618837320_n.jpg

Holy Rosary Church in Angeles as seen from 2/f, Museo ning Angeles

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2295/holyrosary.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/p480x480/35506_394290723942936_154958331209511_1132057_927474738_n.jpg

0-phkGHEnks#!
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/428372_319145544801618_124486680934173_824523_1216202537_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/546498_352370934812412_124486680934173_902824_1827276258_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/p480x480/422564_292256340823872_124486680934173_759015_2073348386_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318500_230821336967373_124486680934173_590581_54691946_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296950_230821270300713_124486680934173_590580_1296241838_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309843_230821093634064_124486680934173_590576_104165427_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423472_316330835083089_124486680934173_817015_906529404_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429259_316331688416337_124486680934173_817019_1647332791_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422344_298526030196903_124486680934173_773433_910478451_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427292_298526270196879_124486680934173_773439_1324360348_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/421832_298540896862083_124486680934173_773506_804451033_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294281_230853463630827_124486680934173_590739_793659111_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/150853_142648755784632_124486680934173_203107_5416399_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427446_316338258415680_124486680934173_817032_1731801975_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300610_239743162741857_71990997_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/407306_273408086042031_124486680934173_703432_2000607686_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304142_239743236075183_124486680934173_615936_965048367_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/p480x480/284007_202179939831513_124486680934173_505816_7130431_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577346_10150729618037904_97882167903_9409603_1937345788_n.jpg

Best Western International (BWI) has announced plans to launch its first hotel in the booming Philippine city of Angeles.
A Best Western Premier is expected to open its doors in 2014, will be a brand new luxury hotel offering a range of high-end facilities to the rapidly increasing number of domestic and international travelers visiting this thriving city.

As a Best Western Premier hotel – the most luxurious of Best Western’s three unique products – the new Casa Verde will feature luxury amenities, delivered with style and personalized service. The hotel’s 78 rooms will all offer LCD flat screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet access and luxury products, while hotel facilities will include an international all-day dining restaurant and a swimming pool.

Located in Central Luzon, close to Manila, Angeles is served by Clark’s Diosdado Macapagal International Airport – home to the Philippines’ largest airline, Cebu Pacific, and brand new low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines. SEAIR also connects Clark to a range of international destinations, including Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

The airport is also on the cusp of a major expansion plan, which is projected to see it handle enormous number of passengers per year.

Such growth will lead to a huge increase in demand for hotel rooms in Angeles, and the Casa Verde will be joining the Best Western Premier hotel collection, the first stage in Best Western’s plan to satisfy the demand.

“The potential for Angeles as a tourism destination is enormous,” said Glenn de Souza, Best Western International’s Vice President International Operations – Asia & the Middle East. “The infrastructure developments being planned for the city, and nearby Clark airport, are truly staggering, even by the standards of 21st Century Asia”.

“The recent arrival of AirAsia Philippines, as well as the presence of Cebu Pacific, SEAIR, AirPhil Express and international carriers such as Jin Air and Dragonair, is testament to the growth of the country. In the years to come, Angeles will become an increasingly important regional hub for business, industry, aviation and tourism, and we are delighted to be at the forefront of this development,” Mr. de Souza added.

Best Western currently operates six hotels in the Philippines – five in Manila and one in Boracay – offering a total of 610 rooms. Also, a 80-room hotel is under development in Cebu.


Source (http://www.incentivetravel.co.uk/extensions/7420-best-western-to-launch-in-booming-angeles)

-----------------

some Best Western Premier hotel around the world...

Slovenia
http://www.promote-cee.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Best_Western_Premier_Hotel_Slon_Ljubljana_Slovenia.jpg

Miami International Airport
http://www.tnetnoc.com/hotelimages/181/426181/2631759-BEST-WESTERN-PREMIER-Miami-International-Airport-Hotel-Suites-Hotel-Exterior-1.jpg

Bulgaria
http://www.tnetnoc.com/hotelimages/501/456501/2631759-BEST-WESTERN-PREMIER-Thracia-Hotel-Hotel-Exterior-1.jpg

Straight (http://www.straight.com/article-686601/vancouver/china-through-kooky-lens)
By Carolyn Ali, May 16, 2012

http://www.straight.com/files/gallery/adhoc/china-03200-crucifixion_sm_0.jpg
William Jans Photo

In the Philippines, he travelled to Palawan, south Luzon, and the rice terraces of Banaue. He timed his visit to San Fernando, in Pampanga (about two hours north of Manila), for Good Friday to coincide with the San Pedro Cutud Lenten ritual. “It’s basically Christian volunteers choosing to get nailed to the cross to atone for their sins,” he explained. “It’s about people who want to show their devotion and atone for sins.”

Jans was intrigued by the ritual but didn’t quite know what to expect. He thought the atmosphere might be foreboding, or threatening, as “they really do nail them through the feet.” But he was surprised at the jovial festival atmosphere. “It was so not exactly what I expected,” he recalled. “It’s all very fun and positive.…It’s a family-fun festival: you can buy SpongeBob SquarePants balloons and eat Popsicles while watching people get crucified. There’s kids everywhere and it’s really fun.” While the resulting photos are not for the squeamish, the story behind them is fascinating.

^^ hmmm... saan kaya itatayo? as in Angeles talaga, hindi Clark? :banana::banana:

i'm glad na may LUXURY hotels pa rin na itinatayo sa Angeles, para balance sa BUDGET HOTELS. magmumukha kasing probinsyano kung puro budget hotels ang nasa Angeles :lol:

Updates on Penthouse Hotel & Residences, Angeles City

Rooftop 14 Storeys up Pool and Deck Concrete Pour Complete...

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg717/scaled.php?server=717&filename=ssc1.jpg&res=landing

Hot water has arrived!
Tanks are ready to be filled....

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg836/scaled.php?server=836&filename=ssc3e.jpg&res=landing

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg843/scaled.php?server=843&filename=ssc2c.jpg&res=landing

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg440/scaled.php?server=440&filename=ssc4.jpg&res=landing

photos from Penthouse FB

^^ definitely within angeles, otherwise they would've stated that its inside clark. and most likely along don juico parin, i guess they want to be as near as possible to the airport tho i wish they would settle in balibago (mc arthur) to fill up those vacant lots

Updates on Penthouse Hotel & Residences, Angeles City

Rooftop 14 Storeys up Pool and Deck Concrete Pour Complete...

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg717/scaled.php?server=717&filename=ssc1.jpg&res=landing

Hot water has arrived!
Tanks are ready to be filled....

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg836/scaled.php?server=836&filename=ssc3e.jpg&res=landing

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg843/scaled.php?server=843&filename=ssc2c.jpg&res=landing

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg440/scaled.php?server=440&filename=ssc4.jpg&res=landing

photos from Penthouse FB

Wow ngayon ko lang nakita mga pics, the view looks nice up there, I guess this is the closest feel of Marina Bay Sands Rooftop Infinity Pool here in Pampanga, and since 14 floors lang sya, I guess it won't be as cold and windy as MBS so more people (like me aheh) will actually use the pool instead of just taking photos up there :cheers: ..... share ko lang sa thread nya

http://punto.com.ph/data/article-image/web%20dsc_5432(1).jpg

LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS – Pinasinungalingan ni Obispo Pablo David ang pahayag ng Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) sa Gitnang Luzon na isang controlled dumpsite na ginagamit na tapunan ng basura ang nasa Lungsod ng San Fernando.

Sa halip, isa iyong open dumpsite, ani David patungkol sa basurahan na matatagpuan sa Barangay Lara sa nasabing lungsod.

Bilang auxiliary bishop ng Diyosesis ng San Fernando at isa sa mga nagsusulong ng adbokasiyang makakalikasan sa Pampanga, sinabi ni David na noong Martes lamang ay binisita niya ang nasabing open dumpsite at kinunan pa ng larawan.

“I am surprised that the director of the EMB would call it a controlled dump,” ani David sa mga lumahok sa dalawang araw na regional summit workshop for the academe and the environment na isinagawa sa Barasoain Center for Innovative Education (BarCIE) sa La Consolacion University –Philippines sa lungsod na ito.

Nilinaw ng obispo na ang controlled dumpsite ay natabunan na ng lupa at tinaniman ng mga halaman at punong kahoy ang ibabaw.

Ngunit hindi ito ang larawan ng basurahan sa Lara, Lungsod ng San Fernando,Pampanga.

“It is still an open dump, iligal iyon, at hindi lang opendump may mga nasusunog pang basura,” aniya......
Read more (http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/14294/Volume-5-No-152/Headlines/CSF-open-dumpsite-ibinulgar-ng-obispo-br-i-%E2%80%98Mayor-Oca-is-trying-his-best-but-his-best-is-not-good-enough%E2%80%99-i)

http://i.imgur.com/ngJJv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/kxlvD.png

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/532817_10150954486855152_290814765151_12041545_173513138_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546300_10150881368784322_151742649321_9187583_1961206550_n.jpg

When in Manila website (http://www.wheninmanila.com/hobby-fest-cosplay-fun-in-pampanga/)
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/525620_2807624368173_1785611815_1631703_1584856552_n.jpg
“This is one awesome Kratos “
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/536616_2807849413799_1785611815_1631886_37789687_n.jpg
“And who said cosplay is only for grown ups. . . Look at this kid he poses to the camera like a professional”
http://www.wheninmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/401637_2807558926537_1785611815_1631592_1034810843_n.jpg
“I would say one of the accurate AVATAR cosplay”
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/319719_2807523165643_1785611815_1631537_652154183_n.jpg
“Collectable items for sale at the event”
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/536052_2807586887236_1785611815_1631642_1087834340_n.jpg
“They even showcased some toys at the event”
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576423_2816982402118_1785611815_1636947_1709787982_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36542_2809735420948_1785611815_1632918_47992123_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535139_2809738021013_1785611815_1632923_1602601665_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534899_2809768781782_1785611815_1632987_750392297_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/537475_2809772501875_1785611815_1632992_2059527073_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292108_2809783302145_1785611815_1633011_1936930458_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543759_2809793502400_1785611815_1633032_983910301_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529927_2809792622378_1785611815_1633031_127837675_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318287_2809796542476_1785611815_1633038_1624587489_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/163370_2809798142516_1785611815_1633044_736472513_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577885_2809798942536_1785611815_1633047_1622735152_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546001_2809801582602_1785611815_1633054_1987869694_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/403541_2809803302645_1785611815_1633058_438712764_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/405067_2809807382747_1785611815_1633067_2115706224_n.jpg
More Photos here: http://www.facebook.com/miyabi.sato39/photos
This Cosplay event venue is Robinsons Starmills

-0kq7zoT9eM

^^ hmmm... saan kaya itatayo? as in Angeles talaga, hindi Clark? :banana::banana:

i'm glad na may LUXURY hotels pa rin na itinatayo sa Angeles, para balance sa BUDGET HOTELS. magmumukha kasing probinsyano kung puro budget hotels ang nasa Angeles :lol:

bakit mo Alan na puro Budget hotel Lang any mga hotel sa Angeles...check mo any mga price bang room nila kung magkano..alam mo ito Lang any masasabi.dto sa Vegas halos Parihas din ang price room nila..mas mahal pa nga sa ABC Hotel dyan hehe

SM City Pampanga
Photo Credits to Luke Decena (http://lukedecena.deviantart.com/)
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs24/i/2008/011/8/8/SM_City_Pampanga_by_lukedecena.jpg

Pampanga River
Photo Credits to Anne Eugenie (http://anneeugenie.deviantart.com/)
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/091/1/a/pampanga_by_anneeugenie-d3czxyq.jpg

Photo Credits to Reiko Akire (http://reiko-akire.deviantart.com/)
http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/353/2/0/pampanga_river_by_reiko_akire-d4jmfm4.jpg

Mt Arayat
Photo Credits to Edwin Martinez (http://edwinmartinez.deviantart.com/)
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs29/f/2008/084/3/0/GLEAM_OF_HOPE_by_EdwinMartinez.jpg

Downtown San Fernando
Photos Credit to Bogskiii (http://bogskiii.deviantart.com/)
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/oharujyaku/Downtown_San_Fernando_2_by_bogskiii-2.jpg

http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2010/132/3/d/Downtown_San_Fernando_by_bogskiii.jpg

^^ definitely within angeles, otherwise they would've stated that its inside clark. and most likely along don juico parin, i guess they want to be as near as possible to the airport tho i wish they would settle in balibago (mc arthur) to fill up those vacant lots

Okay lang yun sa Don Juico para di na masyado choked ang McArthur sa Balibago area... atsaka para hindi lang one-highway-dependent ang development sa Angeles.

Ang gusto ko na lang niyan ay magbukas pa ng isang Clark gate along Don Juico, at i-road widening din ito.

bakit mo Alan na puro Budget hotel Lang any mga hotel sa Angeles...check mo any mga price bang room nila kung magkano..alam mo ito Lang any masasabi.dto sa Vegas halos Parihas din ang price room nila..mas mahal pa nga sa ABC Hotel dyan hehe

never said puro budget hotels :)

http://punto.com.ph/data/article-image/web%20dsc_5432(1).jpg

[I]LUNGSOD NG MALOLOS – Pinasinungalingan ni Obispo Pablo David ang pahayag ng Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) sa Gitnang Luzon na isang controlled dumpsite na ginagamit na tapunan ng basura ang nasa Lungsod ng San Fernando.

Sa halip, isa iyong open dumpsite, ani David patungkol sa basurahan na matatagpuan sa Barangay Lara sa nasabing lungsod.


galing na rin ako sa dumpsite na yan dati nung active pa ko sa isang NGO... di ko expect na ganyan pa rin hanggang ngayon. :ohno::ohno:

nice pareng pidjung ang sipag mo ha,, maganda yan para may nakikita un mga viewer
dito.. bakit hindi ka na ata nagpopost sa pampanga thread natutulog ang thread post karin dun

May solusyon na jan si pareng oca eto un biosphere
it will turn the garbage into energy ang galing hindi pa siguro ito operational sabi sa news March 1 bubuksan nadelay lang siguro..
pero pag nagbukas na ito im sure makakakuha na naman ng award ito for environment may:banana::banana::banana::banana:

kay Oca my solusyon magsilbi tamu!!:banana::banana::banana:


OCApitolyo :banana::banana:
****************************************


‘Biosphere’ facility starts making energy pellets

Share on facebook Share on myspace Share on stumbleupon Share on digg Share on email Share on print | Share on facebook_likeMore |

By Jovi T. De Leon

Thursday, February 2, 2012

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Biosphere facility has started producing green energy pellets from residual waste, a city official said.

City Council’s committee on environment chairman Councilor Reden Halili made the announcement Wednesday.

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

Biosphere is the gasification or waste to energy partnership of the City Government and Blue Steel Corporation.

Halili showed Mayor Oscar Rodriguez some pellets from the facility’s dry run last Monday.

“We observed the production of the green pellets during the dry run…We are hopeful that by March 1 this year, we will dump garbage there and not in Kalangitan,” Halili said.

He added that once all pieces of equipment of the Biosphere facility are put in place and it becomes operational next month, it can already generate electricity for the city and nearby towns.

Rodriguez welcomed the move and said the facility would be a big relief in solid waste management for the city and other municipalities.

The mayor also urged Fernandinos to help in proper waste disposal, as he made his rounds of barangays during the city-wide clean-up day.

“Let’s make cleanliness of our surroundings a daily habit. It will be our part in mitigating climate change as well as averting disasters. Let us all join in making a strong point and be part of the advocacy to make a difference,” said Rodriguez.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on February 03, 2012.


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/02/02/biosphere-facility-starts-making-energy-pellets-203941

pansin ko lang sa map na to ng Marquee Residences, mali yung location ng Holy Angel University at Holy Rosary Church hahaha

tapos yung Angeles University napunta along Henson St.

http://www.ayalalandrealestate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/marquee-residences-condo-location-1024x554.jpg

Maganda ang Lubao Townhall my malaki park at fountain sa harap


http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546469_309116162494722_265514406854898_766355_1596445184_n.jpg


http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536422_328435570562781_265514406854898_813905_1062260647_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576452_329313480474990_265514406854898_817188_964827304_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529163_317535348319470_265514406854898_784799_925838809_n.jpg

lakan at mutya ning Lubao candidates
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427379_283090035097335_265514406854898_702215_1598739936_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/65723_283299388409733_265514406854898_702764_538850953_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/530802_302936983112640_265514406854898_751723_1463861045_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544381_305329609540044_265514406854898_756364_253938330_n.jpg

Maganda ang Lubao Townhall my malaki park at fountain sa harap


http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546469_309116162494722_265514406854898_766355_1596445184_n.jpg


http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536422_328435570562781_265514406854898_813905_1062260647_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576452_329313480474990_265514406854898_817188_964827304_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/529163_317535348319470_265514406854898_784799_925838809_n.jpg

lakan at mutya ning Lubao candidates
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427379_283090035097335_265514406854898_702215_1598739936_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/65723_283299388409733_265514406854898_702764_538850953_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/530802_302936983112640_265514406854898_751723_1463861045_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/544381_305329609540044_265514406854898_756364_253938330_n.jpg[/QUOTE]

According to our Municipal Hall employees, the law converting Mabalacat into a City has been signed by the President today, on monday, our Mayor Boking Morales will make an official announcement regarding this (and of course, tarpaulins featuring his smirk are currently in mass production right now) ...... I hope the beautification of whole Mabalacat (kahit yung Mc Arthur stretch lang muna) will be his first priority to make it look like a full fledge city

update:
Ira D Morales ‏@IraMrls10
Congratulations!! Daddy you already made it!! "mabalacat city hood"
https://twitter.com/#!/IraMrls10

^^ wow the richest municipality in central Luzon will finally be a city! :banana: congrats!

^^ thanks William, may plebiscite pa aheh

Pamintuan Mansion in Angeles poblacion under restoration... the people at Museo ning Angeles told me namomroblema niyan sila sa Independence Day reenactment sa June kasi parang di matatapos ang restoration by that time. Saan gaganapin ang annual reenactment kung ganoon?

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/7884/7k71478.jpg

this building also seems to be undergoing some sort of restoration, but what is this building anyway? I know it's a dorm. But is it really an old structure? Or was it just designed that way?

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9029/holybldgs.jpg

Angeles University's Culture and Sports Center... lapit nang matapos! looking good

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6127/aufcenters.jpg

side view as seen from AUFMC entrance (haha nagpadoktor kasi ako)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6745/sideauf.jpg

shot from below

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2861/sideauf2.jpg

MABALACAT -- Mayor Marino Morales announced Friday that President Benigno Aquino III has signed a law converting this first-class town into a component city.

The President signed on Wednesday Republic Act 10164, declaring Mabalacat as the third city of Pampanga.

Morales said a plebiscite will be held within a month to know if the people will accept or refuse the cityhood proposal.

Morales earlier thanked Senators Lito Lapid, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Tito Soto, Franklin Drilon, Jinggoy Estrada and Representative Carmelo Lazatin for their full support in sponsoring the “Mabalacat Cityhood Bill.”

Morales had already embarked on a beautification plan for Mabalacat town expected to become a full-fledge city by 2013, the same year the town will celebrate its 300th founding anniversary.

“After 300 years, Mabalacat will be a component city complete with an international airport, a freeport and modern expressways,” said Morales.

Morales said a stimulus funding of P500 million was already allocated for the development of major infrastructure projects to complement the turning of Mabalacat town into a component city.

The projects include the Mabalacat public market, a “Triple A” slaughterhouse, lighting of major roadways, construction of additional classrooms at Mabalacat Community College and a central business district.

“With this projected structures, Mabalacat will become the center of trade in Pampanga because it will play a major role in the development of the Clark International Airport. Also, more hotels will be built in Mabalacat to accommodate the influx of tourists,” said Morales.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/05/18/aquino-okays-mabalacat-cityhood-222165)

---------------------------

Oh, I only care about that new central business district...I hope its somewhere other than Dau, lighting of the road isnt really necessary now....its not that dark along Mc Arthur, just tiny part of it, what we need are new roads, Mabalacat-Mexico or Mabalacat-Porac, New city public market would be okay since its quite untidy at times but what the hell is that slaughter house :lol::lol::lol:, gee i hope they will put that in the farthest part of Mabalacat away from the people :nuts:

this building also seems to be undergoing some sort of restoration, but what is this building anyway? I know it's a dorm. But is it really an old structure? Or was it just designed that way?

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9029/holybldgs.jpg

I think its just designed that way, i believe i witnessed the construction of that building somewhere within my 9 years in HAU :lol:

-wrong post-

Wow some peeps on certain airport thread are horrible, making fun of Pinatubo eruption just to bring down Clark. If I didn't know any better, I'll wish a certain southern Volcano erupts and bury their cities/towns with lahar as well, lets see what they'll do and if their beloved provinces can resurrect again just like what Pampanga did :ohno::ohno::ohno: ....

^^ tama! good luck sa kanilang dakilang NAIA pag nagstrike slip ang Marikina Valley Fault at kapag pumutok ng bongga ang Taal :lol: