Gerald Lacuarta 
As the Strait of Hormuz now sits blockaded following failed peace talks, the world is once again reminded of a harsh truth: in moments of real crisis, words and wishes are not enough. Global energy prices are spiking, supply chains are shuddering, and families from Pampanga to Manila will soon feel the pinch at the … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday, April 13, at 10 a.m. ET, following a presidential proclamation. The blockade will apply impartially to vessels of all nations attempting to enter or depart from Iranian ports and coastal areas. … Read more
Pampanga has always punched above its weight in Philippine politics. From the sugar barons to the iron-willed daughter of Diosdado Macapagal, our province doesn’t just send representatives to Congress — it sends players who can tilt the national board. So when a viral X post dropped last week featuring former President and our very own … Read more
US-Iran talks in Pakistan collapse after 21 hours, raising new fears of higher fuel prices and risks to OFW remittances for many Kapampangan families.
From idle land to thriving farms — Barangay Dalayap in Macabebe is set to launch a 20-hectare community livelihood project with support from Gov. Nanay Pineda, bringing jobs and food security closer to home.
The Minor Basilica and Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, locally known as Pisamban Maragul or Holy Rosary Parish Church, marked the Lenten season and Holy Week 2026 with liturgical celebrations, extended homilies, and community reflections.
Converge ICT Solutions is betting big on Pampanga’s workforce to power its 200-hectare Tech City, with CEO Dennis Anthony Uy openly calling out the national AI education gap: “Where is our proper AI education? It’s not there.”
A ₱1.2-billion retirement and wellness resort project is set to rise in Clark Freeport following the signing of a Supplemental Lease Agreement between the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Donggwang Clark Corporation.
Central Luzon is experiencing a remarkable economic surge, with 6.5% GDP growth in 2024 and major infrastructure projects like the CLLEX and New Manila International Airport positioning Pampanga and the region as a rising powerhouse driving balanced national development.
As Pampanga marks the close of March 2026, the province finds itself at a crossroads between unprecedented innovation and the stubborn gravity of old-world problems. On one hand, the “Kalingang Kapampangan”—the country’s first floating clinic—is a masterclass in adaptive governance. By turning the very waterways that often isolate coastal communities into lifelines for healthcare, the … Read more