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Are Pampanga Motorists and Commuters Ready for the Fuel Price Crisis?

Fuel prices across the Philippines have surged to historic levels this week, and Pampanga — home to some of the country’s most fuel-dependent commuter corridors — is feeling it hard. The double-digit increases that began Tuesday, March 10 are not a one-time shock. They are the ninth straight week of gasoline price increases and the … Read more

P7‑Million Worth of Substandard Computers Seized in Angeles City Warehouse

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — Law enforcement authorities raided a warehouse in Angeles City this week and seized around ₱7.1 million worth of allegedly substandard computers, according to officials. The operation, carried out by government regulators, uncovered units that were reportedly unfit for sale due to quality concerns. Details on how the computers entered the supply chain and … Read more

Atlu-Bola Bypass Road Given 60-Day Finish Order After Nearly Seven Years of Delays

MABALACAT CITY — The DPWH has ordered construction crews to complete the long-delayed Atlu-Bola Bypass Road within 60 days, following a site inspection this week by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and Mabalacat City Mayor Geld Aquino. If the deadline holds, the road connecting the NLEX Sta. Ines Exit to Barangays Mangalit and Atlu-Bola could … Read more

Clark Airport Named One of Only Six Best in the World for Passenger Arrivals

Pampanga’s own Clark International Airport has been recognized as one of the six best airports on the planet for arriving passengers — the only Philippine airport and the only airport in Southeast Asia to earn the distinction this year. The Mabalacat-based gateway received the Best Airports at Arrivals Globally award at the 2025 Airport Service … Read more

Pampanga in Bloom: Balloons, Bistros, and Luxury Living

AANGELES CITY, Pampanga — March in Pampanga means skies painted with color and streets alive with energy. From the hum of arriving flights at Clark International Airport to the distant cheer of festival crowds, the province is showing off its lifestyle side. The Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival lit up Pradera Verde on March … Read more

New Cars on Pampanga Roads: The Latest Vehicle Releases Turning Heads in 2026

Early morning along MacArthur Highway in San Fernando, the traffic light changes and a line of vehicles eases forward. Among the usual mix of pickups and family MPVs, a few unfamiliar shapes stand out—sleeker crossovers, hybrid badges, and new electric models quietly joining Pampanga’s daily commute. Across the Philippines, automakers have rolled out a wave … Read more

Board Member Surrenders as RTC Orders Arrest for 10-Count Estafa

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Third District Board Member Estelito “Shiwen” Lim is in police custody following his voluntary surrender to Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda on Monday morning, March 9. The surrender was triggered by an arrest warrant issued by RTC Branch 44 over ten counts of estafa, including charges involving large-scale fraud under … Read more

12 Korean Nationals Arrested in Angeles City Scam Hub Raid; BI Says Three Were Fugitives

ANGELES CITY — Twelve Korean nationals are now in Bureau of Immigration custody following a raid on a suspected scam hub along Poinsettia Street here on February 25, the BI announced last March 6 after completing the booking and transfer of all subjects to Manila. The operation was launched after the BI’s Intelligence Division–Special Response … Read more

Three Chinese Nationals Arrested with P69.8-M Marijuana at Clark Airport

CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga — Authorities arrested three Chinese nationals at Clark International Airport after discovering nearly 47 kilograms of suspected marijuana in their luggage during a routine inspection. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspects as alias “Ang See,” 39; “Kim Tan,” 27; and “Li Ching,” 30. Airport authorities said the three passengers … Read more