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17/09/2026

HINDI PA TAPOS ANG LABAN: MULA SA PAGSISIWALAT TUNGO SA TOTOO AT MAKABULUHANG KATARUNGAN AT REPORMA

Isang taon ang nakalipas, nagkaisa ang CONCERNED CITIZENS OF PAMPANGA (CCP) at buong-giting na lumahok sa pambansang pagkilos upang ilantad at tutulan ang malawakang katiwaliang sumisira sa tiwala ng mamamayan at lumalamon sa yaman ng ating bayan.

Sa ating sama-samang boses at matibay na paninindigan, nakamit natin ang mga unang hakbang tungo sa pananagutan. May mga kasong naisampa, mga imbestigasyong naisagawa, at mga tiwaling naharap sa proseso ng batas.

Ang mga unang tagumpay na ito ay buhay na patunay: may tunay na kapangyarihan ang mamamayan kapag nagkakaisa, nagsasalita, at kumikilos.

Ngunit buong-tapang din nating muling sinasabi: HINDI PA TAPOS ANG LABAN.

Ang pagkakaso o pagkakulong ng iilan ay hindi nangangahulugang nalinis na ang sistemang nagbigay-daan sa katiwalian.

Kung paulit-ulit na lumilitaw ang parehong anomalya, hindi na lamang natin dapat itanong kung sino ang lumabag sa batas. Kailangan din nating itanong: anong mga mekanismo ng kapangyarihan ang nagpapahintulot na mangyari ito, sino ang nakikinabang, at paano ito mapipigilan na maulit?

Hangga’t may mga butas para sa palusot at pagtakas sa pananagutan; hangga’t hindi nababawi ang bawat halagang ninakaw, nawaldas, o inabuso; at hangga’t ang karaniwang mamamayan ang patuloy na nagdurusa sa gitna ng paglustay sa pera ng bayan, patuloy ang ating paninindigan, patuloy ang ating pagkilos.

Sapagkat ang katiwalian ay hindi nabubuhay sa iisang tao lamang. Nagiging bahagi ito ng mga ugnayan, patronage, institusyon, at prosesong nagbibigay-daan sa iilan upang gamitin ang pampublikong kapangyarihan para sa pansariling interes.

DAHIL DITO, MULING PINAGTITIBAY NG CONCERNED CITIZENS OF PAMPANGA ANG ATING MGA PANAWAGAN:

1. SUNDAN AT BANTAYAN ANG MGA KASO

Hindi natin hahayaang makalimutan, mapabayaan, o mawala na lamang sa dilim ang mga kasong naisampa. Hinihingi natin ang mabilis, patas, transparent, at walang kinikilingang hustisya.

Ang katarungan ay hindi dapat nababalam o nabibili ng impluwensiya, pera, o kapangyarihan.

Hindi dapat maging pananagutan lamang ng mga nasa ibaba ang bawat anomalya. Dapat masundan ang buong kadena ng pananagutan, kabilang ang mga nagpasya, nag-apruba, nagmaniobra, nakipagsabwatan, at nakinabang.

2. BAWIIN ANG NAWALANG YAMAN NG BAYAN

Hindi sapat ang pagkakakulong lamang ng mga nagkasala. Dapat habulin at maibalik sa bayan ang yamang nawala dahil sa katiwalian at anomalya, alinsunod sa proseso ng batas.

Ang perang nakalaan para sa bayan ay dapat bumalik sa bayan, sa serbisyong pangkalusugan, edukasyon, disenteng trabaho, sapat na pagkain, at pangkabuhayang suporta sa ating mga magsasaka at manggagawa.

Sapagkat bawat halagang ninanakaw o winawaldas mula sa kaban ng bayan ay katumbas ng serbisyong hindi naibigay, pangangailangang hindi natugunan, at pagkakataong ipinagkait sa mamamayan.

3. PATULOY NA KUMILOS LABAN SA SISTEMATIKONG KATIWALIAN

Hindi lamang ang mga nasa ibabaw ang dapat managot. Kailangang siyasatin ang buong sistema at ang lahat ng may pananagutan, mula sa mga pangunahing pasimuno hanggang sa mga kasabwat, tagapamagitan, at mga nakinabang sa anomalya.

Sapagkat ang katiwalian ay hindi nabubuhay sa iisang tao lamang. Nabubuhay ito sa mga ugnayan, patronage, institusyon, at prosesong nagbibigay-daan sa iilan upang gamitin ang pampublikong kapangyarihan para sa pansariling interes.

Kaya hindi sapat ang pagpapalit lamang ng ilang pangalan. Kailangang baguhin ang mga mekanismo at proseso na paulit-ulit na nagbibigay-daan sa paglustay at pag-abuso sa yaman ng bayan.

Walang posisyon, pangalan, koneksiyon, o kapangyarihan ang dapat magsilbing pananggalang sa pananagutan.

4. PATULOY NA PAG-OORGANISA AT PAGBABANTAY SA KOMUNIDAD

Ang laban kontra katiwalian ay hindi lamang laban sa mga nasa pamahalaan. Hindi rin ito matatapos sa pagpapalit lamang ng mga opisyal.

Kailangan ang tuloy-tuloy at organisadong pakikilahok ng mamamayan sa pagbabantay sa paggamit ng pampublikong pondo at kapangyarihan.

Maging aktibo tayo sa ating mga tahanan, barangay, lugar ng trabaho, organisasyon, at buong pamayanan. Magtanong tayo kung saan napupunta ang pera ng bayan. Suriin natin ang mga proyekto at programa. Bantayan natin ang paggamit ng pampublikong yaman.

Ang tunay na pundasyon ng pananagutan sa pamahalaan ay hindi lamang nasa mga batas at institusyon. Nakasandig din ito sa isang mamamayang mulat, organisado, at handang manindigan.

Napatunayan na natin noong nakaraang taon: kapag nagising at nagkaisa ang bayan, walang kapangyarihang makapagtatahimik sa ating tinig.

Ngunit ang ating pagkilos ay hindi isang panandaliang sigwa lamang. Huwag nating hayaang matapos ang laban sa isang rally, isang headline, isang kaso, o isang pagkakakulong.

Mag-organisa tayo.
Magbantay tayo.
Magtanong tayo.
Maglantad tayo.
Maningil tayo.

At higit sa lahat, manindigan tayo.

Sa ating mga barangay, sektor, at bayan, patuloy nating bantayan ang bawat sentimo ng pera ng bayan at ang bawat kilos ng mga lingkod bayan.

Huwag matakot magsalita. Huwag tumigil sa pagtatanong. Huwag sumuko sa paninindigan.
Dahil ang laban kontra katiwalian ay hindi laban ng iilan.

ITO AY LABAN NG BUONG BAYAN.

ISANG BAYAN.
ISANG PANININDIGAN.
ISANG LABAN.

CONCERNED CITIZENS OF PAMPANGA

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16/09/2026

Clark summit highlights role of heritage in preserving community identity amid growth

CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga — As Clark continues to expand as an economic hub, officials, archivists and heritage advocates gathered here on Sept. 16 to discuss how communities can preserve historical records, cultural landmarks and collective memory amid rapid change.

The National Summit III of Church Archives and Heritage Workers brought together historians, church archivists, heritage workers and government representatives from across the country to examine how institutions document and preserve local history across generations.

During the summit, Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, president and chief executive officer of the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), recalled how the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo coincided with national discussions on the future of the former United States military bases in Clark and Subic.

She noted that Clark has since developed into a major economic center, hosting about 1,300 locators that employ approximately 151,000 workers and maintaining direct air links to destinations in the Philippines and Asia through Clark International Airport.

Atty. Devanadera said historical records and heritage sites help communities understand how places evolve over time.

“In every town, in the history of every town in the Philippines, the community starts where the church is, and the community progresses as the church progresses,” Atty. Devanadera said.

She cited Clark's preserved heritage structures, including the barn houses or former officers' houses that now serve new functions, as examples of how historically significant sites remain part of the area's continuing development.

She also noted ongoing discussions with the National Museum regarding the preservation of Kapampangan and ecclesiastical heritage within the museum complex in Clark. CDC provided the five-hectare site for the National Museum complex.

For her part, Governor Lilia Pineda discussed how archives, historical records and heritage structures document community life across generations.

“Memory is not simply about the past; memory is a source of identity, memory is a source of strength, and memory is a responsibility,” Pineda said.

Pineda said church records preserve information on baptisms, marriages, migration, disasters and social change, providing historical references that help document the development of communities and institutions.

She also cited several historic churches in Pampanga, including San Guillermo Church in Bacolor, while discussing sites associated with significant events in the province's history, particularly the aftermath of the Mount Pinatubo eruption.

Throughout the summit, speakers discussed the role of archives, historical records and heritage sites in documenting the social, cultural and institutional history of communities.

Atty. Devanadera closed her remarks by linking the preservation of history with the responsibility of maintaining records and heritage resources for future generations.

“Ang kahapon ang nagbibigay ng kahulugan at kabuluhan sa atin ngayon, at ang ngayon ang nagbibigay ng matibay na pundasyon para sa ating bukas,” she concluded.

📸 CDC

Pampanga PIO

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16/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ TARA, TAKBO TAYO! 💚💛

The Angeles City Public School Teachers Association, Inc. (ACPUSTA) cordially invites everyone to join, have fun, stay active, and RUN FOR OUR TEACHERS! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

As part of our month-long celebration of World Teachers’ Day, let’s cap the festivities with an exciting and healthy run that celebrates the dedication, passion, and service of our teacher-heroes. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫❤️

🎽 GUROSTRIDE: TEACHERS FUN RUN 2026
✨ “Every Step Inspires”
📅 October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
📍 Clark Parade Grounds

Choose your distance: 3KM | 5KM | 10KM
🏅 Race Bib • Running Shirt • Finisher’s Medal

This exciting event is a joint project of ACPUSTA, SMOKE10, and Decathlon, bringing teachers, families, friends, and the community together through fitness, friendship, and appreciation for our educators.

🔥 RUN FOR TEACHERS. RUN FOR HEALTH. RUN FOR A CAUSE.
Let’s make every step count! Tara na! GuroStride tayo!

👉 REGISTER NOW:

https://smoke10events.myruntime.com/register/guro-stride-teachers-fun-run-2026

📱 For inquiries: 0949 165 3727 | 0945 534 8165

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16/09/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. 🏮🥮✨

Bring home Choi Garden’s 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐱 of four beautifully crafted mooncakes made for gifting, sharing, and celebrating with the people who matter.
🎁 ₱𝟏,𝟗𝟖𝟖 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐱
🥮 𝟒 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 #𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿s 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 📞 𝟬𝟵𝟭𝟳 𝟭𝟲𝟴 𝟮𝟰𝟲𝟰, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁.

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞. 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞.

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16/09/2026

FAITH, FOOD, FRIENDSHIP | Israeli Ambassador Kursh Opens One Pampanga Culinary Cup
By Mark Sison

SM CITY CLARK, Pampanga — Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Her Excellency Dana Kursh headlined the opening of the One Pampanga Culinary Cup (OPCC) here, joined by Pampanga Governor Lilia "Nanay" Pineda and other local officials, formally launching the One Pampanga Food and Beverage Expo (OPFBEX) Week running September 16 to 20.

In her remarks, Kursh underscored the connection between faith, food, and friendship, noting how the senses come alive through shared meals and culinary tradition. She also expressed admiration for Gov. Nanay's steady hand in leading the province's recovery efforts following recent flooding.

Clark Development Corporation President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera echoed the sentiment, remarking that Pampanga's standing as the country's culinary heartland needs no paper or title to prove it, as the fact is already etched in the consciousness of every Filipino.

She likewise commended Gov Nanay's strong leadership amid the recent floods. Devanadera added that she was struck by how the event goes beyond being a mere festival, describing the culinary cup as a genuine test of Kapampangan skill pitted against the rigor of global competition standards.

The OPCC serves as the centerpiece opening event of OPFBEX Week, a five-day celebration of Pampanga's status as the officially recognized Culinary Heartland of the Philippines.

The live cooking competition, staged at venues across the region before culminating at the SMX Convention Center Clark, pits professional and student chefs against one another in showcasing local ingredients, regional flavors, and inventive cooking techniques.

Also present at the launch were Clark International Airport Corporation President Joseph Alcazar and SM City Clark Mall Manager Marianne Grace Gavino. The event was organized under the leadership of lead convenor Chef Felix Asuncion and co-convenor and events manager Chie Basco.

Beyond the culinary competition, OPFBEX Week brings together several linked activities. The One Pampanga Food & Beverage Expo, set for September 19 and 20 at SMX Clark, will gather food and beverage suppliers alongside local micro, small, and medium enterprises offering regional delicacies and business-matching opportunities. Running alongside it, the One Coffee & Matcha Fest will spotlight artisan coffee blends, specialty beans, and matcha-based creations.

Earlier in the week, on September 18, participants can join the OPFBEX Culinary Tour, a full-day excursion through Pampanga's noted food destinations. The week's program also includes the Food Forward Forum on September 19, an industry discussion themed "From Farm to Finance: Building the Future of Philippine Food," focused on technology, sustainability, and investment in the local food sector.

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15/09/2026

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Isang karangalan para sa Angeles City ang pagkilala sa City College of Angeles (CCA) bilang isa sa mga Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) sa Central Luzon na kinilala sa TANGLAW Central Luzon 2026. Sa suporta ni Mayor Carmelo “Jon” B. Lazatin II, patuloy na binibigyang-halaga ng Angeles City ang edukasyon at paghubog sa kabataan bilang mahalagang katuwang sa pag-unlad ng lungsod.

Ang pagkilalang ito ay sumasalamin sa patuloy na pagsisikap ng CCA na maitaguyod ang quality education, innovation, at excellence para sa mga mag-aaral—kabilang ang mga Kabataang Angeleño na nangangarap at nagsisikap para sa kanilang kinabukasan.

Naging bahagi ng pagkilala ang pagkakasama ng CCA sa Top 100 ng anim na kategorya ng World University Rankings for Innovation 2026. Ipinapakita nito ang patuloy na pag-usbong ng kolehiyo sa larangan ng innovation at ang mga hakbang nito upang makapagbigay ng mas makabuluhan at makabagong learning opportunities.

Para sa Kabataang Angeleño, ang ganitong milestone ay higit pa sa isang award. Nagbibigay ito ng inspirasyon at kumpiyansa na ang isang institusyong nagsisilbi sa komunidad ay maaaring makilala hindi lamang sa rehiyon kundi maging sa mas malawak na international academic community.

Ang tagumpay ng CCA ay tagumpay din ng mga Kabataang Angeleño—patunay na kapag nabibigyan ng pagkakataon, kalidad na edukasyon, at tamang suporta, mas maraming kabataan ang maaaring maabot ang kanilang potensiyal at makapag-ambag sa kinabukasan ng Angeles City.

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15/09/2026

CDC Board Tours Golf Ridge Private Estate Members of the Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors of the Clark Development Corporation toured Golf Ridge Private Estate in Filinvest Mimosa Plus Leisure City, following the Board Meeting on September 11.

The visit provided Board members with an opportunity to view the country club-style residential development, which is positioned within a 3.3-hectare private estate overlooking the Mimosa Plus Golf Course. The project forms part of the continuing expansion of residential and mixed-use developments in Clark, reflecting the area's growing appeal as a destination for investment, business, leisure, and urban living.

The tour also gave Board members firsthand exposure to ongoing private sector developments that contribute to Clark's transformation into a dynamic and integrated economic hub, supporting the Freeport's long-term growth and development objectives.

📸CDC Photos

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15/09/2026

NGCP ADVISORY

Scheduled power interruption affecting parts of Pampanga on Saturday, 19 September 2026.

Time: 6:00AM - 2:00PM
Affected: PRESCO, PELCO I (Navaling Substation) & PELCO II (Mabiga & Sta. Maria Substations)

Reasons: To facilitate technical activities, commissioning and energization of PRESCO facilities as well as Transmission Line maintenance works along Mexico-Clark 69kV Line 2 as requested by PRESCO.

Specific areas are determined by the electric cooperatives. NGCP will exert all efforts to restore power earlier or as scheduled.

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14/09/2026

COMELEC RUNS VOTER REGISTRATION AT HANDOG NG PANGULO CARAVAN
By Mark Sison

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 3, in coordination with the Angeles City local government, launched the "Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat" Trabaho Agad Job Fair on September 14 at the 3rd Floor Activity Center, Robinsons Angeles, Balibago, bringing employment and government services under one roof for jobseekers, PhilHealth members and residents.

Leading the activity were DOLE Assistant Secretary Atty. Julie Ann Chang-Lim, DOLE Region 3 Regional Director Atty. Sarah Buena Mirasol, Assistant Regional Director Alejandro Inza Cruz, Angeles City Mayor Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II, City PESO Manager Ferdie Calma and City Information Officer Jay Pelayo IV.

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is taking part in the "Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat" caravan as the agency running voter education and on-site registration at the multi-agency event.

COMELEC has set up satellite registration desks at the caravan's public hubs, where residents including newly hired workers passing through the accompanying Trabaho Agad Job Fair can register as first-time voters, reactivate deactivated voter records, or update their local registration ahead of upcoming elections.

Running COMELEC's ground-level operations in the city is Atty. Charmaine Fhaye Casquejo, the Angeles City Election Officer IV. She serves as the local focal person for voter management, automated counting system layouts and poll enforcement, working alongside the city government.

Her office also coordinates directly with the Angeles City Police Office and Mayor Lazatin II's administration on joint security planning, overseeing local security checks and personnel deployment to protect voting centers.

On the infrastructure side, she has authorized precinct-level adjustments such as the relocation of voting centers in dense population areas like Barangay Balibago. She has likewise led automated election system roadshows and voter education caravans across the city aimed at building public familiarity with municipal voting procedures.

On the ground, COMELEC's satellite desks are being supported by the Angeles City LGU. City Hall has provided venue space including setups at the Infinity Complex and Robinsons Angeles along with security coverage from the Angeles City Police to keep the registration sites accessible and secure.

The mayor's office has also helped push the reach of the drive beyond the caravan itself. Through regular coordination in the city's peace-and-order council meetings, City Hall has worked with COMELEC to circulate satellite registration schedules across Angeles City's 33 barangays, aiming for wider voter turnout at the grassroots level.

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