Pampanga News

22/07/2025

As of 8:00 AM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, PAGASA issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 38 due to the prevailing Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The RED rainfall warning was raised over Metro Manila, Bataan, and parts of Cavite (Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Kawit, Noveleta, Imus, Cavite City, General Trias, Rosario) due to serious flooding in flood-prone areas.

The ORANGE rainfall warning was raised over Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Zambales, , Bulacan, and other parts of Cavite (Alfonso, Amadeo, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Indang, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez, Silang, Tagaytay, Ternate, Trece Martires, Carmona, Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Naic, Tanza) as flooding remains threatening.

The YELLOW rainfall warning was raised over Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Quezon, with possible flooding in low-lying areas.

Meanwhile, the public and concerned Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices are advised to monitor the weather conditions and wait for the next warning to be issued at 11:00 AM today, according to PAGASA.

*Satellite imagery as of 9:10 AM, July 22, 2025, via Windy.com

21/07/2025

As of 11:00 PM on Monday, PAGASA issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 35 due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

The RED rainfall warning was raised over Metro Manila, Bataan, and Rizal (Rodriguez, San Mateo, Cainta, Antipolo, Taytay) due to serious flooding in flood-prone areas.

The ORANGE rainfall warning was raised over Cavite, Bulacan, , Zambales, Laguna, Batangas, and parts of Rizal (Tanay, Angono, Baras, Binangonan, Cardona, Jala-Jala, Morong, Pililla, Teresa) as flooding remains threatening.

The YELLOW rainfall warning was raised over Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, and Quezon, with possible flooding in low-lying areas.

Meanwhile, the public and concerned Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices are advised to monitor updates and wait for the next advisory at 2:00 AM tomorrow, according to PAGASA.

02/07/2025

Heavy Rains Expected Across Luzon and Nearby Areas Due to LPA and Southwest Monsoon – PAGASA

Issued: July 2, 2025, 11:00 PM
Source: DOST-PAGASA

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Weather Advisory No. 4 warning the public of significant rainfall over several parts of Luzon due to a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the prevailing Southwest Monsoon.

Rainfall Forecast
Due to the Low Pressure Area (LPA):
Tonight until Thursday evening, July 3 (50–100 mm):
Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, and Ilocos Norte

Thursday evening to Friday evening, July 4 (50–100 mm):
Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, Kalinga, Ilocos Norte, and Abra

Friday evening to Saturday evening, July 5 (50–100 mm):
Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, and Ilocos Norte

Due to the Southwest Monsoon:
Tonight until Thursday evening, July 3 (50–100 mm):
Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, and Occidental Mindoro

Thursday evening to Friday evening, July 4:

(100–200 mm): Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro

(50–100 mm): Metro Manila, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Tarlac, , Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, and Antique

Friday evening to Saturday evening, July 5 (50–100 mm):
Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro

Public Advisory
PAGASA warns that rainfall may be higher in mountainous or elevated areas, and the effects could be worsened in areas already saturated by previous rain.

The public, especially those in the affected regions, are urged to stay vigilant and coordinate with local disaster risk reduction and management offices. PAGASA's Regional Services Division will issue localized warnings including Heavy Rainfall Warnings and Thunderstorm Advisories as necessary.

The next weather advisory is scheduled for release at 5:00 AM tomorrow unless significant changes occur.

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27/06/2025

Kanyaman!

24/06/2025

Thunderstorm Advisory No. 2
Issued at: 1:15 PM, 24 June 2025(Tuesday)

Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over , Bulacan, Rizal, Metro Manila and Batangas within the next 2 hours.

The above conditions are being experienced in Zambales(Santa Cruz, Masinloc, Candelaria, Botolan, Palauig, Iba, Cabangan, San Marcelino, Castillejos, Subic, Olongapo), Bataan(Hermosa, Orani, Samal, Abucay), Tarlac(San Jose, Capas), Nueva Ecija(Penaranda, San Leonardo, Gapan), Cavite(Bacoor), Laguna(Cabuyao, Calamba) and Quezon(Quezon, San Narciso, Mulanay, General Luna, Macalelon, Calauag, Lopez) which may persist within 2 hours and may affect nearby areas.

All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides.

Keep monitoring for updates.

Source: DOST PAGASA PRSD

23/06/2025

Thunderstorm Advisory No. 15
Issued at: 2:17 PM, 23 June 2025(Monday)

Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Bataan, Batangas, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac within the next 2 hours.

Intense to torrential rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Metro Manila(Quezon City, Caloocan, Muntinlupa), Rizal(Rodriguez), Bulacan(San Jose del Monte, Norzagaray, San Ildefonso), Laguna(Binan, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, Calamba, Los Banos, Bay, Calauan, Victoria, Pila, Lumban, Pagsanjan, Santa Cruz), Quezon(Mauban, Tagkawayan, Perez), Zambales(San Marcelino, Subic, San Narciso, San Antonio, Castillejos, San Felipe, Cabangan) and Cavite(Carmona, Gen. Mariano Alvarez) which may persist within 2 hours and may affect nearby areas.

All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides.

Keep monitoring for updates.

Source: DOST PAGASA PRSD

29/05/2025

From Refuse to Resource

BCDA is currently processing an unsolicited proposal for the facility, which will be subject to a Swiss Challenge. The site is designed to accommodate not just Clark’s waste, but that of Pampanga, Tarlac, Bataan, and surrounding areas. It is also expected to help boost power supply in the region and serve the growing energy requirements of Clark’s locators and future investors. The project draws inspiration from international benchmarks, including waste-to-energy systems in Japan, Australia, and Hawaii.

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A corner of Tarlac within the 30,000-hectare Clark Special Economic Zone is being reimagined—not as a dumping ground, but as the future site of Central..

23/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the license of the driver of a black sport utility vehicle that killed two people after it accelerated and crashed at the entrance of the departure area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on May 4.

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the license of the driver of a black sport utility vehicle that killed two people after it accelerated and crashed at the

23/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — San Fernando City, Pampanga mayoral candidate Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab has called for a manual recount of votes due to alleged election irregularities in her city.

San Fernando City, Pampanga mayoral candidate Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab has called for a manual recount of votes.

20/05/2025

𝗦𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹: 𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝑫𝒐𝒄’𝒔 𝑺𝒊𝒛𝒛𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒔
Texts and photo by Lee Jay Nicole, BSTM2F

It was the kind of craving that hits you out of nowhere and is impossible to ignore. As the morning session of the workshop at school ended, my mind was occupied by the thought of craving sisig—something savory, smoky-scented, served on a hot plate that would fill my empty stomach. It started as a simple craving, but unexpectedly, it turned into something more to discover.

The journey began when my feet led me to the food court at Gate 8, which is near the area of the workshop. The sun was at its peak—it was 12 noon, the hottest part of the day. Walking toward the food court felt longer than usual, making me even hungrier and crave something that could refresh me.

As I arrived at the food court, there were a lot of students dining despite the heat, which only proved the popularity of the area. With a variety of dishes available—Korean meals like kimbap, Korean ramen, samgyup bento, traditional Filipino dishes, creamy frappes, fruity shakes, milk tea, juices, and more—my eyes were still stuck on Doc’s Sizzlers. It’s a stall offering various sizzling plate dishes, especially the one I had been craving: sizzling pork sisig.

As the staff served my order on an iron plate, the savory aroma filled the air, making me even hungrier. After all, pork sisig is one of my favorite famous dishes in Pampanga. Moreover, according to the Department of Tourism, Pampanga’s sisig has been featured in different food expos.

Doc’s Sizzlers may not serve the most authentic pork sisig, but their version is definitely worth a try. Surprisingly, their sizzling pork sisig only costs ₱60—much cheaper than other food stalls and definitely affordable for students.

While dining, the heat of the weather made me uncomfortable, which led me to visit the mixed fruit shake stall nearby. They serve various fruit shake options, and I chose one of their best sellers: mango-banana, which matched my fruity shake cravings. The fruit shake had a perfect blend of ice—leaving no icy chunks—and the natural sweetness of the fruits made it taste more fruity and organic. It had a perfect tropical blend of flavor.

With that, together with the sizzling pork sisig, I only spent ₱110 for a savory lunch and refreshing drink. Given the affordability of the food court at Gate 8, it became clear to me why many students keep coming to the area.

For those who haven’t been here, I recommend the place if you're looking for a variety of food options to try. Let your feet lead you to the food court near Gate 8, where you can enjoy sizzling foods and refreshing drinks—perfect for student-friendly meals.

Published with permission.