Pampanga Times

12/08/2026

🚨 WALANG PASOK | AUGUST 13, 2026

Several LGUs in Pampanga, Metro Manila, Bulacan, Bataan, Cavite, Pangasinan and Occidental Mindoro have suspended classes on Thursday as Habagat continues to bring unfavorable weather conditions.

📍Pampanga areas include Guagua, Macabebe, Masantol, Minalin, San Simon and Santo Tomas. Some LGUs have shifted to Alternative Delivery Mode.

🔄 RUNNING LIST: More areas may be added. Refresh this post for updates and always check your LGU or school’s official announcement.

12/08/2026

BREAKING: The entire province of Pampanga has been placed under a state of calamity following a declaration by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on a request from the Pampanga Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC).

The declaration is expected to help speed up the province’s response and the delivery of assistance to residents affected by the ongoing flooding.

As of Wednesday, flooding has affected 297 barangays across 17 municipalities and cities in Pampanga.

Provincial authorities continue to monitor the situation and coordinate relief and disaster response efforts as affected communities deal with the impacts of the continuing rains.

More updates will be provided as information becomes available.

11/08/2026

Parts of Pampanga are experiencing light to moderate rain with occasional heavy downpours as the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, continues to affect Central Luzon.

PAGASA issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 1 at 11 p.m. Tuesday, placing parts of Zambales and Bataan under a Yellow Warning for possible flooding. Rain may continue in several areas of Pampanga and nearby provinces over the next three hours.

Residents in flood-prone areas are advised to stay alert and monitor the latest weather and rainfall warnings.

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10/08/2026

Angeles City has been nominated for Asia’s Best Culinary City Destination 2026 at the prestigious World Culinary Awards, alongside Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo.

Voting is open until August 14. The nomination puts a spotlight on Pampanga—the Culinary Capital of the Philippines—and its rich food traditions, from iconic sisig to generations-old Kapampangan cuisine.

👉 Register and vote for Angeles City through the link in the comments.

Let’s show Asia what Pampanga is cooking!

Source: World Culinary Awards

09/08/2026

We’re activating our live blog. Pampanga Times will provide continuing updates on class suspensions, heavy rainfall warnings, flooded areas, road conditions, and other weather-related developments across Pampanga.

We’ll be monitoring announcements from local government units, PAGASA, PDRRMO and other official sources as conditions develop.

Stay informed and stay safe. Bookmark this live update and check back for the latest verified information. See comments section.

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08/08/2026

Have you noticed more Filipinos playing pickleball lately?

From Pampanga to Cebu, Metro Manila and other parts of the country, pickleball is becoming more than just a new sport. Its easy-to-learn format, flexible pace and strong social element are attracting beginners, families, professionals and recreational players.

But why is pickleball suddenly everywhere—and what makes Filipinos keep coming back to the court? 👀

👉 Read the full story in the comments section

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08/08/2026

🌧️ More rain is coming to Pampanga.

PAGASA is forecasting 50 to 100 mm of rainfall in Pampanga through Tuesday, Aug. 11, as the Southwest Monsoon continues to affect Central Luzon.

With some areas already experiencing prolonged rainfall, residents in flood- and landslide-prone communities are urged to stay alert and monitor the latest PAGASA and local government advisories.

Read the full weather update on Pampanga News.

07/08/2026

PAGASA has upgraded its rainfall alert for several municipalities in Pampanga to an Orange Rainfall Warning as the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to bring persistent heavy rains across Central Luzon.

In Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 22, issued at 11:00 p.m. Friday, the weather bureau warned that flooding is threatening in areas placed under the Orange Warning Level.

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07/08/2026

🚨 EARTHQUAKE ALERT

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the waters off Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro at 10:38 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7.

The tremor was felt in parts of Metro Manila, while PHIVOLCS said aftershocks are expected. Stay alert and follow official advisories. Read the latest update on Pampanga News.

06/08/2026

A growing number of young Filipinos are thinking about investing, and if you’re one of them, you’re also probably figuring out how to get started.

While Millennials and Gen Zs show interest in investing, there remains a gap between their financial aspirations and actual participation, according to a recent study on motivational factors and behavior that drive investment in the stock market.

Across fast-growing regions like , many begin by saving and setting aside emergency funds. But over time, a question brings them to a standstill: what comes next?

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