SunStar Pampanga

10/08/2026

Every time heavy rains pour over San Fernando, Pampanga, many areas quickly find themselves submerged in floodwaters.When I was younger, our barangay would often be flooded with water reaching waist-deep levels. Since our home was only a bungalow, our family eventually became accustomed to floodwaters entering our house whenever heavy rains came.While we often point to the intensity of the rainfall as the primary cause, we cannot ignore a long-standing problem that continues to worsen the situation: irresponsible garbage disposal. In her social media reels, CSFP Mayor Vilma Caluag appealed to her constituents to refrain from throwing their wastes anywhere to prevent the occurence of floods in the city. Plastics, food waste, and other trash carelessly thrown into canals, drainage systems, and waterways eventually clog the flow of water, causing streets and communities to flood even after just a few hours of rain. Flooding is not solely a consequence of nature; in many ways, it is also a result of our own actions.

Every time heavy rains pour over San Fernando, Pampanga, many areas quickly find themselves submerged in floodwaters.When I was younger, our barangay would ofte

10/08/2026

God bless Sophie Cunningham and Enes Kanter Freedom for having the courage to say what many people are apparently becoming afraid to say: common sense still matters.

I'm surprised that we somehow live in a time when stating an obvious biological fact can suddenly become controversial. A discussion that should be grounded in science, fairness, and common sense is too often reduced to labels—“transphobic,” “racist,” or “hateful”—simply because someone expresses an opinion that does not conform to the prevailing narrative.

God bless Sophie Cunningham and Enes Kanter Freedom for having the courage to say what many people are apparently becoming afraid to say: common sense still mat

10/08/2026

Manibat la king Oksidenti ring kerakalan da ring pananda na ning kekatamung kasalungsungang pangataung Kapampangan. Anti mu, menibat la kareng Kastila ring mismung lagyu a Pampanga/Kapampangan at panimanman king amanung sisuan king lenti na ning abakadang at garalitang Latin. Menibat ya kareng Kastila ing katolismo at ing kekatamung pamisalangsangan karing siping tamung b***n a Tagalog. Sinulat mu rin na ning metung a amerikanung istoryador king amanung ingles ing pekalibru dikil king kasalesayan na ning Indung B***n.

Manibat la king Oksidenti ring kerakalan da ring pananda na ning kekatamung kasalungsungang pangataung Kapampangan. Anti mu, menibat la kareng Kastila ring mism

10/08/2026

Technology has changed more than the way people work, communicate, and play—it has transformed the way communities are built.

Gaming has become a global spectator sport. Collecting has evolved into a thriving hobby culture. Content creation is now a career, while cosplay, trading card games, and pop culture fandoms continue to bring people together both online and offline.

Technology has changed more than the way people work, communicate, and play—it has transformed the way communities are built. Gaming has become a global spectat

10/08/2026

ERODED PORTION OF TAIL D**E IN MINALIN REACHES 100 METERS

The eroded portion of the San Fernando–Sto. Tomas–Minalin Tail D**e in Barangay Sta. Catalina, Minalin, has now reached an estimated 100 meters in length, according to Pampanga Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda.

The vice governor disclosed this following his inspection at the water channel, with Minalin Mayor Philip Naguit, on Monday.

Pineda warned that numerous fishponds and the livelihoods of many residents could be at risk if the affected portion of the d**e completely gives way.

During his term as governor, Pineda said he asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to repair the d**e.

He said that current Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda will coordinate with DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon for the immediate repair of the damaged section of the d**e.

Earlier, Mayor Naguit ordered an emergency repair of a eroded portion in Barangay Sta. Rita to protect the lives and livelihoods of residents.

Via Paulo Gee Santos, CLTV36 News | Vice Governor Delta Pineda video

10/08/2026

Residents in AC's flood-prone areas urged to be vigilant

Mayor Carmelo Jon Lazatin II inspected the Abacan River and other water channels in the city on Monday, August 10.

The city government said it is monitoring water levels and providing assistance to residents affected by flooding.

Lazatin, together with personnel of the Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ACDRRMO) and City Engineerís Office (CEO), also visited flood-prone areas to assess the conditions and ensure immediate coordination in case the situation worsens.

Photo: FB/Carmelo "Jon" Lazatin II

READ MORE: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/residents-in-acs-flood-prone-areas-urged-to-be-vigilant

10/08/2026

Damage to crops and fisheries in Pampanga has reached ?34.24 million due to the combined effects of typhoons ìLuisî and ìMaymayî and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, according to the Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC).

The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) placed the total damage at ?34,242,342.21 as of 7 a.m. on August 10, 2026.

Damage to crops and fisheries in Pampanga has reached ?34.24 million due to the combined effects of typhoons ìLuisî and ìMaymayî and the enhanced Southwest Mons

10/08/2026

The Magalang municipal government has coordinated with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to clear Amuco Creek of debris that causes the overflowing of the water channel.

Flooding continues to affect several barangays in the municipality.

The DPWH has deployed heavy equipment to clear the portion of Amuco Creek near Sta. Cruz Elementary School, where water has overflowed amid persistent rains.

The Magalang municipal government has coordinated with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to clear Amuco Creek of debris that causes the overflo

10/08/2026

Flooding has affected 236 barangays in 17 areas in Pampanga amid the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, according to the Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) Situational Report No. 20.

The flooding was caused by continuous rainfall, high tide, overflowing waterways, among other factors.

Flooding has affected 236 barangays in 17 areas in Pampanga amid the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, according to the Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction an

10/08/2026

The Angeles City Traffic Development Office (ACTDO) arrested two individuals for illegal fishing along Abacan River in Barangays Balibago and Pandan.

This was learned from ACTDO head Kiko Pangilinan, who said that fishing in the river is prohibited.

The Angeles City Traffic Development Office (ACTDO) arrested two individuals for illegal fishing along Abacan River in Barangays Balibago and Pandan.This was le