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City of San Fernando, Pampanga Your CSFP. Your Stories. Stories of Pampanga and the Nation ∙ News, Inspiration, Trivia, Advocacy, & History

A community magazine — not a government page

Stories of Pampanga and the Nation ∙ News, Inspiration, Trivia, Advocacy, & History

A community magazine — not a government page

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TRIVIA about CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA

• Full of nostalgia & progress. Festive & historical. Eventful & cultural!
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THE CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES! (Yñg Cabisera Ning Pascu Qñg Pilipinas!) • Giant Lantern Festival • HILAGA

• Sinukwan Festival • Frog Festival • Heritage District

FESTIVALS AND LOCAL EVENTS • January 31 - Pedro Abad Santos Day • February 4 - Cityhood Anniversary • Good Friday - San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites • May 7 - Jose Abad Santos Day • First Saturday of May - El Circulo Fernandino • May 30 - San Fernando City Fiesta • September 10 - San Fernando Women's Day • First Week of October - Piestang Tugak San Fernando Frog Festival • First Week of December - Sinukwan Festival • December 11 - Aldo ning Kapampangan • Saturday before Christmas Eve - Giant Lantern Festival

BARANGAYS • Alasas • Baliti • Bulaon • Calulut • Del Carmen • Del Pilar • Del Rosario • Dela Paz Norte • Dela Paz Sur • Dolores • Juliana • Lara • Lourdes • Maimpis • Magliman • Malino • Malpitic • Pandaras • Panipuan • Pulung Bulo • Quebiawan • Saguin • San Agustin • San Felipe • San Isidro • San Jose • San Juan • San Nicolas • San Pedro Cutud • Santa Lucia • Santa Teresita • Santo Niño • Santo Rosario (Poblacion) • Sindalan • Telabastagan

TELEVISION NETWORKS • InfoMax 8 • MBC-TV Natin: Channel 12 • CLTV 36 • ABS-CBN TV46 Pampanga

• On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_San_Fernando,_Pampanga
• Barangay Map: https://fb.com/photo.php?fbid=10151594444239566

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From the classrooms of Pampanga to the world stage 🌏Three Central Luzon universities just made it to the QS World Univer...
06/11/2025

From the classrooms of Pampanga to the world stage 🌏
Three Central Luzon universities just made it to the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026.

As reported by SunStar Pampanga, Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Angeles University Foundation (AUF), and Bulacan State University (BulSU) have joined Asia’s most prestigious list—proof that local education is keeping up with global standards.

And that’s not all.
The City College of San Fernando, Pampanga also earned recognition at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025, with five projects—from “AI Tools in Business Research” to “Education Behind Bars”—turning heads internationally.

Even Limay Polytechnic College in Bataan made the region proud with its community-driven innovations.
Education here isn’t just about degrees anymore. It’s about transformation, creativity, and compassion.

For Capampáng̃ans, this isn’t just good news—it’s a reminder that world-class excellence can begin right here at home.

🎓 Our perspective is grounded in verified details from the report cited in the comment.

Jovi De Leon, “3 universities in CL enter prestigious world rankings,” SunStar Pampanga, November 6, 2025

They say the stars have arrived — just not in Pampanga yet.When the 2026 Michelin Guide revealed its first Philippine se...
06/11/2025

They say the stars have arrived — just not in Pampanga yet.

When the 2026 Michelin Guide revealed its first Philippine selection, many Capampáng̃ans felt left out. Manila and Cebu took the spotlight. Pampanga, the country’s culinary heartland, seemed missing from the list.

But here’s the real story — according to the Michelin announcement last year, Pampanga is part of the “environs” of Manila that inspectors are quietly exploring right now. In short: the judges are here. They’re tasting, observing, and taking notes.

Michelin’s anonymous inspectors are known for their rigor. They grade restaurants around the world using five universal criteria:

• The quality of the ingredients
• The mastery of cooking techniques
• The harmony of flavors
• The personality of the cuisine
• The consistency both over time and through the menu as a whole

So this isn’t the time to be disappointed. It’s the time to up the game consistently.

Pampanga has long been the cradle of Filipino cooking. But the next chapter could elevate its kitchens to global fame — if chefs embrace refinement without losing the soul of our dishes.

Imagine a Capampáng̃an restaurant earning that first Michelin Star. That’s not just a win for a chef — it’s a win for a province whose flavors tell the story of a nation.

🌶 Our angle is drawn from Michelin’s official announcement — full details in the source linked in the comments.

Michelin Press Release, “The 2026 Michelin Guide to Highlight the Culinary Excellence of Manila and Environs, Cebu in Its Inaugural Edition,” Michelin, February 18, 2025

A billion pesos is being offered back.But can money undo betrayal?According to ABS-CBN News, the Department of Justice c...
06/11/2025

A billion pesos is being offered back.
But can money undo betrayal?

According to ABS-CBN News, the Department of Justice confirmed that some whistleblowers in the flood control fund scandal are volunteering to return up to ₱1 billion of stolen funds.

DOJ Undersecretary Jesse Andres said restitution will be part of the memorandum with potential state witnesses—including former engineers and a contractor linked to the case. Some are now fully cooperating, their testimonies said to be enough to “pin down higher proponents.”

But here’s the uneasy part:
Even as billions return, questions remain.
How much more was stolen?
And how much justice can really be repaid in cash?

💧 Our recap is based on verified details from the source in the comment.

Rowegie Abanto, “Some flood control whistleblowers volunteering to return up to P1 billion: DOJ exec,” ABS-CBN News, November 6, 2025

A 90-day pause in leadership.The Sandiganbayan has ordered the suspension of San Simon, Pampanga mayor Abundio Punsalan ...
06/11/2025

A 90-day pause in leadership.
The Sandiganbayan has ordered the suspension of San Simon, Pampanga mayor Abundio Punsalan Jr. after he was charged with graft and robbery by means of extortion.

According to Malaya Business Insight, the case began with a complaint from RealSteel Corporation, which accused the mayor of demanding P80 million to keep a tax incentive ordinance intact.
NBI agents later staged an entrapment in Clark Freeport Zone, where Punsalan and a co-accused were arrested after allegedly receiving P30 million in marked money.

The mayor questioned the suspension, arguing that the funds involved were private and not government-related.
But the Sandiganbayan said otherwise: any valid charge under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act requires suspension from office.

Now, San Simon awaits clarity on what comes next—
as the town’s highest seat of power sits, for the moment, in silence.

⚖️ Our writeup is based on official information cited in the comment.

Peter Tabingo, “Sandiganbayan suspends San Simon, Pampanga mayor,” Malaya Business Insight, November 6, 2025

The calm before the storm might not last long.According to PAGASA, Tropical Storm Fung-Wong is strengthening fast—and ma...
06/11/2025

The calm before the storm might not last long.
According to PAGASA, Tropical Storm Fung-Wong is strengthening fast—and may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as early as tonight or early Saturday.

Once inside PAR, it will be named “Uwan.”
Forecasts show it could reach super typhoon category by Saturday and may make landfall by Monday, November 10, over Northern or Central Luzon.

That means parts of Pampanga could begin feeling the effects as early as Sunday, with possible heavy rains, rough seas, and strong winds.
PAGASA warns that storm surges may occur along the east coast of Central Luzon, and Wind Signals could be raised as early as tomorrow.

Let’s not wait for the winds to tell us it’s time.
Charge your phones, secure your roofs, and stay tuned to trusted updates.

🌧 Our update is based on PAGASA’s official advisory linked in the comment.

DOST-PAGASA, “Tropical Cyclone Advisory No. 7 – Tropical Storm FUNG-WONG — Issued at 11:00 PM, 06 November 2025 — Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 AM next day,” PAGASA, November 6, 2025

They’ve lost their homes, their things, sometimes even the people they love.And now, they’re offered a loan.According to...
06/11/2025

They’ve lost their homes, their things, sometimes even the people they love.
And now, they’re offered a loan.

According to Inquirer, the Social Security System (SSS) has opened calamity loans of up to P20,000 for victims of Typhoon Tino in Cebu.
It carries 7 percent interest, payable in two years, with applications open until December 5.

Cebu took the hardest hit—71 lives lost, 53 towns under a state of calamity, 200,000 families affected.
For many, there’s nothing left to rebuild from.
No walls, no roofs, no savings—just the will to start again.

So when a loan is what’s offered, it raises a quiet question in the wind:
When you’ve lost everything, should help come with interest?

💔 Our perspective is drawn from the report cited in the comment.

Nyah Genelle C. De Leon, “SSS offers P20,000 loan to Typhoon ‘Tino’ victims,” Inquirer, November 6, 2025

From small-town dreams to national triumph.Two Capampáng̃ans just proved that excellence shines brightest when fueled by...
05/11/2025

From small-town dreams to national triumph.
Two Capampáng̃ans just proved that excellence shines brightest when fueled by heart.

Mike Ronnel Diwa Castro of Lubao placed first in the October 2025 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination, while Lanz Andre Aragon America of Guagua ranked seventh—both proud graduates of Pampanga State University (formerly Don Honorio Ventura State University).

As SunStar Pampanga reports, their success isn’t just personal—it’s a celebration shared by their families, mentors, and communities.
Vice Governor Dennis Pineda and Lubao Mayor Esmie Pineda both extended their heartfelt congratulations, calling their achievements an inspiration to every young Capampáng̃an who dreams of breaking limits.

From Barangay Sta. Teresa 1st to the national stage, these hometown achievers remind us: it doesn’t matter where you start. What matters is how you rise.

🎓 Our reflection is based on the report cited in the comment.

Princess Clea Arcellaz, “2 Kapampangans top 2025 CPA board exam,” SunStar Pampanga, November 4, 2025

Fresh harvests, fairer prices, and faster food delivery —all these could soon start from Clark.Daily Tribune reports tha...
05/11/2025

Fresh harvests, fairer prices, and faster food delivery —
all these could soon start from Clark.

Daily Tribune reports that Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI) has teamed up with Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) to build a P3.6-billion “Bagsakan ng Bayan Mega Food Hub.”
The 46-hectare hub will rise inside Clark, Pampanga — and it’s not just another warehouse.

An Agri-Hub is a large, centralized system that connects farmers, traders, and consumers in one place.
It’s where crops, fish, and meat are collected, sorted, stored, processed, and distributed — cutting out middlemen and keeping prices fair.
It’s also designed with cold storage, logistics services, and even agri-tourism zones.

When it opens, this Clark hub could mean fresher food, lower costs, and more stable supply — not just for Pampanga, but for the entire Northern Luzon.
And for many farmers, it could be the first time they sell directly to a market that values their hard work.

Construction begins early next year.
A bright harvest season may be just ahead.

🌾 Our summary is based on the source cited in the comments.

Maria Bernadette Romero, “P3.6-B agri hub to rise in Clark,” Daily Tribune, October 28, 2025

Some stories are too painful to ignore.In Punto Central Luzon, writer B**g Lacson recounts how one fashion designer’s co...
05/11/2025

Some stories are too painful to ignore.
In Punto Central Luzon, writer B**g Lacson recounts how one fashion designer’s complaint letter about a staff’s hospital experience turned into a flood of testimonies—from grieving families, angry patients, and exhausted hearts—all pointing to the same place: JBLMGH in the City of San Fernando.

The stories share one pattern. People came seeking healing, only to leave in heartbreak.
Mothers intubated and gone by morning. Fathers left waiting for doctors who never came. Children promised surgery that never happened. Each voice carries the same echo—pain, disbelief, and the haunting sense that they were treated as less than human.

Lacson’s piece reminds us that hospitals are meant to save lives, not stories of regret. For decades, the poor of Central Luzon have turned to JBLMGH because they had nowhere else to go. Now, their faith in it is slipping away.

Still, amid the anger, some plead for understanding. They say it’s not hate they feel—but hope. Hope that someone, somewhere in power, will finally listen.

💔 Our reflection is drawn from verified facts and testimonies cited in the source below.

B**g Lacson, “They just lie there, and they die there: Ill-treatment at JB-Hell,” Punto Central Luzon, November 5, 2025

There are storms that wash away not just homes, but hearts.In Barangay Pardo, Cebu City, floodwaters rose faster than an...
05/11/2025

There are storms that wash away not just homes, but hearts.
In Barangay Pardo, Cebu City, floodwaters rose faster than anyone could run.
And in that rush of brown water and chaos, a one-year-old child was swept away.

As Balita reported, rescuers, tanods, and neighbors searched through the flood until they found the lifeless child near the Poblacion Pardo Barangay Hall.
The mother is still missing.
Typhoon Tino’s rains hit hard—rivers swelled, homes submerged, and grief filled the air.

Authorities now plead with the public: stay alert, follow evacuation calls, and trust only official updates.
Because sometimes, one missed warning can take a life too soon.

💧 Our reflection draws from verified local reports in the source cited in the comment.

Kate Garcia, “Paslit na napahiwalay sa pamilya dahil sa baha, patay na nang matagpuan!” Balita, November 5, 2025

It happened along McArthur Highway in Barangay Tabun, Mabalacat City.A convoy rolled in quietly. Officers moved in.And b...
05/11/2025

It happened along McArthur Highway in Barangay Tabun, Mabalacat City.
A convoy rolled in quietly. Officers moved in.
And before dawn could break, one of Central Luzon’s most wanted was in custody.

According to Malaya Business Insight, the Army’s 703rd Brigade and PNP units arrested Marlene Espiritu, alias Cecile — a New People’s Army leader with five standing warrants.
She once served as secretary of the Komiteng Larangang Gerilya TarZam, part of the dismantled Komiteng Rehiyon Gitnang Luzon.

In another front, troops in Rizal seized rifles, pistols, and radio gear from NPA remnants.
Commanders said it was a breakthrough made possible by citizens who chose to speak up.

Peace isn’t built overnight. It’s built one act of courage at a time — in quiet coordination, in brave decisions, in people who refuse to let violence take root again.

🕊 Our recap is based on the official report cited in the comment.

Victor Reyes, “NPA leader nabbed in Pampanga; Rizal operations yield 6 firearms,” Malaya Business Insight, November 4, 2025

The ₱4.3 billion flood control scandal just crossed international lines.Peanut Gallery Media Network reports that the De...
05/11/2025

The ₱4.3 billion flood control scandal just crossed international lines.

Peanut Gallery Media Network reports that the Department of Justice has called on Interpol to help track down former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co—now under investigation for alleged misuse of flood control funds.

Justice Secretary Frederick Vida confirmed that the request was made after Co reportedly left the country in August. While no formal charges have been filed yet, Vida explained that due process protects every Filipino’s right to travel until a court order says otherwise.

Investigators are now finalizing evidence before filing the first batch of cases. The Ombudsman had earlier tried to reach Co, but his household refused to receive the order—effectively waiving his right to reply.

Records show aircraft worth ₱4.7 billion under companies tied to Co, who continues to deny any wrongdoing.

For now, the search continues. Across borders. Across agencies.
And for many Filipinos, this is about something bigger than one man—it’s about the weight of accountability, and how far justice is willing to go to find it.

⚖️ Our summary is based on verified reporting cited in the comment.

PGMN Staff, “PH calls in Interpol to hunt down ex-Rep Zaldy Co over ₱4.3B scandal,” Peanut Gallery Media Network, November 4, 2025

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