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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 Pampanga’s woodcarving workshops to Manila’s sacred halls, Capampáñgan artist Wilfredo Layug has carved a path of d...
13/09/2025

From Pampanga’s woodcarving workshops to Manila’s sacred halls, Capampáñgan artist Wilfredo Layug has carved a path of devotion through his hands.

The National Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Loreto shared that Layug was awarded the Gawad-Loreto—a recognition of his enduring contribution to sacred art. His sculpted images grace the Retablo Mayor of the shrine, where faith and artistry meet in every detail.

It is more than an award. It is a reminder that the spirit of Pampanga’s craftsmen lives on, shaping how generations pray, reflect, and believe.

For every Capampáñgan, this honor echoes a larger story: that faith and culture are inseparable, and that the glow of devotion shines brighter through the hands of its artists.

🙏 Reflection based on a report cited in the comments.

The skies threatened rain, but Pampanga’s faith shone brighter. On September 8, thousands of Capampáñgans filled the str...
13/09/2025

The skies threatened rain, but Pampanga’s faith shone brighter. On September 8, thousands of Capampáñgans filled the streets for the 69th Pontifical Canonical Coronation of the Virgen de los Remedios.

GMA Regional TV News reports that 16,000 to 18,000 devotees joined the grand procession, mass, and solemn coronation led by Archbishop Florentino Lavarias, Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Aniceto, and more than 100 priests.

For many, the Virgen de los Remedios is more than a patron saint. She is a symbol of unity and hope—an intercessor in times of struggle, a reminder of light in moments of despair. As Archbishop Lavarias shared, Capampáñgans see Mary as a companion in life’s journey, a mother who never abandons her children.

Even the rain could not stop the celebration. To some devotees, the drops themselves were a blessing. From personal prayers for health and progress, to silent gratitude for everyday miracles, the devotion remains as alive as ever—nearly seven decades strong.

🌸 Reflection based on a report cited in the comments.

On a day when Pampanga remembers the coronation of Virgen de los Remedios, patroness of the province, history gained a n...
13/09/2025

On a day when Pampanga remembers the coronation of Virgen de los Remedios, patroness of the province, history gained a new chapter.

Punto Central Luzon reports that the National Historical Commission of the Philippines unveiled a marker for Bishop Cesar Ma. Guerrero—Pampanga’s first bishop and the man who championed the devotion to Virgen de los Remedios during a time of unrest.

Installed in San Fernando in 1949, Bishop Guerrero guided Pampanga through turbulent years. He founded the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary and began the Crusade of Penance and Charity, bringing people together in faith when division threatened the province.

It was this devotion that led to September 8, 1956, when Pope Pius XII granted a canonical crown to the Virgen de los Remedios—forever binding her as Pampanga’s patroness. Guerrero also welcomed the Carmelite sisters to Angeles, strengthening the province’s spiritual foundations.

Now, with a marker at the seminary grounds in San Fernando, his story is carved in stone. A reminder that faith, memory, and history live not just in churches, but in the hearts of Capampáñgans who keep them alive.

⛪ This reflection is drawn from a report cited in the comments.

“This could be my last…”The words no Filipino was ready to hear from Kris Aquino—the Queen of All Media whose laughter a...
13/09/2025

“This could be my last…”

The words no Filipino was ready to hear from Kris Aquino—the Queen of All Media whose laughter and honesty shaped a generation. In a fragile voice, she spoke a message of gratitude and love to Sharon Cuneta and Willie Revillame. And just like that, a nation’s heart cracked.

SunStar PH Showbiz recounts how Sharon wept, calling Kris her family, promising that this was not goodbye. Willie, on live television, fought back tears as he prayed for her. Two icons broken by the possibility of losing another.

Behind the message lies Kris’s long battle with autoimmune illness. The video did not just show her frailty—it showed her courage to face the unknown, and her grace in saying what so many of us avoid: I love you, before it’s too late.

Online, hashtags became prayers: , , . From Manila to the Middle East, from Pampanga to the U.S., Filipinos everywhere paused, posted, and prayed.

Whether this was a final farewell or simply a milestone in her journey, Kris Aquino’s voice reminded us that life is fragile, that love must be spoken, and that no goodbye is ever easy.

🌹 Reflection drawn from a report cited in the comments.

It was just another quiet night in Dagupan City.A man carefully slid open a store’s door in Barangay Mayombo.In seconds,...
13/09/2025

It was just another quiet night in Dagupan City.
A man carefully slid open a store’s door in Barangay Mayombo.
In seconds, he was gone—with a wallet in hand.

Inside: P3,000 in cash, plus ATM cards.
All caught on CCTV.

But here’s the twist—two days later, the wallet reappeared outside the same store.
Empty of cash.
But with the cards untouched.

And next to it—a handwritten letter.
A thief saying sorry.
Explaining he only did it because of hardship.

It makes you wonder…
Is remorse enough to undo a crime?
Would you forgive him if you were the one he stole from?

🤔 Story shared based on a published report—citation in comment.

When leaders fall under suspicion, who protects the people?In Pampanga, San Simon Mayor Abundio Punsalan Jr. is again in...
12/09/2025

When leaders fall under suspicion, who protects the people?

In Pampanga, San Simon Mayor Abundio Punsalan Jr. is again in the spotlight. Malaya reports that RealSteel Corp. has asked the Ombudsman to preventively suspend him, after his release from detention earlier this month.

The company fears that, while in office, the mayor could sway the ongoing probe. The case stems from an NBI entrapment in Clark Freeport Zone, where Punsalan allegedly received P30 million in marked cash—part of the P80 million he was said to have demanded in exchange for keeping tax incentives intact.

Administrative charges filed include Grave Misconduct and Serious Dishonesty—serious enough to mean dismissal and loss of benefits if proven. A separate criminal case is now pending before the Sandiganbayan under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

For the people of San Simon, this is not just courtroom drama. It is about the kind of governance that affects schools, roads, health centers, and every service delivered by the local government. When trust cracks, communities feel the weight.

⚖️ Reflection drawn from a report cited in the comments.

Pampanga knows floods too well. But what if the very money meant to stop them ended up on a casino table?Casino Guardian...
12/09/2025

Pampanga knows floods too well. But what if the very money meant to stop them ended up on a casino table?

Casino Guardian reveals how over P1 billion allegedly washed through 13 casinos across Metro Manila, Cebu, and Pampanga. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson says the trail points to engineers once tied to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Bulacan.

The group, called the “Bulacan Group of Contractors,” reportedly used fake names, bought casino chips with cash, placed token bets, then cashed out—making dirty money look like winnings. Records from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) show nearly P950 million in losses alone.

And here’s the bigger sting: some of these funds were linked to flood control projects in Bulacan. A P92.58 million project was logged at 46 percent “completion” only two days after work began. On paper, progress; in reality, deception.

Even as probes intensified, some officials were still seen inside casinos, ignoring the storm outside. Now, the Anti-Money Laundering Council is moving to freeze their assets. But can lost billions really be brought back to the people?

💸 Story drawn from investigative reports cited in the comments.

A morning in San Fernando, Pampanga turned into a scene straight out of a crime drama. A South Korean man, wanted for fr...
12/09/2025

A morning in San Fernando, Pampanga turned into a scene straight out of a crime drama. A South Korean man, wanted for fraud in his home country, thought he could hide quietly here. He was wrong.

Manila Bulletin reports that Philippine authorities moved in with precision. The Fugitive Search Unit of the Bureau of Immigration, Pampanga police, and Interpol intel worked together under Mission Order No. 2025-267. The arrest went down smoothly, with the suspect declared an undesirable alien under Korean law.

Behind the headlines is a bigger story: the power of coordination. From an Interpol notice to a local police action, this case shows how intelligence sharing keeps communities safer.

Police Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. praised the success, calling it proof that teamwork and public trust can bring even international fugitives to justice.

🚔 Story drawn from a news report cited in the comments.

For tourists, some names are more than just words on a sign. They hold stories, history, and identity.This week, Angeles...
12/09/2025

For tourists, some names are more than just words on a sign. They hold stories, history, and identity.

This week, Angeles City took a step back into its roots. The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved Ordinance No. 747, restoring the street name “Fields Avenue Walking Street” after the short-lived change to “Red Street.”

The ordinance, shared by the Angeles City Tourism Office, explains that the renaming caused confusion for residents, tourists, and businesses. Public consultations showed a clear voice: keep the original name that has long been tied to the city’s heritage and tourism.

Within 60 days, all maps, markers, and official signages must reflect the restored name. Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. signed the ordinance into law, following unanimous support from council members.

It’s not just a name on a street. It’s a reminder that heritage still matters, and that the voices of a community can protect it.

🏙️ Insights drawn from the official ordinance shared in the comments.

12/09/2025

59.9-B "missing" at PhilHealth. They don't know where the billions went.

To get you that number in a year, you need 164.1-M a day.

That's 6.8-M per hour. Or 113.9-K per minute.

Imagine going to work in uniform, only to be mocked or judged on the bus or train—not for what you did, but for what oth...
11/09/2025

Imagine going to work in uniform, only to be mocked or judged on the bus or train—not for what you did, but for what others in your office are accused of. That’s what some employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently faced.

Tempo reports that after bullying incidents tied to the corruption probe on flood control projects, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the office uniform policy. The move came at the request of the workers’ union, aiming to protect ordinary staff from public harassment.

The suspension, issued in a September 9 memorandum, lets personnel report to work without uniforms until further notice. Still, they are required to dress decently and professionally.

Dizon stressed that the majority of employees are honest workers who now carry the burden of public anger caused by a few. He called it painful that good people are suffering because of the actions of others.

This decision raises a deeper question: how do we balance accountability with compassion? How do we protect ordinary workers from being judged unfairly while still demanding integrity in government service?

👔 Based on details from a report cited in the comments.

The glow of Christmas has arrived early in Pampanga. As the Ber months roll in, Mexico town unveiled the province’s bigg...
11/09/2025

The glow of Christmas has arrived early in Pampanga. As the Ber months roll in, Mexico town unveiled the province’s biggest holiday-themed park—an attraction that turns September nights into a festival of lights.

Shared by GMA Regional TV, the park is more than just lanterns. Visitors can dance on an illuminated floor, wander through flower-sensing lights that bloom at every step, and marvel at a garden of moving butterflies. Families can ride swan boats, explore a tunnel of lights, and watch a lake show inspired by the northern lights—Capampáñgan style.

For many, it’s the first taste of Christmas magic this year. Food stalls, rides, and glowing displays complete the scene—turning the park into both a family hangout and a wonderland after dark.

And the best part? Everyone can join in for just a small entrance fee, with gates open daily for those who want to celebrate early. Because here in Pampanga, Christmas doesn’t just arrive—it shines in color and light.

🎄 Reflection inspired by a report cited in the comments.

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