DSWD leads distribution of cash grants to 4Ps beneficiaries in Angeles City
A total of 711 families from 14 barangays in this city received their conditional cash grants Monday under the government’s “Pantawid sa Pamilyang Pilipino Program” (4Ps).
The recipients came from barangays Capaya, Cutcut, Cutud, Cuayan, Balibago, Pandan, Pulung cacutud, Sapangbato, Lourdes Northwest, Sto. Rosario, Pampang, Sta. Teresita, Salapungan and Sta. Trinidad.
Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, who graced the turnover ceremony, reminded the recipients to strictly adhere to the program’s conditions.
“The cash grants you are receiving today would be a big help in sustaining your family’s nutrition and educational needs,” the mayor told the recipients.
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Angeles City mayor in global anti-human trafficking confab
Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan will be leaving Tuesday for South Korea to represent the country’s League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) in the international conference on Anti-Human Trafficking.
Pamintuan said the conference dubbed “Enhancing Human Security: Developing Local Government Capacities to Combat Child Trafficking in the Asia-Pacific Region” was organized by Jeju International Training Center (JITC) and will be held from March 30 to April 1 in Jeju, Republic of Korea.
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Angeles City joins in the celebration of Earth Hour 2011
Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has encouraged all Angelenos to participate and support the Earth Hour 60-minute power switch-off on Saturday.
Thousands of cities, towns, and landmarks around the world will start to go dark for Earth Hour on Saturday evening.
Up to a billion people worldwide are expected to participate in this global voluntary blackout by switching off their lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time.
“When we turn off our lights, let us use it is as an opportunity to reflect about what we can do to contribute in fighting climate change,” Pamintuan said.
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Clark gets new investor in AirAsia Inc.
AirAsia Inc. has chosen Clark in Angeles City, Pampanga to be its hub in the country. The airline will be basing its operations at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) when it starts operating international flights from the airport at the last quarter of 2011.
Tony Fernandez, AirAsia Berhad chairman said that their choice of Clark “underline the airline’s commitment to developing transpiration and tourism hubs outside Manila,” while AirAsia Inc. chief executive Marianne B. Hontiveros said, “This is part of the our plans to contribute to the development of the country as a whole.”
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Angeles City government awards its loyal employees
The city government recognizes the dedicated service rendered by its long-time employees and officials by giving loyalty awards during a fitting ceremony on March 21 at the Sangguniang Panglungsod Session Hall.
Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan handed out certificates of loyalty in service award to 131 city workers. The awardees were divided into three categories: bronze for 10 years of service, silver for 15 years, and gold for 30 years and above.
Of these, 46 employees have rendered 10 to 15 years of service; 26 employees – 20 years; and 41 employees for 25, 30 and 35 years of service.
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Angeles City acquires emergency rescue vehicles and equipment
The capability of the Angeles City Local Government to respond in times of disaster received a boost with its latest acquisition of an emergency rescue vehicle and an ambulance.
Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan along with the members of the city council presented the said vehicles and other newly acquired rescue equipment during the Monday flag-raising rites at the city hall.
“These strengthen our capability to respond to emergency and calamitous situations. In case of disaster we have our equipment and rescue vehicle. Now we are ready,” Pamintuan said.
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HAU High School Batch ’88 fun run for a cause
The Holy Angel University High School Batch 1988 “The Great ’88” is a non-profit organization, would be undertaking a project “run for a cause” dubbed as “THE GREAT ’88 PULAYAN 2011” at Clark Parade Grounds on March 27, 2011 (Sunday). The marathon is open to all sports enthusiasts which will benefit the following:
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NorthPoint Academy for Culinary Arts
Last Saturday, March 5, 2011, I was invited to the blessing and inauguration of NorthPoint Academy for Culinary Arts, a new culinary school located just a few minutes outside of Angeles City.
Located along McArthur Highway, going to San Fernando, NorthPoint Academy is a welcome addition to the growing numbers of culinary schools in Pampanga, especially nowadays where more and more Kapampangans are taking interest in culinary arts. Not surprising really because Kapampangans are known for their delicious foods.
NorthPoint is owned and managed byJudy Uson, a well-known cake artist from Manila who relocated here to share her knowledge and expertise to all cooking enthusiasts from Pampanga and nearby provinces. Judy and her creations have been featured in national dailies and magazines, particularly in bridal and food magazines. She has also appeared in many television talk shows, lifestyle and news feature programs.
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Audition for a Kapampangan musical play
Just a quick heads up for all aspiring stage actors and musicians. There will be an audition for Batuin, a Kapampangan musical play which will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Kalye Lakandula Arts Gallery, Lakandula St., Pulungbulo, Angeles City. Registration starts at 4:00 p.m.
This talent search is will be the second one to be held for the said play. The first audition was held last February 12, 2011 at the same venue.
Batuin is a Kapampangan adaptation of the musical Jesus Christ, Superstar which is an initiative of the Artists League of Pampanga as they promote the Kapampangan language and arts to today’s youth.
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