Halo-halo Battle Royale
Halo-halo is always a favorite during summer and Angeles City has a lot of great tasting halo-halo sellers which have drawn in people from far places.
And here are some of the best known halo-halo in Angeles City
Kabigting’s Halo-halo
The pride of Arayat, Kabigting Halo-halo has invaded Angeles City to the delight of the Angeleños who used to travel there just to taste this famous halo halo from Kabigting.
Kabigting’s Halo Halo comes in Pastillas, beans cooked similar to Halaya and cream corn. They have outlets in Marquee Mall, Nepo Mall and Robinson’s Place Angeles City.
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Angeles City celebrates victory over the Mt. Pinatubo eruption
With the theme “Turning Tragedy into Triumph,” the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO) has prepared a number of activities for the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption.
Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan leads the celebration of the life after the widespread destruction caused by Mt. Pinatubo eruption with activities aimed at highlighting the city’s ability to rise after the disastrous calamity.
Mayor Pamintuan, who was also the mayor of Angeles City at the time of the Pinatubo eruption, said in the face of great and seeming insurmountable calamity, the Angeleños indomitable spirit surfaced and surpassed the challenges, and did much better than expected.
A week-long celebration has been scheduled by the ACTO, The line-up of activities kick-off on June 4 with “Padyak Para sa Pag-Bangon,” a bike run around the city, followed by a fun run dubbed “Takbo para sa Pag-kakaisa” on June 5.
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Museo Ning Angeles: International Museum Day Celebration
The Museo Ning Angeles has been commissioned by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to host the Central Luzon leg of the International Museum Day Celebration which will be held on May 18, 19 and 20, 2011.
In line with this, Museo ning Angeles called on all artists, gallery owners and museum in Central Luzon to join in the celebration of the Museum and Memory: International Museum Day Celebration by having an open-house exhibit on the said dates.
Weekend malls sale May 13-15, 2011
Mall rats are in for a treat this weekend as 3 of the big name malls will be trying to outdo each other with their weekend mall sale and treats on May 13 to 15, 2011.
SM Clark, Robinsons Place Angeles, and Marquee Mall will all be having sales and great shows this weekend for mall goers.
Anniversary sale, mallwide sale, and back to school sale, all in one weekend!
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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Fiestang Kuliat 2010 – Schedule of events
The recent Mutya Ning Angeles beauty pageant was just one of the many activities lined up for the celebration of Angeles City Twin Fiesta or the Fiestang Kuliat 2010.
There are many activities lined up for a month-long celebration. Here is the complete list of the Fiestang Kuliat events.
October 1, 2010
Fiestang Kuliat 2010 Opening Ceremonies (Lighting of the Torch)
6 pm Museo Ning Angeles
October 2, 2010
Youth Summit / TM Astigfest
10 am onwards, Marquee Mall
October 2, 2010
Mutya Ning Angeles
7 pm Grand Palazzo Royale
October 3, 2010
Pulayan
5:30 am City Hall Grounds
October 3-4, 2010
4×4 Off-Road Challenge
9 am onwards, former Springside Area
October 8, 2010
Kundiman Ning Angeles
6 pm, Grand Palazzo Royale
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Festivities and events in Angeles City
Angeles City is also rich in festivities and celebrations all year round. The following are the different events in Angeles City which you might want to mark on your calendar.
The Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Festival
The 15th Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta was recently held last February 11 to 14, 2010 at the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. This is annual event is usually scheduled on either January or February of the year.
It is a weekend event which involves colorful hot air balloons, kite flying, air show, para-gliding and other events that has something to do with flying. That is why this event is tagged as “A weekend of everything that flies!”
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Halo-halo in Angeles City
Summer’s here and when it’s hot, Filipinos will always welcome a serving of halo-halo, that delicious creamy concoction of shaved ice, milk and boiled sweet beans, macapuno and more. Some would top it with leche plan or ice cream or ube halaya.
And when it comes to this favorite Filipino dessert, Angeles City is not lacking in its own version of the delicious summer treat. Here are just some of the places where you can get your serving of halo-halo.
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Where to eat in Angeles City
You will be attending the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta this weekend, and while you’re at it, you want to sample the dining experience that Angeles City has to offer, aside from the different food booths at the balloon event.
And when it comes to dining, Angeles City has a lot to offer that caters to the different tastes of different people. Here are just a few of the different places where you can eat in Angeles City.
Fine Dining. When it comes to fine dining in Angeles City, surely Maranao Grill would be one the best place to go. One of the early fine dining restaurants in Angeles City, Maranao offers certified Angus beef, Roast beef, Roast lamb, Sushi, Tempura and more. Maranao is located at Oasis Hotel, Clarkville Compound, Clark Perimeter Road, Angeles City. Read More