A widespread power outage disrupted operations in government offices and private establishments in Mabalacat City and parts of Magalang municipality in Pampanga.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed satisfaction with the response of government agencies and local government units in Pampanga to the thousands of residents displaced by recent flooding in the region.

The Pampanga River in the Philippines has overflowed, leading to widespread flooding across 19 towns and cities and affecting 276 villages. The flooding has been ongoing since Thursday.

A priest in Masantol, Pampanga, Philippines, celebrated Mass in knee-deep floodwaters inside a chapel, as residents proceeded with a religious celebration for their patron saint's feast.

Authorities at the Port of Clark in Pampanga, Philippines, intercepted a shipment from France containing alleged ketamine valued at P8.375 million.

The historic Betis Church in Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines, has been flooded after days of heavy rain, causing distress to Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David.

Four individuals, including an 18-year-old, were apprehended during a buy-bust operation at an alleged drug den in Barangay Dapdap, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

Authorities have filed charges against three minors who are allegedly responsible for posting online threats targeting students and personnel of several schools in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Residents of Angeles City, Pampanga, are experiencing recurring water service problems, which have become a defining aspect of life since PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation assumed operations in areas like Barangay Capaya.

The Hann Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the Hann Group, has donated a fully equipped mobile blood donation bus to the Pampanga and Angeles City chapters of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).

Police in Magalang, Pampanga, have filed charges against seven 15-year-old boys for a social media post threatening students of Tinajero National High School Annex.

Face-to-face classes at all levels in public and private schools in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, were suspended following bomb threats circulated on social media.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the Department of Health–Jose B.

Farmers in Pampanga are struggling to irrigate their rice fields as Angat Dam's water levels are insufficient, requiring significant rainfall to mitigate the effects of El Niño.

A barangay captain in Pampanga, Philippines, was arrested for allegedly shooting a truck driver in the leg during a road rage incident along the national highway in Guagua.

Police in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, arrested two men and confiscated approximately P680,000 worth of suspected crystal meth during a drug bust operation on Tuesday.

Indigenous Aeta communities in Pampanga, Philippines, are engaged in a struggle for land rights, stemming from historical issues related to the former Clark Air Base.

Farmers in Bulacan and Pampanga provinces are facing a dry start to the traditional wet season and rice cropping period, as water levels in Angat Dam have fallen below critical levels. This poses a challenge for agricultural production in the region.

Four individuals, including a forest ranger, were arrested following an armed encounter in Pampanga, according to the Philippine National Police.

Police have arrested Alvin Vitangcol, 46, in connection with the killing of a former village councilor in Hermosa, Bataan. The arrest took place in San Fernando, Pampanga.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported hailstorms in Taal, Batangas, and Magalang, Pampanga, on Sunday.

Authorities in Angeles City, Pampanga, arrested three Korean men for allegedly using two Filipino minors in an unauthorized gaming operation.

Philippine authorities confiscated suspected illegal drugs worth P38.5 million and arrested three individuals in a buy-bust operation conducted in Pampanga.

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in the Philippines will subpoena the owner of a building that recently collapsed in Angeles City, Pampanga, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) announced that qualified victims and their families affected by the collapse of a nine-story building in Angeles City, Pampanga, will receive cash assistance.

The Department of Transportation announced that 90% of the right-of-way for the Angeles, Pampanga segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project has been acquired.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the Pampanga Provincial Hospital–Clark (PPHC), marking the first public hospital in the Clark Freeport Zone.

Authorities in San Fernando, Pampanga, seized approximately P30 million worth of allegedly illegally manufactured soy sauce and production equipment during a raid.

Authorities in Pampanga, Philippines, intercepted two packages from abroad containing suspected illegal drugs valued at P5.6 million at a courier warehouse.

Pampanga Board Member Estelito “Shiwen” Lim is being transferred from Pampanga Provincial Jail to a Valenzuela City detention center to face large-scale estafa charges.

Former president and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has denied allegations that she is attempting to remove House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III. Arroyo expressed confidence in the current leadership amidst the reports.

Philippine National Police (PNP) arrested a provincial top-five most wanted individual on multiple human trafficking charges during an operation in Pampanga.

Pampanga, Philippines, is preparing to vie for the Guinness World Record for the “largest display of water lanterns” during the Lumina Water Lantern and Music Festival on May 10. The event aims to light up a lake with 15,000 lanterns.

Police in Angeles City, Pampanga, arrested eleven Chinese nationals for illegally recycling and processing lead automotive batteries during a raid at an industrial compound.

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga— Vice Mayor Jen Capil began serving as mayor of Porac, Pampanga, on Monday, after her father, Jaime “Jing” Capil, was suspended for 90 days due to graft related to operating a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) in the municipality. Myra Soriano, provincial director of the Department of the Interior and

Mobile and internet networks in Pampanga are undergoing expansion and upgrades to meet the increasing demand for digital activity, driven by the province's steady economic growth.

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Authorities confiscated some P25 million worth of suspected smuggled footwear at a warehouse in Apalit, Pampanga, on Wednesday. The Crocs brand of footwear, believed to have been smuggled, was discovered after police and Bureau of Customs (BoC) operatives opened a warehouse in Calantipe village around 4 p.m., according to the statement

A Pampanga court has dismissed an estafa case against Globe Asiatique founder Delfin Lee and four others in an alleged P6.6-billion housing scam, where they were accused of using “ghost borrowers” to secure loans from the Home Development Mutual Fund, also known as the Pag-Ibig fund. In a decision promulgated by the San Fernando, Pampanga

MANILA, Philippines — A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pampanga has dismissed for insufficiency of evidence an estafa or fraud case against Globe Asiatique founder Delfin Lee and four others, in connection with the alleged P6.6 billion housing scam.  In a decision promulgated by the San Fernando, Pampanga RTC on February 25, 2026 and penned

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation dismantled a cyber-financial scamming operation hub in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, following a raid that resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals. In a statement on Wednesday, the NBI said the 14 suspects’ scheme primarily targeted retirees and other vulnerable citizens. Their modus operandi involved gathering personal

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — The local government of Capas, Tarlac, will suspend work and classes at all levels on February 25 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution that toppl

MANILA, Philippines — Face to face classes are suspended in parts of Pampanga and Benguet on Thursday, August 27, due to the expected impact of heavy rains triggered by the southwest monsoon or…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the Bacolor Integrated School Evacuation Center in Pampanga to check on flood-affected families and distributed P10,000 in aid.

Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel and former Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Dong Gonzales Jr. are now officially the subject of the Office of the Ombudsman’s preliminary investigation over alleged links to construction firms that won government contracts.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is speeding up the development of a significant food hub in Clark, Pampanga, with P4 billion committed to streamline food distribution and help lower consumer costs.

Both Calumpit and Pampanga have declared a state of calamity, indicating significant damage or disruption in these areas. This declaration allows for the allocation of emergency resources and aid.

Authorities in Floridablanca, Pampanga, successfully rescued an individual who appeared to have fallen into a swollen dam. The rescue occurred amidst heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.

Parishioners in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, continued their scheduled veneration despite floodwaters affecting the Sto. Niño Parish church.

A barangay captain in Mexico, Pampanga, has filed a plunder case against former Rep. and senior deputy speaker Aurelio 'Dong' Gonzales Jr. The charges are linked to two flood control projects valued at P359.37 million.

Eleven towns in Pampanga suspended classes in all public and private schools on Monday due to persistent rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.

Police in Candaba, Pampanga, arrested a suspected drug trader and confiscated approximately P822,800 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation.

A Chinese-owned steel plant in Magalang, Pampanga, is linked to the production of substandard steel products, raising concerns about the safety of buildings and infrastructure across the Philippines.

Pampanga First District Rep. Carmelo Lazatin Jr. is urging authorities to file charges against three minors allegedly responsible for online threats targeting a school in Angeles City.

Recent monsoon rains and typhoons have provided irrigation for rice farms in Bulacan and Pampanga. This comes despite Angat Dam's inability to supply water due to anticipated El Niño conditions.

A Valenzuela City court has denied the petition for bail of detained Pampanga Board Member Estelito “Shiwen” Lim, citing strong evidence of his guilt in six cases of large-scale estafa.

A senior citizen and five other individuals were arrested during a raid on a drug den in Pampanga. Authorities conducted the operation, leading to the apprehension of the suspects.

Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announced her intention to vote against a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to impeach Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.

APALIT, Pampanga — This year’s libad, or fluvial procession for St. Peter the Apostle, concluded without any major accidents, marking the annual feast free of drowning, electrocution, or boat…

Four individuals were killed in a shootout with police in Pampanga, Philippines. The incident stemmed from police responding to citizen reports, and the group's leader is reportedly linked to gun-for-hire operations.

A forest ranger and three companions were wounded in an alleged shootout with police during an operation in Arayat town, Pampanga, Philippines.

Authorities in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, confiscated an estimated P4.5 million worth of frozen meat products from a trading establishment in Bacolor town.

Following incidents in Pampanga and Sarangani, experts are emphasizing the need for resilient buildings and retrofitting older structures to ensure safety.

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) will hold commemorative activities to mark the 35th anniversary of the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in Pampanga, starting on Tuesday.

Six people have been confirmed dead after six days of rescue operations following a building collapse in Angeles City, Pampanga, with relatives expressing frustration over the slow progress.

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corporation will implement a lane closure at the Tulaoc Overpass in San Simon, Pampanga, from May 28 to June 4 for repairs.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has conducted a raid in Angeles City, Pampanga, leading to the arrest of six individuals involved in an alleged online gambling scam. The operation targeted an individual operating an illegal online casino.

Seventy-two families impacted by the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in the Philippines will be relocated to a residential site in Pampanga, as announced by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

Authorities in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, arrested one of the province's most wanted persons, seizing three firearms and dozens of ammunition rounds during a police operation in Porac town.

The Philippines has achieved a new Guinness World Records title for the largest display of water lanterns, floated on a 12-hectare human-made lake in Pampanga.

Law enforcement agencies in the Philippines and Malaysia have conducted several operations, seizing significant amounts of illegal drugs like shabu and ganja and apprehending multiple suspects in various locations. These incidents include a large bust at KLIA and arrests in Pampanga and Surigao City.

Candaba, Pampanga Mayor Rene Maglanque lost his bid at the Sandiganbayan to block a 90-day suspension. He is co-accused in 97 counts of graft and malversation of public funds related to the Malampaya fund scam.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended three individuals in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on suspicion of involvement in human trafficking, with 21 victims reportedly rescued.

Authorities in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, arrested two Chinese individuals and confiscated over P5 million worth of foam mattresses in a raid.

Across the Philippines, women play a central role in expressing sorrow during Holy Week, wearing black vestidas and veils, and sometimes chanting to voice their pain.

Transport groups in Pampanga, Philippines, halted traffic to protest rising fuel costs, as the Department of Energy chief announced impending double-digit price hikes for diesel and kerosene across the country.

MANILA, Philippines — An estimated P382 million worth of illicit cigarette manufacturing materials were seized in Pampanga, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced on Wednesday. The BOC, in a statement, said the materials were seized during an enforcement operation inside a warehouse in Apalit, Pampanga on March 5, 2026 through coordinated efforts between the commission

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Facing 10 criminal cases of estafa with no bail, Pampanga Board Member Estelito “Shiwen” Lim voluntarily surrendered on Monday morning to Vice Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda at the provincial capitol. Pineda, who serves as the presiding officer of the Provincial Board, immediately turned Lim over to Col. Eugene Marcelo,

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga—Around 45 hot-air balloons are slated to fly to the skies on Saturday, March 7, as the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival (LIBMF) resumes for the second time after the COVID-19 pandemic. Began in 2014 at the Pradera Verde in Lubao town in Pampanga, the LIBMF took a five-year break

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines announced plans to plant 690,000 trees in Pampanga and Cavite watersheds starting July 2026. This initiative aims to mitigate the environmental impact of tree cutting during the construction of the North-South railway project.

March 6, 2025 The local government of Angeles City, Pampanga, inaugurated Belen Homesite Elementary School, the first solar-powered, fully airconditioned public school in Central Luzon.

A fire that raged on Mt. Arayat in Pampanga, Philippines, on February 25, was reported by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to have spared the protected landscape.

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dismantled a cyber-financial scamming operation hub at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, following a raid that resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals. In a statement on Wednesday, the NBI said the scheme primarily targeted retirees and vulnerable citizens. READ: NBI sues vlogger Jack Argota

A business leader in Pampanga, Philippines, has proposed the creation of a multisectoral Central Luzon Flood Management Task Force to integrate existing flood control plans into a long-term regional strategy.

Authorities in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, arrested a courier company driver in a buy-bust operation, seizing approximately P3.4 million worth of suspected crystal meth.

The former mayor and incumbent vice mayor of Magalang, Pampanga, are facing a complaint from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding an alleged 'ghost' housing project they purportedly initiated.

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate environment panel chaired by Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Friday moved to subpoena the municipal environment officer of Magalang, Pampanga, and several officials of Chuanxing…

Despite torrential rains and rising water levels, residents in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, have been gathering daily at the Cong Dadong Dam to catch carp and other freshwater fish.

Two tricycle passengers sustained injuries after a large tree fell in Barangay Pulung Cacutud, Angeles City, Pampanga, on Saturday night.

Over P773.77 million worth of flood control projects in La Union and Pampanga are being questioned after Typhoon Luis inundated parts of San Fernando, raising concerns about their effectiveness.

A crocodile, previously thought to be extinct in Pampanga, Philippines, was safely rescued in the northern part of the province on Saturday, August 1. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is involved in the incident.

A business leader in Pampanga has called on the Marcos administration to make resolving corruption a top priority, stating it is a 'defining test' of its leadership.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is probing allegations that steel from a raided Pampanga plant may have been diverted to flood control projects and is also summoning persons of interest in a group chat related to death threats against Senator Hontiveros.

A Roman Catholic school in Pampanga has called for transparency and a temporary halt to the proposed Pax Silica project in Capas, Tarlac, citing environmental, social, and governance concerns.

Initial findings by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) suggest that confiscated steel bars may have been used in the construction of a nine-story building that collapsed last month in Angeles City, Pampanga.

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Reports of radioactive materials detected at a steel plant in Pampanga’s Magalang town have sparked concern among residents.

Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) shut down a steel manufacturing plant in Magalang, Pampanga, arresting three Chinese executives and one Filipino company official.

Weekend markets in Pampanga provide visitors with the opportunity to explore various food concepts in one location, unlike restaurants specializing in a single cuisine.

A more than 100-year-old image of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang, revered in Gamu, Isabela, has been restored to its original state in Pampanga.

A new center has opened in Pampanga, Philippines, offering support and professional help to young people facing anxiety, stress, bullying, abuse, and other personal challenges.

A section of the ceiling at the Candaba Municipal Trade Center in Pampanga, Philippines, collapsed on Monday morning after a lighting system gave way. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident.

Operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated approximately P6 million worth of imported electric bike batteries and chargers in Mexico, Pampanga.

A recent shooting in Tacloban has sparked renewed debate on lowering the age of criminal liability and increasing CCTV coverage on campuses. The victim of the shooting has been hailed as a 'pride of Pampanga'.

The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has imposed P11 million in fines on the owner and contractor of a building that collapsed in Angeles, Pampanga. The penalties were issued following an investigation into the incident.

Police in San Fernando City, Pampanga, arrested three suspected drug traffickers and seized an estimated P38.5 million worth of shabu and cocaine during a buy-bust operation.

The death toll from the May 24 collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, has risen to 27 after rescue workers recovered four more victims.

The CIDG has filed obstruction of justice charges against Senator Robin Padilla and five others, alleging their involvement in the escape of former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald dela Rosa. A manhunt operation for dela Rosa has been launched across three Metro Manila cities.

The death toll from a building collapse in Angeles City, Philippines, has risen to five after an 11-hour extraction operation. Rescue and retrieval efforts have concluded at the site.

A young woman alleging rape by a Roman Catholic priest in Pampanga, Philippines, joined a protest with relatives and villagers after her charges were reportedly dismissed.

A policeman was arrested in Pampanga, Philippines, during a sting operation where he was allegedly found with P714,000 worth of shabu.

Police in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, arrested a suspected drug trader and seized approximately P816,000 worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride during a buy-bust operation.

A court has sentenced three foreign nationals to life imprisonment and ordered them to pay a P2-million fine after convicting them of trafficking in connection with a scam hub in Pampanga.

Authorities in Angeles City, Pampanga, arrested two individuals and confiscated approximately P714,000 worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) during a buy-bust operation.

A group of first-year nursing students from Guagua, Pampanga, provided medical and material assistance to a senior balloon vendor they encountered. Their random after-school escapade led them to help the vendor in need.

Authorities in the Philippines seized P30.7 million worth of illegal drugs, disguised as solar cables, at the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reported the seizure.

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio S. David launched his new book, 'Yeshua (Son of Man),' in Pampanga, inviting readers to explore Jesus' humanity.

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda on Thursday launched a floating clinic, said to be the first in the country, to the coastal village of Malusac in Sasmuan town where it…

The manipulated video used an old video announcement by Pampanga lawmaker Mica Gonzales in which she talks about a barangay medical mission

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The spacious backyard of Henry Pan in the upland village of Sapang Bato here, was filled with more than 200 Aeta on last Feb. 21. They shared food with unat (straight-haired people) under the shade of trees in Sitio Target, as the Tayag clan marked the first death anniversary of

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — At least 123 students were brought to hospitals due to symptoms of food poisoning after participating in a feeding program at the Maimpis Integrated High School in the City of San Fernando on Thursday, March 5. In a statement, the City Government of San Fernando said its health office had responded

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — With a staggering 2,852 pages and some 8,500 entries, the newly released “Capampangan Words with Chinese Roots” by Papa Osmubal (real name: Oscar Muñoz Balajadia) is not only a record-setter in the Philippine publishing industry but also a strong testament to the long-standing ties between the Kapampangan language and Chinese

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — The summer season has not yet started but many cases of grass fires have already been recorded in Tarlac City in the past few days.

MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga – Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated some P133 million worth of knock off footwear in a raid at a compound in Apalit, Pampanga on…

ANGELES CITY — Policemen in nearby Porac town are conducting house-to-house campaigns against loud motorcycles and car exhaust pipes, warning owners that modifying their vehicles to make them noisier is illegal. In a social media post on Monday, Police Lt. Colonel Julito Rabena II, Porac acting police chief, said Section 34 of Republic Act 4136, known as the Land