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==Burials resume at Clark Veterans Cemetery==
*Source: http://angelescityvoice.com/burials-resume-at-clark-veterans-cemetery/
*Saturday, December 20, 2014 9:10
: (Angeles City Voice)
 
Burials at the Clark Veterans Cemetery (CVC) has resumed after the Bases Conversion Development Authority suspended the interment at the war veterans’ resting place on December 1.
Earlier, United States Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) urged the Philippine government to end the suspension of burials. He also wrote to Philippine Ambassador Jose Cuisia Jr. requesting his assistance on the issue.
Cusia responded saying the Philippine government would work to address the concern.
On Monday, the State Department confirmed to Senator Ayotte that the burial suspension has ended and that burials occurred last week.
“The United States and the Philippines enjoy a close and important relationship, and I am deeply thankful that the government there responded so quickly to my concerns. The burial suspension created unnecessary hardships for families of veterans grieving the loss of their loved ones, and I am so pleased that burials have resumed,” Ayotte stated in his letter.
“I look forward to continuing to work with the Philippine government and the State Department to ensure that procedures are put in place at the Clark Veterans Cemetery to ensure that families of veterans do not confront unnecessary bureaucratic hardships and delays in the future,” she added.
Clark Veterans Cemetery is the final resting place in the Philippines for more than 8,300 United States service members and their dependents.
Ayotte introduced bipartisan legislation to restore the Clark Veterans Cemetery, which was signed into law by President Obama last year. Her legislation – which was cosponsored by Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) – requires the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to restore, operate, and maintain Clark Veterans Cemetery to honour the courageous Americans buried there.
Following Ayotte’s legislation becoming a law, the US and the Philippines signed on December 16, 2013 a memorandum of understanding regarding Clark Veterans Cemetery, which explicitly provided for new burials there.
==60 elderly, 43 orphans overjoyed after receiving gift packs from CDC==
*Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2431418804388/60-elderly-43-orphans-overjoyed-after-receiving-gift-packs-from-cdc
*Friday, December 19, 2014
: (Clark Development Corporation)
 
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, December 19 (PIA) -- The state-owned Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has successfully completed its third and last leg of gift-giving activities, benefiting 103 orphans and elderly from two home care shelters in the cities of San Fernando and Angeles.
CDC External Affairs Department (EAD) Manager Angelo ‘Sonny’ Lopez Jr. said 43 more orphans staying at Duyan ni Maria Children’s Home of Angeles City Inc. were overjoyed after receiving Christmas packages such as one cavan of rice, grocery items, slippers and other food items delivered right to their doorstep last Wednesday by EAD staff and volunteers from other CDC departments.
The shelter houses 23 girls and 20 boys, with the youngest aged two years old and the oldest, 23-years old. The latter is now a 3rd year student taking up Bachelor of Science in Education.
The CDC workers also  distributed Christmas packs at Bahay Pagibig (House of Prayer) in barangay Telabastagan, which accommodates 60 senior-beneficiaries. Of the number, 20 are men and 40 are women.
The senior citizens got grocery packages consisting of food and non-food items such as shampoo, toothpaste, detergent soap, and one cavan of rice brought to the center by the CDC employees.
“It may not be too much but we hope to have filled the void in their hearts and made them happy this Christmas season,’’ said Lopez.
Echoing CDC President/CEO Arthur Tugade’s earlier statement, Lopez said CDC’s support for the communities, people with disabilities (PWDs) and the indigenous peoples, is not ‘seasonal.’ “It does not end on Christmas Day or this festive season. Our support and commitment particularly to the community is constant that is why we continue to do projects for them, hold education/awareness activities and conduct jobs fairs, among others as proposed under our corporate social responsibility (CSR) program.’’
He added, “The gift giving is an annual tradition for CDC and as a regular part of our CSR program to make less fortunate children, families or orphans in communities nearby Clark feel the spirit of Christmas through the gifts and our moral support.’’
CDC’s four-day gift-giving project turned out a success, benefiting a total 168 orphans, physically and mentally challenged individuals and elderly from four home care centers within areas contiguous to Clark. The activity started last December 12 and ended on December 17.
==Angeles employees to get P10,000 bonus==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2014/12/18/angeles-employees-get-p10000-bonus-382696
*Thursday, December 18, 2014
:(AC-CIO)
 
ANGELES CITY -- Plantilla personnel of the City Government will each be getting an additional P10,000 Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) bonus before Christmas as Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan approved the passage of Supplemental Budget No. 3, ordained by the Angeles City Council during a Special Session on Wednesday.
“Our permanent, co-terminus, contractual and casual employees deserve this additional productivity bonus especially those at the front line services. This is based on Executive Order No. 80 issued by President Benigno Aquino III and its implementing guidelines, DBM Memorandum Circular No. 2014-3 dated December 2, 2014,” Pamintuan said.
“Actually, we wanted to grant this incentive even to our Job Order personnel. However, rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission as well as the Department of Budget and Management prevent us from doing so,” he added.
DBM MC No. 2014-3 states that local government units have the discretion to set the amount “depending on the LGU finance capability” and subject to certain conditions.
Section 4.0 of the said circular excluded the following from receiving the PEI bonus: consultants and experts hired to perform specific activities or activities with expected outputs; laborers hired through job contracts; student laborers and apprentices; and individuals and groups whose services are engaged through job orders, contracts of services or other similarly situated.
This PEI bonus is on top of the P12,000 received by each City Government employee as part of the new Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) signed by Pamintuan and the employees union Agenda, as well as the 13th month pay and the P5,000 cash gift.
==Cine Kabalen bares Kapampangan film-making winners==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2014/12/17/cine-kabalen-bares-kapampangan-film-making-winners-382514
*Wednesday, December 17, 2014
:By Ferth Vandensteen Manaysay
ANGELES CITY -- Carlo Catu's "Mis Da Ka" was awarded the Best Film in this year's Fourth Cine Kabalen Film Festival.
The winners were announced at the Cinema 4, SM City Clark recently. The 10 Kapampangan short films from different towns and cities in Pampanga vied for the following major awards: Gintung Tugak (Golden Frog), Gintung Salaksak (Golden Kingfisher), Gintung Matsin (Golden Monkey), Gintung Tikbalang (Golden Kapampangan Centaur), GintungDapu (Golden Crocodile) and the distinguished Gintung Damulag (Golden Carabao) for the best film. The trophies were designed by Kapampangan artist Don Reich De Dios.
The other winners include Best Sound: Susukdul King Banua (Cheska Salangsang, Mexico); Best Music: Jona (Tin Velasco, Angeles);
Best Editing: Talapangabus (Justine Dizon, San Fernando);
Best Production Design: Talapangabus (Justine Dizon, San Fernando);
Best Cinematography: Paboritu Que Ing Cantang Ini (Petersen Vargas, Apalit); Kulturang Kapampangan Award: Talapangabus (Justine Dizon, San Fernando); Best Screenplay: Ing Purmerung Kembut Nang Anton (Kelvin Aguilar, Bamban); Best Direction: Mis Da Ka (Carlo Catu, San Fernando);
Best Child Actor: Bambalito Lacap, Qng Sepu Ning Pabelu (Brianne Amparado, Angeles City);Best Actor: Joe Galang, Qng Pangacupas Ning Matingcad Cung Cule (Jerome Cunanan, Victoria); Best Actress: Leo Sarmiento, Mis Da Ka (Carlo Catu, San Fernando); and Second Best Short Film: Qng Pangacupas Ning Matingcad Cung Cule (Jerome Cunanan, Victoria).
A special citation (semi-finalist) was also given to “Kulit” by Josue Gopez of Angeles City while posthumous awards went to Agnes De Guzman and Alexis Tioseco.
Festival Director Jason Paul Laxamana (Magkakabaung) led the awards ceremony as well as the acquaintance dinner of the filmmakers and guests at the Museo ning Angeles.
The film festival is a project of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Holy Angel University Center for Kapampangan Studies, the City of Angeles and the Angeles City Tourism Office, in cooperation with Kamaru Productions, MuseoNing Angeles, Angeles City Library, HAU Theatre Guild and SM City Clark.
Previously under the Sinukwan Kapampangan Film Festival, Cine Kabalen aims to encourage Kapampangans, especially the youth, to create digital films in the Kapampangan language and tell stories that explore Kapampangan culture and issues experienced by the local community, thereby contributing to the diversity of Philippine cinema.
==Group urges appointment of municipal veterinarians==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2014/12/16/group-urges-appointment-municipal-veterinarians-382325
*Tuesday, December 16, 2014
:By Reynaldo G. Navales
ANGELES CITY -- Anakpawis Partylist representative Fernando “Ka Pando” Hicap filed Tuesday House Bill 5297 or "An Act Providing for the Mandatory Appointment of a Municipal Veterinarian Officer."
Hikap said the move is for the purpose of decisively addressing the proliferation of contagious and harmful animal diseases in the countryside and the immediate delivery of public veterinary services to far-flung villages where the raising and production of farm animals is concentrated.
“Agrikultural ang ating ekonomiya, ngunit ang mga magsasaka sa mga munisipalidad ay walang matatakbuhang beternaryo para sa kanilang mga problema sa mga alagang hayop, kung kaya, ipinapanukala naming magkaroon ng batas na magtatakda ng isang veterinarian sa bawat munisipalidad,” (We have an agricultural economy but farmers in the municipalities do not have a veterinarian to run to for their livestock problems. Hence we propose that a law be enacted providing for the mandatory appointment of a veterinarian for every municipality) Hicap said in a statement.
The bill proposes to amend Section 443 of the Local Government Code of 1991 by including a municipal veterinarian to the list of officials in the municipal government. The bill likewise wants to expand the duties and functions of a public veterinarians by tasking them to render services at least once a week to every barangay of his city or municipality they are designated to.
“Kung maipapasa ang panukalang ito, ang kinakailangang atensyon at lunas sa mga sakit ng mga alagang hayop ay kagyat na maibibigay sa antas munisipal, sa kapakinabangan ng maliliit na magsasaka,” (Hopefully, if this bill is passed, the needed attention and treatment of livestock diseases would be delivered swiftly on the municipal level, to benefit poor farmers) Hicap said.
==Pope Francis musical wows theatergoers==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2014/12/15/pope-francis-musical-wows-theatergoers-382189
*Monday, December 15, 2014
:By Ernesto Y. Tolentino
SUPERB! World-class! Impressive! Fantastic!
These were the admiring words uttered by the theatergoers who trooped to the Holy Angel University Theater in Angeles City last Friday for the matinee presentation of the Pampango-produced stage musical “I Love (expressed in the symbol of a heart) Pope Francis – The Musicale” - in English.
Even the members of the Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI), who were invited to the show by the production’s creator and director, Andy Alviz, were awed by what they described as a top-notch musical on the life of Pope Francis that has the potentials of becoming a blockbuster not only in the Philippines but overseas, as well, not only because of its global appeal but how it was carried out by the mostly amateur (volunteer) thespians of Pampanga.
Even the crowd that attended its maiden staging on November 29 at the same venue was wowed by the theme, and the 24 original songs of the musical, as well as the flawless performance of the cast, a mixture of mature and young actors, with two actors barely in their teens, despite minor technical glitches such as the awful sound system.
The production touched on the life of the Pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, from his young days in Argentina, where he even worked as a bouncer before entering the priesthood, to the time when he became known as a bishop of the street for identifying with the poor to his rise to the papacy, and the Filipinos’ “joyful” anticipation for his visit to the county (named San Felipe in the play) in January next year.
It was this essence – the character of the Pope, the circumstances of his rise to the Vatican hierarchy and the “surprising” manner by which he’s carrying out his job as a leader of the more than a billion Catholics in the world, and the people’s positive reaction to all he what he says and does - that this stage production captured vividly, which explains the audience’s ecstatic reaction to the musical.
In fact, this excited air of anticipation, even before the doors to the theater were opened to let the crowd in, was clearly felt among the prospective Pampango audience, many of whom may have been told of the “happy experience” by those that watched the musical’s maiden staging on November 29.
That “happy experience” felt by those who have viewed the musical may be attributed to the seamless progression of the play scene after scene, marked by the interplay of humor, wit and kindness.
It was obvious, especially during the early scenes of the musical’s first part, those in the audience were so enthralled by what they’re viewing they were, initially, at a lost on how to react: whether to applause or not at the end of each scene, laugh loudly at the witty repartee, or even respond to the call for public participation in one part of the play.
But it did not take long for the crowd to catch on and let their hair down, so to speak, in expressing their feelings throughout the play that, not surprisingly, they gave the musical and the actors a rousing standing ovation.
They, too, obviously had the “happy experience” felt by those who watched the musical earlier.
More than this, last Friday’s crowd apparently felt proud that an all-Filipino group, made up mostly of amateur thespians consisting of students, a priest, lay leaders and society matrons, could produce such a musical that could equal those that have been churned out on Broadway in the US or even London and other theater capitals in the world.
“It definitely is an experience to watch this musical on Pope Francis, and everyone in this country, must see it, and will definitely fall in love with it” one media observer quipped.
Of course, this is not surprising considering that the men and women behind it is led by Alviz, who honed his craft in theater production during his long stint as resident choreographer of the popular Miss Saigon, a musical dominated by Filipino talents, like Lea Salonga.
Alviz had earlier told CAMI members that he collaborated the musical with writer-lyricist Randy del Rosario under the aegis of Teatru Kapampangan.
The duo was also behind the highly-acclaimed musicals, like Ima, Beauty Parlor, Perry the Musical, Ciniong and Tulaok: A Lenten Musical, produced for the Pampango cultural group ArtiSta.
Last Friday night was the gala presentation of “I Love Pope Francis”. This will be followed by another run on January 10, 2015, also at the HAU Theater.
Alviz said plans are now being worked out for the musical’s presentation at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) next year, in cooperation with Rotary International.
Bookings are also now being arranged for the musical’s run next year in Cebu, Iloilo and other key cities in the country and, hopefully, in London and finally, Rome, Alviz said.
Part of the proceeds of the musical’s presentation will go to Teatru Kapampangan’s beneficiary – the AeTahanan, a dormitory in Sta. Rita that houses Aetas taking up college.
==Despite politics, Law enforcement essential says AC Mayor==
*Source: http://angelescityvoice.com/despite-politics-law-enforcement-essential-says-ac-mayor/
*Sunday, December 14, 2014 6:44
:By Reynaldo G. Navales
Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan said Friday that he has asked all sectors to “bring back sanity” in this city amid on-going improvements and projects like addressing traffic woes.
In a recent forum Pamintuan stressed that the projects and programs being implemented by his administration are all geared for the convenience and safety of Angeleños, whatever their politics.
“I hope that our critics will help us bring back sanity in Angeles City. Very recently, I was informed that some transport groups who are affected by the implementation of the stricter traffic scheme will rally against me,” he said.
“It seems that tricycle and jeepney drivers we caught because of violations are defended by our critics and political opponents. Isn’t that insanity? Despite the inevitability of negative politics we enforce the rule of law because  ew promised Angelenos that we will put law and order in our streets. And that I am not afraid to do” Pamintuan added.
He said the City Government is looking at each and every concern, from road improvements, parking, dangling and dead cables and electric posts, to beautification and development of parks.
“You know, rather than criticizing, I invite our detractors to join us in making Angeles City a beautiful city. Elections are too far ahead and we have a lot of work still to be done. We wouldn’t want a perfect world for nothing,” Pamintuan said.
==Orphans receive Christmas gifts==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2014/12/13/orphans-receive-christmas-gifts-381808
*Saturday, December 13, 2014
:By Reynaldo G. Navales
CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has donated grocery items, food packages, and other household goods to the children of the Bahay Bata Learning Center in Angeles City.
The donation, which included two cavans of rice, grocery items, toiletries, and free meals, will benefit the orphans staying inside the learning center.
At least 23 kids received bags of grocery items containing toiletries such as bath soap, detergent, chlorine, dish washing liquid, toothpaste and shampoo.
The kids were also given evaporated and condensed milk from the staff of the CDC External Affairs Department (EAD) Community Services Section (CSS).
CDC-EAD Manager Angelo “Sonny” Lopez Jr. said the orphans also got a pair of slippers and were provided free lunch.
“This is just one of the many activities we have prepared as ‘Pamaskong Handog’ for the orphans and the elderly this Holiday season. It is our way of giving back to the community and encouraging a positive impact on the environment and stakeholders,” Lopez said.
The Angeles Bahay Bata Center was launched in 2001 by members of the Rotary Club of Clark Centennial to address the plight of the street children.
The group’s mission is to place the children in a safe and caring environment and to give them all the basic necessities where they are then given the chance to develop and mature.
“By giving them education, psychological support and spiritual guidance, recreational activities and a sense of hope, they have an opportunity to realize their potential, whether it be academically, musically or on the sporting field,” according to the center’s website.
Lopez said CDC president and Chief Executive Officer Arthur Tugade encouraged CDC employees to share their blessings to the less fortunate members of society around the Freeport.
The CDC-EAD staff also assisted the SMX Philippines Kabalen Chapter and the Unified Rainbow Foundation of Angeles City in two separate gift giving activities yesterday.
At least 85 students and 125 residents of Sitio Haduan were given school supplies and other goods provided by SMX Philippines.
A total of 400 Aeta children in Sitio Target, Sapang Bato, Angeles City received free meals and toys from the Unified Rainbow Foundation.
The CDC-EAD also facilitated the distribution of medical kits to 21 children from the Children’s Joy Foundation Inc.-Pampanga.
==Police: City dad’s aide death a suicide==
*Source:  http://www.centralluzondaily.net/police-city-dads-aide-death-a-suicide/
*Friday, December 12, 2014 9:15 am
:By Jess Malabanan
ANGELES CITY – The police chief here yesterday said that the death of the security aide of Councilor Edu Pamintuan was apparently a suicide case based on the text message found in the victim’s cellular phone.
“A text message sent by Alfredo Sangil Pring indicates family problem, and it could be the reason behind the suicide,” said Sr. Supt. Eden Ugale over the phone.
“Kapag ako ay nawala ay ‘wag na ninyo akong hanapin,” said the text message sent to Pring’s wife shortly before the alleged suicide happened according to Ugale.
Pring, a member of the city’s Civil Security Unit (CSU) detailed at Pamintuan’s official residence along Jasmine Street, Montenegro Estate, Barangay Sto. Domingo here was found dead by his colleague shortly before midnight on Dec. 9.
Ugale said Pring suffered single shot in his upper abdomen and died on the spot. A .9mm caliber pistol believed to be his service firearm and spent shell for the same gun were recovered near the victim’s body.
“Maybe there was a family problem,” said Ugale but did not elaborate.
Pring, 33, is a resident of 229 Purok 3, Brgy. Manibaug Libutad, Porac town.
Police said Pring was sprawled on the ground with blood oozing from his body when discovered by Jerome Moore, also a member of CSU.
Ugale said Moore was invited for questioning to shed light on the incident.
==CDC to bring Christmas cheers to less fortunate kids, elderly==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2014/12/11/cdc-bring-christmas-cheers-less-fortunate-kids-elderly-381407
*Thursday, December 11, 2014
:By Reynaldo G. Navales
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE – Less fortunate children and elderly from select orphanage and nursing homes in Clark’s adjacent areas are guaranteed to receive early Christmas gifts soon---thanks to the annual gift giving activities of the state-run Clark Development Corporation (CDC).
The gift giving is a yearly tradition of CDC and regular part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program to make the less fortunate children, families or orphans in communities near Clark feel the spirit of Christmas through gifts, food baskets or meals shared by CDC employees and volunteers.
“The end goal is to make the orphans and those in the nursing homes, happy. This is part of our CSR initiatives to implement projects and programs that are meant to address community concerns, needs and aspirations,” said CDC president and Chief Executive Officer Arthur Tugade.
“Another aspect of our mission is to allow volunteer employees a chance to give back to their community by sponsoring a Christmas present or spending quality time with the orphans,” he added.
The gift giving, which will be facilitated by the External Affairs Department (EAD) Community Services Section (CSS) will be held for four consecutive days in the following areas: Bahay Bata in Cuayan, Angeles City (December 12), Munting Tahanan in Barangay Mabiga, Mabalacat, Pampanga (December 15), Bahay Pag-ibig in Holy Angel Village, Telabastagan (December 16) and Duyan ni Maria in Josefa Ville Angeles City (December 17).
Under the proposed mechanics for inviting voluntary employee participation signed by CDC-EAD Manager Angelo “Sonny” Lopez, Jr, an employee, individual or group office and department should choose to sponsor a Christmas gift being wished for a specific child in his other hand-made Christmas card sent to the CDC.
Employees with their families can also share quality time with the orphans or children who are eager to be in the company of a caring family during the actual Christmas gathering.
In his radio program Clark in Action on DU 105.5 FM, Lopez encouraged the participation of volunteer employees during the scheduled dates.
He also extended his gratitude to individuals and companies who supported the initiative and assisted in the form of food, gifts and sponsorships for the CDC-led project.
==6,350 students to benefit from senator’s scholarships==
==6,350 students to benefit from senator’s scholarships==
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2014/12/10/6350-students-benefit-senator-s-scholarships-381298
*Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2014/12/10/6350-students-benefit-senator-s-scholarships-381298
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