AID TO FISHERS. Fisherfolk from the coastal towns of Lubao and Sasmuan in Pampanga carry the fishing boat that they received from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in this undated photo. BFAR-3 Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz said on Tuesday (June 21, 2022) the assistance was given in response to the request of the provincial government for aid to residents of coastal areas in the province. (Photo courtesy of BFAR-Central Luzon) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Central Luzon (BFAR-3) provided fishing equipment to some 205 fisherfolk in the province that could help ensure sustainable income and increased fish production. BFAR-Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz said on Tuesday the beneficiaries of the PHP800,000 worth of fishing tools came from the coastal towns of Lubao and Sasmuan. He said the grant was in response to the request of the provincial government for assistance to residents of areas where fishing is the major sou
ANCESTRAL DOMAIN. Aeta leaders led by Indigenous People's Organization Chair Roman King show the certificate of ancestral domain given to the tribespeople in Porac, Pampanga on Tuesday (May 31, 2022). The 18,660-hectare approved ancestral domain in Porac, also known as CADT 123, is inhabited by more than 12,000 Ayta Mag-indi and Ayta Mag-antsi IPs. (Photo courtesy of Porac LGU) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - The indigenous peoples (IPs) in Porac town have finally received their certificate of the ancestral domain (CADT) after 13 years of waiting. The 18,660-hectare approved ancestral domain known as CADT 123, covers Barangays Camias, Diaz, Inararo, Villa Maria, and Sapang Uwak and is inhabited by more than 12,000 Ayta Mag-indi and Ayta Mag-antsi IPs. Former President and congresswoman-elect Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Vice Governor Lilia Pineda, Roland Calde, regional director of the National Commission on Indigenous People-Region 3, as well as local executives of Porac, led the his
Map of Central Luzon (Google image) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - The known political clans in Central Luzon remained the dominant figures in this year's elections. Teams consisting of son and mother, father and son, brothers, and cousins have extended their reign with overwhelming victories. Other members of their families likewise kept their positions. In Pampanga, incumbent Governor Dennis Pineda was given a fresh mandate via a landslide victory against his lone rival, former Candaba Mayor Danilo Baylon. His mother, incumbent Vice Governor Lilia Pineda, ran unopposed. Dennis' two sisters also won in their respective sought posts. Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab topped the fight for provincial board member in the second district while Esmeralda Pineda had no opponent for the town's mayoral race. In Aurora, the Noveras father and son succeeded in their switch in position. Lawyer Christian Noveras, who is the current vice governor, won as governor while his father, incumbent Gover