Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. has introduced House Bill No. 6504, which aims to provide a ₱50,000 tax deduction to eligible parents or legal guardians of Children with Special Needs (CSNs) and Youth with Special Needs (YSNs).

The tax deduction may be claimed if the amount is spent on therapy, medical evaluations, tutoring, transportation to schools or medical facilities, or specialized learning materials and assistive devices.

Source: Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr.

Republic Act No. 10966 officially declares December 8 of every year as a special non-working holiday nationwide in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, the principal patroness of the Philippines.

Photo courtesy: Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Guagua

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Get ready for Pampanga’s grandest Christmas celebration! The Giant Lantern Festival, or “Ligligan Parul,” happens next week on December 13 at 6 PM in Robinsons Starmills.

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Proclamation No. 2226 officially declares December 11 as a special public holiday in the Province of Pampanga in celebration of Aldo Ning Kapampangan.

Source: Vice Governor Delta Pineda
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced that it is temporarily suspending the impounding of e-bikes and e-trikes operating on national highways starting Monday, December 1, 2025.

LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said through a Facebook video that the agency will first launch a nationwide information drive to help light electric vehicle (LEV) users understand the rules before enforcing penalties.

“Bilang tugon sa mga hinaing ng publiko… pansamantalang walang impounding operation habang nagpapatupad muna kami ng malawakang information drive,” Lacanilao said.

LTO personnel will begin road awareness efforts on December 1, while actual impounding will start on January 2, 2026.

He clarified that there is no total ban—only a restriction on using national highways, which are intended for fast-moving vehicles. E-bikes and e-trikes may still pass through:
• Local and secondary roads (depending on LGU ordinances)
• Bike lanes for low-speed LEVs, when permitted
• Subdivisions, private roads, and private compounds

Crossing national highways remains allowed; what’s prohibited is using them as regular travel routes.

Lacanilao added that the rule is anchored on RA 4166 and the Road Classification System, which designate national roads for high-speed motor vehicles to reduce accidents.

He also urged lawmakers to pass a law requiring LEV registration to help authorities identify owners in the event of accidents, emphasizing that improving regulations should not wait until a major incident occurs.

Source: The News Channel