Pampanga’s Green Future Begins in Porac 

Imagine a place in Pampanga where nature and knowledge grow side by side—lush gardens, rare plants, and spaces that teach us how to care for the Earth.

According to The Manila Times, the La Salle Botanical Gardens has officially begun construction in Alviera, Porac. Once completed, it will become the largest and most comprehensive botanical garden in the Philippines—a living classroom, eco-tourism destination, and research hub all in one.

The project’s goal is to conserve at least 75% of the country’s threatened plant species, while creating a sanctuary for families and future generations. More than just planting trees, it aims to plant a legacy of learning, sustainability, and hope.

For Pampanga, this marks more than progress—it’s pride rooted in purpose. 

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🌪️ MAY KASUNOD NA BA SI PAOLO? 🌧️⚠️

Habang patuloy na nararamdaman sa #NorthernLuzon ang epekto ng Typhoon #PaoloPH (#MATMO), isa namang aktibong LPA sa labas ng PAR ang nakikita na posibleng maging bagyo at pumasok sa bansa early next week.

Kapag tuluyang nabuo, tatawagin itong #QuedanPH — ang ika-17 bagyo ngayong taon at pangalawa sa buwan ng Oktubre.
May isa pa ring namumuong sama ng panahon sa Pacific Ocean na binabantayan.
Patuloy po tayong mag-ingat

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Fresh from releasing a breakthrough music video collaboration, and being named by Forbes Asia as one of the “100 to Watch” companies for 2025, XPRESS Super App is now bringing its ride-hailing services to Pampanga. This launch marks the company’s first step into Central Luzon and underscores its mission of delivering smarter, safer, and more inclusive transport solutions for Filipinos, by Filipinos.

The launch was graced by distinguished guests including Gen. Richard Albano (LTFRB Region III), Gen. Lina Sarmiento (Clark Development Corp.), and Mr. Dante Basanta (Clark International Airport), who commended XPRESS Super App for modernizing regional transport, empowering Kapampangan drivers, and improving the commuter experience.

“This marks a significant shift in how people move in and around Pampanga. XPRESS introduces a model of public-private partnership that prioritizes accessibility and safety in transportation,” said Gen. Albano.

Pampanga ranks 4th among the most flood-prone areas in the Philippines, with an exposure score of 83.49, according to the WorldRiskReport 2025 published by Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft (BEH) and Ruhr University Bochum. The report featured a locally adapted exposure analysis that emphasized river and coastal flooding across Philippine provinces.

Topping the list is Cagayan (88.10), followed by Agusan del Norte (87.51), Pangasinan (85.19), Pampanga (83.49), and Maguindanao (82.94). Metro Manila ranked 6th with a score of 81.12, with its low-lying terrain and high soil sealing (impervious surfaces) contributing to frequent urban flash floods during heavy rainfall. These highly ranked provinces typically share lowland basin locations with flat topography, leading to slow drainage and prolonged flooding.

On a global scale, the Philippines recorded a Very High flood risk score of 50.05, ranking 9th worldwide for river and coastal flood vulnerability.

Source: Daily Guardian

Credits: Francis Allan L. Angelo

Dalawang Unibersidad sa Angeles City, kabilang sa 2025 Top 10 Central Luzon Universities ng UNIRANKS

Dalawang pangunahing pamantasan mula Angeles City, Pampanga ang kinilala sa 2025 UNIRANKS Top 10 Central Luzon Universities.

Holy Angel University – pumangalawa na may 40.03 points

Angeles University Foundation – ika-apat na pwesto na may 36.84 points

Ayon sa UNIRANKS, ang ranggo at puntos ay batay hindi lamang sa pangalan ng unibersidad, kundi sa kalidad ng karanasan, oportunidad, at kahandaan para sa hinaharap na naibibigay nito sa mga mag-aaral.

UNIRANKS 2025 Top 10 Central Luzon Universities

1. Central Luzon State University – 41.34

2. Holy Angel University – 40.03

3. Bulacan State University – 36.86

4. Angeles University Foundation – 36.84

5. Nueva Ecija University of Science & Technology – 36.42

6. Tarlac State University – 35.35

7. Bataan Peninsula State University – 33.48

8. University of the Assumption – 27.22

9. Wesleyan University Philippines – 22.87

10. Pampanga State University (formerly DHVSU) – 21.8

No Need to Fly Abroad — Transplants Here Soon

In Pampanga, hope is being built brick by brick inside Clark. Imagine a hospital where families no longer need to seek miracles overseas—because life-saving transplants can finally be done right here at home.

The Voice News Weekly reports that Pampanga Provincial Hospital–Clark, the first public hospital in the Freeport Zone, is poised to become a hub for kidney and liver transplants. Indian investor Dr. David K. Pillai, impressed by the hospital’s facilities, has expressed plans to establish both a transplant center and a medical school within the compound.

The vision is clear: affordable kidney and liver surgeries, training opportunities for local doctors, and free or low-cost treatments for Kapampángans who need them most. This could transform Pampanga into Central Luzon’s hub for world-class healthcare—without the overwhelming cost.

If realized, how many lives could this save? How many families could this keep together? Pampanga may soon provide the answer.

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