Kapampangan athlete Kayla Sanchez from Mabalacat, Pampanga, together with teammates Heather White, Chloe Isleta, and Xiandi Chua, delivered the Philippines’ second gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, finishing strong with a time of 3:44.26 in the Women’s 4×100m Relay.

Courtesy: GMA News

Kapampangan athlete Gian Christopher Santos from Mabalacat, Pampanga secured the Philippines’ first silver medal in swimming at the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, finishing with an impressive 2:03.88 in the Men’s 200-meter Individual Medley.

Courtesy: GMA News

Kapampangan athlete Justin Kobe Macario of Santa Rita, Pampanga brought home the Philippines’ first gold medal at the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand after dominating the Men’s Individual Freestyle Poomsae Taekwondo event.

Courtesy: GMA News

Kapampangan journalist Kara David has been recognized as one of Tatler Asia’s Most Influential People in the Philippines 2025 honoring her excellence in journalism, dedication to public service, and her impact in creating positive change.

source: Tatler Philippines

The most colorful, brightest, and biggest Christmas tradition in the Philippines Pampanga’s Giant Lantern Festival 2025 is happening this week! Catch the dazzling showcase on December 13, Saturday, at 6 PM in Robinsons Starmills.

Photo courtesy: HICAPS Mktg Corps.
Source: Robinsons Starmills

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.