Author: Gabriel Diaz
Attention, employees! The Social Security System (SSS), a state-run, social insurance program to workers in the private, professional, and informal sectors will finally implement its increase of SSS contribution rate to its members from 11 percent to 12 percent starting this April 2019. 12 The 1 percent increased rate was approved last March 13 by the SSS governing board and was authorized under the pension fund’s new charter to prolong its fund life. With the implementation of the new law, the fund life of SSS was slashed by 10 years to 2032 after the administration gave pensioners an additional P1,…
A popular Filipino dessert, halo-halo is surely hit during this season of summer. With its combination of shaved ice and evaporated milk and a mixture of everything you can actually think of – boiled sweet beans, bananas, jelly, and mixed of fruits – it’s a perfect way to beat the heat of summer. If you’re here in Pampanga, try the best halo-halo in their town: 1. Razon’s Halo Halo – They say that simplicity is beautiful and the loveliness in each glass of The Original Razon’s Halo-Halo lies in its simple ingredients, all nestled tightly inside an ice-capped glass. Pampanga’s Pride…
The season of endless reunions and food is finally here! Get your hands dirty and have an extraordinary Christmas season with Dampa Feast! Dampa Feast Pampanga is a restaurant that dumps the freshest seafood right at your table and cooks by the way you prefer, may it be fried, baked, grilled or steamed. In a recent gathering, my fellow bloggers and I literally dumped the seafoods toward our bellies as we enjoy the food in the restaurant’s elegantly classic style ambiance, your family and friends will also enjoy the foodie moments spent here as you get-away with the modern world…
For the Second time last February 2, the incorruptible heart relic of St. Camillus de Lellis arrived in the country for its Filipino devotees and it is set to have a pilgrimage tour for hospitals and churches across the country. This March 23-24 from its original home at the Saint Mary Magdalene church in Rome, Italy. The Incorruptible heart relic of St.Camillus will stay at the Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga making it one of its last few stops before it departs the country on March 31. Being the Patron Saint of the sick and health workers, devotees are invited…
With all the hustle and bustle at work, it is true that everyone deserves a break! And what a better way to welcome the summer season than to try something NEW! Whether you embark on a new adventure, discover a new experience, or meet new people, they say everything is worth it if you spend it with your loved ones. That’s why this coming March 23, take your family and friends with you to The Hauslands – Pampanga because something new is waiting for you! And while you’re at it, discover the beauty of this desirable community and appreciate its…
Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival 2019 gears up for its sixth-year exhibition this coming April 5-7. The most awaited and considered as the biggest hot-air balloon festival, in terms of spectators’ attendance, in Southeast Asia is now fully set to fly high and color the early gray sky of Pradera Verde, Barangay Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga. Tourists will expect around beautiful balloons coming from all over the world that will be a feature at the festival this year. Aside from the fascinating hot air balloons, festival-goers will also expect a countless number of activities including night glow, ultra-light flying,…
One of the contributing factors to a quality life is a home in a secured community. This has always been one of the highlights of NorthPine Land Inc.’s (NLI) quintessential living spaces as seen in its recent milestone for Montana Views, the opening of the community’s main gate. This will serve as the only access which will control all the entries and exits, keeping the whole place secure 24/7. Montana Views is NLI’s first development in the City of San Fernando-Mexico, Pampanga. Since its launch in 2016, this Modern American Country-inspired lifestyle community continuously thrives as more amenities are added…
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has now opened its doors for incoming freshmen and college level students for the school year 2019-2020 who will apply for the Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs). The StuFAPs is for students who are enrolled in an authorized public or private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). It aims to assure that education shall be available to everyone especially for those who are indigent but very willing and deserving students. Successful recipients of the program must enroll or shall be currently enrolled in any CHED priority courses as per CMO No. 1 s. 2104. Beneficiaries will…
Summer is fast approaching! In this most exciting season of the year, we think of beaches, mountain climbing, joy rides and out of town trips. But there’s one thing that we also look forward to; summer foods and beverages that would quench our thirst and help us beat the searing heat. For sure, markets and sidewalks will be filled with our favorite watermelons, citrus fruits, halo-halo, scramble, mais con yelo, and sago’t gulaman. Having a bit of these every year is quite okay but if you want to make this time extra special. Have a taste of summer at Pampanga!…