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Mulberry Trees Seek to Help Farmers in Pampanga

by Joffre Joel C. Dulinayan II

ANGELES CITY - Commercial - value Mulberry Trees are now produced by farmers with the aid of a Japanese tea company in Arayat, Pampanga, a province devastated by the Pinatubo Eruption for more than two decades. 

After a three-year trial period, Kuwanosato, a firm based in the Yamanashi Prefecture have succeeded to grow these trees at the foot of Mt. Arayat through various farming researches and technologies. 

The firm’s president, Han Seong Min announced that the company will be providing tea-making machines to Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) in Magalang and through the request of Gov. Lilia Pineda, Han has also secured to aid Aeta communities by extending the reach of the plantation. 

Japanese farmers are also conducting seminars to educate local farmers; monitoring plants’ growth and its procedure of harvest because for a bountiful outcome a farmer could earn as much as P250,000 per hectare a year. 

The provincial government seeks to extend the reach of the Mulberry development program. Not just in Central Luzon, but also in compatible areas where these trees could grow.

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PBA: Talk N Text tied up with San Miguel BeerMen in Game 2

by Charles Michael C. Bartolo

ANGELES CITY - TNT tied up with San Miguel Beermen with 87-85 in Game 2 in their best-of 7 series in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at Mall of Asia Arena in  Pasay City.

After a 13-point disadvantage of TNT in their last game with San Miguel, head Coach Nash Racela find ways to beat San Miguel Beermen with 2-point lead in Game 2. 

Jeth Troy Rosario helps Katropa to win, with a 14 points, 3 assist ,1 block.

TNT had a hard time with San Miguel Beermen Center, June Mar Pajardo scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 7 blocks. June Mar Scored 10points of his 25 point in 4th quarter of the game. 

TNT’s defense makes San Miguel to miss their shots and commit errors in 4th quarter.

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THE BIG REVELATION AT THE FACADE OF HRPC

by Jerica Mariz Jaime Dungo

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA – Holy Rosary Parish Church revealed their advocacy of #PrayerWalkforLife which started at around 6pm of February 10, 2016. 

All doubt and confusion finally ended when they revealed the true purpose of the two signs which means “YES to LIFE…NO to KILLING”.

The campaign was inspired from the book of Matthew 5:44 in the bible, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” 

The advocacy was related to the immoderate killing of people that is currently exercised in the country.

Many people, including the students of Holy Angel University who are currently taking up CLE 4, joined the campaign in front of the church to show their disapproval on the excessive killing of people (i.e. extra judicial killing) and also to show their support to life.

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ARROYO VS. ALVAREZ

by Joana Coronel

ANGELES CITY-  Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is still part of the deputy speaker of the House of representatives, for the mean time. 

Speaker Pantelon Alvarez sought to clarify his statement about the replacement of Arroyo for her opposition to the revival of death penalty on Wednesday, February 8.

“No, not yet, because we have not yet voted in plenary session,” Alvarez said when asked if Arroyo had been removed from her post. Alvarez cracked the whip earlier, and warned the member of the anti-death penalty majority and committee chairs that their position is risked should they oppose to revive death penalty.

"Pag deputy speaker ka, pangit naman na di ka sang-ayon sa administration-sponsored bill saka kapag chairman ka ng committees," Alvarez said. 

Arroyo refused to be interviewed and kept silent on the controversy.

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NEW ANGELES CITY URBAN POOR FEDERATION OFFICERS, NEW HOPE

by Princess Camille Ann T. Pamintuan

ANGELES CITY - Kagawad Mario Layug Operaña was elected as the new President of Angeles City Federation of Urban Poor (ACFUP), last February 8 at the New Legislative Hall. 

“The primary objective of the organization is to unify all urban poor associations in the different barangays of Angeles City,” Operaña said. 

In one of the interviews he also stated that one of the major works of the federation is to consolidate inquiries, coordinate and seek help from the government agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) regarding problems that urban poor associations of the city face today. 

Committee Chairperson for Urban Poor Affairs Councilor Amos Rivera said that having a higher body representing the urban poor sector like ACFUP is more practical to the part of the local government.

Councilor Rivera added that as of the moment, the organization is aspiring to aid the city’s programs concerning the settlement of land title issues and disputes through a very active and passionate coordination of the newly elected officials.

For his part, Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan assured that the city will continue its program on socialized housing and urban poor affairs.

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EXPLOSION CAUSES RESIDENCES TO PANIC

by Eugene Feliciano

TARLAC CITY – Camp Servillano Aquino Army Support Command’s Armaments Batallion exploded last Tuesday due to undetermined reasons.

Armed Forces public affairs office Chief Col. Edgard Arevalo stated that their initial investigation showed that it’s more of a safety issue. But we are awaiting official report from the scene of the crime operatives as to the cause of the fire and explosion. 

However, many residents and netizens in Tarlac suspected that the explosion was caused by some militant group as a warning that they’re coming for the city considering that the province is believed to be home to various revolutionaries groups, particularly in Crow Valley, Capas and San Jose, Tarlac. 

Northern Luzon Command spokesperson Col. Alan Macatinglao said that they shall form a group with the with the Philippine National Police – Scene of the Crime Operatives, the Bureau of Fire and Protection, and other authorities to investigate the incident even further.

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Feeding program for Pampanga and Zambales 

by Christian Darnel David 

 MABALACAT CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) and the Provincial Governments of Zambales and Pampanga signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the feeding program which will benefit 100 pregnant women, Wednesday.

Pampanga Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda led the MOA signing, together with DOH Secretary Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial and Candelaria, Zambales Mayor Napoleon Edquid, held at Royce Hotel, Clark. 

Rise Against Hunger, a non-government organization, agreed to supply pre-packed meals to 100 pregnant women from Porac, Pampanga (50) and Candelaria, Zambales (50). 

Rice, soy, a dehydrated vegetable blend and a vitamin composition including23 essential vitamins are combined into a small meal packets for distribution. 

DOH targets to finish the feeding program after 1000 days.

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NPA Accepts All-Out War Against Government

by Maria Amelia Murla

ANGELESCITY - The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) slammed President Rodrigo Duterte for "arbitrarily terminating" the formal peace negotiations  last Sunday. It is said the New People's Army is "ever ready to face the all-out war" threatened by the government.

 The CPP said Duterte had "gone berserk" and wasted the achievements attained in peace talks over the past few months. 

 The group described the President as a "double-speaking thug who only recognizes his own rules." 

 They reiterated on their statement to the press that the revolutionary forces will not accept pacification or surrender especially to a "charlatan who does not know the true meaning of just and lasting peace." 

 The two sides failed to reach an agreement on the communists' demand to free about 400 rebel leaders, the same issue that jeopardized the peace talks during the previous administration.

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DUTERTE NIXES CLAMOR TO FREE POLITICAL PRISONERS

by Marian Murla

ANGELES CITY – Duterte on Sunday said he has rejected the request of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to release more than 400 jailed political prisoners as part of the confidence-building measures in the peace negotiations between the communists and the government.

On many talks in the past, the president insisted that he cannot grant the demand of the communist rebel because this will compromise the integrity of the government.

The  President, however, said he was ready to free sickly convicts and those who are 70 years old and above.

“There’s really no point in detaining a person who are old and sickly. It’s a very awkward feeling. I’m uncomfortable with that,” said Duterte to reporters during his visit on February 6 in Davao City.

Meanwhile, the government has lifted ceasefire due to hostilities and ungranted demands of the communist group.

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LABOR UNIONS, VOWS TO CONTINUE FIGHTING FOR YOKOHAMA’S WORKERS

by Joana Rose Coronel

ANGELES CITY – The Alliance of Yokohama Employees (AYE) and Alliance of Yokohama Supervisors (AYS) expressed their support to the workers during  their first joint general assembly at the Bayanihan Park Salakot area last February 1.

Despite the YTPI’s effort against the assembly, almost 1000 workers joined the assembly to receive updates and plans of the organizations, the AYE and AYS stated.

The two labor unions guaranteed the workers of their continuous effort with regard to the issue.

Atty. Arnel Z. Dolendo, national president of the Philippine Trade and General Workers Organization (PTGWO), also advised the workers to further exercise their rights.

According to him, as pillars of the company, workers should be treated well.

YTPI Vice President – Juanito C. Arona was questioned regarding their disapproval of holding the assembly inside the manufacturing plant.

Roel B. Padilla, president of AYE, said that the decision is “personal and not objectively driven.”  After a discussion between the union workers and YTPI management were uploaded in media days before the activity.

He stated that at first the management permitted the two worker unions to gather inside the company, but withdrew their approval because the officers open their communications to the media.

“Parang pinersonal nila ‘yung mga ginawa namin. Hindi naman kami ang pinagdamutan nila, kung hindi ang mga manggagawa ng kumpanya,” he added.