CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—The Department of Health chose the provincial government of Pampanga to host the kick-off ceremony of the Blood Donor’s Day Celebration with a theme, “Every Blood Donor is a Hero” to be held on July 9 at Bren Z. Guaio Convention Center. […]
Pineda intensifies campaign vs. TB
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — In a bid to improve the province’s performance in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda allocated P5 million for the Directly Observed Treatment Short (TB- DOTS) course accreditation of all district hospitals and rural health units (RHUs). During […]
Pineda moves to pull down medicine prices in hospitals
LUBAO, Pampanga—Governor Lilia “Nanay Baby” Pineda disclosed that medicines in the provincial and district hospitals are now under consignment basis with accredited suppliers and pharmaceutical companies. The governor said this is to ensure adequate supply of medicine at reasonable prices inside public hospitals. Through the […]
Pineda wants perks for blood donors
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–Pampanga Governor Lilia G. Pineda said the government should strengthen the blood-letting activities in the province by providing incentives to the donors particularly the indigents and ensuring the health of their families. “If we want to strengthen blood donation in the country, […]
SP approves thermometers purchase
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Third District Board Member Monina “Monz” Laus, chairperson of the Committee on Health, has worked for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan resolution allocating P300,000 budget for the purchase of digital thermometers. Relative to this, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) will […]
A social worker at your service
Reality bites. When stereotyping, the term “government employee” connotes eight hours of work, benefits and slow delivery of service. It hurts but, most of the time, it is true. Despite this image hurled to public servants, some government workers try to make a change. Now […]
In aptitude, discipline, agility and incisiveness Making men in uniform superior to others
Keepers of peace, protectors of the people, apprehenders of criminals – endless terms to describe the responsibilities bestowed to the men-in-uniform. Given these sworn oath to the nation, members of Philippine National Police (PNP) are expected to be superior to others in aptitude, discipline, agility […]
From Victim to Victors
57 Families in Arayat found hope with new homes Some 57 family-beneficiaries in Arayat found new hope as the construction of core shelters for the victims of the landslide tragedy, brought about by typhoon Ondoy in 2009, is finally completed. The landslide tragedy, which transpired […]
Every Blood Donor is a Hero
Heroes are often described as people with exceptional abilities and noble qualities. Depending on who you ask one’s hero could be Jose Rizal or Andres Bonifacio who both died for the country. Others would say their kinds of hero are the likes of Thor or […]
Making Pampanga a land of peace, prosperity
If you are asked to a journey that will lead you to a peaceful and orderly place, will you try? Gov. Lilia “Nanay Baby” Pineda is inviting all Kapampangans to join her in this journey that will transform Pampanga into a place where peace and […]