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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA – Pampanga is set to witness the development of a food security complex following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Provincial Government, Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 3, and Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) on Monday, May 29.

Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, DA Region 3 Director Crispulo Bautista, and PhilMech Director Dionisio Alvindia led the MOA signing ceremony, which was witnessed by Provincial Agriculture Committee Chairperson and Board Member Ananias Canlas, Jr.

The Pampanga Food Security Complex is the result of a tripartite agreement between the Pampanga government, DA Region 3, and PhilMech.

Governor Delta emphasized that the food security complex aligns with one of his 12-point agendas to ensure a sustainable food sector in the province. He highlighted the significance of establishing sufficient and reliable infrastructure to support key agricultural processes and empower marginalized farmers to optimize their harvests.

The provincial government has allocated a budget of P238 million for the construction of two warehouses within the facility. This budget also covers site development, drainage systems, a 3-phase electrical system, office supplies, and various machines and equipment required for the complex.

Meanwhile, DA Region 3 will contribute P50 million towards the construction of one warehouse, as well as the funding for two units of recirculating multipurpose dryers with conveyors. PhilMech, on the other hand, will provide P72 million for the procurement of a state-of-the-art rice mill and two units of the recirculating dryer.

The first food security complex in the province will be established in Brgy Sta Catalina in Lubao. The concept for the complex was carefully crafted by a technical working group composed of experts

from the DA-RFO3, Provincial Engineering Office (PEO), PhilMech, OPA, PPDO, and LGU of Lubao.

This initiative marks a significant stride towards enhancing the agricultural sector in Pampanga and ensuring food security for its residents.

FOOD SECURITY COMPLEX. Pampanga Governor Dennis ‘Delta’ Pineda, Department of Agriculture Regional Director Chrispulo Bautista, and Phil-Mech Director Dionisio Alvindia sign memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the establishment of the Pampanga Food Security Complex on Monday, May 29 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall. (Photos by Gerald Gloton, Dan Ombina/ Pampanga)

PASSERS. Governor Dennis ‘Delta’ Pineda distributes financial assistance to 98 board examination passers on Monday, May 29 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Building.  Each student receives reimbursement checks not more than P15,000 for their review fees. (Photos by Jaja Galang/ Pampanga PIO)

Vice Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda and Lubao Mayor Esmeralda Pineda lead the “Alagang Nanay Preventive Healthcare Program” medical mission of 1,260 beneficiaries from the second district held on Wednesday, May 24 at the Lubao Municipal Gymnasium. The health care program is one of the priority programs of Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda to locate and cure Kapampangans inflicted with different illnesses and prevent them from getting worsen. (Photos by Daniel Ombina / Pampanga PIO)

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Some 53 trainees who have been honing their skills in automotive servicing completed their 6-month training program with Provincial Government in partnership with Foton Motors Philippines Inc.

Governor Dennis ‘Delta’ Pineda and Foton Motors Philippines Inc. CEO Rommel Sytin awarded the trainees with their certificates of completion in a simple graduation ceremony held at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall on Monday, May 23.

Governor Delta told the graduates to use their newly acquired skills as an advantage in taking opportunities abroad.

“Malaking bagay itong mga natutunan niyong ito. Pakiusap naming ng Foton, sana gamitin niyo yung mga nautunan niyo para makapagtrabaho kayo para sa mga pamilya niyo. If may opportunities abroad, kunin niyo. If wala, maraming companies ang pwedeng pasukan especially sa province, “ he said.

The graduates acquired an Automotive Servicing NC II certificate under one of the vocational skill training programs offered by Provincial Manpower and Training Center (PMTC) under the Pineda administration.

The training includes skills in throttle body cleaning, break cleaning, and preventive maintenance schedule of different vehicles, among others.

Participants also undergone an on-the-job training program using Foton Motors Philippines Inc.’s world-class technology.

“I am thankful na binigyan ako ng opportunity ng provincial government to work with them in this project and share my expertise sa inyong mga gustong magtrabaho,” Sitin shared.

Apart from the certificates, graduates were also given each P 3,000 worth of training allowance.

“Ang laki ng pasasalamat ko po sa project pong ito ni Gov. Nung nalaman ko ito, sinabi ko, si Gov talaga, lahat ng klase ng tulong para sa mga kababayan natin ginawa na niya. Napakalaking tulong po nito sa amin, lalo na ako matanda na ako. Sabi ko nga pagkagraduate ko, makakaasa sila na isheshare ko sa ibang tao itong mga natutunan ko sa PMTC,” said Renato Manrang, beneficiary of the automotive serving program of the provincial government.

Interested applicants may avail of the said program by contacting the official hotline of PMTC at 0995-181-5813

GRADUATES. Governor Dennis ‘Delta’ Pineda and Foton Motors Philippines Inc. CEO Rommel Sytin distribute certificates of completion and training allowances to trainees who completed the automotive training program of the provincial government and Foton Motors Philippines Inc. in a simple graduation ceremony held at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall on Monday, May 23. (Photos by Matt De Lara / Pampanga PIO)

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga- Some 1,568 tuberculosis patients (TB) from the 1st and 2nd districts received cash and food assistance from the provincial government in ceremonies held on Wednesday, May 10, at the Bren Z Guiao Convention Center.

Vice Governor Lilia ‘Nanay’ Pineda led the distribution of assistance on behalf of Governor Dennis’ Delta’ Pineda to personally look over the condition of the patients undergoing medication.

She thanked the Department of Health (DOH) for extending efforts to provide the medication needs of more than 3,000 recorded patients in the province’s Rural Health Units (RHUs).

According to her, more than political support, patients must also elevate efforts to cure themselves to lessen the risks of TB within communities.

“Ing panabilin ku mu pu kekayu, eyu la sana kakaligtaan deng panulu yu. Adyang nanung malyari inuman yu la bang galing kayu. Kasi kung mig-skip kayu pilang aldo, ekayu mipaldan. Lala kayu pota miconvert ya pa yang cancer baga,” said Vice Governor Nanay.

To boost advocacy efforts to fight TB, patients also underwent educational talks on preventing and curing the disease.

The DOH reported 311,000 tuberculosis cases in the country in 2021 based on the National TB Registry.

Experts advise patients to seek early treatment if symptoms already persist.

“Isa talaga ang Pilipinas sa may pinakamaraming incidence ng tuberculosis. Sa sampung pasyenteng pumunta sa mga ospital, nasa 6 hanggang pito out of 10 ang positibo sa Tuberculosis. One reason is siguro sa kaalaman ng mga tao, hindi nila alam na mayroon na pala silang tuberculosis. Madalas kasi wala silang symptoms, malalaman na lang nila minsan kapag may x-ray findings na sila. Tanggalin dapat natin ang stigma sa TB, dapat kung may nararamdaman na sila ay magpakonsulta na doctor,” said, Dr Kristine Juico-Dungo, a pulmonologist.

Each beneficiary received cash assistance worth P3,500, medicines, and food packs from the provincial government.

“Simula ng magka TB ako, 6 months ago, natigil na ako sa pagtatrabaho. Kaya napakalaking tulong itong binigay nila sa amin para kahit papaano ay may maiuwi at makabawi man lang ako sa pamilya ko,” said Wilson Enjape, a TB patient.

1,641 TB patients from the 3rd and 4th districts received the same assistance the other day.

The World Health Organization (DOH) defines TB as an illness brought on by a bacterium that damages the lungs. It is the 13th leading cause of death and the second leading infectious killer after Covid-19 worldwide.

POLA, Oriental Mindoro – A total of 1,390 fisherfolks from this town received food and financial assistance from the Provincial Government of Pampanga on Friday, April 28.

Each of the said beneficiaries received P2,000 cash and two food packs, each of which contained five kilograms of rice, five cans of sardines, and five cans of corned beef.

“Magbuhat po ng mangyari ang oil spill, nakaramdam po kami at ng pamilya ko ng hirap sa pinansyal dahil sa mga pangangailangan namin. Binawalan kasi ang pangingisda, ‘yon lang po kasi bumubuhay sa pamilya ko kaya lubos po kaming nagagalak sa tulong po na dinala ninyo. Maraming-maraming salamat po kay Governor Pineda, blessing po kayo sa mga taga-Pola,” said Edwin Aldea, one of the beneficiaries.

In addition, Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda and his family gave P3,000 cash to each of the said number of fisherfolks.

“Kaisa niyo po ang mga Kapampangan sa pagsubok na ito, kapit-bisig po tayo hanggang sa malampasan natin itong paghihirap na ito,” said Governor Pineda.

Meanwhile, Pola Mayor Jennifer Cruz expressed her gratitude for the help extended by the Province of Pampanga to their town.

“We are very much thankful kasi napansin kami, especially ng Pampangueño through the efforts of Governor Pineda. From the bottom of our hearts, on behalf of the Poleños, thank you so much, kasi talagang dumadaan kami ngayon sa hirap at pagod hindi namin alam until when ang problemang ito,” said Cruz.

As a token of gratitude for their invaluable support to the oil spill-affected coastal residents of Pola, Oriental Mindoro, Cruz personally handed over the certificates of appreciation to Governor Pineda and Angelina Blanco, chief of the Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. -Jasmine Jaso/Pampanga PIO

#TULONGPOA. Special Assistant to the Governor and PDRRMO Chief Angelina Blanco sends off on Wednesday, April 26, the Pampanga contingent team headed by Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda who will travel and send help to families and fisherfolks affected by the recent incident of the oil spill in Pola, Oriental Mindoro. At least 85 personnel and 19 vehicles joined the team to deliver 10,000 food packs and cash assistance to affected communities. (Photos by Gerald Gloton / Pampanga PIO)

MEDICAL MISSION. Vice Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda leads medical mission to some 1,486 scavengers in the province together with 2nd District Board Members Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab and Fritzie David-Dizon, 1st District Board Member Benny Jocson, 4th District Board Member Nelson Calara, PSL President at Board Member Cherry Manalo, ABC President at Board Member Renato Mutuc, Lubao Mayor Emeralda Pineda, Pampang PESO Manager Luningnung Vergara, and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Zenon Ponce. Aside from the free medical consultation, each scavenger received cash assistance amounting to P 2,000 cash assistance, food packs, and medicines. 

 Mariin ko po na kinokondena ang pag-ambush kay Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Gerome Tubig kaninang 7:30 ng umaga ngayong ika-17 ng Abril sa Lunsod ng San Fernando habang papunta siya sa isang medical clinic. 

Ang tangkang pagpatay kay Atty. Tubig ay laban sa utos ng Diyos. Ang karahasan ay hindi dapat ginagawa sa ating demokrasya. 

Labis po naming ikinalulungkot ni Vice Governor Nanay, sampu ng mga Provincial Board Members, department heads at mga kawani ng Capitol ang pangyayaring ito. 

Inutusan ko po si Pampanga Police Director Col. Levy Hope Basilio na alamin ang motibo, hulihin, kasuhan at ikulong ang mastermind at gunmen sa krimen na ito. 

Isang milyong piso po (P1 million) ang pabuya na aking ibibigay sa sinumang makakapagbigay ng tamang impormasyon ukol sa mga pangalan at lokasyon ng mga salarin. 

Hinihingi ko po ang inyong mga dasal para ma-survived ni Atty. Tubig ang pangyayaring ito at makabalik siya sa kanyang pamilya.

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga- The provincial government of Pampanga headed by Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda distributed assistance to Kapampangans aged 95-year-old and above in ceremonies held at the Benigno Hall, Capitol Compound, on Monday, March 27. 

A total of 26 senior citizens were given P100,000 each, with a total amount of P2.6 million.

The assistance is part of the one-time cash incentive program of the Pineda administration for Kapampangans aged 95 years old and above to recognize their contributions to the community. 

The beneficiaries include senior citizens from the towns of Mabalacat (1), Floridablanca (1), Porac (2), Sta Rita (1), Arayat (1), Bacolor (1), Mexico (1), Apalit (6), Candaba (4), Masantol (1), Minalin (1), San Luis (1), and City of San Fernando (5).