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BYD Cars Philippines opens its first dealership in Central Luzon

October 22, 2024

BYD Philippines just opened its first dealership store in Pampanga. BYD Pampanga is located along the Olongapo Gapan Road in the City of San Fernando, Capital of the province of Pampanga, the 4,000sqm facility is a showroom, test drive and service center rolled into one.

BYD Pampanga also has 3 charging stations, an ideal for those travelling in their BYD EVs then passing Central Luzon. The EV chargers of varies in capacity (7kW AC, 22kW AC, and 60kW DC) to cater to each customer’s charging needs.

For more information, you can go to their official FB page @bydpampanga or website BY Pampanga

BYD Pampanga is one of the 24 facilities nationwide that BYD Philippines plans to open by the end of 2024.

This article was originally published on allthingsev.net as BYD Cars Philippines opens its first dealership in Central Luzon.

Classes and Government Work in Manila and Pasay Suspended

October 10, 2024

Malacañang suspends class and government work in the Manila and Pasay City from Monday to Tuesday, October 14th-15th, to give way to the opening of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

The announcement was made via Memorandum Circular 66 issued by Malacañang.

Filipino Barista Darwin Pontanos wins the International Qualification of Espresso Italiano Champion last September 17th

October 1, 2024

OFW Darwin Pontanos took home the International Qualification of Espresso Italiano Champion last on September 17 at Esse Caffé, Bologna, Italy. Darwin Pontanos works as the Operation Supervisor at Dan Cafe, where started as a barista 11 years ago.

On SaudiBuzz, “Darwin Pontanos from Saudi Arabia’s Dan Café wins during the international qualification of Espresso Italiano Champion on September 17 at Esse Caffé, Bologna, Italy.”

Darwin Pontanos and his team was greeted by Saudi Ambassador to Italy, Faisal bin Sattam Abdulaziz Al-Saud for their win.

Darwin Pontanos will represent Dan Café (Saudi Arabia) and compete for the title in the world final on 26th November in Milan, Italy. Last year’s champion was Korean barista and coffee trainer Song Hye-Jin, she the first woman to win the international title of Espresso Italiano Champion.

Clark Development Corporation launches its own Bus Transportation System   

September 12, 2024

ClarkDevelopmentCorp, posted on its official FB page;

Getting in and around Clark, now more convenient with Clark Loop!

Clark Development Corporation is excited to announce the launching of its very own bus transportation system, featuring a cashless payment system ready to take you around Clark starting September 17.

Malacañang declared January 9th as a Special Non-Working Holiday in the City of Manila in observance to the Feast of the Black Nazarene

January 4, 2024

Malacañang just declared that Tuesday, 9th of January will be a Special Non-working day for the City of Manila to give way to the thousands, if not millions of devotees, who will celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene also known as the Traslación.

A little background from Wikipedia;

The Feast of the Black Nazarene commemorates the anniversary of the translation or the transfer of the image from its original location at a church in modern-day Luneta Park to Quiapo. The image was brought to the Church of San Juan Bautista in Bagumbayan (now Luneta) until May 31, 1606, by Augustinian Recollect priests. In 1608, the icon was enshrined at the Recollect church of San Nicolás de Tolentino in Intramuros. It was moved to the Saint John the Baptist Church, which is now commonly referred to as the Quiapo Church, on January 9, 1787. The “solemn transfer” eventually became the date of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.

NLEX Issued Safety Advisory on the situation at the Tulaoc River Bridge, San Simon, Pampanga

August 3, 2023

NLEX Corp. just issued a safey advisory regarding the situation at the Tulaoc River Bridge section of NLEX in San Simon, Pampanga.

In the advisory, it states that both on the North bound (Plaridel to Tulaoc River Bridge) and South bound (San Fernando to to Tulaoc River Bridge), the approximate speed of vehicles are 5 to 10 kph due to the water buildup. Class 1 vehicles are advised to use the left most lane.

NLEX Corp. added that as the water level of Pampanga river continue to rise, NLEX team will be installing sand bags to reduce the flooding at the Tulaoc River Bridge section.

The flooding of the Pampanga river is caused by the Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) that recently devastated under 200 cities and municipalities that are not under state of calamity.

51 injured as quake rocks Surigao del Sur

July 14, 2019

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/700923/51-injured-as-quake-rocks-surigao-del-sur/

Fifty-one people were injured and several homes, churches and other buildings damaged on Saturday when an earthquake sent terrified residents of the southern Philippines fleeing their homes before dawn, police said. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the nation, world, metro manila, regions and exclusive special investigative reports.

Ilonggo painter sells artwork on street to raise funds for wife’s dialysis

June 29, 2019

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/29/19/ilonggo-painter-sells-artwork-on-street-to-raise-funds-for-wifes-dialysisILOILO CITY—A street in Jaro, Iloilo City has turned into an outdoor gallery featuring the paintings of a local artist.

Larry Casinao started showcasing his paintings on the sidewalk last week to raise funds for his wife’s kidney treatment.

Images of him with curious passersby checking his artworks is making the rounds online.

College student Sal Molinos, who took the photos and shared it on social media, said he was touched by Casinao’s noble cause.

LOOK: Osmeña strips mayor’s office bare before stepping down

June 29, 2019

https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/234174-osmena-strips-bare-mayor-office-before-stepping-downMANILA, Philippines – Outgoing Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña stripped his office bare on his last day in office on Friday, June 28.

All of the office fixtures, furniture, cabinets, down to the tiles were removed from his office.

A construction company removed all of these items, according to the Cebu City Department of General Services’ order.

At least 8 dead in NLEX bus crash

June 29, 2019

https://www.rappler.com/nation/234176-death-toll-nlex-bus-crash-june-28-2019MANILA, Philippines – At least 8 people were killed after a bus toppled along North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on Friday night, June 28, according to several media reports.

At around 7:30 pm Friday, NLEX Corporation first posted on Twitter of heavy northbound traffic after the Balintawak toll plaza “due to accident.”

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said the vehicular crash near Valenzuela exit involved a passenger bus.

Images of Mt. Mayon’s eruption

January 24, 2018

Earlier this week, Mt. Mayon erupted and the danger zone around the volcano has been extended to eight kilometers. Despite the warning, journalist, tourists and residents can’t help but take photos of one of the most picturesque volcano in the world.

Pore pictures when access hastag #MayonVolcano.

If you’re from Pampanga or anywhere in Central Luzon, these pictures are reminiscent of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in June of 1991.

Public Advisory: Globe and Smart to suspend services during the Black Nazarene Procession

January 8, 2018

Both Smart and Globe Telecom will temporary suspend their mobile services tomorrow January 9, 2018, starting 5:00 AM, for Quiapo, Manila, Quezon City, Mandaluyong and Makati. This is in compliance with the National Telecommunications Commission’s order regarding the Black Nazarene Procession.

Neighboring cities will also be affected.

Here’s the official announcement from the respective social media account of Smart and Globe.

@LiveSmart

@talk2GLOBE

MMDA to lift number coding scheme on January 1-2, 2018 including Makati and Las Piñas

December 31, 2017

Good news to all motorist on the first and second day of 2018, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will temporary lift the number coding scheme on January 1 and 2, 2018., which will include Makati and Las Piñas.

One dead in Mandaluyong City Shoot-out

December 28, 2017
Video screenshot

From Rappler;

Police fired at a white SUV, a white Mitsubishi Adventure with plate number WNX 737, at around 10:25 pm at Barangay Pleasant Hills. They later recovered a body from the SUV.

Philipppine National Police (PNP) Senior Superintendent Moises Villaceran Jr, the Mandaluyong City police chief told reporters the shootout appeared to have been a case of mistaken identity. A woman was shot in Addition Hills earlier this evening, and the men in the white van brought the woman in their vehicle in an attempt to help.

PNP really messed this up.

Here’s an amateur video from CNN Philippines.

As far as I know, PNP should have at least “inform the suspects that the Police are after them through the use of siren or megaphone and instruct the driver to pull over or stop on the side of the street;”

Unless PNP revised it, you can read all about the Revised PNP Operational Procedures here.

Woman in viral road rage video denies hurting taxi driver

December 27, 2017
Screenshot of the video.

From GMA News;

The woman who was accused of hurting a taxi driver during a traffic altercation has asked the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to dismiss the license revocation complaint against her for lack of merit.

In her position paper, Cherish Sharmaine Interior denied physically hurting taxi driver Virgilio Doctor during a traffic altercation last December 17 along Congressional Avenue in Quezon City.

So rather than asking forgiveness and admitting her fault, she will resort to fighting fire with fire. It will be her word against the driver’s word and their dashcam video against the video the went viral.

Comments on the article is as entertaining as the news. 🙂

Super long weekend for those living in Angeles City

December 7, 2017

Looks like residents of Angeles City will enjoy a 4 day weekend, starting on December 8 and it will end on December 11.

December 8 Holiday is the foundation of Angeles City, while the December 11, 2017 Pampanga Day, which will be celebrated by the whole province.