Many of us have probably tried learning new skills and doing new hobbies during this pandemic as it requires us to stay at home most of the time. Those who can afford it even took short courses online to gain extra knowledge on things they are passionate about. And speaking of passion, do you know …
“Household lockdown” in Pampanga: what you need to know
Despite not being part of the NCR Plus bubble, stricter health and safety measures are also up in the province to curb the spread of COVID-19. The provincial government of Pampanga has extended the imposition of the Executive Order No. 05 – 2021 also known as the “household lockdown” until April 15, 2021 due to …
This Kapampangan film will take you to the pre-pandemic Holy Week
Several devout Filipino Catholics and even foreigners visit Pampanga during the Holy Week to observe different Lenten traditions. Among these traditions are the Senakulo or “Passion Play,” which depicts the life and passion of Jesus Christ; Pabasa or the constant chanting of the passion of Christ as read from the book called “Pasyon;” flagellation and …
Rediscover the Babaylan in you with this Women’s Month online lecture
The word Babaylan has been misused for several occasions in the course of our history. Despite its noble origin, a social stigma was injected to it by our western colonizers which later on spread due to our lack of understanding of the concept and miseducation. “The concept of Babaylan in the perspective of a colonizer …
CineKabalen is back, and you can watch 14 films online for free
Not even the pandemic can stop us from telling our stories inspired by our beautiful province and the rest of Central Luzon. Despite a minor setback last year due to the Luzon-wide lockdown, the largest independent film festival in the region is now up and about and it will be purely online. CineKabalen Film Festival …
5 tips to prevent electrical fires at home
Summer is just around the corner! Warmer days are here, and we’re getting all sweaty now even during the early hours of the morning. Fan season has arrived (dear cozy blankets, you will be missed). A year into the pandemic, we are still advised to stay indoors as part of the standard health protocols in …
Astrophotographer captures out-of-this-world images from Mt. Arayat, other places
A majestic photo of Mount Arayat has been making rounds on the internet for quite some time now but it seems there’s a lot of beauty to explore through the lens of Kapampangan astrophotographer John David Guevarra. He started falling in love with photography in 2013 when his brother-in-law gifted him a digital single-lens reflex …
#See360: This hotel in Pampanga is made of shipping containers
Most of us probably have seen and tried dining at food parks made of container vans or shipping containers. But how many of us have already slept inside them? Yes, you read that right. You can actually sleep inside shipping containers– minus of course the fear of getting suffocated. Hotel Snow, located in Angeles City, …
Pampanga’s new generation of business leaders are starting to take over
The Young Entrepreneurs of Pampanga (YEP), a group of new generation of businesspersons, are leading some of the biggest companies in the province. Here’s what we can all learn from them. During their free time, good friends Paolo Carlos and Anton Rodriguez enjoy the sumptuous food and excellent selection of wine at La Bodega, playing …
Film crew closes Lazatin Blvd to shoot a crazy, exciting drifting scene
Pampanga has been a favorite go-to shooting spot for film and tv production units. It has a scenic view of both the urban and rural, making it one of the top choices of location managers. The province is also a home to multi-talented filmmakers, like Jiro Garbes of Null Creative Studios, a production company based …