It was supposed to be an exciting year for everyone, especially for the business sector. The slogan Vision 2020 became a mantra as the majority had high hopes on what the year could have brought to the economy. But COVID-19 happened and the world stopped. One of the sectors adversely affected by the pandemic is …
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5 barbershops you can visit for a new haircut
Kapampangans are known for being vain. As the old saying goes “Kuldas yang danupan ing Kapampangan, e ya sa matsura malan” (Kapampangans would rather go hungry than wear ugly clothes). This vanity is evident in women and men alike. This is the reason why mid to high-end barbershops are sprouting all over the province. Planning …
5 mainstays on the Kapampangan Noche Buena table
Food is an important part of the Kapampangan culture. The Kapampangans love food so much that they have a menu for every occasion. There are certain dishes which are regularly served during town fiestas, weddings, and even on Good Friday. My maternal grandmother who hails from Minalin always made tidtad (dinuguan) during the bisperas of …
3 things to do in Clark for free
With the easement of quarantine protocols, more and more people are going out for leisure after several months of being at home. Despite the lesser restrictions, the risk of contracting the virus is higher than ever thus the avoidance of crowded and enclosed places is still very much encouraged. Luckily for us Kapampangans and those …
Watch Pampanga’s Giant Lanterns, anywhere
Online class, virtual meetings, online shopping, mobile banking… the list goes on and on. This COVID-19 pandemic changed our way of living, but thanks to the miracle called technology we can still enjoy the things we love or need to do. This technology has also allowed a century-old tradition in our beloved Pampanga, specifically in …
Get your on-the-go brews from these 5 local stores
Are you a coffee or a tea person? Well, we’ll also understand if you are both! Coffee and tea have loyal patrons, and we’ve seen more and more people falling in love with the cold-brew versions of these drinks over the years. These are perfect companions for people on the go; take a bottle of …
This pandemic will not dim San Fernando’s giant lanterns
THE world stopped this 2020. The social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were and are being felt by every human being and institution, big and small. But despite all the adversities we went and are still going through this year- we somehow find a way to smile and look for the light at …
What’s inside the Philippines’ largest McDonald’s store?
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER Gerald Gloton is a Kapampangan visual storyteller. He works with different fashion brands in the country shooting portraits for advertising materials. He is a contributing photographer and writer for GMA News Online, Mega Magazine, Philippine Star, Sun Star Cebu, Subselfie.ph, and Pampanga Provincial Information Office. His most recent works include Super K …
5 local stores offering exciting gift ideas for Christmas
Cold mornings, neighbors blasting Jose Mari Chan hits, and different establishments filled with Christmas lights and decors. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! One of the things we look forward to, aside from delicious food, is our annual gift-giving with family and friends. And while there might be slight changes with our celebrations …
PH’s largest McDonald’s store finds home in Pampanga
Pampanga’s indeed the country’s culinary capital. We don’t only pride ourselves on our delicious food but also on the ‘largest’ the food industry has to offer. If you’re passing along the Capitol Boulevard in Santo Niño, City of San Fernando, you probably have noticed the huge McDonald’s branch that’s being built in the area. Located …