Pampanga
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Pampanga is a province
of the Philippines
located in the Central Luzon
region
. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan
and Zambales
to the west, Tarlac
and Nueva Ecija
to the north, and Bulacan
to the southeast. Pampanga also lies on the northern shore of Manila Bay
.
The name "La Pampanga" was given by the Spaniards who found the early natives living near the river banks. It also served as the capital of the archipelago for two years from 1762-1764 during the British invasion of Manila. However, history shows evidence of the province of Pampanga itself being a descendant of what was known back then as the Kingdom of Tondo, or the Luzon Empire. The word pampang, from which the province's name originates, means river
bank. Its creation in 1571 makes it the first Spanish province in the Philippines. The Province of Pampanga is the culinary
capital of the Philippines.
Pampanga is served by the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
, which is located at Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles City
, some 16 kilometers north of the provincial capital.
The province is home to two Philippine Air Force
air bases
, Basa Air Base
in Floridabalanca
, and the former U.S. Clark Air Base
in Angeles City
.
(alternatively spelled Capampañgan), Pampangos, or Pampangueños. A little history of Pampanga shows evidence of the inhabitants themselves being descendants of the kingdom known as the Kingdom of Tondo or the Luzon Empire, and that the Kapampangans take pride in their province for being one of the eight provinces in the country
to revolt against Spain
and having produced two presidents
, three chief justices, a senate president
, the first Filipino
cardinal
and many outstanding personalities in public service, education
, diplomacy, journalism
, the arts and sciences, entertainment and business.
Kapampangan cuisine is widely thought to be among the most evolved and refined of Philippine culinary traditions
.
, the largest river in the former empire. Ancient Pampanga's territorial area used to include portions of the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Tarlac and Zambales in the big Island of Luzon of the Philippine Archipelago.
Pampanga, one of the richest provinces in the Philippines, was re-organized as a province by the Spaniards on December 11, 1571. For governmental control and taxation purposes, the Spanish authorities subdivided Pampanga into towns (pueblos), which were further subdivided into districts (barrios) and in some cases into royal and private estates (encomiendas).
Due to excessive abuses committed by some grantees of private estates, the King of Spain prohibited in 1574 the awarding of private estates (encomiendas). However, the royal decree was not fully enforced until the year 1620. In a report of Philippine encomiendas on June 20, 1591, Spanish Governor Gomez Perez Dasmarinas reported to the King of Spain that La Pampanga's encomiendas were Bataan, Betis y Lubao, Macabebe, Candava, Apalit, Calumpit, Malolos, Binto, Guiguinto, Caluya, Bulacan and Mecabayan. The encomiendas of La Pampanga at that time had eighteen thousand six hundred and eighty whole tributes.
Pampanga which is about 850 square miles (2,201.5 km²) in area and presently inhabited by more than 1.5 million people, had its present borders drawn in 1873. During the Spanish regime it was one of the richest Philippine provinces. Manila and its surrounding region were then primarily dependent on Pampangan agricultural, fishery, and forestry products as well as on the supply of skilled workers. As other Luzon provinces were created due to increases in population, some well-established Pampanga towns were lost to new emerging provinces in Central Luzon.
During the 17th century, The Dutch
recruited men from Pampanga as mercenaries served the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army
, known as Papangers
contingent which was a part of the larger Mardijkers
community. Their legacy can still be found in North Jakarta
, however there are no traces of their descendants, except for a small community currently lives in Kampung Tugu.
The historic province of Bataan which was founded in 1754 under the administration of Spanish Governor General Pedro Manuel Arandia, absorbed from the province of Pampanga the municipalities of Abucay, Balanga, Dinalupihan, Llana Hermosa, Orani, Orion, Pilar, and Samal.
The old Pampanga towns of Aliaga, Cabiao, Gapan, San Antonio and San Isidro were ceded to the province of Nueva Ecija in 1848 during the term of Spanish Governor-General Narciso Claveria y Zaldua. The municipality of San Miguel de Mayumo of Pampanga was yielded to the province of Bulacan in the same provincial boundary configuration in 1848.
In 1860, the northern towns of Bamban, Capas, Concepcion, Victoria, Tarlac, Mabalacat, Magalang, Porac and Floridablanca were separated from Pampanga and were placed under the jurisdiction of a military command called Comandancia Militar de Tarlac. However, in 1873, the four latter towns were returned to Pampanga and the other five towns became municipalities of the newly created Province of Tarlac.
On December 8, 1941, Japanese planes bombed Clark Air base marking the beginning of the invasion of Pampanga.
Between 1941 and 1942, occupying Japanese forces began entering Pampanga.
During the Counter-Insurgencies under the Japanese Occupation from 1942 to 1944, Kapampangan guerrilla fighters and the Hukbalahap Communist guerrillas was foought side by side around in the province of Pampanga and attacking and retreating the Japanese Imperial forces from the couple of three years and few month of fighting and invasion.
The establishment and built of the military general headquarters and military camp bases of the Philippine Commonwealth Army was active on 1935 to 1946 and the Philippine Constabulary was active on 1935 to 1942 and 1944 to 1946 in the province of Pampanga. During the military engagements of the Anti-Japanese Imperial Military Operations in Central Luzon from 1942 to 1945 in the province of Bataan, Bulacan, Northern Tayabas (now. Aurora) Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales and aided the local guerrilla resistance fighters, Hukbalahap Communist guerrillas and the U.S. military forces against the Imperial Japanese armed forces.
In the 1945 liberation of Pampanga, Kapampangan guerrilla fighters and the Hukbalahap Communist guerrillas supported combat forces from both Filipino and American ground troops in attacking Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Pampanga until the end of the Second World War. The sending the local military operations of local Filipino soldiers and officers of the Philippine Commonwealth Army 2nd, 21st, 26th, 3rd, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 35th, 36th and 37th Infantry Division and the Philippine Constabulary 3rd Infantry Regiment was recaptured and liberated the province of Pampanga and fought against the Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Pampanga.
The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo displaced a large number of people with the submersion of whole towns and villages by lahar
.
known to its religious program in television and radio Ang Dating Daan
. Other religious groups are Iglesia Ni Cristo
, Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus
, Jesus Is Lord
, Seventh-day Adventist, Evangelicals, Islam
, Aglipayan, Jesus Miracle Crusade
and many other religious groups.
The province is famous for its sophisticated culinary industry. Kapampangans are well known for their culinary creations. Well known food products range from the ordinary to the exotic. Pampanga's Best and Mekeni Food are among the better known meat brands of the country producing Kapampangan favorites such as pork and chicken tocinos, beef tapa, hot dogs, and longanezas (Philippines-style sausages and cured meats.)
Speciality foods such as the siopao, pandesal, tutong, lechon (roasted pig) and its sarsa (sauce), are popular speciality foods in the region. The more exotic betute tugak (stuffed frog), kamaru (mole crickets) cooked ala adobo, bulanglang (pork cooked in guava juice), lechon kawali, and bringhe (a green sticky rice dish like paella) are a mainstay in Kapampangan feasts.
Native sweets and delicacies like pastillas, turonnes de casuy, buro, are the most sought after by Filipinos including a growing number of tourists who enjoy authentic Kapampangan cuisine. The famous cookie in Mexico, Pampanga, Sanikulas, which is known as the mother of all Philippine cookies are one of the best and the best are made in Mexico, Pampanga by Mrs. Lillian Borromeo.
Tourism is a growing industry in the province of Pampanga. Clark Field, in Angeles City, is home to Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
, Luzon's second International Airport and designated as the Philippines future premier gateway site. Within the Clark Special Economic Zone are well established hotels and resorts. Popular tourist destinations in the province include: St. Peter Shrine in Apalit, Mt. Arayat National Park in San Juan Bano, Arayat, the Paskuhan Village
in the City of San Fernando, the Casino Filipino in Angeles City, and for Nature and Wildlife "Paradise Ranch and Zoocobia Fun Zoo" in Clark. Well known annual events include the Giant Lantern Festival
in December, the annual hot air balloon festival in Clarkfield during the month of February, the San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites
celebrated two days before Easter and the Aguman Sanduk in Minalin celebrated on the afternoon of New Year's Day.
Other developing economies include a semiconductor industry involved in the manufacturing of electronics and computers mostly located within the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City.
Pampanga is subdivided into 20 municipalities and 2 cities
.
and the notable Pampanga River
. Among its municipalities, Porac has the largest land mass with 343.12 square kilometers; Candaba comes in second with 208.7 square kilometers; followed by Lubao with 155.77 square kilometers.
(PLDT), Digitel, Datelcom the Evangelista Telephone Company and the Pampanga Telecom Company in the town of Macabebe. The province has 24 public telegraph offices distributed among its towns while the facilities of PT&T and RCPI were set up to serve the business centers in Angeles City, San Fernando City and Guagua.
Several Internet Service Providers and available in the province. These include the Angeles Computer Network Specialist, Information Resources Network System, Inc., Mosaic communications Inc., Net Asia Angeles City, Phil World On Line and Comclark Network and Technology Corp.
United Parcel Services (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) provide international courier services for the province and the rest of the country. Their hubs are located within the Clark Special Economic Zone. These international courier are complemented by four local couriers operating as the communication and baggage of the province. There are 3 postal district offices and 35 post office stations distributed in the 20 municipalities and 2 cities of the province.
Electric power is distributed to majority of the towns through the distribution centers of the Pampanga Electric Cooperative (PELCO) which include PELCO I, II, III. Small parts of Candaba and Macabebe are also supplied by Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). Angeles City and small parts of Mabalacat, Bacolor, and Porac are supplied by Angeles Electric Corporation (AEC). City of San Fernando is supplied by San Fernando Electric Company (SFELAPCO).
Land travel to the province is made easy by numerous buses that travel the routes of Manila-Pampanga-Bataan, Manila-Pampanga-Zambales, Manila-Pampanga-Tarlac, Manila-Pampanga-Nueva Ecija, and Manila-Bulacan-Pampanga. These buses are serviced by:
The 83.7 - kilometer North Luzon Expressway
(NLEX) extends from Balintawak in Metro Manila to Sta. Ines in Pampanga. It passes through the large cities of San Fernando and Angeles
and municipalities of Minalin and San Simon
through Sta. Ines, which is located near the former U.S. Air Force Base at Clark Field.
The 94-kilometer four-lane Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
(SCTEx) to date, is the longest toll expressway in the Philippines. Its southern terminus is located at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales, and passes through the North Luzon Expressway
(NLEX) interchange near the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City. Its northern terminus is located at the Central Techno Park in Tarlac City, Tarlac.
Elementary and secondary schools:
Throughout the year, various towns and cities within the Province of Pampanga celebrates feasts honoring their patron saint. These fiesta days are listed below:
In addition to the town fiesta many barangays within each municipality celebrates a local fiesta also honoring a particular patron saint.
Provinces of the Philippines
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of the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
located in the Central Luzon
Central Luzon
Central Luzon , also known as Region III , is an administrative division or region of the Republic of the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon , for administrative convenience...
region
Regions of the Philippines
In the Philippines, regions are administrative divisions that serve primarily to organize the provinces of the country for administrative convenience. Currently, the archipelagic republic of the Philippines is divided into 17 regions...
. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan
Bataan
Bataan is a province of the Philippines occupying the whole of the Bataan Peninsula on Luzon. The province is part of the Central Luzon region. The capital of Bataan is Balanga City and it is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Pampanga to the north...
and Zambales
Zambales
Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of...
to the west, Tarlac
Tarlac
Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west...
and Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Palayan City...
to the north, and Bulacan
Bulacan
Bulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro...
to the southeast. Pampanga also lies on the northern shore of Manila Bay
Manila Bay
Manila Bay is a natural harbor which serves the Port of Manila , in the Philippines.The bay is considered to be one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia and one of the finest in the world...
.
The name "La Pampanga" was given by the Spaniards who found the early natives living near the river banks. It also served as the capital of the archipelago for two years from 1762-1764 during the British invasion of Manila. However, history shows evidence of the province of Pampanga itself being a descendant of what was known back then as the Kingdom of Tondo, or the Luzon Empire. The word pampang, from which the province's name originates, means river
Pampanga River
Pampanga River is the second largest river in the island of Luzon, next to Cagayan River and the third largest river in the Philippines...
bank. Its creation in 1571 makes it the first Spanish province in the Philippines. The Province of Pampanga is the culinary
Cuisine of the Philippines
Philippine cuisine consists of the food, preparation methods and eating customs found in the Philippines. The style of cooking and the food associated with it have evolved over several centuries from its Austronesian origins to a mixed cuisine with many Hispanic, Chinese, American, and other Asian...
capital of the Philippines.
Pampanga is served by the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
Diosdado Macapagal International Airport , also called Clark International Airport , is the main airport serving the immediate vicinity of the Clark Freeport Zone and the general area of Angeles City in the Philippines...
, which is located at Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles City
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
, some 16 kilometers north of the provincial capital.
The province is home to two Philippine Air Force
Philippine Air Force
The Philippine Air Force is the air force of the Republic of the Philippines, and one of the three main services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Its official name in Filipino is Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas....
air bases
Airbase
An airbase is a military airfield that provides basing and support of military aircraft....
, Basa Air Base
Basa Air Base
Basa Air Base , is a Philippine Air Force base located at Floridablanca, Pampanga in the Philippines....
in Floridabalanca
Floridablanca, Pampanga
Floridablanca is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, Floridablanca has a population of 103,388, with an area of 17,548 hectares or 175.48 square kilometers....
, and the former U.S. Clark Air Base
Clark Air Base
Clark Air Base is a former United States Air Force base on Luzon Island in the Philippines, located 3 miles west of Angeles City, about 40 miles northwest of Metro Manila. Clark Air Base was an American military facility from 1903 to 1991...
in Angeles City
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
.
People and culture
The inhabitants of Pampanga are generally referred to as KapampangansKapampangan people
The Kapampangans or Capampan͠gans are the sixth largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group, numbering about 2,890,000. The original Kapampangans may have descended from Austronesian-speaking immigrants to Luzon during the Iron Age.The province of Pampanga is traditional homeland of the Kapampangans...
(alternatively spelled Capampañgan), Pampangos, or Pampangueños. A little history of Pampanga shows evidence of the inhabitants themselves being descendants of the kingdom known as the Kingdom of Tondo or the Luzon Empire, and that the Kapampangans take pride in their province for being one of the eight provinces in the country
Provinces of the Philippines
The Provinces of the Philippines are the primary political and administrative divisions of the Philippines. There are 80 provinces at present, further subdivided into component cities and municipalities. The National Capital Region, as well as independent cities, are autonomous from any provincial...
to revolt against Spain
Spain
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and having produced two presidents
President of the Philippines
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, three chief justices, a senate president
Senate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...
, the first Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
cardinal
Roman Catholicism in the Philippines
The Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, in full communion with the Pope.With 73.8 million members in 2005, it is the predominant religion, making the Philippines the third largest "Catholic" nation in the world after Brazil and Mexico, as well as one...
and many outstanding personalities in public service, education
Education in the Philippines
During the period of governance of Spain and the United States, education in the Philippines changed radically, mostly modeled on the system of education in the United States of the time...
, diplomacy, journalism
Media of the Philippines
The Office of the President is responsible for managing the government’s policy toward the press, but freedom of speech and freedom of the press are enshrined in the 1987 constitution...
, the arts and sciences, entertainment and business.
Kapampangan cuisine is widely thought to be among the most evolved and refined of Philippine culinary traditions
Cuisine of the Philippines
Philippine cuisine consists of the food, preparation methods and eating customs found in the Philippines. The style of cooking and the food associated with it have evolved over several centuries from its Austronesian origins to a mixed cuisine with many Hispanic, Chinese, American, and other Asian...
.
History
Pampanga was the first province and the richest spoil created by the Spaniards in 1571. It was named after the Indung Kapampangan RiverPampanga River
Pampanga River is the second largest river in the island of Luzon, next to Cagayan River and the third largest river in the Philippines...
, the largest river in the former empire. Ancient Pampanga's territorial area used to include portions of the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Tarlac and Zambales in the big Island of Luzon of the Philippine Archipelago.
Pampanga, one of the richest provinces in the Philippines, was re-organized as a province by the Spaniards on December 11, 1571. For governmental control and taxation purposes, the Spanish authorities subdivided Pampanga into towns (pueblos), which were further subdivided into districts (barrios) and in some cases into royal and private estates (encomiendas).
Due to excessive abuses committed by some grantees of private estates, the King of Spain prohibited in 1574 the awarding of private estates (encomiendas). However, the royal decree was not fully enforced until the year 1620. In a report of Philippine encomiendas on June 20, 1591, Spanish Governor Gomez Perez Dasmarinas reported to the King of Spain that La Pampanga's encomiendas were Bataan, Betis y Lubao, Macabebe, Candava, Apalit, Calumpit, Malolos, Binto, Guiguinto, Caluya, Bulacan and Mecabayan. The encomiendas of La Pampanga at that time had eighteen thousand six hundred and eighty whole tributes.
Pampanga which is about 850 square miles (2,201.5 km²) in area and presently inhabited by more than 1.5 million people, had its present borders drawn in 1873. During the Spanish regime it was one of the richest Philippine provinces. Manila and its surrounding region were then primarily dependent on Pampangan agricultural, fishery, and forestry products as well as on the supply of skilled workers. As other Luzon provinces were created due to increases in population, some well-established Pampanga towns were lost to new emerging provinces in Central Luzon.
During the 17th century, The Dutch
Dutch East Indies
The Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
recruited men from Pampanga as mercenaries served the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army
Royal Netherlands East Indies Army
The Royal Netherlands East Indies Army was the military force maintained by the Netherlands in its colony of the Netherlands East Indies . The KNIL's air arm was the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force...
, known as Papangers
Papanggo
Papanggo is one of seven administrative villages in Tanjung Priok subdistrict, North Jakarta. The borders of Papanggo are :* Warakas administrative village in the north* Sungai Bambu administrative village in the west...
contingent which was a part of the larger Mardijkers
Mardijker people
The Mardijker were a community in amongst others Batavia , made up of descendants of freed slaves. They could be found at all major trading posts in the East Indies. They were mostly Christian, of Indian and some Portuguese ancestry, and spoke a Portuguese patois...
community. Their legacy can still be found in North Jakarta
North Jakarta
North Jakarta is one of the five cities of Jakarta, Indonesia. North Jakarta contains the entire coastal area within Jakarta Special District. In North Jakarta, an area at the estuary of Ciliwung river was the main port for the kingdom of Tarumanegara, which will later grows to become Jakarta....
, however there are no traces of their descendants, except for a small community currently lives in Kampung Tugu.
The historic province of Bataan which was founded in 1754 under the administration of Spanish Governor General Pedro Manuel Arandia, absorbed from the province of Pampanga the municipalities of Abucay, Balanga, Dinalupihan, Llana Hermosa, Orani, Orion, Pilar, and Samal.
The old Pampanga towns of Aliaga, Cabiao, Gapan, San Antonio and San Isidro were ceded to the province of Nueva Ecija in 1848 during the term of Spanish Governor-General Narciso Claveria y Zaldua. The municipality of San Miguel de Mayumo of Pampanga was yielded to the province of Bulacan in the same provincial boundary configuration in 1848.
In 1860, the northern towns of Bamban, Capas, Concepcion, Victoria, Tarlac, Mabalacat, Magalang, Porac and Floridablanca were separated from Pampanga and were placed under the jurisdiction of a military command called Comandancia Militar de Tarlac. However, in 1873, the four latter towns were returned to Pampanga and the other five towns became municipalities of the newly created Province of Tarlac.
On December 8, 1941, Japanese planes bombed Clark Air base marking the beginning of the invasion of Pampanga.
Between 1941 and 1942, occupying Japanese forces began entering Pampanga.
During the Counter-Insurgencies under the Japanese Occupation from 1942 to 1944, Kapampangan guerrilla fighters and the Hukbalahap Communist guerrillas was foought side by side around in the province of Pampanga and attacking and retreating the Japanese Imperial forces from the couple of three years and few month of fighting and invasion.
The establishment and built of the military general headquarters and military camp bases of the Philippine Commonwealth Army was active on 1935 to 1946 and the Philippine Constabulary was active on 1935 to 1942 and 1944 to 1946 in the province of Pampanga. During the military engagements of the Anti-Japanese Imperial Military Operations in Central Luzon from 1942 to 1945 in the province of Bataan, Bulacan, Northern Tayabas (now. Aurora) Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales and aided the local guerrilla resistance fighters, Hukbalahap Communist guerrillas and the U.S. military forces against the Imperial Japanese armed forces.
In the 1945 liberation of Pampanga, Kapampangan guerrilla fighters and the Hukbalahap Communist guerrillas supported combat forces from both Filipino and American ground troops in attacking Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Pampanga until the end of the Second World War. The sending the local military operations of local Filipino soldiers and officers of the Philippine Commonwealth Army 2nd, 21st, 26th, 3rd, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 35th, 36th and 37th Infantry Division and the Philippine Constabulary 3rd Infantry Regiment was recaptured and liberated the province of Pampanga and fought against the Japanese Imperial forces during the Battle of Pampanga.
The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo displaced a large number of people with the submersion of whole towns and villages by lahar
Lahar
A lahar is a type of mudflow or debris flow composed of a slurry of pyroclastic material, rocky debris, and water. The material flows down from a volcano, typically along a river valley. The term is a shortened version of "berlahar" which originated in the Javanese language of...
.
Religions
The province of Pampanga is composed of many religious groups but it is predominantly Roman Catholic. Pampanga province is also known to be the main seat of the Members Church of God InternationalMembers Church of God International
The Members Church of God International is an independent Christian organization with headquarters in the Philippines. The Church of God International is colloquially known through its flagship international television program, Ang Dating Daan...
known to its religious program in television and radio Ang Dating Daan
Ang Dating Daan
Ang Dating Daan is a religious radio and television program in the Philippines produced by the Members of the Church of God International. It is primarily hosted by Eli Soriano. In Portugal and Brazil, it airs as O Caminho Antigo which is a direct translation for The Old Path...
. Other religious groups are Iglesia Ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo also known as INC, is the largest entirely indigenous Christian religious organization that originated from the Philippines and the largest independent church in Asia. Due to a number of similarities, some Protestant writers describe the INC's doctrines as restorationist in...
, Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus
Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus
The Most Holy Church of God in Christ Jesus , is a Christian denomination founded in the Philippines by Bishop Teofilo D. Ora in May 1922....
, Jesus Is Lord
Jesus is Lord
The saying "Jesus is Lord" serves as a statement of faith for millions of Christians who regard Jesus as both fully man and fully God. It is also the motto adopted by the World Council of Churches and by Kenneth Copeland Ministries....
, Seventh-day Adventist, Evangelicals, Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
, Aglipayan, Jesus Miracle Crusade
Jesus Miracle Crusade
The Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry is an Apostolic Pentecostal religious group from the Philippines which believes particularly in the promotion of miracles and faith in God for healing. JMCIM is founded by Evangelist Wilde E...
and many other religious groups.
Economy
Farming and fishing are the two main industries of the province. Major products include rice, corn, sugar cane, and tilapia. In addition to farming and fishing, the province also supports thriving cottage industries that specialize in wood carving, furniture-making, guitars, and handicrafts. Every year during the Christmas season, the province of Pampanga becomes the center of a thriving industry centered on handcrafted lighted lanterns called “parols” that displays a kaleidoscope of light and color. Other industries include its casket industry and the manufacturing of all Purpose Vehicles present in the Municipality of Sto. Tomas.The province is famous for its sophisticated culinary industry. Kapampangans are well known for their culinary creations. Well known food products range from the ordinary to the exotic. Pampanga's Best and Mekeni Food are among the better known meat brands of the country producing Kapampangan favorites such as pork and chicken tocinos, beef tapa, hot dogs, and longanezas (Philippines-style sausages and cured meats.)
Speciality foods such as the siopao, pandesal, tutong, lechon (roasted pig) and its sarsa (sauce), are popular speciality foods in the region. The more exotic betute tugak (stuffed frog), kamaru (mole crickets) cooked ala adobo, bulanglang (pork cooked in guava juice), lechon kawali, and bringhe (a green sticky rice dish like paella) are a mainstay in Kapampangan feasts.
Native sweets and delicacies like pastillas, turonnes de casuy, buro, are the most sought after by Filipinos including a growing number of tourists who enjoy authentic Kapampangan cuisine. The famous cookie in Mexico, Pampanga, Sanikulas, which is known as the mother of all Philippine cookies are one of the best and the best are made in Mexico, Pampanga by Mrs. Lillian Borromeo.
Tourism is a growing industry in the province of Pampanga. Clark Field, in Angeles City, is home to Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
Diosdado Macapagal International Airport , also called Clark International Airport , is the main airport serving the immediate vicinity of the Clark Freeport Zone and the general area of Angeles City in the Philippines...
, Luzon's second International Airport and designated as the Philippines future premier gateway site. Within the Clark Special Economic Zone are well established hotels and resorts. Popular tourist destinations in the province include: St. Peter Shrine in Apalit, Mt. Arayat National Park in San Juan Bano, Arayat, the Paskuhan Village
Paskuhan Village
The Paskuhan Village in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines is the only theme park in Asia where Christmas is celebrated year-round.-External links:*...
in the City of San Fernando, the Casino Filipino in Angeles City, and for Nature and Wildlife "Paradise Ranch and Zoocobia Fun Zoo" in Clark. Well known annual events include the Giant Lantern Festival
Giant Lantern Festival
The Giant Lantern Festival is an annual festival held in December in the City of San Fernando in the Philippines. The festival features a competition of giant lanterns. Because of the popularity of the festival, the city has been nicknamed the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines".The first...
in December, the annual hot air balloon festival in Clarkfield during the month of February, the San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites
San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites
The San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites is a Holy Week re-enactment of Christ’s Passion and Death which takes place in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, City of San Fernando, Pampanga in the Philippines....
celebrated two days before Easter and the Aguman Sanduk in Minalin celebrated on the afternoon of New Year's Day.
Other developing economies include a semiconductor industry involved in the manufacturing of electronics and computers mostly located within the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City.
Political
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| Angeles City Angeles City The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don... |
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| Apalit Apalit, Pampanga Apalit is a Philippine municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. It is situated in the Luzon Island. According to the latest census, it has a population of 97,296 inhabitants in 15,072 households.... |
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| Arayat Arayat, Pampanga Arayat is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 118,312 people in 18,571 households. Mount Arayat is located within this municipality.-Barangays:... |
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| Bacolor Bacolor, Pampanga Bacolor is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines.-Demographics:According to the latest census, it has a population of 25,238 people in 3,029 households.-History:... |
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| Candaba Candaba, Pampanga Candaba is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 96,589 people in 15,541 households.... |
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| Floridablanca Floridablanca, Pampanga Floridablanca is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, Floridablanca has a population of 103,388, with an area of 17,548 hectares or 175.48 square kilometers.... |
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| Guagua Guagua, Pampanga Guagua is a first-class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 104,284 people in 18,438 households.... |
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| Lubao Lubao, Pampanga Lubao is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 143,058 people in 23,446 households... |
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| Mabalacat Mabalacat, Pampanga Mabalacat is a 1st class municipality in the northern part of the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 203,307 people in 35,134 households.... |
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| Macabebe Macabebe, Pampanga Macabebe is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 70,332 people in 12,141 households.-Barangays:Macabebe is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.- History :... |
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| Magalang Magalang, Pampanga Magalang is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,595 people in 15,257 households.-Barangays:Magalang is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.* Camias* Dolores... |
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| Masantol Masantol, Pampanga Masantol is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 50,984 people in 8,899 households.-History:... |
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| Mexico Mexico, Pampanga -Barangays:Mexico is administratively subdivided into 43 barangays.* Acli* Anao* Balas* Buenavista* Camuning* Cawayan* Concepcion* Culubasa* Divisoria* Dolores * Eden* Gandus* Lagundi* Laput* Laug* Masamat* Masangsang -Barangays:Mexico is administratively subdivided into 43 barangays.* Acli* Anao*... |
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| Minalin Minalin, Pampanga Minalin is a 1st class highly - urbanized municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 40,084 people.... |
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| Porac Porac, Pampanga Porac is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 102,962 people in 15,686 households.Porac is the largest town in Pampanga... |
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| San Luis San Luis, Pampanga San Luis is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 47,517 people in 7,321 households.-Barangays:San Luis is politically subdivided into 17 barangays... |
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| San Simon San Simon, Pampanga San Simon is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 48,050 people in 7,680 households.-Barangays:San Simon is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.* Concepcion... |
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| Santa Ana Santa Ana, Pampanga Santa Ana is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 49,756 people in 7,402 households.-Barangays:Santa Ana is politically subdivided into 14 barangays... |
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| Santa Rita Santa Rita, Pampanga Santa Rita is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 36,723 people in 6,118 households.... |
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| Santo Tomas Santo Tomas, Pampanga Santo Tomas is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 37,866 people in 6,375 households.-History:... |
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| Sasmuan Sasmuan, Pampanga Sasmuan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 26,630 people in 4,343 households.-Etymology:... |
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Terrain
The province has a total land mass of 2,180.68 square kilometers. Its terrain is relatively flat with one distinct mountain, Mount ArayatMount Arayat
Mount Arayat is an extinct stratovolcano on Luzon Island, Philippines, rising to a height of There is no recorded eruption of the volcano, and its last activity probably dates to the Holocene era.The volcano is located in a flat agricultural region at...
and the notable Pampanga River
Pampanga River
Pampanga River is the second largest river in the island of Luzon, next to Cagayan River and the third largest river in the Philippines...
. Among its municipalities, Porac has the largest land mass with 343.12 square kilometers; Candaba comes in second with 208.7 square kilometers; followed by Lubao with 155.77 square kilometers.
Climate
The province of Pampanga has two distinct climates, rainy and dry. The rainy or wet season normally begins in May and runs through October, while the rest of the year is the dry season. The warmest period of the year occurs between March and April, while the coolest period is from December through February.Telecommunication
Telephone services in the Province are provided by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone CompanyPhilippine Long Distance Telephone Company
The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company commonly known as PLDT, is the largest telecommunications company in the Philippines. PLDT is also the largest company in the Philippines, ranked 1138th in the April 2009 update, and 1080th in the April 2010 update, of Forbes' Global 2000 list...
(PLDT), Digitel, Datelcom the Evangelista Telephone Company and the Pampanga Telecom Company in the town of Macabebe. The province has 24 public telegraph offices distributed among its towns while the facilities of PT&T and RCPI were set up to serve the business centers in Angeles City, San Fernando City and Guagua.
Several Internet Service Providers and available in the province. These include the Angeles Computer Network Specialist, Information Resources Network System, Inc., Mosaic communications Inc., Net Asia Angeles City, Phil World On Line and Comclark Network and Technology Corp.
United Parcel Services (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) provide international courier services for the province and the rest of the country. Their hubs are located within the Clark Special Economic Zone. These international courier are complemented by four local couriers operating as the communication and baggage of the province. There are 3 postal district offices and 35 post office stations distributed in the 20 municipalities and 2 cities of the province.
Water and power
Potable water supply in the province reaches the populace through three levels namely: Level I (point source system), Level II (communal faucet system), and Level III (individual connections). A well or spring is the pinpointed water source in areas where houses are few as the system is only designed to serve 15 to 25 households. As of 1997, there were 128,571 Level I water system users in the province. The communal faucet system (Level II) serves the rural areas while the Level III system is managed by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). The system provides individual house connections to all second and first class private subdivisions.Electric power is distributed to majority of the towns through the distribution centers of the Pampanga Electric Cooperative (PELCO) which include PELCO I, II, III. Small parts of Candaba and Macabebe are also supplied by Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). Angeles City and small parts of Mabalacat, Bacolor, and Porac are supplied by Angeles Electric Corporation (AEC). City of San Fernando is supplied by San Fernando Electric Company (SFELAPCO).
Transportation
The province of Pampanga is strategically located at the crossroads of central Luzon and is highly accessible by both air and land. The province is home to two airstrips: Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, which is utilized by the military, and the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (formerly Clark International Airport) in Angeles City. Pampanga also has five existing municipal ports which function as fish landing centers. These are situated in the municipalities of Guagua, Macabebe, Masantol, Minalin, and Sasmuan.Land travel to the province is made easy by numerous buses that travel the routes of Manila-Pampanga-Bataan, Manila-Pampanga-Zambales, Manila-Pampanga-Tarlac, Manila-Pampanga-Nueva Ecija, and Manila-Bulacan-Pampanga. These buses are serviced by:
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- Philippine RabbitPhilippine RabbitPhilippine Rabbit Bus Lines, Inc. is considered one of the pioneering bus companies in the Philippines. It was founded in 1946.The company's area of coverage extends from Metro Manila to northern provinces of Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Quezon, Ilocos Sur,...
, - Genesis Transport Service
- Five Star Bus Co.
- Fermina ExpressFermina ExpressFermina Express is a commuter bus company with city and provincial operations. Its Metro Manila service ply the EDSA corridor.It connects Cubao and Pasay to the cities of Dagupan and San Carlos in Pangasinan. There is also a daily trip to Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija Via Paniqui, Tarlac. The bus line uses...
- Saulog Transit
- Victory LinerVictory LinerVictory Liner, Inc. is one of the largest provincial bus companies operating in the Philippines. This bus company played a major role in transport industry since it became the product of Japanese occupation in the country after World War II....
- Dagupan Bus Company
- SantransSantransSantrans Corporation is one of the largest bus companies in the Philippines. It offers both city and provincial operations from Metro Manila to the urban areas of Central Luzon and vice versa.-Etymology:...
- Fariñas Trans.
- Dominion Bus LinesDominion Bus LinesDominion Bus Lines is a bus transportation company in the Philippines. It operates a 24/7 service for passengers and freight between Metro Manila and northwest Luzon .-History:...
- Arayat Express
- Sierra Madre Trans.
- RJ Express
- PartasPartasPartas Transportation Co., Inc. is a bus transportation company in the Philippines. It operates a 24/7 service for passengers and freight between Metro Manila and northwest Luzon , with services also running to Baguio City and the Central Luzon plains .Aside from transportation by bus, Partas also...
- PhiltrancoPhiltrancoPhiltranco is a Philippine transport company servicing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao routes. The company provides ordinary non-aircon, airconditioned, and executive bus services. Philtranco is also positioning itself as a cargo or document-handler, forwarder and carrier to its existing transport...
- Vizcaya Liner, and
- Baliwag TransitBaliwag TransitBaliwag Transit Inc. is one of the major bus transportation company in the Philippines with offices and terminals in various parts of Luzon. It mainly services routes to and from Metro Manila and Northern and Central Luzon.-Etymology:Baliwag Transit Inc...
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The 83.7 - kilometer North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
(NLEX) extends from Balintawak in Metro Manila to Sta. Ines in Pampanga. It passes through the large cities of San Fernando and Angeles
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
and municipalities of Minalin and San Simon
San Simon
San Simon may refer to:*San Simon, Arizona, an unincorporated community in Arizona*San Simón, a municipality in El Salvador*San Simon, Pampanga, a municipality in the Philippines...
through Sta. Ines, which is located near the former U.S. Air Force Base at Clark Field.
The 94-kilometer four-lane Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway is a four-lane expressway north of Manila, in the Philippines. Its southern terminus is at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales, it passes through the interchange with the North Luzon Expressway near the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City, and its...
(SCTEx) to date, is the longest toll expressway in the Philippines. Its southern terminus is located at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales, and passes through the North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
(NLEX) interchange near the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City. Its northern terminus is located at the Central Techno Park in Tarlac City, Tarlac.
Education
The province is home to 45 colleges/universities. They include:- Harvardian Colleges, City of San Fernando
- Colegio de Sebastian, City of San Fernando
- Holy Angel UniversityHoly Angel UniversityHoly Angel University is a private Catholic university located in Angeles City, Philippines. Founded in 1933, it is considered the first Catholic school in the country that was founded by the laity as well as the first Catholic high school that was co-educational .Sitting on a...
, Angeles City - University of the Philippines - Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga, Angeles City
- Angeles University FoundationAngeles University FoundationThe Angeles University Foundation , is a private Roman Catholic university in Angeles City, Philippines. It is a non-stock, non-profit educational institution established on May 25, 1962 by Mr. Agustin P. Angeles, Dr. Barbara Y. Angeles and family...
, Angeles City - St. Scholastica's AcademySt. Scholastica's Academy, San FernandoThe St. Scholastica's Academy or simply "St. Scho" is a private school run by the Benedictine Sisters in the Philippines.-History:The former building of the St. Scholastica’s Academy of Pampanga, the third Benedictine school in the Philippines. Formerly known as the Assumption Academy, it was...
, City of San Fernando - NorthPoint Academy for Culinary Arts, Culinary School in San Fernando, Pampanga.
- University of the AssumptionUniversity of the Assumption-History:The University of the Assumption is a private Archdiocesan Catholic university located in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. It was founded on January 12, 1963,when the bishop of San Fernando, Most Reverend Emilio A. Cinense, D.D.,assisted by Msgr. Pedro D...
, City of San Fernando - Don Honorio Ventura Technological State UniversityDon Honorio Ventura Technological State UniversityThe Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University formerly known as:Don Honorio Ventura College of Arts and Trades is a State University in the Philippines...
, Bacolor - Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University , Mexico
- Pampanga Colleges - Macabebe
- The Metropolitan Academy Of Arts & Beauty - Pampanga, City of San Fernando
- Information and Communication Technology High School, San Fernando
- Mabalacat College, Dolores,Mabalacat
- Hillcrest Heights InstituteHillcrest Heights Institute- Hillcrest Heights Institute :San Francisco, Magalang, PampangaIn June 2005, the population of Magalang and its surrounding areas were rapidly increasing and entering a stage of modernization. The Tolentino Family, headed by the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Dra...
, San Francisco, Magalang - Bro. Andrew Gonzales Technical High School
- Proverbsville School -Angeles City/City of San Fernando
- San Lorenzo Ruiz Center of Studies and Schools, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
- Mauaque National High School, Sapang Biabas, Mabalacat, Pampanga
- Mary Help of Christians School Inc. Mabiga, Mabalacat
- Republic Central Colleges], Angeles City
- Arayat InstituteArayat InstituteArayat institute is the oldest secondary school and first Catholic school in Arayat....
, Arayat - Saint Anthony College of Technology, Mabalacat
- AMA Computer College, Angeles City and City of San Fernando
- AMA Computer Learning Center, Angeles City and City San Fernando
- AMA Computer Learning Center, Apalit, Pampanga
- Mother of Good Counsel Seminary, City of San Fernando
- Mary the Queen College, Guagua
- East Central Colleges, City of San Fernando
- Mt. Carmel Colleges, City of San Fernando
- Philippine State College of Aeronautics, Basa Air Base, Floridablanca
- Asian College of Science & Technology
- St. Augustine School of Nursing, Angeles City
- Central Luzon College of Science and Technology (CELTECH College) http://www.clcst.edu.ph, City of San Fernando
- Development for Advanced Technology Achievement (DATA) College, City of San Fernando
- Harvadian Colleges, City of San Fernando
- Jocson College, Angeles City
- Mega Computer College, Angeles City
- Systems Plus College FoundationSystems Plus College FoundationSystems Plus College Foundation is a Private, Non-Sectarian school in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.-The Pioneering Years:On June 27, 1985 at Santa Isabel Building in Balibago, Angeles City, five incorporators opened Systems Plus, Inc....
, Inc., Angeles City - Mother of Perpetual Help Institute School of Midwifery and Nursing Aide, Angeles City
- STI Colleges, Angeles City and City of San Fernando
- Jose C. Feliciano College, Inc., Dau, Mabalacat
- Saint Michael's College, Guagua
- Guagua National College, Guagua
- Dau Academy-St. Muchen, Dau, Mabalacat
- Megabyte College of Science and Technology, Floridablanca and Guagua
- Don Bosco Academy Pampanga, Mabiga, Mabalacat
- Holy Cross College Pampanga, Sta. Ana
- Pampanga Agricultural College, Magalang http://www.pac.edu.ph/ http://www.pac.edu.ph/ * Pampanga Colleges, MacabebePampanga Agricultural CollegeThe Pampanga Agricultural College is a public college in the Philippines. Its main campus is located in Magalang, Pampanga.....
- Pampanga Institute,Masantol
- Somascan Fathers Seminary, Lubao
- Guillermo D.Mendoza National High School,Guagua
- Madapdap Resettlement National High School,Madapdap Mabalacat
- Dee Hwa Liong College Foundation, Mabalacat
- Jose Feliciano College, Dau, Mabalacat
- San Vicente Pilot School for Philippine Craftsmen, Bulaon Resettlement, City of San Fernando
- Gonzalo Puyat School of Arts and Trades, San Luis
- TESDA Training Center, PEO Sindalan, City of San Fernando
- Global Standard English Language School, http://www.gsnels.com/, Clarkfield
- Clark Education City, http://www.clarkeducationcity.com.au/ Clarkfield
- Asian Institute of Computer Studies, Mabalacat and City of San Fernando
- Integrated Computer School Foundation, Angeles City
- Computer System Specialist, Inc., Angeles City
- Pampanga Agricultural College, Magalang
Elementary and secondary schools:
- Heath's Montessori Elementary School
- Infant Jesus Academy - Pilar Village, City of San Fernando
- Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus
- Don Teodoro V. Santos Institute, Mabalacat
- Lubao Institute (LI - Established 1929)
- Jesus is Lord Christian School - San Agustin, San Fernando, Pampanga
- St. Mary's Academy - Guagua, Pampanga (also known as Sacred Heart Academy) - since 1908
- Sta Cruz Academy - Sta Cruz Lubao,Pampanga
- Sta Cruz National Highschool - Sta Cruz Lubao,Pampanga
- Holy Cross Institute - Sta Cruz Lubao,Pampanga
- Planas Elementary School
- Assumpta Technical High School-Assumption Pampanga, Religious of the Assumption, San Simon http://www.assumptans.com/
- Pampanga Institute - Masantol, Pampanga
- St. Augustine Academy of Pampanga, Floridablanca, Pampanga
- Diosdado P. Macapagal Memorial High School, Floridablanca, Pampanga
- Gutad High School , Floridablanca, Pampanga
- Don Antonio Lee Chi Uan Integrated School(Xevera Pampanga)-Bacolor, Pampanga
- Angeles City Sped Center- Angeles City, Pampanga
- Floridablanca Elementary School, Floridablanca, Pampanga
- Cabetican Elementary School, Bacolor, Pampanga
- San Vicente Pilot School for Philippine Craftsmen, Bulaon Resettlement, City of San Fernando
- Potrero High School, Bulaon Resettlement, City of San Fernando
- Santa Rita Catholic School, Santa Rita
- Lourdes School of Pampanga, San Roque Dau 2nd Lubao, Pampanga
- Pampanga Agricultural College - High School
- Sto. Rosario High School - Minalin
- Angeles city Science Highschool
- Achievers Special Education
- Minalin Central Elementary School - Minalin
- Porac Model Community High School - Porac
- Holy Rosary Academy - Lubao, Pampanga(Established 1950)
- Westfields International School, Angeles City
- Republic Central Colleges, Angeles City
- Magalang Christian Ecumenical School, Magalang
- Planas High School - Planas, Porac, Pampanga
- Arayat Holy Child Educational Foundation Inc. Arayat, Pampanga
Festivals
- Évery Week of January - Ding labas larawan king Masantol Masantol
- May 8 - Batalla Masantol
- April 3 Week - VIVA Santa Monica and San Agustin, San Roque Masantol
- January 1 — Aguman Sanduk, Minalin
- January 6 — 10 Kuraldal, Sasmuan
- February — Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon FiestaPhilippine International Hot-Air Balloon FiestaThe Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is an annual event that occurs between January and February at the Omni Aviation Complex in Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga. It features multicolored hot air balloons with more than a hundred balloon pilots from around the world...
, Clark Field, Angeles City - February 28–29 - Caragan Festival, Mabalacat
- March/April (Good Friday) — San Pedro Cutud Lenten RitesSan Pedro Cutud Lenten RitesThe San Pedro Cutud Lenten Rites is a Holy Week re-enactment of Christ’s Passion and Death which takes place in Barangay San Pedro Cutud, City of San Fernando, Pampanga in the Philippines....
(Mal a Aldo), City of San Fernando - May — Sabat/Santacruzan
- May (First week) - El Circulo FernandinoEl Círculo FernandinoThe El Circulo Fernandino is the annual reception and ball of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga to open the fiesta celebrations culminating on May 30. It is one of the most prestigious social events in Pampanga where, as in the olden days, women would flaunt their best jewelry, gowns and ternos,...
- June 28–30 — Apung Iru Fluvial Procession, Apalit
- August 27 - Apung Monica Fluvial Procession, Minalin
- September 10 - Sanikulas Festival, Mexico, PampangaMexico, Pampanga-Barangays:Mexico is administratively subdivided into 43 barangays.* Acli* Anao* Balas* Buenavista* Camuning* Cawayan* Concepcion* Culubasa* Divisoria* Dolores * Eden* Gandus* Lagundi* Laput* Laug* Masamat* Masangsang -Barangays:Mexico is administratively subdivided into 43 barangays.* Acli* Anao*...
- October — Pyestang Tugak (Frog FestivalSan Fernando Frog FestivalThe San Fernando Frog Festival takes place in Pampanga in The Philippines.As part of its aim to preserve the Kapampangan culture, the City of San Fernando, Pampanga organizes the Piestang Tugak to promote the various frog traditions of the province...
), City of San Fernando - October — Fiestang Kuliat (La Naval Fiesta), Angeles City
- Last Friday of October — Apo Fiesta, Angeles City
- Last Friday and Saturday of October — Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan, Angeles City
- November - Makatapak Festival, Bacolor
- November (Last week of November) — Duman Festival, Sta. Rita
- December — Sisig FestivalSisigSisig is a Kapampangan term which means "to snack on something sour". It usually refers to fruits, often unripe or half-ripe, sometimes dipped in salt and vinegar...
(Sadsaran Qng Angeles), SM Clark, Angeles City - December 1–7 — Sinukwan FestivalSinukwan FestivalThe Sinukwan Festival relives the Kapampangan spirit with a week-long calendar of cultural revivals capped by a grand street-dance parade in the streets of San Fernando, with towns outdoing each other to the tune of “Atin Cu Pung Singsing.” Organized annually by the Save Pampanga Movement, the...
, City of San Fernando - December 11 — Aldo Ning Kapampangan (Pampanga Day)
- December - Saturday before Christmas Eve — Ligligan Parul (Giant Lantern FestivalGiant Lantern FestivalThe Giant Lantern Festival is an annual festival held in December in the City of San Fernando in the Philippines. The festival features a competition of giant lanterns. Because of the popularity of the festival, the city has been nicknamed the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines".The first...
), City of San Fernando - December 16–24 - Lubenas, various towns in Northern Pampanga
Throughout the year, various towns and cities within the Province of Pampanga celebrates feasts honoring their patron saint. These fiesta days are listed below:
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In addition to the town fiesta many barangays within each municipality celebrates a local fiesta also honoring a particular patron saint.
Heritage churches and shrines
- St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Floridablanca, Pampanga
- San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church, Calulut, City of San Fernando
- Our Lady Of Grace Parish Church, Mabalacat
- Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando, City of San Fernando
- Betis Church, Guagua (National Cultural Treasure)
- San Agustin Church, Lubao (National Historical Landmark)- Oldest in Pampanga
- San Guillermo Church, Bacolor
- Sta. Catalina Church, Arayat
- Sta. Ana Church, Sta. Ana
- Sta. Monica Parish Old Belfry, Mexico
- San Jose old Visita, San Jose Matulid, Mexico
- San Luis Gonzaga Church, San Luis
- Sto. Rosario (Holy Rosary) Church, Angeles City
- Sta. Monica Church, Minalin (National Cultural Treasure)
- La Purisima Concepcion Church, Guagua
- St. Peter Parish Church, San Juan, Apalit
- San. Andres Apostol Church, Candaba
- San Bartolome Church, Magalang
- Shrine of Our Lord of the Holy SepulchreSepulchreThe rock-cut tombs in ancient Israel are a group of hundreds of rock-cut tombs constructed in Israel in ancient times. They were cut into the rock, sometimes with elaborate facades and multiple burial chambers. Some are free-standing, but most are caves. Each tomb typically belonged to a...
(Apung Mamacalulu), Angeles City - Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Cabetican, Bacolor
- Pio Chapel, Porac
- Sta. Catalina Church, Porac
- San Nicolas de Tolentino Church, Macabebe
- San Miguel Archanghel Church, Masantol
- Sta. Rita Church, Sta. Rita
- Sta. Lucia Church, Sasmuan
- Sto. Tomas Church, Sto. Tomas
- Nuestra Senora Del Pilar, San. Simon
Recreational facilities and leisure parks
- Paskuhan sa Basa (Floridablanca)
- The Lakeshore (Mexico)
- Fontana (Clark Field, Pampanga)
- Paskuhan VillagePaskuhan VillageThe Paskuhan Village in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines is the only theme park in Asia where Christmas is celebrated year-round.-External links:*...
(renamed Hilaga) (City of San Fernando) - Expo Pilipino (Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City)
- Plaza Imelda (Guagua)
- Bayanihan Park (Angeles City)
- Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex (City of San Fernando)
- Air Force City (Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City)
- Benigno Aquino Hall (City of San Fernando)
- Federosa Island Resort (Sto. Tomas)
- Nayong Pilipino (Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City)
- Sito Palakol Resort (Floridablanca)
- Pagcor Angeles CityAngeles CityThe City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
- Mimosa Leisure Estate (Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City)
- Clearwater Resort and Country Club (Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City)
- Diosdado Macapagal International AirportDiosdado Macapagal International AirportDiosdado Macapagal International Airport , also called Clark International Airport , is the main airport serving the immediate vicinity of the Clark Freeport Zone and the general area of Angeles City in the Philippines...
(Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City) - Hidden Vale Sports Club (Angeles City)
- Pagcor Mimosa
- Paradise Ranch (Nature and Conservation Park) Clark
- Bulaon Resettlement Octagonal Park (known as Oval for jogging & aerobics at the Circle) (City of San Fernando)
- Madapdap Resettlement Park (Mabalacat)
- St. Jude Village Oval-Farm Park (City of San Fernando)
- Bicentennial Park (Clark Field, Pampanga)
- Museo Ning Angeles (Angeles City)
- Center of Kapampangan Studies, http://www.hau.edu.ph/kapampangan_center/ (Angeles City)
- Members Church of God InternationalMembers Church of God InternationalThe Members Church of God International is an independent Christian organization with headquarters in the Philippines. The Church of God International is colloquially known through its flagship international television program, Ang Dating Daan...
Ang Dating DaanAng Dating DaanAng Dating Daan is a religious radio and television program in the Philippines produced by the Members of the Church of God International. It is primarily hosted by Eli Soriano. In Portugal and Brazil, it airs as O Caminho Antigo which is a direct translation for The Old Path...
International Convention Center - Family History Center (http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp)
- Xevera Plaza (Calibutbut, Bacolor)
- Feliz Cidade Theme Park Mabalacat Pamapanga: http://galifestyle.com/?page_id=1529 http://www.facebook.com/pica.pau1#!/pica.pau1?sk=info
Historical landmarks
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- Angeles City Historical Sites
- Fort StotsenburgFort StotsenburgFort Stotsenburg, during the World War II era, was the location of the Philippine Department's 26th Cavalry Regiment, 86th Field Artillery Regiment, and 88th Field Artillery Regiment; along with the Philippine Division's 23rd and 24th Field Artillery Regiments...
- Old Pamintuan Residence
- Don Juan Nepomuceno Residence
- Holy Family Academy Building
- Camalig
- Bale Herencia
- Angeles Post Office Building (now houses the Angeles Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Center)
- Lily Hill
- Bale Matua
- Bayanihan Park (formerly Astro Park)
- Salakot Arch
- Museo Ning Angeles
- Fort Stotsenburg
- Angeles City Historical Sites
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- City of San Fernando Heritage District
- Hizon-Singian HouseHizon-Singian HouseThe Hizon-Singian House is a heritage house located in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Built in 1870 by the couple Don Anacleto Hizon, gobernadorcillo of San Fernando from 1877-1879 and 1886-1887, and Victoria Singian de Miranda y de Ocampo. Inherited by their daughter Victoria Hizon y Singian...
- Lazatin HouseLazatin HouseThe Lazatin House is one of the two heritage houses owned by the Lazatin family in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga province in the Philippines.-History:...
- Dayrit-Cuyugan HouseDayrit-Cuyugan HouseThe Dayrit-Cuyugan House is a heritage house in the City of San Fernano, in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. This ancestral house, which exemplifies the architecture prevalent during the American colonial period was declared a Heritage House by the National Historical Institute on 27 January...
- Henson-Hizon HouseHenson-Hizon HouseThe Henson-Hizon House is a heritage house in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. This bahay-na-bato of the Spanish colonial period was declared a Heritage House by the National Historical Institute on 27 January 2003 by virtue of Resolution No. 3, S...
- Hacienda Pagyuruan - the Infante Ancestral Home
- San Fernando Train Station
- Death MarchBataan Death MarchThe Bataan Death March was the forcible transfer, by the Imperial Japanese Army, of 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war after the three-month Battle of Bataan in the Philippines during World War II, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of prisoners.The march was characterized by...
Marker - Pampanga Provincial CapitolPampanga Provincial CapitolThe Pampanga Capitol is the seat of government of the Province of Pampanga. The original building was constructed shortly after the provincial capital of Pampanga was transferred from Bacolor to San Fernando in 1904. Annexes were added before the war...
- PASUDECOPampanga Sugar Development CompanyThe Pampanga Sugar Development Company built the first Filipino-financed sugar central in Pampanga, Philippines. It was incorporated in April, 1918....
- Pampanga High SchoolPampanga High SchoolPampanga National High School It was formerly known as Jose Abad Santos High School or JASHS. The current main building of Pampanga High School was completed in 1935. It follows Standard Plan No...
- Nicolasa Dayrit Monument and Marker
- Tiburcio Hilario Monument
- Hizon-Singian House
- City of San Fernando Heritage District
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- Bacolor Historical Sites
- San Guillermo Parish Church (the Sunken Church)
- The Sunken Shrine (Cabetican)
- Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University
- 100th kilometre Bataan Death March Marker
- Bacolor Historical Sites
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- Mabalacat Historical Site
- Kamikaze Shrine
- Mabalacat Historical Site
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- Lubao Historical Site
- San Agustin Parish Church, Lubao Old Church
- Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Residence/Library & Museum
- Lubao Historical Site
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- Arayat Historical Sites
- St. Catherine Alexandria Parish Church
- Mt. Arayat
- Cong. Dadong Dam
- Arayat Historical Sites
Natural parks
- Mt. Arayat National Park (Arayat)
- Scenic Candaba Swamps and Wild Duck & Birds Sanctuary (Candaba)
- Mt. Pinatubo Crater (Pampanga/Tarlac/Zambales)
- Dara Falls (Porac) - Pampanga’s version of the Pagsanjan Falls of Laguna
- Cong Dadong Dam (Arayat)
- Maruring Falls (Mabalacat)
- Lahar Canyon (Porac & Bacolor)
- Muñoz Park - Minalin
Governors of Pampanga
ALCALDES MAYORES 1812 to 1886:
| GOBERNADORES CIVILES 1886 to 1898:
REPUBLICA FILIPINA 1898 to 1901:
U.S. MILITARY GOVERNMENT 1899 to 1901:
CIVIL GOVERNORS 1901 to 1937:
| JAPANESE OCCUPATION 1942 to 1944:
CIVIL GOVERNORS 1945: (cont.)
PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS 1946 to present:
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Notable people from Pampanga
- Felixberto Olalia, Sr - born to a family of poor farmers in Bacolor, Pampanga in August, 1903. Along with Crisanto Evangelista and Amado V. Hernandez, Felixberto Olalaia Sr. was one of the stalwarts of the country's militant workers’ movement. Ka Bert, as he was known to workers and colleagues in the labour movement,was instrumental in the rebirth of the militant labor movement during the dark days of Martial Law, the peak of which was the founding of the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU or May 1st Movement). Sensing that Olalia was a threat to his rule, Marcos jailed Olalia at the age of 79. His imprisonment during the twilight of his years led to his death. His eldest son, labor lawyer Rolando "Ka Lando" Olalia, took over Ka Bert's leadership of the militant labor movement. Also a proud Kapampangan, Ka Lando was murdered along with another union worker-colleague Leonor Alay-ay in November 13, 1986 in Antipolo City. Their cases remain unsolved after 25 years.
- Tomas D. Dizon - born in Porac, Pampanga, was one of the most outstanding kapampangans in the field of business and civic consciousness. During this humble success, Don Tomas D. Dizon never forgot to extend his blessings to the less fortunate. His involvement in various charitable institutions includes the Porac Foundation, Save Porac Foundation and the Celestino M. Dizon Foundation, an organization that he conceptualized and named in honor of his father, is an affirmation of his generous spirit. His passing gave birth to the Tomas D. Dizon Medical Foundation of Pampanga spearheaded by his daughter Lea Dizon. It's mission is to provide weekly free medical, dental and eye care for our less fortunate Cabalens. Tatang Tom's children continue this legacy by providing services to people who cannot afford medical assistance. Since September 2003, TOMAS DIZON FOUNDATION has assisted 19,222 people from 34 barangays as of 29 th December 2005.
- Jose Abad SantosJosé Abad SantosIn 1919, Abad Santos would become instrumental in laying the legal groundwork as well as drafting the by-laws and constitution of the Philippine Women's University, the country's and Asia's first private non-sectarian institution for higher learning for women...
- born in San Fernando, Pampanga, was the 5th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He was appointed acting president by President Quezon with full authority to act on behalf of the President of the Philippines in areas unoccupied by the Japanese. He surrendered and was killed by Japanese forces during the occupation of the Philippines in World War II.
- Pedro Abad SantosPedro Abad SantosPedro Abad Santos was a Filipino doctor, lawyer, Marxist and politician who later became a leader of the first of two Philippine communist rebellions from the 1930s to the 1950s.-Early years:...
- was the founder of the Socialist Party. Ideological mentor of Luis Taruc.
- Diosdado Pangan Macapagal - was the 9th President of the Republic of the Philippines and a native of Lubao, Pampanga.
- Isidoro C.Soto - Born in Suban, Bacolor, Pampanga, on April 4, 1018.Considered as One of the Greatest Artist-Decorator-Designer of Pampanga,One of his living artworks is the ceiling painting of Betis Church with Dr. Juco as his Mentor,He was also the designer of the logo Philippine Rabbit Bus Liner, He decorates Circulo Fernandino, Batu-Balani,Old Legs, Circulo Masantoleno ,Dux Club , Sadosane Club And many other works . A descendant of Juan Crisostomo Soto, the Famous Pampango Poet.
- Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
- was the 14th President of the Republic of the Philippines. She is the daughter of the 9th President of the Republic Diosdado Macapagal. She was the country's second Female President after Corazon Aquino. She also was the country's first Female Vice President during the tenure of the now Deposed Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada. She currently serves as the representative of the 2nd District.
- Armando Biliwang - was elected as a municipal councilor and later became municipal mayor of San Fernando. He is well known for his fearless stand against communism during his term as municipal councilor and mayor.
- Rogelio dela Rosa - a native of Lubao, Pampanga was one of the most popular Filipino matinee idols of the 20th century and was elected to the Senate in 1957. He was also the first film actor who was able to parlay his fame into a political career, paving the way for other Filipino entertainers-turned-politicians. He had an equally famous brother, Jaime dela Rosa, also a matinee idol in the 1950s.
- Rosa RosalRosa RosalFlorence Danon Gayda , better known as Rosa Rosal, is a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actress dubbed as the "original femme fatale of Philippine cinema". She is also known for her work with the Philippine National Red Cross...
was born Florence Lansang Danon in ManilaManilaManila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. Her mother hailed from Santa Rita, PampangaSanta Rita, PampangaSanta Rita is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 36,723 people in 6,118 households....
, while her father was of FrenchFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and EgyptEgyptEgypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian descent.
- Zoilo Hilario - born in San Fernando, Pampanga, was a famous Kapampangan writer and poet who dedicated his life to the propagation of Kapampangan literature and culture.
- Cecilia B. Licad - is one of the world's most famous concert pianists and hails from Lubao.
- apl.de.apApl.de.apAllan Pineda Lindo, Jr. better known as apl.de.ap , is a Filipino-American rapper, record producer, and occasional drummer who is best known as a member of The Black Eyed Peas.-Early life:Pineda was born in Belfast...
(Allen Pineda Lindo) - is a member of the Grammy-award winning group, The Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
, and was born in Sapang Bato, Angeles City. He is famous throughout the Filipino community after the release of his life story of his homeland Philippines in a song called "The Apl Song" found on the Peas' 2003 album ElephunkElephunk-Commercial response:In the United States, Elephunk reached number 14 on the Billboard Top 200 and is their first album to chart in the top 15. It gained even more commercial success in the UK Album Charts where it reached number 3. It has sold over 1.6 million copies in the UK and...
- Joe LingadJoe LingadJose B. "Joe" Lingad was a Filipino politician who was elected provincial governor and congressman from Pampanga...
- was a one-term governor and congressman. Served as Secretary of LaborDepartment of Labor and Employment (Philippines)The Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment is the executive department of the Philippine Government mandated to formulate policies, implement programs and services, and serve as the policy-coordinating arm of the Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment...
during Macapagal administration. Identified with the political opposition during the Marcos regime, he was assassinated in 1980 while campaigning for election as Pampanga governor.
- Melanie MarquezMelanie MarquezMelanie Marquez , , is a Filipina personality development coach, actress, film producer, author, and celebrity endorser...
- is a popular beauty queen-turned-actress who hails from Mabalacat. She was Miss International 1979 and was voted as the Most Beautiful Miss International in 2000. She's also a sister of another local actor, Joey MarquezS-FilesS-Files is a now defunct showbiz-oriented television talk show show in the Philippines aired every Sunday afternoons by GMA Network.-History:"S-Files" premiered on June 7, 1998 with Paolo Bediones and Lyn Ching as the original hosts of the show...
.
- Vanessa MinnilloVanessa MinnilloVanessa Joy Lachey is an-American television personality, television host, model, and actress. A former Miss Teen USA, she has been a New York-based correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and a host of Total Request Live on MTV...
- is an American television personality born in Clark Air Base, Angeles City and raised in the US. She was Miss Teen USA 1998 and is currently a host on MTV's Total Request Live.
- Eddie PanlilioEddie PanlilioEduardo "Among Ed" Tongol Panlilio was a Kapampangan Filipino Roman Catholic priest and governor of the province of Pampanga. He was suspended from his priestly ministry upon announcing his intention to run as governor...
- born in Minalin, Pampanga, was the first Filipino priest to be elected as Governor in Philippine history.
- Gil J. Puyat - was a Senate President of the Philippines from 1967 to 1972. Former Dean of Business, University of the Philippines (1940), Philippine Senator (1960–1972), Rotary President and Businessman (Finance and Insurance). He is the third child of Don Gonzalo Puyat. Founder of the Manila Bank, Manila Bankers Life and Loyola Group of Companies. He was married to Dona Eugenia Guidote.
- Don Gonzalo Puyat - is a proud son of GuaguaGuaguaGuagua may refer to:*Guagua , a minibus used in North and South America as public transportation*Guagua, Pampanga*Guagua *Piaroa language*Jorge Guagua, Ecuadorian footballer...
, Pampanga, was one of the pioneering industrialists of the Philippines (post-Spanish colonial period). Founder of Gonzalo Puyat & Sons (a holding company) with business interests in bowling alleys, billard tables, French-style furniture, G.I. steel, industrial steel pipes, banking, insurance, sugar, mining, lumber, among others. He was married to Dona Nicasia Juco.
- Apollo QuiboloyApollo QuiboloyApollo Carreon Quiboloy is the founder and leader of the Philippines-based Restorationist Christian church, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc. He has made claims that he is the "Appointed Son of God".-Early years:...
- is a Filipino televangelistTelevangelismTelevangelism is the use of television to communicate the Christian faith. The word is a portmanteau of television and evangelism and was coined by Time magazine. A “televangelist” is a Christian minister who devotes a large portion of his ministry to television broadcasting...
; although he is known to be from Davao CityDavao CityThe City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines....
, he is considered a Kapampangan as he was born to Kapampangan parents.
- Efren "Bata" ReyesEfren ReyesEfren Manalang Reyes is a Filipino professional pool player and a two-time world champion. Reyes is considered by many to be the greatest all-around pool player in the history of the game. He is affectionately nicknamed "Bata" and "the Magician".-Early life:Reyes was born in Pampanga in 1954...
- is referred to as "The Magician" and a very popular Filipino billiards player who hails from Angeles City. He is considered to be one of history's greatest practitioners of billiards.
- Donita RoseDonita RoseDonita Rose-Villarama, , also known as Donita Rose, Donita, is a Filipina actress, TV Host and former MTV Asia VJ.-Biography:...
- although she was born in the US, she moved to Angeles City, where her father was designated at the US Clark Air BaseClark Air BaseClark Air Base is a former United States Air Force base on Luzon Island in the Philippines, located 3 miles west of Angeles City, about 40 miles northwest of Metro Manila. Clark Air Base was an American military facility from 1903 to 1991...
, when she was five years old. She went on to become a famous local actress and MTV VJ in Asia.
- Lea SalongaLea SalongaLea Salonga-Chien is a mezzo-soprano singer and actress from the Philippines well known for originating the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, for which she won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theatre World awards.She was the first Asian to play the roles of Éponine and...
- is a Tony Award-winning singer and actress who is best known for her portrayal of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. She spent the first six years of her childhood in Angeles City before moving to Manila.
- Rufino Jiao Santos - was born in Guagua, Pampanga and became Archbishop of Manila from 1953 to 1973. He was the first Filipino to be named Cardinal.
- Kristine JohnsonKristine JohnsonKristine Johnson is a Filipino American co-anchor at WCBS-TV in New York City, New York, on the 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Maurice DuBois....
- is a co-anchor at WCBS-TVWCBS-TVWCBS-TV, channel 2, is the flagship station of the CBS television network, located in New York City. The station's studios are located within the CBS Broadcast Center and its transmitter is atop the Empire State Building, both in Midtown Manhattan....
, making her the first Filipino-American to serve as the face of a major network newscast in New York and the entire US East Coast. She was previously an anchor of Early TodayEarly TodayEarly Today is an American morning news programme airing on the NBC television network. The program goes out live at 4:00am Eastern Time Zone for those few stations which start their local news at 4:30am, and is transmitted in a continuous half-hour tape delay loop until 10:00am ET, when Today...
and Weekend TodayWeekend TodayWeekend Today is the unofficial title of the weekend editions of Today, an American morning news and talk show which airs daily on NBC.-History:...
. She was born in Clark Air Base and is currently residing in New Jersey with her husband and two children.
- Eliseo SorianoEliseo SorianoEliseo Fernando "Bro. Eli" Soriano is a Filipino televangelist. He is the current Presiding Minister of the Philippines-based Christian organization Members Church of God International, colloquially known through its radio and television program Ang Dating Daan...
- is a televangelist of Ang Dating DaanAng Dating DaanAng Dating Daan is a religious radio and television program in the Philippines produced by the Members of the Church of God International. It is primarily hosted by Eli Soriano. In Portugal and Brazil, it airs as O Caminho Antigo which is a direct translation for The Old Path...
and leader of Members Church of God InternationalMembers Church of God InternationalThe Members Church of God International is an independent Christian organization with headquarters in the Philippines. The Church of God International is colloquially known through its flagship international television program, Ang Dating Daan...
.
- Luis TarucLuis TarucLuis Taruc was a Filipino political figure and communist insurgent. He was the leader of the Hukbalahap rebel group between 1942 and 1954. His involvement with the movement came after his initiation to the problems of agrarian Filipinos when he was a student in the early 1930s...
- was the Supremo of the Hukbalahap (Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon), and later of the HMB (Hukbong Mapagpalayang Bayan).
- Aurelio Tolentino - is an original member of the Katipunan and nationalist playwright. He was born in Guagua. He was one of the so-called seditious playwrights whose works became the foundation for the nation's political theater. His most famous work is "Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas" written in 1903. The Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, commonly known as the Little Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines is named after him.
- Ato AgustinAto AgustinRenato Agustin , better known as Ato "The Atom Bomb" Agustin, is a former Filipino professional basketball player. He played college ball for the Lyceum of the Philippines, before moving on to play professional basketball in the Philippine Basketball Association.Agustin is a former Most Valuable...
- from Lubao, Pampanga. Better known as Ato "The Atom Bomb" Agustin, is a former Filipino professional basketball player. He played college ball for the Lyceum of the Philippines, before moving on to play professional basketball in the Philippine Basketball Association.
- Chris TiuChris TiuChris Tiu , is a Filipino professional basketball player of Chinese-Filipino descent. He currently plays for the Smart Gilas team and is also a TV host, commercial model, and politician.He is the host of the TV shows Man vs...
- is a Team Captain of Ateneo Blue Eagles in UAAP Season 71 Men's Basketball Championship. Currently host of Pinoy RecordsPinoy RecordsPinoy Records was a GMA Network infotainment show which had its premiere episode on December 8, 2007. It is hosted by basketball player, Chris Tiu, and Starstruck Batch 1 alumni Sheena Halili. Most recently, Jai Reyes, a member of Ateneo de Manila University basketball men's varsity, has also...
. He has a Chinese-Kapampangan ancestry.
- Brillante MendozaBrillante MendozaBrillante Mendoza is a Filipino film director. He has directed nine films since 2005. He won the award for Best Director for his film Kinatay at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival...
- is a Filipino film director who won the award for Best Director for his film KinatayKinatayKinatay is a Filipino drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza. The film competed in the main competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:...
at the recently concluded 62nd Cannes Film Festival in France.
- Other famous local personalities known to be Kapampangan or at least to have Kapampangan parents are Sharon CunetaSharon CunetaSharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
, Helen GamboaSharon CunetaSharon Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a popular and multi-awarded Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed as Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, fondly called Mega by fans and people from the entertainment industry....
, DolphyDolphyRodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
, Fernando Poe, Jr.Fernando Poe, Jr.Ronald Allan Poe y Kelley , better known as Fernando Poe, Jr. and colloquially known as FPJ and Da King, was a Filipino actor and cultural icon. From the 1950s, Poe played steadfast film heroes who fight for the common man, which won him respect and admiration...
, Vilma SantosVilma SantosMaria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, Kris AquinoKris AquinoKristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
, Dong PunoDong PunoDong Puno is a Filipino television public affairs host, media executive, newspaper columnist, and lawyer.-Early life:Ricardo Puno, Jr. was born on January 20, 1946 in Manila. Puno was previously Senior Vice President for News and Current Affairs of the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and Executive...
, Jay SonzaJay SonzaJay Sonza is a veteran newscaster and talk show host. He is currently the station manager of the terrestrial television station UNTV 37, which is owned by his former co-host, Daniel Razon.-Programs:* Isumbong mo kay Tulfo at Sonza! * Chismax to the Max: "Balitang Nakakakilig"...
, Lorna TolentinoLorna TolentinoVictoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...
, Robin PadillaRobin PadillaRobinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...
, Randy DavidRandy DavidRandolf "Randy" S. David is a Filipino journalist, television host and a sociologist. He currently pens a weekly newspaper column for the Philippine Daily Inquirer...
, Judy Ann SantosJudy Ann SantosJudy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
, Nanette MedvedDarnaDarna is a fictional character and Filipino comics superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. In her more popular incarnations, she is a deceased warrior from another planet manifesting herself through a girl from Earth, named Narda...
, Sarah GeronimoSarah GerónimoSarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
, Glydel Mercado, Abbygale ArenasAbbygale ArenasAbbygale Williamson Arenas is a former model from the Philippines. She is 5'9" and is said to resemble Linda Evangelista. She is now a freelance make-up artist. She is married to photographer Jun de Leon-Pageantry:...
, Ato Agustin1992 PBA seasonThe 1992 PBA season was the 18th season of the Philippine Basketball Association .-Notable occurrences:*PBA Commissioner Rudy Salud, stepped down from his post, after four successful years of guiding the league at its highest level, PBA chairman Rey Marquez succeeded Atty.Salud as the new PBA...
, Liza LorenaSa Piling Mo"Sa Piling Mo" is a love story between both Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual. This "teleserye" is one of the most popular shows in the Philippines and its pilot episode was broadcast on February 27, 2006.-Episodes:...
, Tonton GutierrezPangako sa ’YoPangako Sa ’Yo or The Promise was a primetime soap opera series produced and broadcast by the Philippine media network ABS-CBN. Dubbed as the first "Teleserye" on Philippine Television. It starred Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales as the main characters...
, Yeng GuiaoYeng GuiaoJoseller "Yeng" Guiao is a Filipino professional basketball head coach for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association, and was also the head coach of the Philippine National Basketball Team. Guiao won four PBA titles since starting his head coaching job for Swift in...
, Rudy FernandezRudy FernandezRodolfo Fernandez commonly known as Rudy and referred as the "Iron Man of Asia", is a multi-awarded, one-legged Filipino triathlete who had finished a degree in Physical Education at the University of Baguio.-Sports career:Fernandez had competed in running, swimming and cycling, and prides himself...
, Francisco "Django" BustamanteFrancisco BustamanteFrancisco Bustamante is a Filipino professional pocket billiards player from Tarlac, and the 2010 World Nine-ball Champion., nicknamed "Django", after the lead character of the film of the same name, and sometimes also called "Bustie", especially in the United States.-Early life:Bustamante is the...
, Rosal RosalLVN PicturesLVN Pictures, Inc. is one of the biggest film studios in the history of Philippine cinema and its foremost establishment in motion picture post-production until 2005...
, Arwind SantosArwind SantosArwind Santos is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association playing for the Petron Blaze Boosters. He also played college hoops at Far Eastern University in the UAAP and the Magnolia Ice Cream Spinners in the Philippine Basketball League...
, Jason William Castro, JC IntalJC IntalJohn Christopher A. Intal , better known as J.C. Intal, is a Filipino professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Barangay Ginebra Kings of the Philippine Basketball Association. He previously played for the Air21 Express and amateur basketball for the Harbour Centre Batang Pier of...
, Dennis EspinoDennis EspinoDennis Espino is a professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who last played for the Powerade Tigers and is now serving them as team ambassador. He was drafted first overall by Sta...
, Mark MacapagalMark MacapagalMark Macapagal is a Filipino professional basketball player currently playing with the Meralco Bolts. He plays the shooting guard and small forward positions....
, Jojo DuncilJojo DuncilJoselito Duncil , better known as Jojo Duncil, is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who currently plays for the Shopinas.com Clickers. He was drafted fifteenth overall by Red Bull in 2007...
, Japeth AguilarJapeth AguilarJapeth Paul C. Aguilar , better known as Japeth Aguilar born in Pampanga, Philippines, is a Filipino basketball player. He recently played for Smart Gilas, and will play for the Talk N Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine Basketball Association...
, Jean GarciaJean GarcíaJessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...
, Miriam QuiambaoMiriam QuiambaoMiriam Redito Quiambao is a television personality, TV/Film Actress and a former beauty queen from the Philippines.Born in Quezon City to Magdalena Redito of Oas, Albay and Medgardo Quiambao of Bacacay, Albay on May 20, 1975, she is the first of two children...
, Rufa Mae Quinto, Senators Francis Pangilinan, Lito Lapid and Manny VillarManny VillarManuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr. is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is currently a Philippine Senator, president of the Nacionalista Party...
, Regine Tolentino, Jacklyn JoseJacklyn JoseJaclyn Jose, born Mary Jane Sta. Ana Guck on March 16, 1964 in Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines and known for her memorable roles in the films, Salome, White Slavery, and Santa Juana, is a versatile Filipina cinematic and television actress having captured best actress accolades in both local and...
, Marvin AgustinMarvin AgustínMarvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
,[Maricel Morales] Current Philippine Chief Justice Reynato PunoReynato PunoReynato Puno y Serrano was the 22nd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Appointed on December 8, 2006 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, he was the 22nd person to serve as Chief Justice...
and Christopher de LeonDekada '70 (film)Dekada '70 is a 2002 Filipino drama film released based on a book called Dekada '70 written by Filipino author, Lualhati Bautista.-Plot:...
and the Gil family of Porac.
- Younger Kapampangan TV personalities are Joseph BitangcolJoseph BitangcolJoseph Bitangcol is a Filipino television and film actor. He is one of the first batch of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN.-Career:...
, Antoinette Taus, Baron GeislerVietnam RoseVietnam Rose is a television series that was aired on the Philippine station, ABS-CBN.-Synopsis:Vietnam Rose follows the journey of Nguyen Dang Thien Yeu, a Vietnamese woman, who embraces life in a foreign land to forget the memory of her tragic past....
, Arron VillaflorStar Circle QuestStar Circle Quest was a reality-based talent search in where at least 10 teen-aged contestants, called as "Questors", will undergo talent training, physical enhancement and different challenges to test their talent skills. Every week, one will be eliminated and the last Questor who will remain...
, Edelhisa Ocampo, Tyron PerezTwilight DancersTwilight Dancers is the last installment of director Mel Chionglo and writer Ricky Lee's trilogy about Macho Dancers. The first part was Sibak: Midnight Dancers in 1994, and the second part was Burlesk King in 1999...
, Eliza PinedaEliza PinedaEliza Pineda is a Filipina child actress who is currently enrolled in ABS-CBN's Star Magic training program...
, Justin CuyuganEncantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasEncantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia...
, Gladys Reyes, Vincent LiwanagWazzup WazzupWazzup Wazzup was a comedic-news program which was previously aired on Philippine television network Studio 23. The show features Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga, and Archie Alemania as news anchors who introduce segments that are delivered by 'tadjocks' .In the show's first season, the news anchors...
, Allen DizonTwilight DancersTwilight Dancers is the last installment of director Mel Chionglo and writer Ricky Lee's trilogy about Macho Dancers. The first part was Sibak: Midnight Dancers in 1994, and the second part was Burlesk King in 1999...
, Polo Ablazo, Ronnie LiangRonnie LiangRonnie Liang is a Filipino singer. He is the former finalist of the popular reality-talent search franchise in the Philippines, Pinoy Dream Academy. He was the second runner-up next to Jay-R Siaboc, who is one of his closest friends from the said contest, and grand star dreamer Yeng Constantino...
, Aljur AbrenicaAljur AbrenicaAljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...
, Emilio GarciaKrystalaKrystala was a daily fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/soap opera serial from the Philippines, where it was produced by and aired on ABS-CBN from October 8, 2004 to April 15, 2005...
, Krizzy Jareno, J.E. ParchejoVIVA EntertainmentVIVA Entertainment, Inc., also known as Viva Entertainment Group is a Philippine entertainment company. Its history started in 1981 when Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. founded Viva Films.-Divisions:*Viva Productions, Inc...
, Jay AquitaniaEncantadiaEncantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
, Sheena HaliliSheena HaliliSheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...
, Kristel AstorPinoy Pop SuperstarPinoy Pop Superstar was a Philippine television show featuring a year-long talent search for the best Filipino amateur singers. It was broadcast every Saturday evening on GMA. The format is loosely patterned on the original Tawag ng Tanghalan....
, Joyce TAÑAÑA, Jansen MarianoVIVA EntertainmentVIVA Entertainment, Inc., also known as Viva Entertainment Group is a Philippine entertainment company. Its history started in 1981 when Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. founded Viva Films.-Divisions:*Viva Productions, Inc...
, Mikee LeeMikee LeeMikee Lee is an actor and a model from the Philippines. He was a second placer in the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition.- Biography :Michael Vincent Lee was born on January 14, 1990 in Manila, Philippines...
, Coco MartinCoco MartinRodel Luis Nacianceno , better known by his stage name, Coco Martin, is a critically acclaimed Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino actor. He became famous for starring in many independent films, and was dubbed the Prince of Philippine Independent Films...
, Kapampangan-Japanese Lea Dizon, Antonio AquitaniaBubble GangBubble Gang is a sketch comedy television show in the Philippines. It airs every Friday evenings by GMA Network. The show is part of the network's GMA KiliTV block. Currently, it is now the longest-running gag show in Philippine television. The TV program is known for their parodies of TV...
, Helen Nicolette HensonHelen Nicolette HensonHelen Nicolette Henson is a 21-year-old Broadcast Journalism graduate of St. Scholastica's College in Manila and High School graduate of St. Scholastica's Academy, San Fernando in Pampanga....
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