Posts Tagged ‘Pampanga’
Vice-mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting led the 112th Independence Day celebrations at SM City Clark on Saturday urging officials of the mall and mall goers to keep the spirit of fighting for freedom alive in the consciousness of the younger-generation.
Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting who led the formal flag raising ceremonies here was accompanied by top management officials of SM City Clark led by Assistant Mall Manager Ana Datu. The event was marked by a calesa parade in the vicinity of the mall and the presentation of famous Filipino patriotic songs rendered by Jonathan Barrera of AUF Performing Arts.
Honoring the flag
In her speech before the spectators, Vega-Cabigting said that the fight for freedom does not end with the yearly commemoration of the Independence Day. She said that fighting for freedom is still relevant in today’s time as the Filipino society is still plagued by social oppression of various sorts.
Ms. Ana Datu, for her part, urged tenants of the mall to contribute in their little way in promoting Filipino values in their workplace as well as in their homes.
After the program, Vice Mayor Vega and Ms. Ana T. Datu led the opening of the 6 feet by 12 feet Giant Pulburon Exhibit assisted by Mr. Rene Del Rosario at the The Event Center. The delicacy was made by the famous Sasmuan Delicacies, a local brand name famous for popularizing local native delicacies in Pampanga. (Story by SM City Clark)
A window to the North, showcasing the best of the best! Located in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Hilaga is a home to Northern Philippines’ history, culture and arts.
The venue is one of Philippine Tourism Authority’s (PTA) entities that feature the four regions of the north — Central Luzon, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley and the Cordilleras.
With the northern regions’ distinctive brand of delicacies, festivals, native handicrafts, cultural presentations, historical masterpieces, trade expositions and performances, Hilaga is indeed a hub where northern possibilities are endless.
Only 40 minutes from Balintawak via the North Luzon Expresswat (NLEx), Hilaga is a must stop-over for tourists moving upward Luzon. The place itself is a showcase, designed after the famous Kapampangan parul or lantern, Hilaga is an architectural masterpiece. (Story by Mini A./Photos courtesy of PTA)
Hilaga
Photo from PTA
Photo from PTA
Photo from PTA
Richard Poon
The Philippines hottest crooner, Richard Poon, will be in Pampanga on May 8 to serenade Kapampangans at the Party Place. The concert is expected to start at 9 a.m. while Roots of Nature will take the front act for the popular singer.
Poon became a hot sensation in 2008 for his hit songs in the gold album, I’ll Take Care of You. As a songwriter, Poon also made a name in the industry for penning the songs Kahit Di Mo Napapansin which was part of ABSCBN’s My Girl original soundtrack and Mama Said So, the song he wrote for the album of 11-year old international star, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Charlie Green.
He was named as Best Male Performer in Hotels, Bars and Music Lounges and 2008’s Best New Male Recording Artist by the Aliw Awards.
Poon was also blessed to be one of the 25 artists included in Gary V’s 25 th Year Anniversary tribute album with his big band version of Wag Mo Na Sanang Isipin..
You can catch up the singer at ASAP ’09, in a segment called “Sessionistas” with Sitti, Nina, Aiza Seguerra, Duncan Ramos and MYMP. Check out more of Poon’s schedule on richardpoonmusic.multiply.com or visit cornerstonetalents.com.
Meanwhile, Party Place offers cool entertainment all week long. Acoustic lovers can visit every Mondays and Tuesdays, Reggae fans on Wednesdays and R&B hip-hop fanatics on Fridays and Saturdays.(Story by Rey Pineda)
