Mark Lapid Continues Vision For TIEZA

Many would not notice but it is an integral part of Philippine tourism and development is the support and leadership that comes from TIEZA (Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority) which is led by Mark Lapid who has been appointed by two previous administrations  showing confidence in his work and leadership for the institution. 

Mark Lapid has also shown his experience having been the previous governor of Pampanga and now as TIEZA's chief wants to push tourism further with projects that is badly needed as tourism for local and international is a growing industry. He knows that there are a lot things needed to be done especially with airports which is the key access points for tourists in the country.

Master Your Home with AI-powered, smart home solutions at the MideaCon 2026

Midea, partner dealers unite to lead, innovate, and excel

Midea spotlights its AI ECO MASTER and SMART MASTER home solutions, delivering optimized performance, enhanced energy efficiency, and intelligent control that empower consumers to truly master their home.

From L-R: Rafael C. Hechanova (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Concepcion Industrial Corporation), Raul Joseph Concepcion (Chairman and President, Concepcion Industrial Corporation), Anna Marie Alejandro (General Manager, Concepcion Midea Inc., Philippines), and Ariel Fermin (Chief Executive Officer, Concepcion Industrial Corporation) at the MideaCon 2026.

Aurora Music Festival Turns 5: SB19, IV OF SPADES, SARAH GERONIMO AND SEXBOMB Lead Massive 2026 Clark Lineup

You should plan your festival OOTDs as soon as possible! The Aurora Music Festival is back for its 5th anniversary, and the official artist lineup is finally here! It’s fast becoming a yearly habit for OPM lovers!

The Aurora Music Festival proudly announces its highly anticipated 5th Anniversary edition, returning to Clark Global City on May 2-3, 2026, with its biggest and boldest lineup yet!

For the first time ever, the two-day festival will feature DOUBLE HEADLINERS across both days: OPM powerhouses SB19 and IV OF SPADES will lead the charge, delivering electrifying performances that promise to make this milestone celebration unforgettable.

Now in its fifth consecutive year, Aurora remains the ultimate home for the best in OPM, showcasing top-tier local acts in an immersive weekend extravaganza of music, community, and magic. Following the massive success of its landmark touring editions in 2025—spanning Clark, Cebu, and Davao—the festival continues to solidify its status as the only local touring OPM music festival in the Philippines.

BINI Headlines Aurora Music Festival Clark 2025

BINI Makes History as the First Female Group to Headline Both Days of the Aurora Music Festival 2025!

The Aurora Music Festival is back for its fourth consecutive year, promising yet another unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community. This year’s edition, happening on May 3 and 4, 2025, at the grounds of Clark Global City, is set to make history with a stellar lineup headlined by none other than the hottest worldwide P-pop sensation, BINI. To all certified Blooms out there, better not to miss this two-day spectacle!

For the first time, a female group will not only headline the country’s biggest music festival but also dominate both days of this highly anticipated event. It’s set to be the biggest Aurora Music Festival ever.

BINI’s trailblazing performance underscores their meteoric rise in the Philippine music scene and their significant impact as global P-pop icons. As the first artist to headline both days of the Aurora Music Festival, BINI has solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with in OPM, inspiring fans and future generations with their unmatched talent, dedication, and charm to a broad audience. 

Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure at Timezone Marquee Mall, Pampanga

The country’s favorite family entertainment center is reinforcing its presence in Central Luzon with a better and more spacious location at the Marquee Mall in San Fernando, Pampanga. Join the fun at Timezone Marquee Mall – Where the joy of play comes alive for Kapampangan families!

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Mayap a abak, good morning, Pampanga! Discover a new era of excitement as Timezone reopens its doors at Marquee Mall, Pampanga, unveiling a more expansive and thrilling venue on the third level. With a sprawling 915 square meters dedicated to pure entertainment, Timezone Marquee Mall promises an extensive range of games and attractions to suit the varied preferences and interests of guests of all ages.

Aurora Music Festival Clark 2024 Unveils FWD Life Insurance As Official Insurance Partner

Aurora Music Festival Clark 2024 proudly announces FWD Life Insurance (FWD Insurance) as its official insurance partner. Following its massive success last year, the OPM music festival is set to happen again on April 6-7 at the Clark Global City in Pampanga.

“FWD Insurance is excited to be part of this year’s Aurora Music Festival Clark, marking our 10th year with passion and enthusiasm. This collaboration mirrors our commitment to enabling Filipinos to celebrate living and offering them a memorable experience,” said Roche Vandenberghe, FWD Insurance Chief Marketing & Digital Business Officer.

Aurora Music Festival Clark and FWD Insurance offer festival goers this year with an unparalleled 1Oxperience, where every moment is amplified and every beat resonates with energy.

The Philippine’s Largest Music Festival Is Returning To Clark This April 2023!

After the massive success of the inaugural Clark Aurora Music Festival last June 2022 that gathered more than 150,000 attendees, the Philippines’ largest music festival is bringing back its magic this year.

Looking to escape the summer heat while still enjoying a wonderful festival? EP!C Events is once again ready to bring you the BIGGEST names in the OPM scene, giving you nothing but awesome live music, breathtaking views, and sheer excitement.

The Clark Aurora Music Festival this coming April 15 and 16 2023 promises to be even more spectacular than ever. This year’s lineup consists of a combination of various genres, from rising stars to the most sought-after artists of today - Ben&Ben, December Avenue, Arthur Nery, Adie, MRLD, Lola Amour. 

Moreover, Ely Buendia, Parokya ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Silent Sanctuary, and Mayonnaise are also expected to join the fun and bring superb and high-caliber music festival experience like no other.

BRIA homeowners to benefit from North-South Commuter Railway

Filipinos seeking contemporary homes located in
progressive areas in the Philippines can visit
the BRIA website and check out units via virtual tours.

Any real estate professional will tell you that the single most important factor that drives value appreciation of a property is location. It is also its biggest selling point. Home seekers want to know: Is the property along a national road? Is it close to transport hubs? Does it have proximity to retail stores, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment centers? Are there reputable schools, hospitals, and churches a short ride away? Does it have access to green spaces and nature views?

Most trusted home builders are well aware of the pivotal role that location plays in selling houses and condominium units. This is why apart from building their projects within driving distance or easy commutes to key lifestyle destinations, BRIA Homes considers its future residents’ proximity to neighboring towns and cities, especially to the metropolis and its suburban neighborhoods. 

Property Value in BRIA Magalang Up By 28 Percent

BRIA’s strategic locations, translate into
long-term stability and consistency.

Although the country’s Covid-19 response is making great strides through its intensified vaccination drives, the constant threat of new Covid variants is a cause of concern. While the Philippine economy is still in a state of flux, property investments continue to give value over time, proof that real estate is a fine-performing asset class that rides out crises and economic cycles.

Proudly leading the pack, BRIA Homes is one trusted property developer that offers spacious and well-designed contemporary homes in over 50 towns and cities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This vast range of choices, along with their strategic locations, translate into long-term stability and consistency, factors that augur well for property investors’ money. 

Indeed, despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, BRIA Homes provides residential properties that continue to create value for homebuyers and investors. From each individual house’s cleverly laid-out living spaces to the residential community’s recreational amenities and security features, BRIA Homes serves not only Filipinos’ basic need for shelter but also their aspirations for a stable future.

Move-in ready, safe, and secure BRIA Homes communities in Pampanga and Bataan

 Trusted homebuilder BRIA Homes continues to
provide top quality homes of choice to Filipinos nationwide.

Each new calendar year brings fresh resolve and determination to make changes in one’s life—from recharging career goals to upgrading to a new residence. With the pandemic now seen as a manageable threat, it’s no surprise that people are looking forward to a more productive and stable 2022. 

One big step that they may undertake is buying their very first home. While finding a cozy and comfortable place to live is quite easily the goal, the search for it can be an exciting but specially challenging experience. Prospective homebuyers do not wake up one day and decide to invest their savings in the first house they like. There are key factors in the planning process such as location, affordability, and commitment.

Amaia Scapes Pampanga soon to offer more spacious premier residences

Amaia Scapes Pampanga is set to launch
its third and newest sector.

Just in time for the country’s festive season, Amaia Scapes Pampanga is set to launch its third and newest sector, offering bigger and more spacious units to homebuyers looking to settle in premier residential spaces booming Central Luzon. Located along Angeles-Magalang Road in Mexico, Pampanga, Amaia will further expand this sprawling development before the end of 2021, eyeing   Gen X’ers, aged 33 to 40, and small, young families as potential homeowners. 

Industry trend reports reveal that these successful and highly ambitious consumers prefer bigger floor areas and large unit designs to accommodate their increasingly dynamic lifestyles. 

PLDT-Smart Foundation spearheads relief efforts in Pampanga

Underserved communities in far-flung areas in Pampanga received much-needed support from the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) which recently turned over grocery packs and PPE donations in Angeles City and San Fernando, Pampanga.

The corporate social responsibility arm of PLDT and Smart, PSF turned over 1000 grocery packs, 250 PPE sets and 10 tents. In Angeles City, 500 grocery packs and 250 PPE sets were turned over to their local government unit (LGU) through Vice Mayor Maria Vicenta L. Vega-Cabigting.

11th Clark Animo International Marathon Is Now The Biggest Running Event In Central Luzon

Clark Global City continues to make its mark as a place of events and public participation as it continues to host new and exciting sport events even after the 30th South East Asian Games. Now on its 11th year, Clark Animo International Marathon organized by the De La Salle Alumni Association Pampanga (DLSAA-P) Chapter, now expects a bigger number of participants from different parts of the country and even some foreign delegates.

The marathon will be happen on March 8, 2020 and presented by the UDENNA company, and a state-of-the-art central business district development in Mabalacat Pampanga. It will also traverse the development which in recent years has made significant developments as it aims to be a world-class city.

The Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Rises to Even Greater Heights

Just the mere mention of the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark Global City brings to mind the eye-popping visual of larger-than-life gathering of hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes from all over the world

The sky is dotted with giant animals, happy faces, and other improbable flying objects alongside the classic striped hot air balloons. That moment when they all rise up to the sky in the sunrise is one of the most IG-worthy moments we'll see all year This years Frontrow International Hot Air Balloon Festival on April 12 to14 promises to be even bigger, bolder, busier, and better. The event boasts of a bigger and more accessible venue at Clark Global City-a thriving hub of industry and commerce that you can literally get to by air, land, and sea.

No Contender Too Young Or Old For The Spartan Race

The fiercest challengers of the world’s toughest race prove that age is just a number

Age may play a role in good health and fitness, but the number alone doesn’t define athletic performance. In the spirit of International Women’s Day this March, three female contenders of the recent Spartan Race in Pampanga, show that conquering the world’s most grueling obstacle course isn’t about seniority or youthfulness—it’s about having a passion for health and the right attitude towards adversity that matter most to overcome any challenge.

The Medical City Clark’s Cardiovascular Center Offers World Class Services for Open Heart Surgery

The Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass is a faster, safer, and less costly surgical procedure for heart patients

Internationally-acclaimed surgeons of The Medical City Clark performing the Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) surgery

The Medical City Clark’s (TMC-Clark) Cardiovascular Center continues to provide residents of Central Luzon with world-class and advanced services for open heart surgery as it offers all the benefits of the Off-Pump Coronary Bypass (OPCAB).

PVB Inagurates 'New" San Fernando Pampanga Branch and World War II History Wall

Philippine Veterans Bank inaugurates its World War II History Wall at its newly renovated San Fernando Pampanga Branch in a ceremony led by Governor Lilia Pineda and City Mayor Edwin Santiago. On the side of the Bank, PVB President and COO Nonilo C. Cruz, along with Branch Banking Group Head SVP Vilma A. 

The centerpiece of the renovated branch, the World War II History Wall – tells the story of World War II in the Philippines with several of the panels dedicated to local WWII events that have happened in the Province of Pampanga. The branch also has two (2) display cases that contain artifacts, paraphernalia, and memorabilia from the war which combined with the history wall, make a visit to PVB San Fernando Pampanga branch almost like a trip to the museum. The history wall also has a panel with a display monitor that continuously screens WW2 documentaries and photos.  

Globe reaches out to flood victims in Pampanga and Pangasinan through Libreng Tawag

Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom sets up Libreng Tawag stations in Pampanga and Pangasinan which were severely affected by the “habagat” to assist residents who needed to assure their family and friends of their safety or to request for aid if necessary.

Libreng Tawag is now available from August 16-18, 8 am to 5 pm, at the 3rd floor of the Calasiao Municipal Hall in Pangasinan, and the San Matias Elementary School and San Vicente Municipal Gym in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga.  The said areas are being used as temporary evacuation sites for about 900 families.

Pangasinan and Pampanga are two of the areas in Luzon submerged in floodwaters as a result of heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon over the weekend.

Through its Bangon Pinoy program, Globe provides help to Filipinos affected by disasters by providing communications facilities and relief operations.

Alviera Go Play featured world’s first game show-inspired playground

Alviera, the mixed-use development rising in Porac, Pampanga played host to the first game show-inspired playground in the world. Guest young and old experienced outdoor fun and wacky games inspired by hit TV shows like Takeshi’s Castle, Wipeout, and Gladiators in a one-day summer festival.

Alviera Go Play was a full day of lively games, mental and physical challenges, foamy frolic, bouncy inflatables, prizes, food and music. The last fling of the summer featured the craziness of Human Foosball, runners in a Wacky Inflatable Obstacle challenge, Agawan Base players dressed in zorb balls, and lay-ups with binoculars in Binocular Basketball. Active challenges delighted and challenged guests such as kicking a goal without wobbling, but only after spinning yourself silly in Dizzy Penalty Kick.

Wet and Wild Playground To Open This June with Alviera Go

Summer is almost over, but there is one more thing you can do to get you pumped with action. You may think it would be like a pool or a beach, well close enough... you might want to think "Takeshi's Castle," "Gladiator" or "Wipeout". And it will be the first of its kind in the world and it is now a reality!

Alviera, the township development rising in Porac, Pampanga plays host to the first game show-styled playground in the world. Experience outdoor fun and wacky games inspired by hit TV adventure shows.

Alviera Go Play takes off on Saturday, June 11 at SandBox, a full day of lively games, mental and physical challenges, foamy frolic, bouncy inflatables, prizes, food and music.

Take part in the craziness of Human Foosball, keep singing through Wacky Karaoke, run in sumo suits through Sumo Relay, play Agawan Base dressed in a zorb ball, or manage three lay-ups with binoculars on in Binocular Basketball. Try to kick a goal without wobbling, but only after spinning yourself silly in Dizzy Penalty Kick. There’s Buzzingo, Extreme Jack & Poy, Brain Games, Photo Mission and more. Over a dozen simultaneous games and activities will keep you, family and friends entertained throughout the day.