Articles about Pampanga

Dropping by?

Ford has some pretty good news for Pampangueños eyeing a brand-new pickup or midsize SUV: Its Island Conquest test drive event is rolling into town this weekend.From September 23 to 25, prospective car buyers can check out the Ranger,

The Pampanga Delta Bridge Project is scheduled to be completed by September 2023

There's a new piece of infrastructure up north in Pampanga that's starting to take shape: the Pampanga Delta Bridge. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has now announced that this project is already 88% complete.The agency says

This new bridge will replace the existing San Miguel Bridge

The infrastructure projects in the province of Pampanga seem to be picking up. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has now broken ground for a new P316 million bridge project in San Simon Pampanga.Dubbed the San Miguel 1 Bridge

Expect heavy traffic in the area

Residents of Pampanga are going to want to listen up. The Cutcut Intersection, which is a major junction for routes leading to Angeles and Clark, will see major road closures for several Sundays this month.The Department of Public Works and Highways (

In an effort to improve traffic flow

Traffic jams aren't just limited to Metro Manila, you know. It's a common problem for urban centers across the entire country-including Angeles City in Pampanga, which will soon ban public utility jeepneys (PUJ) from entering major roads to address

Waiting for this?

You don't necessarily need mega projects like the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) or additional Skyway segments to improve the flow of traffic. In some areas, even simple bypass roads are enough to lessen the load on the road system.In

Something fun for the weekend

If you've been following the news lately, you may have read or heard about the soon-to-open Clark International Airport. Well, not to brag, but Top Gear Philippines has recently been given a tour of the new facility prior to

The new facility is the brand’s first car dealership in Central Luzon

Changan Motor Philippines (CMPI) is continuously expanding its dealership network. The distributor has just opened a new facility in the City of San Fernando in Pampanga.The new Changan San Fernando dealership is officially the brand's first in Central Luzon. It

To promote and preserve the local language

In other Asian countries like Japan or Korea, most traffic signs are written in their own language alongside an English translation. Here in the Philippines, road signs in English are the norm, with the country being one of the largest English-speaking

Planning to buy a Mitsu soon?

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) continues to expand its footprint up north, after the Japanese carmaker added Bluebird Motor Corporation to its list of local dealer partners.The company appointed Bluebird Motor Corporation as its newest dealer partner late last month, expressing confidence

Good move

Physical car launches aren't the only auto industry staple to take a backseat because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even dealership openings have had to go virtual-not that this is an issue, as Suzuki Philippines is showing.The Japanese car

We’re jealous

Itching to go out and watch a movie already? Well, you'll soon be able to from the comfort and safety of your own personal vehicle-at least if you live in or are willing to drive all the way to Pampanga.

Stations in San Fernando and Angeles eyed

Some good news for the folks up in Pampanga: The government is now studying a proposal to set up a new mass transit system in the province.The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) was recently briefed on an ongoing study for

Surviving endless river crossings, lahar trails, and rocky passages

Days before the Metzeler Lahar Experience in Pampanga on April 17, 2019, one question kept repeating itself in my head: to join or not to join?Pre-Holy Week vacation anxieties, unbearable hot weather, lack of riding equipment, rusty trail-riding skills,

It felt like driving school all over again

To be honest, we were a little perplexed with Ford Philippines' pitch. The American carmaker offered to lend us the refreshed Ford Ranger over a weekend for a special activity. An off-road course? A corporate social responsibility initiative that required

Featuring a new design

If you own a Ford vehicle and you live in Pampanga, specifically in Clark, then you're in for some good news: Ford Philippines has just opened its newest dealership in the area.Ford Clark is the first dealership in the country

It has to be worth the trip

The continuous expansion of the country's expressway system has paved the way for breakfast rides and the discovery of many beautiful places that riders look forward to during weekends.Among the things we look for when we embark on these two-

Good news for northeners

If you live up north and you're tired of braving our unpredictable roads, then you might soon be in luck. Uber Philippines has just met with the local government of Angeles City to discuss a potential roll-out of the ride-

Make her feel special

Think about all those times that your mom has helped you out, given you the right advice, fed you, clothed you, and took care of you in every conceivable way. If she has done any of those things, then she deserves all

It hasn't lost its charm

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.In this world of turbochargers and automatic boxes that can shift quicker than Schumacher, the Toyota 86 stands out as somewhat of an ode