Lagu

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Lagu Kapampángan has a specific word that refers to female beauty, while its general word for beauty or nice appearance is used for the handsomeness of men. This is in contrast to Tagálog which uses its general word for beauty as its word for the beauty of women. LAGU • (luh-GOO’)beauty (of women)Tagálog (Filipino): gandá, … Read more

Babayi

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Babayi Happy International Women’s Day and National Women’s Month to all our Kapampángan women who uphold their Kapampángan identity! This word is one of a few words in the Kapampángan language that takes on a plural form by lengthening the first vowel! As an additional feature, get to know an important woman in Kapampángan literature … Read more

First Native Filipino Female Author

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First Native Filipino Female Author and First Ever Kapampangan Author: Luisa Gonzaga de Leon (1805-1843) She is the first native Filipino female author and the first ever Kapampangan author. She hails from the barrio of Cabambangan in the town of Bacolor, the cradle of the Kapampangan language. She wrote the Ejercicio Cotidiano (Daily Devotion) which … Read more

Sasmuan Coastal Wetlands

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Ramsar Site of Pampanga: Sasmuan Coastal Wetlands A Ramsar site is a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. The Sasmuan Coastal Wetlands is a newly designated Ramsar site last 2021. It is located off the coast of the town of Sasmuan, Pampanga in the northern part of Manila Bay. … Read more

Solo Parents Entitled to a 10% Discount

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Solo Parents Entitled to a 10% Discount Solo Parents are entitled to a 10% Discount and VAT exemption on purchases for children 6 and below. These include children’s milk, food, micronutrient supplements, sanitary diapers, duly prescribed medicines, vaccines, and other medical supplements. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. signed Revenue Regulations … Read more