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Over 800 Fernandinos are now being supported by the San Fernando Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (SFCAN).
This is more than just numbers—it is the heartbeat of a community that cares. 🌈♾️

The center’s programs have grown so much that priority is now given to residents of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. It’s a proudly Fernandino moment: a city putting its people first, nurturing neurodivergent individuals to thrive.

SFCAN’s message is clear: Together we stand, together we grow. Every parent, guardian, and Fernandino has a hand in building this inclusive community. The growth is not just institutional—it is personal, connecting neighbors and families across the city.

SFCAN continues to expand, ensuring that every Fernandino feels seen, supported, and celebrated. This is a moment of city pride and an example of how local action can transform lives.

Yes, Fernandinos, this is your story. Let’s continue to stand together.
YES! SFCAN!

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“SFCAN now serving more than 800 Neurodivergent Fernandinos,” San Fernando Center for Autism and Neurodiversity - SFCAN, January 15, 2026

A stack of documents. Names, numbers, and whispers of kickbacks.
This is the world the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee will enter as it begins probing the “Cabral files” on Jan. 19.

Javier Joe Ismael reports for Manila Times that these files belonged to the late Public Works undersecretary Catalina Cabral, who was found dead along Kennon Road in Benguet last December. Now, her documents are under scrutiny, potentially revealing misused funds in flood control projects.

Senator Panfilo Lacson, chairing the committee, says the DPWH must authenticate the documents before they can be used as evidence. Still, former officials like Manuel Bonoan, absent due to personal reasons, and others are expected to answer tough questions about falsified data and irregular project listings.

The Senate isn’t stopping there. Former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, and at least two other resource persons, will provide insights into transactions linked to prominent politicians, including former speaker Martin Romualdez. Alleged commitments of hundreds of millions to senators Estrada and Revilla are now part of the investigation, although both deny receiving kickbacks.

As this investigation unfolds, the stakes are high. Public infrastructure, billions in budgets, and citizens’ trust are all on the line. The Blue Ribbon Committee’s hearings are more than paperwork—they are a window into how government projects are really run.

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Javier Joe Ismael, “Senate Blue Ribbon panel begins probe of 'Cabral files' Monday,” Manila Times, January 18, 2026

Imagine rushing to the airport, tickets ready, luggage checked, only to be told you cannot board. No court order. No clear reason. Just… offloaded.

Senator Raffy Tulfo’s new bill, as reported by Victoria Tulad of ABS-CBN News, could change that. The proposed “Passenger Protection and Reimbursement for Deferred Departures Act” aims to refund travelers who miss their international flights because of unnecessary or prolonged Bureau of Immigration (BI) procedures.

Tulud notes that thousands of passengers have been affected. In 2023 alone, 36,316 travelers were offloaded. Some airlines help with rebooking, some offer partial refunds, but there’s no consistent system—yet. Tulfo’s bill seeks to make protection uniform and transparent.

The law won’t cover passengers who falsify documents or are suspected trafficking victims, but for the majority, it’s about fairness. Extra hotel nights, rescheduled flights, and added expenses could now be reimbursed if the delay wasn’t your fault.

For many OFWs and frequent flyers, this could save money and prevent stressful last-minute airport chaos. Boarding denied shouldn’t mean paying for mistakes you didn’t make.

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Imagine buying a pair of slippers, trusting the brand, only to realize it’s fake.

In San Simon, Pampanga, the Philippine National Police (PNP) uncovered a large-scale counterfeit footwear operation worth over ₱5.26 million. Lade Jean Kabagani reports in Daily Tribune that hundreds of fake Crocs and a molding machine were seized during Oplan Megashopper, a raid carried out on January 16.

The operation involved joint teams from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Pampanga Provincial Field Unit, and San Simon Municipal Police Station. Civilian informants and complaints from online buyers helped investigators track the illegal operation.

PNP Chief PLtGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized that consumers are the real victims of counterfeit goods, which are often substandard and potentially dangerous. The authorities also stressed protecting legitimate businesses and keeping public trust in products sold locally.

All confiscated items were inventoried and secured in a designated facility, and the PNP reaffirmed its commitment to fight counterfeiting and economic crimes.

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Lade Jean Kabagani, “P5.26-M counterfeit footwear operation busted in Pampanga,” Daily Tribune, January 17, 2026