Lecture explaining Kapampangan bravado set on August 9

ANGELES CITY— Ever wonder why Kapampangans are show off s?

A lecture by Kapampangan language and culture advocate Mike Pangilinan is set to explain this cultural peculiarity of the Kapampangans in a free lecture set at the at the Museum of Philippine Social History.

The event is organized by the Sídduan ning Ámánang Kabiasnan Kapampángan (Institute for Kapampángan Cultural Heritage) and Museum of Philippine Social History with the lecture titled “Ót Mayábang la ring Kapampángan” (why Kapampangans are boastful).

The lecture will be held on August 9 at 10:30 am to 12:30 am. The lecture is expected to dwell on cultural, social and historical background behind the Kapampangan’s social attitude and perception.

Pangilinan, executive director of Sidduan ning Ámánang Kabiasnang Kapampángan, is a foremost researcher and advocate of the Kapampangan language. He has been conducting Kulitan workshops in a bid to educate Kapampangans of their own ancient script.

A noted Kapampangan linguistic expert, Pangilinan is the author of the book “Kulitan” which is an introduction to the indigenous Kapampangan script. Pangilinan has done extensive research on the Kapampangan language and has presented his works in conferences here and abroad.

Pangilinan’s lecture will be held at the 128-yearold Pamintuan Mansion in Miranda Street, Barangay Sto. Rosario which now houses the Museum of Philippine Social History. Administered under the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), the facility plays host and conducts lectures on varying topics from culture, tradition and contemporary issues.

Curbing tandem rider crimes

According to PRO-3 Director Chief Superintendent Amador Corpus, the “Clean Riders” campaign is designed to curb crimes perpretrated by motorcycle riding suspects, which have been noted as one of the most common strategy used by criminals nowadays.

Just like the “Oplan Clean Rider Alpha” campaign launched in the region earlier this year, “Clean Riders” will also seek to enlist all motorcycle owners in the region through registration and availment of stickers that will be tagged on their respective motorcycl es.

When the motorcycle is flagged down during checkpoints, officers can verify the authenticity of a sticker using a smartphone app that scans the codes and reveal details and information about the rider and the motorcycle.

“I am sure that it will lessen carnapping of motorcycles because the real owners are identified and I enjoin our community to continuously participate in our campaign against all forms of criminality,” Corpus said.

He added that the dynamic support showcased by thousands of motorcycle owners and enthusiasts during the launching will help in attaining the common endeavor of preserving peace and order in the entire Central Luzon.

— With reports from Princess Clea Arcellaz