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CLARK FREEPORT --- The House of Representatives has approved House Bill No. 10634, officially designating Pampanga as the 'Culinary Capital of the Philippines.' The bill secured 201 affirmative votes with no opposing or abstaining votes during its third and final reading on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.The bill, led by former President and Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, along with Representatives Aurelio Gonzales Jr.
Submitted in March 2024, the bill acknowledges Pampanga’s status as a leading culinary destination. Arroyo noted that this recognition will boost tourism, create jobs, and stimulate local economic growth.Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda thanked the legislators for their support. Former Pampanga Second District Board Member and current Executive Assistant IV Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab initiated efforts for the declaration of Pampanga as the “Culinary Capital” at the local level.
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