19 May 2025, Angeles City Hall Building, Pulung Maragul, Angeles City. The PSA Pampanga team participated in the Grand Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Fair Opening Ceremony at Angeles City Hall Pulung Maragul, Angeles City, Pampanga. The event commenced with opening remarks from Secretary Ernesto V. Perez, Director General of ARTA, followed by a special message from Hon. Carmelo G. Lazatin Jr., City Mayor of Angeles City. Mary Grace B. Manabat, Chief Administrative Officer of ARTA, then acknowledged key partner agencies. The ceremony continued with a ribbon-cutting and photo opportunity involving Sec. Perez and ARTA Officials, Hon. Mayor Carmelo G. Lazatin Jr. and LGU representatives. The PhilSys team was on-site, offering a range of services to participants, including National ID system registration, National ID tracking, TRN retrieval, and assistance with digital National ID generation.

MARIA VIRGINIA R. OLVEÑA
Chief Statistical Specialist
PSA Pampanga