A commemorative marker was unveiled in Clark Freeport to mark the 35th anniversary of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo on June 15, 1991, honoring the resilience of Kapampangans and preserving the memory of one of the country’s most significant natural disasters.
The unveiling ceremony was led by former President and Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and attended by Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda; CDC President and CEO Agnes Devanadera; Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) Director Dr. Mylene Villegas; Center for Kapampangan Studies director Myra Lopez; Department of Tourism Central Luzon Regional Director Richard Daenos; Pampanga Tourism Officer Mike Castaneda; and Mekeni Food Corp. President Prudencio Garcia.
The marker was installed at the former Clark Air Base, a historically significant site where scientists from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology and the United States Geological Survey closely monitored volcanic activity before and during the 1991 eruption.
Vice Governor Delta Pineda said the marker serves as a lasting reminder of the suffering endured and the resilience demonstrated by Kapampangans during the disaster, while ensuring that future generations continue to learn from the lessons of Mt. Pinatubo.
The project was undertaken through the joint efforts of PHIVOLCS, the Center for Kapampangan Studies, Clark Development Corporation, CLTV36, and Mekeni Food Corporation.
