Pampanga derived its name from the Kapampangan words "pangpang ilog" meaning "riverside" where the early Malayan settlements were concentrated along the Rio Grande de la Pampanga. Kapampangan men are known for their gallantry and leadership while Kapampangan women are famous for their beauty and skill in culinary arts.

A province rich in culture and history, Pampanga is fast becoming the business hub in North Luzon especially with the major improvement in the North Luzon Expressway, the opening of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, and the progress of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport. It has become the crossroad for investors bringing about rapid development and commercialization in the area, but still preserving its very colorful cultures and traditions through the celebration of its major festivals such as the Sinukwan Festival and Fiestang Kuliat, and also the very popular Christmas attraction of Pampanga, the Giant Lantern Festival.

Pampanga has become very dynamic overtime, and this is the main reason that this area serves as the perfect setting for Sorrento and Andalusia, Communities Philippines’ addition in realizing its vision of providing homes for every Filipino family.