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LAGUNA SCHOLARS TO GET ATM-BASED ALLOWANCES

Beginning this August, the Provincial Government of Laguna will officially roll out the ATM-based payout of scholarship allowances for Laguna Scholars, replacing the previous face-to-face distribution system.  As of July 23, 2026, 15,000 out of the 25,000 scholars have successfully opened their Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) accounts, while the Provincial Government is set […]

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QC GOV’T OPENS NOMINATION FOR 2026 QC GREEN AWARDS

As the city continues to champion innovation and community-driven solutions, the Quezon City Government is now accepting entries for the 2026 Quezon City Green Awards. Launched in 2023, the Quezon City Green Awards (QCGA) is the country’s first LGU-led award-giving program that recognizes the most innovative initiatives that address today’s environmental and disaster resilience challenges. […]

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ALBANO EYES JAPAN TECH FOR ISABELA RICE FARMERS

Tokyo-based climate technology firm Creattura Co., Ltd. presented a proposal to the Provincial Government of Isabela to explore a long-term partnership that would promote climate-resilient rice farming through water-saving technologies, greenhouse gas reduction, and carbon credit generation under the Japan–Philippines Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). During the presentation, Creattura introduced its Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) […]

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NEGOCC CHILD DEV’T WORKERS GET SALARY SUBSIDY

More than a thousand Child Development Workers (CDWs) from the 31 cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental received their respective salary subsidies for the quarter, worth a total of P5,355,000, as part of the culmination of the Provincial CDW Week held in Bago City recently. The salary subsidy is among the Provincial Government’s continuing initiatives […]

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AFP, PNP DECLARE LAGUNA INSURGENT-FREE

Reinforcing its commitment to lasting peace, security, and public safety, the Provincial Government of Laguna, led by Governor Sol Aragones, joined key national and local government agencies in the Revalidation and Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Declaration of Stable Internal Peace and Security (SIPS) at the Laguna Provincial Capitol. Among […]

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MANILA BAGS INT’L AWARD FOR DISASTER RESPONSE

The City of Manila has received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award by Esri, the global leader in Geographic Information Systems, at the Esri User Conference in San Diego, California. Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the Manila delegation to receive the award.  “Isang malaking karangalan po ito para sa buong Maynila at sa […]

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AUMENTADO BACKS UBAY SANITARY LANDFILL

The Provincial Government of Bohol, led by Governor Aris Aumentado, met with officials from the Municipality of Ubay to discuss the proposed establishment of a sanitary landfill aimed at strengthening solid waste management in the municipality. Discussions focused on conducting public consultations, adopting a clustered waste management approach for neighboring municipalities, and securing the necessary […]

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COA AWARDS QC GOV’T 6TH UNMODIFIED OPINION

The Quezon City Government was awarded an unprecedented sixth Unmodified Opinion by the Commission on Audit (COA). The consecutive highest audit rating reinforces the Belmonte administration’s commitment to responsible governance and sound fiscal management. An Unmodified Opinion signifies that the city’s financial statements fairly present its financial position and compliance with applicable government accounting and […]

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ARAGONES VOWS TO GO AFTER LAGUNA PROSTITUTION GANG

An alleged Facebook page where members of the group can order women for sexual services in exchange for money was discovered by a member of the Laguna Youth Patrollers and was immediately reported to Laguna Philippine National Police (PNP) for appropriate action. “Sa mga nasa likod nito, titiyakin namin na mananagot kayo sa batas,” Governor […]

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MANILA LGU GETS 100 SMART TV UNITS FROM PAGCOR

The City Government of Manila received 100 smart television units from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in a donation aimed at supporting the city’s digitalization and public service initiatives. The donation was formally turned over by PAGCOR Assistant Vice President Eric Balcos and Senior Manager Rydel De Guzman and received by Manila Mayor […]