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AMENDED ENIPAS TO FIX CHOCOLATE HILLS ISSUES URGED

Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado has emphasized the urgent need to amend the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (ENIPAS) Act as the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources begins discussions on House Bill 831, a measure aimed at resolving long-standing land issues affecting communities within the Chocolate Hills National Monument.According to Aumentado, many landowners, […]

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MAYOR ISKO THANKS PBMM FOR JO WORKERS’ P7K BONUS

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto for the timely issuance of Administrative Order No. 39, which authorizes a one-time gratuity pay of up to ₱7,000 for job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers in government.During the President’s visit to Baseco recently, Domagoso […]

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WORLD BANK FUNDS BOHOL WATER, SANITATION PROJECT

The Provincial Government of Bohol welcomed a delegation from the World Bank and the Department of Finance (DOF), led by World Bank Group Executive Director Marcos Chiliatto, to the Capitol recently. The visit forms part of preparatory work for the proposed Accelerated Water and Sanitation Project in Selected Areas (AWSPSA), funded by the World Bank. […]

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MANILA CITY GOV’T ROLLS OUT P243M IN SOCIAL AID

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the rollout of ₱243.4 million in social assistance for persons with disabilities (PWDs), solo parents, and senior citizens listed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) social pension program.  In a Facebook Live address, Domagoso said the three-day release that begins on December 11 is […]

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BENTENG BIGAS PROGRAM ROLLS OUT IN SAMAR

The P20 Rice Project para sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas was officially launched in Jiabong, Samar.In her message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan shared that the heart of this program is to make quality rice within reach for every household, especially those who feel most burdened by the rising cost of basic goods. Tan emphasized that for […]

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P143M BUDGET FOR RELEASE TO MANILA’S 896 BRGYS

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the release of several long-pending budget items for the city’s 896 barangays worth over ₱143 million, clearing backlogs that span more than two years and activating new allocations under the 2025 budget.The move covers the Barangay Clearance Share from January 2023 to September 2025, the Barangay Development […]

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ORMOC CITY LIGHTS UP COBONPUE’S CHRISTMAS TREE

Ormocanons had a wonderful time welcoming the Christmas season with joy at the Ormoc City Plaza recently. Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez and 4th District of Leyte Representative Richard Gomez led the event organized by the Local Government Unit of Ormoc. The Parade of Lights, featuring beloved animated characters, illuminated the streets with10 gigantic floats. The […]

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DMW OFFICE TO RISE IN ILAGAN, ISABELA

Construction is underway for the new Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Provincial Office in City of Ilagan. The office will serve as a dedicated center to provide enhanced services and support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families across Isabela. Mayor Josemarie Diaz announced during the groundbreaking ceremony at the City Civic Center, Barangay […]

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FERNANDO TO BULAKENYOS: HAVE A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS

Governor Daniel Fernando urged Bulakenyos to embrace a simple Christmas celebration this year to show empathy for the nation’s disaster victims, especially those in the Visayas region hit by the recent earthquake and typhoon. “Mapalad pa rin po tayo kasi baha lang ang nangyari sa atin. Pero kung titingnan po natin, ‘yung Cebu, ‘yung Davao […]

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DIGITAL LEARNING NOW IN MANILA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Five months after reviving his digital learning agenda in July, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso delivered on a key pledge: equipping public schools with Smart TVs and laptops under the city’s “One Smart TV = One Classroom” program for Kindergarten learners. Joined by Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and SDO-Manila OIC-Superintendent Dr. Nerissa Lomeda, […]