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PIMENTEL WANTS TOWN HALL DEBATES FOR MARIKINA BETS

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called on all candidates in Marikina City to participate in a regular town hall debate where they can directly present their platforms and solutions to the city’s pressing issues. “Ang halalan ay dapat tungkol sa mga plataporma at solusyon sa problema ng Marikina tulad ng baha, trabaho […]

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NEGOCC LGUS GET GOOD GOVERNANCE CASH INCENTIVES

The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, along with its component local government units (LGU) that passed the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), received their respective incentive funds during a ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall recently. Negros Occidental received P3 million, while the 12 cities each received P2 million each, and the […]

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QC GOV’T RAFFLES OFF 301 CONDOMINIUM UNITS

The Quezon City Government, through the Housing Community Development and Resettlement Department (HCDRD), awarded 301 condominium units as part of its rental housing program to qualified QCitizens via public raffle on the HCDRD’s Facebook live feed recently. Beneficiaries were awarded units in the QCitizen Homes Urban Deca Housing project located in Litex, Barangay Commonwealth. “Through […]

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ALBANO TACKLES WATER SUPPLY ISSUES IN JAPAN FORUM

Isabela Governor Rodito Albano reaffirmed his commitment to addressing water security challenges in the Cagayan Valley region during the Japan-Philippines Nexus Program on Water Security at Kyoto University.Represented by Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano, the governor emphasized that tackling water supply issues and water-related disasters is vital for the future and the well-being of the […]

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AGRI SLAMS PHILHEALTH FOR OECB NON-IMPLEMENTATION

AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee blasted the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation amid complaints of patients over the failure to implement PhilHealth’s Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB) package. The OECB package, which took effect in January this year under PhilHealth Circular No. 2024-0033, covers all outpatient services and commodities provided in PhilHealth-accredited healthcare facilities—rendered at […]

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QC GOV’T LAUNCHES NEW TOURISM SLOGAN

The Quezon City Government has launched its latest tourism slogan, “QC: More to Explore,” in a bid to establish its status as a premier cultural and tourism destination in Metro Manila. The branding initiative seeks to highlight the city’s rich history, cultural heritage, and diverse attractions for both local and international travelers. “This is more […]

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LACSON, NU BACOLOD SIGN PACT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson signed a Memorandum of Agreement with National University (NU) Bacolod, represented by NU Philippines president and CEO Dr. Renato Carlos Ermita, Jr., for the implementation of AMLIG or Accelerating the Mission of Learning and Inclusive Growth Scholarship.The ceremonial signing was held at the NU Bacolod Campus in the presence of […]

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BULACAN HONORS ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN LEADERS

In a ceremony held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in the City of Malolos, the Gawad Medalyang Ginto 2025 celebrated the extraordinary achievements of women who have made a significant impact within their communities. The award, which recognizes exceptional women who have made significant contributions to their communities, celebrated a roster of […]

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BACOLOD OPENS 1ST DORMITORY FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

Seven months after breaking ground, Bacolod City’s first-ever Athletes’ Dormitory at Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School (RMSHNS) in Barangay Estefania was inaugurated. Supported by Mayor Albee Benitez, the ₱12.5 million facility is designed to provide student-athletes with a safe and comfortable space for training and academics. Benitez called the dormitory a “home for champions”. […]

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TOURIST REST AREA BREAKS GROUND IN TAGBILARAN CITY

Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, along with other local officials of the province, expressed gratitude to the Department of Tourism (DOT) for continuing to support their island. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) at the historic Blood Compact Shrine and Friendship Park in Tagbilaran City. […]