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ARAGONES JOINS 25TH BURDANG LUMBAN FESTIVAL

  The 25th Anniversary of the Burdang Lumban Festival was celebrated with huge success, coinciding with the observance of the town’s 448th Founding Anniversary.  The celebration carried the theme “Burdang Lumban: 25 Years of Art, Tradition, and Inspiration” – an occasion dedicated above all to honoring the skilled artisans whose hands and dedication keep this cherished craft alive, and recognizing the profound historical […]

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BELMONTE: QC IREPORT GIVES 82% RESOLUTION RATE

Nearly four months since its launch, the Quezon City Government’s QC iReport has resolved 4,580 of the 5,589 reports submitted by QCitizens and other users, translating to an 82% resolution rate as of August 31, 2026. The city’s newest digital reporting platform provides residents with a direct and accessible channel for reporting non-emergency complaints, concerns, […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL GOV’T BACKS GENDER EQUALITY

The Provincial Gender and Development Focal Point System (PGFPS) brought together GAD focal persons, technical working group members, and stakeholders from various cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental for the “Because Women Count” Conference, focusing on the use of gender-related data to strengthen programs and services for women and communities. Held at the Capitol Social […]

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ARAGONES LEADS LOS BAÑOS FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

Laguna Governor Sol Aragones visited the Special Nature and Science City of Los Baños to celebrate the final day of the Bañamos Festival alongside residents, highlighted by a special basketball exhibition game featuring former PBA stars James Yap and Paul Atardi. Welcomed warmly by Los Baños Mayor Neil Andrew Nocon, Aragones expressed strong support for […]

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MAYOR ISKO, LANDBANK PARTNER FOR HOUSING FUND

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso and Land Bank of the Philippines Vice President and Chief Trust Officer Atty. Mario Sabino Jr. signed an agreement to help grow the city’s housing fund and provide a sustainable source of financing for its in-city vertical housing program. The agreement allows the City Government to invest around […]

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WB, BOHOL PARTNER FOR LOBOC BULK WATER PROJECT

The Provincial Government of Bohol and the World Bank are strengthening coordination toward the proposed Loboc Bulk Water Project, a major initiative to address long-term water supply needs in the province. Governor Aris Aumentado met with World Bank representatives led by Water Practice Manager Michael John Webster to discuss the project and its proposed implementation. […]

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QC GOV’T EXPANDS ACCESS TO DOXYCYCLINE

The Quezon City Government is expanding access to doxycycline across the city to strengthen leptospirosis prevention and ensure that residents exposed to floodwaters can receive timely intervention. Under the enhanced system, doxycycline will be made available not only in health centers but also through QC Action Offices, designated outreach sites, and accessible community spaces such […]

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681 LAGUNA BRGYS GET PALACE GRASSROOTS AID

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto personally led the Laguna leg of the Malacañang-backed “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” program held at the Laguna Sports Complex where a huge crowd gathered to witness the distribution of assistance intended for the province’s 681 barangays. Governor Sol Aragones graced the jampacked affair, which focused on the release of financial aid to […]

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7 ANGIOPLASTIES IN 1 YEAR AT OSPITAL NG MAYNILA

Since Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center (OMMC) opened its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, the city has been able to offer seven free angioplasty procedures and 56 free angiograms in just one year, with qualified patients paying nothing, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said.Domagoso congratulated OMMC as its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory marked its first anniversary. […]

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250 MANILA DAYCARE PARENTS GET FREE RICE

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso led the distribution of three kilos of rice to 250 daycare parents from Districts V and VI and Baseco under the city’s Rice for Work Program at Dakota Court, President Quirino Avenue, Malate. Carrying the theme “Kaagapay sa Hapag-Kainan,” the program provides three kilos of rice to each […]