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MAKATI LAUNCHES SCHOOL-BASED INFLUENZA VACCINATION

The City Government of Makati, through the Makati Health Department, has launched the Makati City School-Based Influenza Vaccination Program, making Makati the first LGU in NCR to offer free flu vaccines to public school students. A total of 31, 537 eligible students across all Makati public schools are set to receive the free flu vaccine.  […]

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MAYOR ISKO WARNS OF RAINY SEASON DISEASES

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso warned residents of a rise in “WILD” diseases referring to Water-borne diseases, Influenza, Leptospirosis, and Dengue. In his Facebook Live program “Talk to the People,” Domagoso said the Manila Health Department, headed by OIC-City Health Officer Dr. Grace Padilla, observed an uptick in influenza-like illness during the city’s […]

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BOHOL, CEBU PROVINCES SIGN SISTERHOOD AGREEMENT

Bohol and Cebu ushered in a new era of regional cooperation as the two provinces formally signed the SugBohol Sisterhood Agreement during the SugBohol Sisterhood Signing and Kick-Off Celebration at the Ceremonial Hall of the New Provincial Capitol in Tagbilaran City. Governor Aris Aumentado and Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro led the historic signing, affirming a […]

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AUMENTADO, SMC TACKLE INVESTMENTS, JOBS FOR BOHOL

Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado recently met with San Miguel Corporation Chairman and CEO Ramon Ang in Manila. “We discussed potential investment opportunities that will further drive economic growth, generate quality jobs, and expand sustainable development initiatives for Bohol, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark,” Aumentado said. “We discussed potential investment opportunities that will further drive economic […]

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APPLICATIONS FOR BETTY GO-BELMONTE GRANTS NOW OPEN

The Quezon City Government has officially opened applications for the first batch of fellows under the Betty Go-Belmonte Research Grants Program, which supports work that can contribute to the city’s holistic and sustainable development. Named in honor of the late journalist and newspaper publisher Billie Mary “Betty” Go-Belmonte, the program seeks to empower students, scholars, […]

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ARAGONES HONORS LAGUNA’S 455 YEARS OF HISTORY

Celebrating 455 years of history and progress, the Provincial Government of Laguna, led by Governor Sol Aragones, gathered Capitol employees and provincial officials at the Time Plaza, Provincial Capitol, to honor the province’s enduring legacy while unveiling expanded healthcare initiatives for its workforce. In her message, Aragones reflected on Laguna’s long history and acknowledged the […]

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ISKO MORENO: MANILA READY TO WORK WITH NAT’L GOV’T

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying the President’s message clearly underscores the importance of empowering local government units. In a press statement issued after the President’s address, Domagoso assured the Chief Executive that the City of Manila is ready to repay […]

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MAYOR ISKO: PAROLE PROVES SECOND CHANCES WORK

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso told officers of the Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) that his own life story, from the streets of Tondo to Manila City Hall, is living proof that second chances work. Speaking at The Manila Hotel during the 1st PPA-NCR Criminal Justice Stakeholders’ Conference held in celebration of the […]

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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. […]