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For his unwavering dedication to improving social welfare and development of Angeles City residents, Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. was named “Outstanding Local Chief Executive of the Philippines, Highly Urbanized City Category for Luzon.” The Association of Local Social Welfare and Development Officers of the Philippines, Inc. (ALSWDOPI) has recognized the “strong political will” of […]
The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) has recommended the declaration of state of calamity due to water scarcity. Mayor Jerry Treñas, chairman of the CDRRMC, emphasized that the declaration will allow the city to utilize its quick response fund (QRF) to procure additional water, and provide for the immediate potable water needs of affected […]
A groundbreaking ceremony of the new Samar Police Provincial Office (SPPO) building was conducted recently at Brgy. Pupua, Catbalogan City. The P29.1M building will stand on the 2-hectare lot donated by the Provincial Government through Governor Sharee Ann Tan. Its funding source is the General Appropriations Act CY 2023, with the Department of Public Works […]
Over 22,000 QCitizens were screened for breast cancer by the Quezon City Health Department in celebration of Women’s Month last March. A total of 22,476 women from the city’s six districts were screened, 146 of whom were positive for breast mass. Eight residents were referred to the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) for surgery and […]
Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo expects the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to “vigorously enforce” the No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Law that took effect March 31. “We are counting on regulators to make sure that all schools do what is required to comply with the prohibition,” Rillo, one […]
As daytime temperatures soar in the metropolis amid the El Niño phenomenon, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna has directed the capital city’s health office, social welfare services, and disaster risk reduction and management office to draft a Heat Index Action Plan Matrix to guide the city on how to cope with intense hot weather. “Bilang ina ng Lungsod […]
As part of the commitment of the Provincial Government of Bulacan in expanding the rehabilitation programs for Bulakenyo persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), the Provincial Civil Security and Jail Management Office led by PCol. Rizalino Andaya spearheaded the Bulacan Provincial Jail Sportsfest 2024 with the theme ‘Programang Pampalakasan, Tungo sa Malusog na Piitan’ held at […]
In unity and sportsmanship, the Eastern Samar Basketball and Volleyball League (ESBVL) Season 5 kicked off with a grand opening ceremony drawing participants and spectators from all 21 municipalities and 1 city of Eastern Samar at Borongan City Town Plaza, Eastern Samar. This event serves as the province’s dedication in advocating against substance abuse among […]
The Quezon City government has procured some P13 million worth of vaccines and antibiotics for the treatment of Pertussis cases, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced recently. Belmonte said the city government purchased more than 3,500 vials of 6-in-1 vaccine, 1,012 bottles of Azithromycin, and 1,000 bottles of Clarithromycin. The vaccines will be given to children 6 […]
To bolster and support the realization of Bulacan’s image as the ideal investment and business hub in the Philippines, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary and Managing Head of the Board of Investments (BOI) Dr. Ceferino Rodolfo and Governor Daniel Fernando led the launching of the Invest Bulacan PLUS held at Casie’s Restaurant, Brgy. […]