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TAN, UST OUTLINE TOURISM, CULTURAL PLANS FOR SAMAR

Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with representatives from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) for the final presentation of the Sustainable Strategic Tourism Development Plan 2025–2034 and the Sustainable Strategic Cultural Management and Development Plan 2025–2034. Tan particularly met with representatives of the University’s Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the […]

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TREÑAS WARNS VS MPOX SPREAD IN ILOILO CITY

The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) announced that the city has recorded four confirmed and two suspected cases of monkeypox (Mpox).“We have a total of six cases as of now, four of which are laboratory-confirmed,” said CHO Head Dr. Mary Ann Diaz during a press conference. All patients are separate cases, with one having a […]

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NEGRENSE SCHOLARS GRADUATE FROM AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL

Five scholars from Negros Occidental proudly graduated from the Commercial Cookery Course, a globally recognized competency program offered by the International College of Advanced Education (ICAE) in Darwin, Australia. The graduation rites were marked by Negrense pride and global achievement, with Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson addressing the graduates as one of the speakers. The […]

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QC GOV’T OPENS APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Quezon City Government is once again opening its doors to aspiring scholars as it begins accepting applications for the Quezon City Scholarship Program (QCSP) for School Year 2025–2026.  From June 2 to 13, eligible senior high school, college, and vocational education students may submit their applications through the QC eServices website. To qualify, applicants […]

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ANGELES CITY CELEBRATES NATIONAL FLAG DAY

Philippine flags were installed in the Angeles City Hall premises and its off-site offices in observance of the 127th National Flag Day and in preparation for Philippine Independence Day on June 12.Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. ordered the installation of flags in compliance with Presidential Proclamation No. 374 and Executive Order No. 79. “More than […]

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ILOILO CITY LAUNCHES BOOK ON ILONGGO GASTRONOMY

As part of its enduring commitment to preserve and promote culinary heritage, Iloilo City, through the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), unveiled a landmark publication celebrating Ilonggo gastronomy. The 244-page book, Gastronomic Expressions of Our City, Iloilo: Nature, Culture, and Geography, was officially launched at Manila House in Bonifacio […]

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BELMONTE LAUDS TOP QC YOUNG INNOVATORS, ENTREPS

A pioneering student-led project that transforms recycled plastic into sustainable paving blocks emerged as the grand prize winner at the second edition of the Startup QC Student Competition—a flagship initiative of the Quezon City Government that empowers youth-driven innovation and entrepreneurship. The winning team from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), creators of Plastipave, received a […]

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TAN LEADS MEETING ON SAMAR SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION

In a critical move to address the disrupted supply route to Samar, key government agencies convened for an emergency meeting led by the Office of Civil Defense and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). At the forefront of the discussions was Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, who strongly advocated for swift, coordinated […]

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LAPU LAPU CITY GOV’T HOLDS ‘TULI’ CHALLENGE

The Lapu-Lapu City government in Cebu held its annual medical outreach program, Libreng Tuli. The event at the Hoop Dome in Barangay Gun-ob aimed to circumcise a total of 1,000 boys and men. A 67-year-old resident of Barangay Calawisan received P20,000 from the personal funds of Mayor Ahong Chan after availing of the Libreng Tuli […]

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NEGOCC PARTNERS WITH SUNN TO BOOST JOB MATCHING

The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and the State University of Northern Negros (SUNN) formalized their partnership to enhance job matching and career guidance through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement. Governor Bong Lacson and SUNN President Dr. Renante Egcas signed the MOA at the Provincial Capitol, witnessed by SUNN Legal Counsel Atty. Whyte […]