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QC BAGS PCCI ‘MOST BUSINESS FRIENDLY LGU’ AWARD

The Quezon City government’s relentless efforts to further enhance the city’s business climate received another boost during the 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) presented Quezon City with the 2023 Most Business-Friendly local government unit (LGU) Award-City Level 1A under the Highly Urbanized […]

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NORTHERN SAMAR HOLDS INVESTMENT SEMINAR FOR LGUS

With the goal to promote investments and boost the economy of Northern Samar, the Provincial Government, through the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO), in partnership with the Board of Investments, held a Seminar-Workshop titled “Linangin ang Obligasyon at Kakayahan tungo sa Aktibong Lokal na Pamumuhunan” (BOI-LOKAL) recently at the Sumuroy Hall, Provincial […]

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MUÑOZ CITY TO GET PHILMEC RICE PROCESSING SYSTEM

The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) signed a memorandum of agreement with the local government unit (LGU) of Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, for the establishment of the Rice Processing System (RPS) 2 under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program. The LGU will receive P61.4 million worth of postharvest […]

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QC BIKE TRAIL TRACES ROUTE TAKEN BY KATIPUNEROS

The Quezon City government organized the “Katipunan Freedom Trail: Padyak Pabalik sa Kasaysayan,” a bike event tracing five historic routes taken by the Katipuneros during the Philippine Revolution. According to Mayor Joy Belmonte, the 20-km bike trail provides a glimpse on the colorful history of the city, promotes healthy living and saves the environment by […]

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SAMAR GOV’T EYES TOILETS FOR POOR COMMUNITIES

The provincial government of Samar, along with municipal governments of Basey, Jiabong, and Paranas, signed a memorandum of agreement with microfinance institutions to make climate-resilient toilets affordable to poor families. UNICEF Philippines is supporting this partnership as part of its commitment to help communities adapt to climate change through the use of smart subsidies and […]

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5,496 FAMILIES IN BULACAN GET EMERGENCY CASH AID

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando led the distribution of emergency cash assistance to 5,496 Bulakenyos during the “Pamamahagi ng Cash Assistance (Emergency Cash Transfer) sa mga Biktima ng Bagyong Egay at Habagat” held at The Pavilion in Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in the City of Malolos. The said financial assistance from President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. […]

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ILOILO CITY STARTS DINAGYANG FEST 2024 COUNTDOWN

Mayor Jerry Treñas led the kick off of the 100-day countdown for Dinagyang Festival 2024 recently at SM City Iloilo. Next year’s Dinagyang, with the theme “Pagdayaw kay Señor Sto. Nino, Padayaw sang mga Ilonggo!”, marks the second face-to-face staging of the city’s world-class festival after the COVID-19 pandemic. In his message, Treñas highlighted the […]

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BACOLOD CITY, SM TO MODERNIZE MANOKAN COUNTRY

The city government of Bacolod signed a partnership with SM Prime Holdings Inc. to modernize the Manokan Country, the famous row of chicken inasal (grilled chicken) stalls at the reclamation area. The Manokan Country Redevelopment Project involves a multi-billion contract for the lease and development of various city properties The agreement was signed by Mayor […]

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LAZATIN STOPS DEMOLITIONS IN 2 ANGELES CITY BRGYS

Clarkhills Properties Corporation President Oscar Torralba and Clarkhills Lawyer Atty. Gener Endona heeded to Angeles City Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin Jr.’s call to stop demolition of some 500 houses in Barangays Anunas and Cuayan. In a meeting at the Mayor’s Office, Torralba agreed to stop the demolition until the Angeles City Human Settlement and Urban […]

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ILOILO CITY MARKET VENDORS GET BUSINESS TRAINING

The Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) Office, in collaboration with the Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO), and BDO Foundation held a Completion Ceremony for the 3rd Batch of 22 Uswag Negosyo Academy (UNA) trainees at the City Mayor’s Office, Iloilo City Hall recently. The market vendors have completed six sessions of training to […]