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QC BARES HEALTHY FOOD STRATEGIES IN UNICEF FORUM

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte presented the city’s efforts to promote healthy food in schools and communities during the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) China and the Chinese Government’s Healthy Food City Forum in Chengdu recently. Among the strategies that Belmonte shared were the reconstitution of the Quezon City Nutrition Committee, implementation of the Philippines’ […]

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HAMOR PREPARES MATNOG PORT FOR UNDAS TRAVEL RUSH

In preparation for the anticipated increase in passengers traveling from Matnog Port in Sorsogon to the Visayas and Mindanao during the upcoming Undas season, Sorsogon Governor Boboy Hamor convened a meeting recently with various partner agencies involved in preparing the province, specifically focusing on the Blue Lane Project of the Katrangkiluhan Program. Present at the […]

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LAS PIÑAS GOV’T GIVES RICE RETAILERS CASH AID

In a timely response to the rising prices of rice in the country, Las Piñas Mayor Imelda Aguilar took a decisive stand to safeguard the city’s small-scale rice retailers, traders, and vendors. Under her leadership, the City Agriculture Office, in conjunction with the City Social Welfare and Development Office, distributed P15,000 in cash assistance to […]

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BELMONTE: INSPECT BUSINESSES IN QC SUBDIVISIONS

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has instructed the city’s Business Permits and Licensing Department (BPLD), Department of Building Official (DBO), Zoning Administration Unit, and Quezon City Fire District (QCFD) to strictly and rigorously inspect businesses in subdivisions and other residential areas, pursuant to their respective mandates. This comes after the recent fire in Pleasant View Subdivision, […]

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ILOILO CITY COUNCIL CREATES LOCAL HOUSING OFFICE

The Iloilo City Council has recently approved the creation of Iloilo City Local Housing Office (ICLHO) through the passage of Regulation Ordinance No. 2023-193. This will serve as implementing arm of the policies enacted by the Iloilo City Local Housing Board (ICLHB). Mayor Jerry Treñas pushed for its creation to reform the Iloilo City Urban […]

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ANGELES CITY KIDS GET SCHOOL GEAR FROM CITY GOV’T

Parents in Angeles City have extended their gratitude to Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. for initiating the distribution of school gear and items to 433 day care students in 8 day care centers in the city. Parents of the kid-beneficiaries expressed their thanks through social media, indicating Lazatin’s genuine care to the educational […]

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BULACAN LAUNCHES BIKERS VS ILLEGAL DRUGS PROJECT

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos, Jr. emphasized the urgency of identifying and resolving the nation’s primary issue with drug addiction without delay. Abalos stressed this during the launch of BIDA B.I.K.E.R.S. (Bawal na gamot ay Iwasan, Magandang Kalusugan, Ehersisyo ay ReSponsibilidad Ko) Team Up with Kapitolyo For Life that […]

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QC GOV’T EXTENDS AID TO SMALL RICE DEALERS

The Quezon City government is ready to extend assistance to small scale retailers who will be affected by the mandated rice price ceiling. Mayor Joy Belmonte said qualified retailers may avail of any one of its assistance programs for small business owners, in order for them to remain operational.  “Gagawa tayo ng paraan na sila ay […]

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ILOILO CITY’S BIKE NETWORK BENEFITS WORKERS

Riding a bike to work is not only economical but also beneficial to health and the environment.This has been proven true by Rey Panique, a City Hall job hire assigned at the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO). Thanks to the bike given by the Iloilo City Government. Panique is one of the 20 recipients […]

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DENR ADDS 2 BATAAN TOWNS TO PROJECT TRANSFORM

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has added the municipality of Abucay and the City of Balanga in Bataan among its roster of Project TRANSFORM recipients, the Department’s program that engages the whole of society in implementing programs to alleviate poverty, strengthen community resilience, and promote strong public-private partnerships in the country. Through […]