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ANGELES CITY TO BUILD CENTER FOR YOUTH, HOMELESS

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. unveiled plans during his recent State of the City Address to establish the Kanlungan ng Kabataan Reformation Center, a P50-million project that aims to provide shelter and rehabilitation for homeless individuals and support youth in need of care and guidance. The Kanlungan ng Kabataan Reformation Center will be […]

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TRAINING CENTER TO RISE IN TUBOD, LANAO DEL NORTE

Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza-Dimaporo led the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Macapagal Training Center (MTC) situated in the Provincial Capitol Compound, Pigcarangan, Tubod town. This is a P30M worth of project funded under the capital outlay of the Provincial Governor’s office. “Based on the recommendation of Provincial Architect and Engineer that […]

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BULACAN LEARNS FROM JAPAN’S SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando with Dr. Reghis Romero II, former Presidential Special Envoy to Japan, together with the League of Municipalities-Bulacan Chapter paid a courtesy visit to Osaka City Vice Mayor Takahashi Toru at the Osaka City Hall in Japan recently to benchmark the country’s effective solutions to address lingering solid waste management concerns in […]

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LGBT COUPLES GET RIGHT TO CARE CARD FROM QC GOV’T

The Quezon City Government has launched the Right to Care Card that will empower resident queer couples to make medical decisions for their partners. The Right to Care Card will be made operational through a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and will recognize the decision of the cardholders to agree, refuse, or withdraw consent of […]

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LAGMAN ORGANIZES MAYON DISASTER RESPONSE DESK

Albay Governor Grex Lagman has ordered the creation of a Disaster Response Desk (DRD). “The DRD will facilitate support from national government Agencies (NGAs), non-government organizations (NGOs), local and international organizations, and private sector agencies to provide for the needs of our Mayon-affected evacuees,” Lagman explained. The governor issued Executive Order No. 33, or “Creating […]

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QC HOLDS BIGGEST PRIDE EVENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

A record-breaking crowd of 110,752 LGBTQIA+ members and allies took part in the Pride PH Festival held in Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) recently. The day-long Lovelaban festival, which capped off the month-long celebration of Pride Month in the city, was four times bigger than last year’s 25,000 participants. Pride PH spearheaded the festival together with […]

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SAMAR’S BANIG INC. BAGS DOST-EASTERN VISAYAS AWARD

Samar’s Basey Association of Native Industry Growth (BANIG), Inc., placed first in the Department of Science and Technology-led 2023 Search for the Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Visayas dubbed as “Unlad Bayi” or Women Development.  In her congratulatory message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan said, “I was inspired by the dedication and passion of BANIG […]

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50,000 PARTICIPANTS EXPECTED AT QC PRIDE FESTIVAL

Thousands LGBTQIA+ members and allies are expected to attend this year’s Pride Festival at the Quezon Memorial Circle on June 24 to culminate the month-long celebration of Pride. The Quezon City Government and Pride PH anticipate around 50,000 participants to one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the country, beating last year’s record of 25,000 attendees.  During the […]

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DEPED, DAVAO ORIENTAL BOOST HIRING OF TEACHERS

The Department of Education and the Province of Davao Oriental are working together to increase the number of qualified teachers hired. This joint effort is focused on improving access to high-quality education for all students while also meeting the demand for deserving educators. “We are now conducting the recruitment and evaluation of teacher-applicants for elementary, […]

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SURIGAO CITY GOVT, SGV EXPLORE PARTNERSHIPS

Surigao City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II and Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Congressman Ace Barbers met with SGV Chairman Wilson Tan in Manila to begin discussions on investment opportunities and partnerships.  City Planning and Development Coordinator Dominador Gualberto II was also present during the visit. The Provincial Governor of Surigao del Norte Governor […]