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4 BACOLOD CITY RESIDENTS AWARDED ON CHARTER DAY

As Bacolod City celebrated its 85th Charter Day, Mayor Albee Benitez led the recognition of four notable Bacolodnons. Awardees recognized for this year’s Ang Banwahanon Award are: Willy Au, Ian Manuel Lo, Benjamin Lopue, Jr., and Ruby “Token” Lizares. The 4 awardees exemplify selfless service achievements that served as an inspiration and a model worthy of […]

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SORSOGON GOV’T DONATES P2.5M TO MAYON EVACUEES

The Provincial Government of Sorsogon (PGS) answered Albay’s disaster call for help by donating P2.5 million to help sustain the basic needs of evacuees displaced by on-going Mayon volcano eruption. Albay Governor Grex Lagman thanked Sorsogon Governor Buboy Hamor for the latter’s gratefulness in extending his hands to its neighboring province.   The check demonstrates […]

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QC RECEIVES 3RD COA ‘UNQUALIFIED OPINION’

For the third straight year, the Quezon City government has received an “unqualified opinion” from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its 2022 annual audit report following an extensive assessment, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced. The unqualified opinion is the highest audit opinion that COA can give to a government agency, including a local government unit. […]

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ANGELES CITY BAGS YOUTH DEV’T OFFICE AWARD

The Angeles City Youth Development Office (ACYDO), headed by Joffre Joel Dulinayan II, was awarded as one of the Outstanding Local Youth Development Office during the 4th Philippine Sangguniang Kabataan Awards in Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City. This is the first time that the said award-giving body is giving due recognition to local youth development […]

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BENITEZ IS NEW NEDA BOARD RDCOM VISAYAS CHAIRMAN

Bacolod City Mayor and Regional Development Council (RDC) VI Chairperson Albee Benitez was elected Chairperson of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board Regional Development Committee-Visayas Area Committee (NB RDCom VAC) during its reorganizational meeting held at the Seda Vertis North, Quezon City.  In accepting the position, Benitez expressed his gratitude for the trust and […]

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QC GOV’T ONLINE TALK SHOW BAGS INT’L AWARD

The Quezon City Government’s regular, bi-monthly online talk show, Usapang QC (or “Let’s Talk, QC!”) has received the prestigious Excellence Award at the inaugural Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2023 held in Singapore. Selected under the Excellence Award for Government Streaming, the show stood out among numerous entries for its exceptional qualities of uniqueness, innovation, and […]

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SAMAR REBEL RETURNEES GET AID, LIVELIHOOD

Some 41 former rebels turned peace builders received their financial package from the Local Social Integration Program (LSIP) of the Province of Samar at the Abanador Hall, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, Catbalogan City.  Through the LSIP, the provincial government allotted funds for the cash assistance and provided other services to former communist terrorist group […]

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BULACAN FACILITY BAGS HIV TREATMENT AWARD

As to their excellent service in providing assistance to people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the province, the Bulacan Medical Center-Luntiang Silong HIV Facility of the Provincial Government of Bulacan bagged another award during the 2023 QUILTS Awards held at the Ynares Center, L. Sumulong Memorial Circle, Antipolo City, Rizal.  Ronchie Santos, HIV […]

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QC GOV’T EYES 10% SAVINGS WITH ENERGY CONSERVATION

The Quezon City government has designated Energy Conservation Officers (ECOs) to promote energy and fuel efficiency and conservation. Mayor Joy Belmonte issued Executive Order No. 15 Series of 2023, assigning the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD), the City Planning and Development Department (CPDD), and the City General Services Department (CGSD) as ECOs. The […]

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SORSOGON GOV’T GIVES EX-NPA MEMBERS FINANCIAL AID

The provincial government of Sorsogon, under the leadership of Governor Boboy Hamor, has demonstrated its commitment to peace and reconciliation by providing financial assistance to two high-ranking members of the New People’s Army (NPA) who recently surrendered to the authorities.  In a ceremony held at the Governor’s Hall, Provincial Administrator Franco Eric Ravanilla represented Governor […]