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NUEVA VIZCAYA TO HOST DIGITAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM

Nueva Vizcaya has been selected as a pilot local government unit for the three‑year Innovative Leadership for Equitable & Accessible Democracy (iLEAD) program, a Catalyste+ initiative to strengthen digital governance, civic participation, and transparency.The designation was confirmed during a meeting at the Office of the Governor, where Governor Jing Gambito met with Catalyste+ Senior Program […]

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DA TURNS OVER AGRI MACHINERY TO BOHOL FARMERS

The promise of modern mechanization reached Bohol’s farmlands as the Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), turned over 45 units of agricultural machinery and equipment to farmers’ cooperatives and associations across the province.The ceremonial awarding at San Jose, Talibon, gathered national and local officials, farmers’ representatives, and […]

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MANILA TEACHERS TO GET LONG-DELAYED ALLOWANCES

Manila City Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso announced that the city government will begin releasing long-delayed allowances for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel starting October 7. Speaking during the weekly flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall, Domagoso said the city has secured an additional ₱160 million in collections from national government contractors operating in […]

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BULACAN RECOGNIZES LOCAL ARTISTRY IN ‘OBRA’

Fashion designers, makeup artists, hairstylists, and accessory makers from the different parts of Bulacan convened to flaunt their industry’s vibrant culture in OBRA: Optimizing Bulacan’s Rich Artistry – The Bulacan Creative Industries Showcase featuring Fashion and Arts at Vista Mall Malolos.    The event, which coincided with the celebration of the Philippine Creative Industries Month […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL HOLDS ROBOTICS CHALLENGE

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the official opening of the 5th Battle of Bots: Negros Occidental Robotics Challenge 2025, held at the NOLITC Campus in Talisay City. The event was spearheaded by the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) headed by NOLITC Administrator Dr. Ma. Cristina Orbecido. Participating in the competition were […]

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MANILA GOV’T SENDS DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM TO CEBU

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso confirmed that the city government’s contingent of doctors and nurses, along with medical supplies and the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MCDRRMO), is heading to Cebu.Domagoso made the statement during an ambush interview after leading the lighting of an almost 4-kilometer tunnel, a project donated […]

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BOHOL TOWN TURNS FIESTA INTO AGRICULTURAL FAIR

The Municipality of Clarin in Bohol turned its town fiesta into a celebration not only of faith and culture but also of livelihood and community spirit with the staging of the AgriFair 2025 recently at the town’s Freedom Park. The Provincial Government of Bohol joined the festivities, bringing programs and services that highlighted both local […]

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AUMENTADO LEADS BOHOL BUSINESS MISSION TO JAPAN

The Province of Bohol, the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark, launched a five-day business mission to Japan aimed at strengthening tourism and investment linkages while promoting the province as a model of sustainable tourism.The delegation, led by Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, held a series of business-to-business (B2B) meetings and destination product presentations in […]

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MAYOR ISKO BARES PLAN TO REPAINT MANILA CITY HALL

Manila’s iconic City Hall is about to get a fresh coat of history, as Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso revealed plans to repaint it in the same color as the National Museum.The idea was shared during a visit by National Museum Director General Jeremy Barns to the Mayor’s office.  During their discussion, Domagoso proposed the color scheme to bring […]

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AUMENTADO: SM CITY MALL TO PROVIDE JOBS IN BOHOL

Boholanos can soon look forward to more jobs and opportunities as SM Supermalls pushes forward with SM City Tagbilaran. Officials from SM Supermalls presented the site development plan for its soon-to-rise mall in Bohol during a courtesy visit to Governor Aris Aumentado. SM’s newest property in Bohol will cover over six hectares. It will feature […]