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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL FETES SMALL BIZ, SENIOR CITIZENS

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the celebration of MSMEs and Senior Citizens Day, honoring the significant contributions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and senior citizens through a series of dedicated programs, services, and activities tailored to their unique needs.The event was held at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center with the […]

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QC UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY AFTER CRISING, HABAGAT

The Quezon City Government has declared a State of Calamity following the severe flooding and destruction brought about by Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The Quezon City Council, led by Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, convened a special session to pass City Resolution SP-10181, s-2025, officially placing the city under a state of […]

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THAILAND EXPLORES DAVAO CITY’S ECONOMIC POTENTIAL

Davao City warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila, led by Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of Thailand to the Philippines. Accompanying the Ambassador were Economic Counsellor Yupawan Premchit Taniguchi and Administrative Assistant Anna Lorraine Reyes. The delegation paid a courtesy call to Davao City’s Acting Mayor, Vice Mayor Baste Duterte, at […]

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60 NEGROS OCCIDENTAL STUDENTS GET SCHOLARSHIPS

More than 60 incoming college students who are recipients of the Provincial Government’s Accelerating the Mission of Learning and Inclusive Growth (AMLIG) Scholarship Program, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson recently.The AMLIG Scholarship Program is a joint initiative between the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and National University (NU) Bacolod […]

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MAYOR ISKO RECEIVES AID FOR HABAGAT-HIT MANILEÑOS

A total of 1,000 sacks of rice and bottled drinking water were donated by Senator Erwin Tulfo, in cooperation with Representatives Ernix Dionisio and Irwin Tieng, to the City of Manila.“Sisiguraduhin ng city government na makararating ang tulong sa mga pinakanangangailangan, lalo na sa mga evacuee na patuloy na binibigyan ng pagkain sa mga evacuation center,” […]

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MAYOR ISKO VISITS EVACUATION CENTERS AMID HABAGAT

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso visited the Antonio Regidor Elementary School in District III and Hermenegildo J. Atienza Elementary School in Baseco to personally see the situation of the evacuees being sheltered there.According to the report by the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW), the two temporary evacuation sites had the most number of […]

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LANI CAYETANO ACCEPTS ‘BAYANG BUMABASA’ CHALLENGE

Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano proudly announced her acceptance of the “Mayors for Literacy Challenge,” also known as “Bayang Bumabasa,” initiated by the Second Congressional Commission (EDCOM 2). Cayetano’s participation, on the heels of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s challenge, underscores Taguig City’s unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of reading and elevating literacy rates […]

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QC IS 1st LGU TO PASS GENDER-INCLUSIVE HEALTH LAW

Quezon City has made history as the first local government unit in the country to enact a comprehensive Gender-Inclusive Health Ordinance, aimed at providing accessible, respectful, and affirming healthcare services for all—regardless of gender identity or expression. The ordinance, introduced by Councilors Bernard Herrera and Dorothy Delarmente, creates a robust framework for delivering gender-affirming primary […]

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SAMAR GOV’T TURNS OVER HOUSES TO EX-REBELS

The Provincial Government of Samar formally turned over 17 housing units to former rebels turned peace advocates on the occasion of the 39th Founding Anniversary of the 801st Brigade of the Philippine Army.In her message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan said, “To our former rebels, thank you for choosing a more peaceful life.” “You are the living witnesses […]

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ISKO MORENO’S ‘BILIS KILOS 2.0’ NOW IN FULL SWING

“Bilis-Kilos 2.0” is in full swing for Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso who laid out his accomplishments and directives in his first two weeks back as the chief executive of the nation’s capital.  “Gagamitin ko ang araw na ito para maghatid ng report card. I’d take this as an opportunity to report to […]