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About 54 percent of the target population of Ormoc City have been vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the highest coverage in the Eastern Visayas region. Mayor Richard Gomez reported during his State of the City Address (SOCA) that some 54,376 residents 18 to 65 years old got complete doses of the vaccine. “The latest […]
At least 1,200 qualified residents in Kidapawan City benefited from the weekend “ResBUSkuna” mobile vaccination initiative for the A4 priority group that included walk-in clients and government employees. Mayor Joseph Evangelista said that the program, aptly dubbed “ResBUSkuna,” utilized the mobile vaccination bus stationed at the town center along the Davao-Cotabato national road from 8 […]
The right of each Tagumenyo, particularly the members of cultural or tribal communities, to decent shelter is slowly being realized through the resettlement projects of the local government unit (LGU) in partnership with the national government agencies. A total of 352 indigenous peoples (IPs) received their notices of award from the National Housing Authority (NHA) […]
Manila and Lipa City in Batangas province will enter into a sister city pact in order to expand and strengthen the local government units’ relationship. A sister city pact or twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities aimed at promoting cultural and commercial ties. […]
The city government of Baguio will set up a vaccination hub for workers in the neighboring towns of La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay (LISTT) in Benguet province. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said they are converting the city as a vaccination hub to be able to help open up the economy of its neighbors. “Kailangan na […]
The provincial government of Sarangani has allocated an additional P14 million to expand quarantine and isolation facilities for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in its seven municipalities. Sarangani Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon said they are currently processing the release of the funds, which will also augment other response initiatives being implemented at the community level. Solon […]
Nabunturan town in Davao de Oro ordered the closure of all public and private cemeteries and memorial parks for visitors from October 29 to November 4. Mayor Chelita Amatong signed Executive Order (EO) No. 49, saying residents should follow the schedule of visitation, the use of the StaySafe App, and the Undas Pass in visiting […]
The city government of Cebu launched the special online registration portal for children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. The effort was in line with the national government’s program to inoculate the youth sector in preparation for the possible holding of limited face-to-face classes in schools. Acting Mayor Michael […]
Marawi City’s rehabilitation is on track and most of the projects will be completed before June 2022. Mayor Majul Gandamra, a guest at the Network Breaking News hosted by Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, said projects in the city’s Most Affected Area were expedited because of the partnership of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) with […]
The city government of Iloilo will share its purchased AstraZeneca coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines with municipalities composing the Metro Iloilo Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) to also boost their inoculation targets. This was confirmed by Iloilo City COVID-19 focal person Roland Jay Fortuna during a virtual press conference where he said aside from the […]