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MANILA GOV’T ON HIGH ALERT FOR OPONG’S ONSLAUGHT

The City Government of Manila is on high alert due to Typhoon Opong, with Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso assuring residents that all systems are in place to safeguard lives and properties. In a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment meeting held recently, Domagoso directed all city agencies to remain on full alert and to carry out coordinated measures in […]

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MAYOR ISKO LAUDS MANILA’S 1ST FREE ANGIOGRAM

The City Government of Manila successfully performed its first-ever angiogram procedure for free, a milestone for the local government’s push to expand free public healthcare services.Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso said the procedure was conducted at around 1:00 p.m. on September 15 at the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center. The mayor […]

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ISKO MORENO VOWS TO PROTECT MANILA’S KOREATOWN

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso pledged stronger safety measures in Malate Koreatown, assuring the Korean Embassy of a secure environment for Korean tourists, investors, and residents.Domagoso made the commitment during a congratulatory luncheon hosted by Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa and the Manila Koreatown Association. The Korean Ambassador noted that the […]

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MANILA BARES PLAN FOR NAVOTAS LANDFILL CLOSURE

The City of Manila is bracing for disruptions in garbage disposal as the Navotas Sanitary Landfill (NSLF) permanently closed on August 26, with Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announcing contingency plans to avert a sanitation crisis.In an urgent Facebook Live broadcast, Domagoso confirmed receiving a letter from Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Romando Artes […]

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MANILA GOV’T STARTS ENTREP TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said that the city is stepping up efforts to equip residents with in-demand skills and entrepreneurial know-how to meet industry needs despite economic challenges here and abroad.Domagoso made the statement as he led the graduation rites of the Manila Manpower Development Center (MMDC) under the Manila Department of […]

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MANILA LGU, MMDA OPEN MANILA YACHT CLUB FLOODGATE

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Don Artes, together with Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, led the opening of the floodgate and installation of trash traps at the Manila Yacht Club in the City of Manila.The activity is closely aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ‘s governance agenda, which aims to reduce risks […]

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LACUNA DOUBLES MONTHLY ALLOWANCE OF MANILA SENIORS

In a move to further support Manila’s elderly, Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the monthly allowance for senior citizens will be doubled from P500 to P1,000 starting January 2025. Over 200,000 senior beneficiaries are set to receive a total of P3,000 each during the quarterly payout in March 2025. “Iniisip pa lang nila, tayo po […]

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MANILA CITY GOV’T TAKES ACTION VS HOT WEATHER

As daytime temperatures soar in the metropolis amid the El Niño phenomenon, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna has directed the capital city’s health office, social welfare services, and disaster risk reduction and management office to draft a Heat Index Action Plan Matrix to guide the city on how to cope with intense hot weather. “Bilang ina ng Lungsod […]

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MANILA GOV’T GIVES STA. CRUZ FIRE VICTIMS CASH AID

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno took time out from his presidential campaign to assist victims of a fire that struck a residential area along New Antipolo St. in Sta. Ana, Manila. The mayor gave each affected family P10,000 in financial assistance. Moreno was accompanied by Manila Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan. “Basta lahat ng pamilyang nasunugan, lahat […]

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DA PARTNERS WITH CITY OF MANILA FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with the Manila City government to promote urban agriculture and household food security. During a visit of DA officials and executives of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) and Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno at the Manila City Hall recently, Agriculture Secretary William Dar […]