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MANILA CLASSES TO CONTINUE AMID TRANSPORT STRIKE

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said classes in the nation’s capital, whether physical or online, will continue as scheduled despite planned transport strikes set for September 17–19. “Oo, tuloy ang eskwela. It cannot be held hostage, eh. Life must go on,” Domagoso told members of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Press […]

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MAYOR ISKO STREAMLINES MANILA ZONING REQUIREMENTS

Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, in his capacity as chairman of the Manila Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals (MZBAA), announced sweeping changes to the city’s zoning requirements to promote streamlining and ease of doing business.During the first MZBAA meeting under Domagoso’s new term on Wednesday, September 10, the board approved reduction of zoning […]

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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 SENIORS TO GET FREE BIRTHDAY CAKES AGAIN

Senior citizens in Manila now have more reasons to celebrate, with Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso surprising them with the return of the city’s birthday cake tradition.Domagoso recently visited the home of 87-year-old celebrant, Lola Consolacion Villanueva, in Tondo to surprise her with a birthday cake and extend his warm greetings. According to the mayor, Manila’s […]

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MANILA TO HAVE 1ST LGU-RUN CANCER FACILITY IN PH

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso announced that the construction of the Manila Cancer Center (MCC), the first local government–run cancer facility in the Philippines, will push through—marking a milestone as the city’s first dedicated center for cancer care.Domagoso made the announcement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Manila Sacramento Library and Multi-Purpose Building held at […]

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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 HEALTH CERTIFICATES NOW VALID FOR ONE YEAR

Regardless of when they are issued, health certificates in the City of Manila will now be valid for one full year.  Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso made the announcement following the unanimous approval of the local health board members recently. The change was approved by the Manila City Local Health Board, presided over by Domagoso, […]

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NEW PLM HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS TO RISE IN MANILA

In two years, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso hopes to fully convert the old Ospital ng Maynila building into the new Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) Academic Building for Health Sciences.The plan fulfills a vision first laid out during his earlier term, when the city built a new 10-storey Ospital ng Maynila […]

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MANILENYOS NOW ABLE TO PAY TAXES AMID BAD WEATHER

Despite the severe weather conditions brought by continuous rains, taxpayers in the City of Manila were able to enjoy convenience through local government digital platforms such as Go Manila and the Electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS).With this, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso noted that the City Hall managed to sustain its operations and […]

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OIL TAX CUTS TO RETURN MONEY TO PUBLIC — ISKO

Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said he is willing to temporarily reduce government revenues through oil tax cuts to provide immediate relief for the public. In an interview with Karen Davila on Tuesday, Domagoso said the response of the Department of Finance (DOF) to his proposal to cut excise taxes […]