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MANILA, QC START CLEANUP OF CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

The local governments of Manila and Quezon City have started the operations to remove the election campaign materials used during the May 9 polls. In his Facebook live update recently, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said he ordered the Department of Public Service (DPS) to clear the streets and other areas of campaign materials to prevent […]

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CEBU’S PJ GARCIA, TEAM LOPANGU REMAIN BEHIND YORME

“Our convictions matter, not the surveys—and we remain convinced that Isko Moreno is the best candidate for President.” This according to Dr. Pol Nombre, Visayas Campaign Director for Team Lopangu, one of the many volunteer groups backing the presidential run of Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer Isko Moreno, who reiterated the group’s support for the Manila […]

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ISKO EYES SATELLITE INTERNET SERVICE FOR MANILA

Manila residents may soon enjoy fast internet access through the low orbit satellite internet service of Starlink, owned by SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk. Manila mayor and Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Isko Moreno had a meeting with Rebecca Hunter, SpaceX senior manager for government affairs, and Raymond Garcia, SpaceX partner-representative for the Philippines and other Asian […]

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MANILA BUYS 2,500 BOXES OF COVID-19 DRUG BEXOVID

The Manila city government recently received its order of Bexovid drug for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients aged 12 years and above. A total of 2,500 boxes of the oral antiviral drugs were delivered to the Manila City Hall. “Ang nasabing gamot po ay may (The said medicine has a) 90 percent […]

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ISKO OPENS MANILA’S DOORS FOR KIDS’ VAXXING

“Patuloy po natin na sama-samang pagtulungan na iligtas, dagdagan ng proteksyon ang bawat mamamayan sa lungsod at sa buong bansa, simula bata hanggang matanda. Welcome po ang lahat sa Maynila.” This was stressed by Manila Mayor and presidential aspirant Isko Moreno, who on Monday opened the city’s vaccination program for children from 5 to 11 […]

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MANILA OPENS DRIVE-THRU VAX SITE FOR PUV DRIVERS

Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers now have easier access to booster shots as the city government of Manila opened a drive-thru vaccination exclusively for their use at the Bagong Ospital ng Maynila. PUV drivers can also bring along their family members eligible for booster shots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, with 1,000 […]

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MANILA PREPARES FOR COVID-19 SURGE – MORENO

The city government of Manila is reviewing the facilities of its quarantine sites in preparation for a possible surge of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases due to the Omicron variant. The city has a 530 COVID-19 bed capacity and a buffer of about 200 beds in several dormitels. Only 37 beds are in use as […]

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MANILA HONORS MEDICAL WORKERS ON BONIFACIO DAY

The city government of Manila paid tribute to medical workers during the celebration of Andres Bonifacio’s 158th birth anniversary at Liwasang Bonifacio. The city again called medical front-liners the country’s modern-day heroes because of their sacrifices to help the country in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno offered and asked […]

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MANILA BEGINS 5TH HOUSING PROJECT – ISKO MORENO

The city government of Manila will commence the construction of its fifth housing project, the 20-storey Pedro Gil Residences, following the groundbreaking ceremony recently. Located at the corner of A. Francisco and Perlita Streets in San Andres, the project will benefit informal settlers, renters, and government employees. It will have 309 residential units with two […]

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MANILA’S 5TH HOUSING PROJECT BEGINS – ISKO MORENO

The fifth city housing project of Manila officially started construction with the groundbreaking ceremony of the San Lazaro Residences in Sta. Cruz. Located at the corner of Alvarez and Quiricada Streets, it will have 20 floors with 382 residential units. A public health laboratory and health center will also be constructed within the property. It […]