The Marikina City local government, together with the Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) led the launching of the Chinese Pagoda that was built to symbolize the strong friendship between Filipinos and Chinese and to bring...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora expressed his support for the national government's latest program against illegal drugs which aims to use a more holistic approach to the country's illegal drug problem. In an interview with ANC, Zamora said the city government of San Juan fully supports the...
President Marcos and Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan led the city’s commemoration of the 159th birth anniversary of one of the country’s heroes, Andres Bonifacio. “Makasaysayan ang ating lungsod dahil nagsilbi itong kanlungan ng ating mga kababayang lumaban upang...
Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the General Trias City Jail will experience a festive Holiday season spirit with granted requests from the "PDL Christmas Wish Tree." General Trias City Jail warden Chief Insp. Williamere Villaester said that the ‘PDL Christmas Wish Tree’ was designed to...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN French ambassadors and the local government of Quezon City visited on Monday, Nov. 28, the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory (QCJFD) in Diliman, Quezon City to distribute gifts to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and hold a mural painting activity. French artists and PDLs...
A man involved in alleged kidnapping in Cavite was arrested in Quezon City after his four victims mauled him while they were travelling to Manila on Monday, Nov. 28. Lt. Col. Janis Ballesteros, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Talipapa Station (PS 3) commander, identified the arrested suspect as...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN City of Manila Mayor Dr. Maria Sheilah "Honey" Lacuna-Pangan signed on Monday, Nov. 28, the city government’s budget for 2023 worth P22.2 billion. "Ngayong araw, ating lalagdaan ang pinakamahalagang ordinansa ng lokal na pamahalaan ang executive budget for the fiscal year...
The Valenzuela City government on Monday, Nov. 28, launched the “Balik Eskwela, Bantay Kalusugan sa Valenzuela” mobile medical and dental mission for the city’s public elementary school students as they return to face-to-face classes. The launching of the program was held at the General T. De...
The Makati City government announced that the distribution of cash incentives to senior citizens in the city has already started. According to Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, a total of 83,857 Blu Card senior citizens holders will receive the year-end cash incentive early as the city government aims...
At least 10,000 housing units will be constructed in Bacolod City, the target is to provide decent homes to informal settlers families (ISFs) in the area, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 29. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said the...
Detained "It's Showtime" host and comedian Ferdinand “Vhong” Navarro finished his Covid-19 quarantine and is now confined with other persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the Taguig City Jail Male Dormitory in Camp Bagong Diwa. According to Jail Senior Insp. Hernand Macoy of the Bureau of Jail...
BAGUIO CITY – An estimated 1.2 million tourists or 150,000 monthly have visited this city from March to the present, the City Tourism Office said. CHRISTMAS display at the Baguio Botanical Garden. (Baguio City PIO FB) The CTO said the number of tourists is reaching pre-pandemic levels and...
