Malacañang has confirmed the appointment of former Davao City Councilor Maria Belen Sunga Acosta as the new Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chairperson. Malacañang Palace (Photo from PNA) A statement from Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles Wednesday,...
The Bongbong Marcos (BBM)-Sara Duterte UniTeam tandem will “woo voters in Metro Manila” on Wednesday, Dec. 8 through a grand caravan that will cover the metropolis. BBM-SARA1 (1) Organized by the Malayang Quezon City tandem of Anakalusugan Partylist Rep. Michael Defensor and Councilor Winston...
For working tirelessly as they confronted the danger and the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the over 5,000 employees of the Quezon City government deserve a year-end incentive equivalent to one-month salary. Rep. Michael Defensor Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor called on the...
Quezon City mayoralty aspirant and Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor vowed on Friday, Oct. 15 to stop the increase in land taxes imposed by the city government on residential, commercial and industrial lots if elected mayor in the May 2022 elections. Rep. Michael Defensor2 Defensor, who chose...
In Quezon City, the ‘yellows’ have been saving thousands of lives as the country faced the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Former Mayor Herbert Bautista inspecting ambulances Ironically, killer-typhoons Ondoy and Yolanda were the main triggers that gave birth to the 160 ‘yellows’ in 2018 and have...
Actress Claudine Barretto is among councilors under the team of talent manager Arnold Vegafria who's running for Mayor in Olongapo this coming election. As seen in a Facebook post, the team banners the tagline "Bangon Olangapo 2022." It also used the hashtag "#SanaOLongapo," along with "Anak ng...
Quezon City 2nd District Councilor Candy Medina led the recent distribution of relief goods to at least 2,500 families in barangays Payatas, Commonwealth, Batasan Hills, Holy Spirit and Silangan. The city councilor took the initiative as she said “food is a very essential part of our...
Business owners in Quezon City are making their own contributions to encourage Filipinos to get vaccinated against the 2019 coronavirus disease, reportedly by offering discounts for goods and services for inocuated customers. Rep. Precious Hipolito-Castelo Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Precious...
It is not clear who Jacqui Manzano is pertaining to in recent social media posts. Many are quick to assume, however, these concerns her estranged husband, Anjo Yllana. Among others, Jacqui posted a quote from Oluwakemi Ola Ojo: “Fatherhood is a lifetime responsibility with its challenges...
ANGEL THOUGHTS “Do all the good you can and make as little a fuss about it as possible.” — Charles Dickens Manila 5th District Councilor Irwin Tieng could have chosen an easier path in life by working for his family's various businesses. The Tieng family is behind media company Solar...
A barangay councilor in Bulacan has drawn the ire of residents after displaying a tarpaulin that allegedly disrespects and degrades women in a community pantry he supposedly organized in the province. Marbin Garcia of Barangay Maysantol was criticized on social media after displaying in his...