League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) National President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his administration for their steadfast support to local governments across the country, particularly with the passing of the...
ILOILO CITY — The security and emergency group is all set for the 49th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in this city beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Site Task Group Emergency Preparedness and Response-Regional Incident Management Team (STGEPR-RIMT) is...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized the International Criminal Court on Monday as it started the confirmation of charges hearing against his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague, Netherlands. Rep. Duterte questioned the tribunal’s jurisdiction...
The Makati City government has provided financial assistance to 23 local government units (LGUs) in Pangasinan affected by Tropical Cyclone “Uwan,” reaffirming its support for disaster-stricken communities. Mayor Nancy Binay led the turnover of assistance at Makati City Hall and said the...
A 48-year-old truck driver was seriously injured after being stabbed with an ice pick by another driver when he tried to break up a fight in Barangay Sto. Nino, Marikina City, on Sunday, Feb. 22. Marikina City Police chief Col. Jenny Tecson said the suspect, identified as "Gleen," had a heated...
The “Bridge of Promise” in Batangas City, which has served thousands of daily commuters but shows signs of deterioration, will be replaced with a stronger and permanent structure, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said. Dizon said the bridge was originally...
The Quezon City government on Monday, Feb. 23, i s strengthening its capacity to provide a child-safe digital environment, aiming to protect children further from online abuse and exploitation. Coinciding with this year’s Safer Internet Day for Children, the Quezon City government gathered...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A 27-year-old bride-to-be was killed and her fiance was injured in a motorcycle-car collision before dawn on Saturday, Feb. 21, in Barangay 6, this city. Police identified the victim as Crislyn Paro. Investigation said the victims’ motorcycle collided with a white Toyota...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said the local government support fund (LGSF) helps curb political interference in terms of securing support for local projects. In an interview on the sidelines of the launch of "Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang" in Malacañan Palace on Monday, Feb. 23,...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay cautioned the public to be wary of fake social media pages posing as the city government and its offices for illegal practices on Monday, Feb. 23. Binay made the statement following reports of a fraudulent scheme in which individuals use her name or the city...
BACOLOD CITY – JoJaJu topped the Lantern Dance competition at the 21st Bacolaodiat Festival here on Sunday, Feb. 22. They received P100,000 cash prize and a trophy from Bacolaodiat Festival Inc. officials headed by chairman John Stephen Sy and Councilor Em Ang, who represented Mayor Greg...
The Quezon City government issued a statement clarifying its position on planned assemblies and rallies on Wednesday. Feb. 25, in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Anniversary. In a statement on Sunday, Feb. 22, the city government said that it recognizes the rights of the citizens for a...
