Former senator Leila de Lima said she is adjusting to normal life after being detained for six years and eight months. De Lima was released from Camp Crame on Nov. 13 after being in detention since Feb. 24, 2017 due to a warrant of arrest issued by a Muntinlupa judge regarding one of the...
In a press conference, Mayor Jane Yap echoed the sentiment of the people – to deny entry to the proposed reclamation project in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, “We will not continue with all activities related to the proposed Tagbilaran City waterfront development project.” Heeding the voice of the...
BACOLOD CITY – The second standard Philippine National Police (PNP) building here was unveiled in Barangay Granada recently. Police Brig. Gen. Archival Macala, deputy regional director for administration (DRDA) of the Police Regional Office (PRO)-Western Visayas, city officials led by Vice...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez is pushing this city as a slow food destination in Asia. BENITEZ (Glazyl Masculino) Benitez said on Tuesday, November 28, that the city government is negotiating with Slow Food International to promote food tourism here. “We don’t want...
The City of Valenzuela culminated their 400th founding anniversary last Nov. 26, 2023 with the inauguration of Casa de Polo in Barangay Poblacion by Mayor Wes Gatchalian with guest of honor, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos. The city council joined them as they unveiled the building’s marker....
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched on Wednesday, November 29, the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) for Western Visayas in Silay City, Negros Occidental. DEPARTMENT of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (second from left) and guests pose with the steam...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city council here passed proposed Resolution No. 2023-542 during its regular session on Tuesday, November 28, requesting the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) to defer its proposed 60 percent water rate increase in the next three years. Councilor Joyleen Mercedes...
CEBU CITY – A former political prisoner was arrested after he was tagged as the mastermind behind the robbery of a pawnshop here on Saturday, November 25. JIGGER Geverola was arrested after he was identified as the mastermind behind the robbery of a pawnshop in Cebu City on Saturday,...
“Christmas by the Lake,” touted as the country’s biggest lights park, opened in Taguig on Nov. 29, offering a dazzling display of lights and attractions. The Taguig City government brought back the “Christmas by the Lake,” a six-hectare attraction at the Lakeshore...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez on Tuesday, November 28, said Japanese consultants are interested in helping address flooding here. “They’re going around the city trying to identify the best solutions for our flood,” Benitez said in a press briefing. BENITEZ...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Councilor Imee Rose Moreno, the daughter of former Mayor Oscar Moreno, was was removed as chairperson of her two committees during the city council session on Tuesday, November 28. AN emotional Cagayan de Oro City Councilor Imee Rose Moreno faces the media after she...
CEBU CITY – Rice that can be bought at P20 per kilo is possible after all. The Cebu provincial government on Tuesday, November 28, launched the Sugbo Merkadong Barato (SMB) program where rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) is sold at P20 a kilo. The launching of the SMB program is part of...
