As part of its efforts in promoting environmental protection and climate change awareness, the San Juan City local government said it is now transitioning to being paperless during its committee sessions and hearings. San Juan City Vice Mayor Warren Villa spearheaded the said initiative on Nov. 7...
By Diann Calucin Dr. Chao Tiao Yumol pleaded "not guilty" to charges of three counts of murder, frustrated murder, and car theft filed against him in an arraignment at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QCRTC) Branch 98 on Friday, Nov. 11. Yumol also pleaded not guilty to illegal possession of...
The Silang, Cavite local government announced on Saturday, Nov.12, the arrival of its newly purchased emergency response vehicles as part of its efforts in improving the town's disaster response and management capabilities. According to Silang Mayor Kevin Anarna, the eight ambulances, a donated...
The family of slain hard-hitting journalist, Pervical Mabasa, alias Percy Lapid, appealed to the public to not to be distracted by media statements by Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag, who was tagged as the alleged mastermind in the killing. In a Facebook post, Roy...
By Diann Calucin Manila Mayor Maria Sheilah "Honey" Lacuna-Pangan announced on Friday, Nov. 11, the Manila Zoo's admission rates and new reopening date. According to Mayor Honey, the reopening of the Manila Zoo, formally known as Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, will be moved from Nov. 15 to...
The Pasay City government announced that a four-hour power service interruption will be implemented at F.B. Harrison and Don B. Hernandez on Saturday, Nov. 12. The city government advised residents in the area to make necessary preparation before the implementation of power outage from 9:00 a.m. to...
A coalition group that seeks to promote the welfare of senior citizens and push for the universal access of the elderly to flu vaccines was launched on Friday, Nov.11. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the “Raising Awareness in Influenza to Support Elderlies (RAISE) was launched by...
Citizens of Makati City are already feeling the spirit of Christmas as the city government started the distribution of Pamaskong Handog gift bags to 240,000 residents to ensure that they can enjoy a meaningful and happy Christmas. Photo from Makati LGU According to Makati City Mayor Abby Binay,...
The San Juan City local government gave due recognition to some of its student achievers as part of its efforts in improving the quality of education of its learners and providing them with financial aid and incentives to further inspire them in excelling in their fields of studies. In a ceremony...
A 26-year-old man was caught in possession of alleged shabu and a knife after police accosted him for trying to open a parked vehicle in Las Pinas City on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Col. Jaime Santos, city police chief, said the suspect identified as Eduardo Volante was arrested around 1:45 p.m. on...
T The Parañaque City government received the “Beyond Compliant Seal” from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) during the 2022 Gawad Kalasag awards program. Mayor Eric Olivarez said the city is one of the 135 local government units (LGUs) nationwide that were...
The Las Piñas City Health Office (CHO) conducted a house-to-house immunization of children aged 0 to 23 months old as part of the “Vax-Baby-Vax” routine catch-up immunization program. Mayor Imelda Aguilar asked the CHO team to go around the 16 barangays in the city to administer vaccines to...
