“We will ensure unity, one voice among mayors,” said San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora who was elected on Saturday, Nov. 26, as the new president of the Metro Manila Council (MMC), and the co-chairperson of the Regional Development Council (RDC). “Noong termino ko bilang mayor, naranasan...
Most of Luzon and Visayas may enjoy a generally fair weather condition in the next 24-hour period, while residents of Mindanao may still expect rains due to the prevalence of Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
Residents of Palawan and Mindanao were told to be vigilant against flash floods and landslides that moderate to heavy rainfall may bring. Intertropical convergence zone, an area where winds from the northern and southern hemispheres converge, is bringing cloudy skies with rain showers and...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN The local chief executives of Quezon, Caloocan, and Malabon Cities took the top three spots in the latest survey of the RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) for the best performing mayors in Metro Manila. The RPMD announced on Wednesday, Nov. 24, that Quezon City...
Metro Manila’s weekly positivity rate (OCTA RESEARCH FELLOW DR. GUIDO DAVID/ TWITTER) The OCTA Research Group has seen a significant increase in the weekly positivity rate of Covid-19 in Metro Manila. Positivity rate refers to the number of individuals who yielded positive results from among...
Metro Manila mayors and other government agencies have agreed to fully implement a comprehensive traffic plan to ease congestion in the National Capital Region (NCR) in anticipation of improved economic activities in the next five years. Lawyer Romando Artes, acting chairman of the Metropolitan...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has raised concerns that the impending budget cuts in the proposed budget of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) could potentially derail the country’s ongoing railway projects, particularly the North-South Commuter Railway System and the first phase of...
Manila Water announced on Tuesday, Nov. 15, the desludging schedule for several areas in Metro Manila. PHOTO FROM MANILA WATER/ MANILA BULLETIN Here are the barangays scheduled for septic tank desludging for the month of November. Marikina City Brgy. Calumpang Brgy. Sto. Nino Brgy. San...
Moderate to heavy traffic in some roads in Metro Manila is expected this weekend as road repair works will resume, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday, Nov. 11. Courtesy of DPWH In its traffic advisory, the DPHW said motorists should bring extra patience when...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. urged local government units in Metro Manila to support the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita (KADIWA) sa Pasko 2022 which would enable the public to buy goods at...
(OCTA RESEARCH FELLOW DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said that if the current trends continue, the number of daily Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila may drop to 100 by the end of November. Metro Manila reported 164 new Covid-19 cases on Nov. 8, based on the Department...
The Sillimanians in Metro Manila will honor three Outstanding Silliman Alumni for their leadership and achievements during the F-Day Fellowship on Friday, Aug 26, 2022. This year’s awardees are: Leadership Coach of CEOs and popular keynote speaker Raymund A. Sanchez, former Chair of the...
