BAGUIO CITY -- For the second year in a row, this city was awarded the 2022 Gawad KALASAG (Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan) Seal for Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s and Offices (LDRRMCOs) after being assessed as ‘fully compliant’ by the...
Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III led the oath-taking, donning and pinning of ranks ceremony for the 953 newly promoted uniformed personnel at the QCPD Grandstand, Camp Karingal, Sikatuna Village in Quezon City on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The QCPD said that the newly...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez assured the residents of efficient garbage collection after holding a meeting with the city’s 16 barangay chairpersons and the officers of Metrowaste Solid Waste Management Corporation on Monday, Jan. 9. During the meeting, Olivarez said the company presented...
The local government of Quezon City said on Tuesday, Jan. 10, that it will resume the collection of “amilyar” or real property taxes on land based on its 2017 schedule of the fair market value (FMVs) of land. City Treasurer Ed Villanueva said that beginning taxable year 2023, they will use the...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN The Navotas City local government has kicked off the week-long celebration of the city’s 117th founding anniversary with a performance night called “Kalye Fiesta” at the Navotas Citywalk and Amphitheater on Monday, Jan. 9. Kalye Fiesta is the banchetto-style night market...
Seven people were injured in a vehicular accident that occurred along Shaw Boulevard corner of San Miguel St. in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Screenshot from Rhoe Que's Facebook page In a report by DZBB, a total of eight cars and four motorcycles were involved in the mishap. According to...
The San Juan City local government, together with other government agencies, distributed cash assistance and other aid to the victims of the fire that hit a residential area in Barangay Onse on Sunday, Jan. 8. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora and city government officials led the distribution on...
ILOILO CITY — Officials here have asserted that a duathlon race embroiled in a controversy is not a part of the 2023 Dinagyang Festival. PARTICIPANTS in the 1st Iloilo City of Love Dinagyang Duathlon. (The Adbenturistik) Mayor Jerry Trenas warned events organizers from using the Dinagyang...
BACOLOD CITY -- A New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed in an encounter with the Army 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Sitio Maliko-liko, Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Monday, Jan. 9. The Army has yet to identify the slain rebel. Col. Michael Samson, acting commander...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian has expressed his full support to the national government’s Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), the country’s first underground railway system. He made his commitment of support during the launching of the project’s Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)...
CEBU CITY — Mayor Michael Rama has banned street parties during the Sinulog Festival here on Jan. 15. RAMA Rama said prohibiting street parties is one of the safety precautions that the city is taking to ensure an “enjoyable and meaningful experience” and prevent untoward incidents during the...
The Makati City local government announced that it has extended the deadline for payment of business licenses to accommodate more business owners and help them pay their dues without incurring fines due to late payment. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay said on Monday, Jan. 9, that the new deadline is...
