“In my opinion, the most important part of universal healthcare (UHC) is our workforce or human resources (HR),” said Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto as he disclosed the local government's progress in the UHC initiative. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. (Photo from Pasig PIO) “Kahit anong ganda ng...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City-based environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) said that big corporations and manufacturers have done nothing substantial to address plastic wastes at source. Volunteers recovered 1,159 of assorted wastes during a brand audit...
Barangay San Antonio in Pasig City was chosen by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOCD) to hold a pilot run of its “Strengthening Family Relationship” program against illegal drug use. Photo from Barangay San Antonio, Pasig City FB The program aims to bridge gaps and foster bonds...
CEBU CITY — For 12-year-old Chelsea Omila, joining the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest was more than just winning a contest. WINNERS take center stage during the awarding ceremony of the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest Cebu leg on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the City Wing of SM Seaside Cebu. They are (from...
CEBU CITY – The Manila Bulletin Sketchfest made a successful return from a two-year hiatus with the staging of its Cebu leg on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the City Wing of SM Seaside Cebu here. TWO artists compete in the on-the-spot category of the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest 2022 in Cebu City on...
DAVAO CITY – Environmental groups have pushed for the declaration of the Mounts Makabol-Alikoson Conservation Area (MMACA) in Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, here as a critical habitat due to the threat of logging activities and expansion of agricultural lands. MMACA is a home to the...
DAVAO CITY – The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) said on Thursday, Sept. 17, that the sanitary landfill in Barangay New Carmen, Tugbok here will only last until next year. CENRO head Engr. Marivic Reyes said different interventions undertaken extended the lifespan of the...
CEBU CITY – Police will tighten security in public schools here to avert violence between two warring youth gangs. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said members of “Bloods” and “Crips” were involved in a recent stabbing incident at the Mabolo Night High School. Lt. Col. Wilbert Parilla,...
CEBU CITY – Former Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu will lead efforts to rehabilitate rivers in this city. FORMER DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu (left) has been tapped to rehabilitate rivers in Cebu City. (Sugbo News FB photo) Cimatu said he is hoping that he will be able to...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora is backing Executive Order No. 3, Series of 2022, on the optional wearing of face masks in open spaces and outdoor areas. "I support this new policy simply because it is optional. Hindi naman tayo pinipilit, binibigyan lang tayo ng kalayaan na magdesisyon kapag...
Operatives of the Anti-Cybercrime Group — Eastern District Team (ACG-EDT) arrested on Thursday, Sept. 15, close to 80 personnel of an online lending company that allegedly harassed clients who failed to settle their debts. The police conducted a raid on the company, known as Super Z Outsourcing...
The Pasig City local government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched on Thursday, Sept. 15, Opportunity 2.0, a program aimed at giving second chance opportunities for out-of-school youth (OSY) in the city. Photo from Pasig PIO USAID’s Opportunity 2.0 is a...
