Which local government unit (LGU) is the richest in the National Capital Region (NCR)? The Commission on Audit (COA) recently released the annual financial report for LGUs for the year 2020. The report listed the top 10 provinces, cities and municipalities with the biggest amount of total assets in...
The Las Pinas City government distributed 150,000 Noche Buena packages to senior citizens, persons with disability (PWds), and indigent families in the city. Mayor Imelda Aguilar (Las Pinas PIO photo) Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the tickets for “Pamaskong Handog” of the local government were...
The Manila City government has started the distribution of Christmas boxes for senior citizens on Friday, Dec. 17. The Pamaskong Handog box includes premium hot cocoa mix, ceramic mug and lid, premium cookies, and three kilograms of black rice bought from Mindanaoan farmers. Manila Mayor Francisco...
Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco on Wednesday, Dec. 15, has urged city residents who have not received any COVID-19 assistance to coordinate with the local government to get their "LGU ayuda." In a Facebook live, Tiangco said that the funds for the assistance will expire by the end of the year and...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the city government has been able to maintain its zero COVID-19 cases due to vaccinationdiligence and the discipline of city residents. Rubiano said the City Health Office (CH) and City Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (CESU) recorded that COVID-19 cases in...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Several aspirants for national elective positions visited Antipolo City and Rizal Province these past few weeks. We had taken the opportunity to suggest to them that they include the continuing empowerment of local government units in their campaign agenda. That...
The Las Piñas City government conducted a dermatology medical mission for persons with disabilities (PWDs) on Dec.10. Vice-Mayor April Aguilar said the Beauty Beyond Borders headed by Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo gave free dermatology consultation and treatment to 200 PWDs on their skin problems....
DBP-Bldg-news-1080x714-1 The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P311.8-million term loan to the local government unit (LGU) of Tuguegarao City for public infrastructure and agriculture productivity enhancement. Specifically, the loan will finance the construction of a core shelter...
The Las Pinas City government signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the launch of the Enhanced Kadiwa Inclusive Food Supply Chain Program to ensure food availability and accessibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said that...
The Paranaque City government and the Ayala Malls inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the establishment of Paranaque City Public Service Center. Mayor Edwin Olivarez thanked Christopher Maglanoc, Ayala Malls president, and France Eusebio, general manager of Ayala Malls Manila Bay, for...
The House of Representatives has approved on final reading the bill increasing to 50 percent from 40 percent the local government share of national taxes. House of Representatives plenary With 175 affirmative and 0 negative votes, House Bill 10296 was passed on third and final reading last Monday,...
Paranaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez urged the city's remaining unvaccinated residents to get the jab during the National Vaccination Day from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 for ther protection against COVID-19. Olivarez said Bayanihan, Bakunahan will also give booster shots to A1 (medical health workers), A2...
