In celebration of Women's Month, Makati City Mayor and senatorial candidate Abby Binay on Friday, March 7, urged the country to embrace more women in leadership roles, both in government and the private sector. Binay stated this as she acknowledged the country's progress but pointed out that women...
ILOILO CITY – Despite a petition before the Supreme Court for nullification, former Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog here expressed confidence on the legality of the presidential pardon granted to him. MABILOG (Tara Yap) “I trust in the integrity and wisdom of the officials who reviewed my case,”...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto announced on Friday, March 7, that select public lying-in clinics in the city will offer free vaccinations for children every weekend and holiday to ensure that they get to receive their preventive shots against diseases. Sotto explained that the initiative aims to...
I Iloilo City, the fast rising city in Western Visayas (Photo from Iloilo Local Govenment Facebook page) In 2023, Iloilo City’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 10.5 percent with a value of P160.28 billion, compared to P145.07 billion in 2022, positioning the city as the fastest-growing...
Mayor Francis Zamora The San Juan City local government kicked off its celebration of National Women’s Month on Friday, March 7, to reaffirm its commitment to women's empowerment. Organized by the City Social Welfare and Development Department and led by San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora,...
METRO MATTERS By MAYOR FRANCIS ZAMORA For months, the weight of rising prices of rice has been a heavy burden on Filipino families, with prices hitting an all-time high of up to ₱60 per kilogram. Since rice is a staple in every household, this sharp increase has put a significant strain on...
CEBU CITY – The Court of Appeals (CA) has denied the Temporary Restraining Order that dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes filed to contest his one-year suspension. CORTES (FB) The CA 12th Division said there was no basis to issue a TRO against the order of the Office of the Ombudsman...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Iloilo City said the delay in infrastructure projects here was caused by officials in the administration of Mayor Jerry Treñas. MAYOR Jerry Treñas (left) and Engr. Roy Pacanan, officer-in-charge of the Department of Public...
The San Juan City Emergency Go Bag The San Juan City government will soon distribute Emergency Go Bags to public school students and teachers as part of its expanded efforts in ensuring the safety of San Juaneños when disasters and calamities strike. According to San Juan City Mayor Francis...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government has signed an agreement with private company High Data Infra Inc. to create and develop a P2.1-billion super city here. MAYOR Albee Benitez and High Data Infra Inc. representative Danny Fernandez (fourth from left) sign a Build-Transfer-Maintain Agreement...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto warned against land-grabbing syndicates duping residents with fake documents and extorting from them following a recent land dispute over an empty lot in Nagpayong, Barangay Pinagbuhatan. Sotto issued the warning after the Action Line Division of the Peace and Order...
TACLOBAN CITY - The city government of Borongan has approved an ordinance allocating a P250 monthly financial assistance to all qualified Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). “This monetary assistance aims to mitigate the adverse effects of inflation and the rising cost of living on PWDs, who often...
