ILOILO CITY — Mayor Jerry Treñas here is facing administrative complaints over the alleged illegal demolition of the Iloilo Central Market, a presumed Important Cultural Property (ICP) under the National Heritage Act of 2009. ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas and Nereo Lujan (left) during...
BACOLOD CITY – A number of farmers and fisherfolk here have complained about the non-inclusion of their names that would enable them to avail of the Presidential Assistance for Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF). MAYOR Albee Benitez meets farmers who failed to avail of the...
Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan The Manila-Public Employment Services Office (PESO) offered 2,500 jobs to unemployed residents on Wednesday, July 3. Many applicants were hired on-the-spot. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said the job fair was held in line with the "Kalinga sa Maynila" program in...
DAVAO CITY – Mati City Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat assured the people of the city on Tuesday that she is alright despite two minor accidents in a span of days. RABAT (FB) Rabat accidentally slipped while walking during the culminating ceremony of the 57th Araw ng Davao Oriental on July 1. She...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Guo Hua Ping, or Alice Guo, can reduce her liability if she cooperates with authorities and reveal crucial information on the identities of the key players of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) companies involved in illegal activities. “I urge Alice...
In a move to foster healthier Filipino communities, Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) and Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMPF) turned over a fully equipped mobile laboratory to the city government of Bacolod on June 27 at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos. METROBANK...
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval highlighted various achievements of the local government and unveiled future projects during her second State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday, July 1. Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval delivers her second State of the City Address (SOCA) at the...
The Malabon City government inaugurated the 12 new "Ahon" rescue boats and a water tanker in line with the observance of the National Disaster Resilient Month at the Malabon Sports Complex, on Monday, July 1. (Photo from city's public information office/Manila Bulletin) Mayor Jeannie Sandoval...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, June 28 said Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo would have to serve time in the Philippines in the event she is convicted of the crimes that have been filed against her by the government. Hontiveros said she believes Guo will have to face serious consequences for...
CEBU CITY – The Bustamante Construction-University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers were determined to sweep their opening day assignments. But the Arianos Construction-backed Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals had other things in mind. ALBERT John Sacayan of the University of the Visayas...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas denied any in hand in the prosecution of former Sen. Leila de Lima – who had been cleared of drug charges – during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte. “I did not participate in the hearings in the House,” said Treñas, who initially...
BACOLOD CITY – About 10,000 households in the southern part of this city will get enhanced water supply within the year. MAYOR Albee Benitez (left) witnesses the signing of the bulk water supply agreement between PrimeWater and its joint venture partner, Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa), with...
