THE VIEW FROM RIZAL How, do I make sure I vote wisely this coming May elections? A good number of young people have been asking me this question lately, many of whom are first-time voters. It appears they are eager to take part in the forthcoming electoral exercise, and the good news is that...
CEBU CITY – A third complaint questioning the legitimacy of the assumption of Raymond Alvin Garcia as mayor of this city has been dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman. GARCIA (FB) The Ombudsman junked the complaint against Garcia for lack of merit. All three complaints filed against Garcia...
CAMP MARCELO ADDURU, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Police said two suspects in the murder of Aparri, Cagayan Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda and five companions in Barangay Kinacao, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya on Feb. 19, 2023 was arrested in Barangay Luna, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, March 25....
With the official local campaign period set to start on March 28, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto strongly emphasized that “Oplan Baklas” on election-related posters and tarpaulins placed outside the designated common poster areas will apply to all, including him and his allies. On Monday,...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government opened its first athlete’s dormitory at the Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School (RMSHNS) in Barangay Estefania here on Monday, March 24. MAYOR Albee Benitez leads the unveiling of Bacolod City’s first athlete’s dormitory at the Romanito P....
BACOLOD CITY – The municipal government of La Castellana in Negros Occidental has asked the national government for P47 million in additional funding to replenish their resources for the evacuees of Kanlaon Volcano. MANGILIMUTAN Mayor Rhummyla Nicor-Mangilimutan said that the amount will help...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto together with the Pasig City Anti-Smoking Task Force. The Pasig City government was recognized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday, March 24, for its anti-tobacco use efforts and programs after receiving the highest score in the Index for...
Mayor Francis Zamora San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced the suspension of work and classes in all levels in San Juan City on Thursday, March 27, in celebration of "Araw ng San Juan." The mayor said the declaration was pursuant to R.A. 7669, which commemorates the anniversary and...
Makati City Mayor and senatorial candidate Abby Binay called on the education sector to focus more on developing students’ basic literacy and numeracy skills in the early years to improve the quality of education in the country. In recent media interviews, Binay said that improving early...
Marikina LGU officials rebundle dangling utility posts along Barangay Kalumpang. The Marikina City government on Friday, March 21, continues to ramp up its efforts against dangling and tangled telecommunications (telco) wires and electric posts to ensure the safety of its residents. Officials of...
DAVAO CITY – Mati City, through the City Tourism and Promotions Office, is hosting the 2025 Tourism Congress on Friday, March 21, at Sambuokan Hall at the City Hall compound. With the theme “Merging Aspirations for a Transformative and Inclusive Tourism Industry,” Mati City Mayor Michelle...
BACOLOD CITY – Pamplona, Negros Oriental Mayor Janice Degamo lamented the decision of the Timor-Leste Court of Appeals to deny the extradition request of the Philippine government for former Negros Oriental third district Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. who is facing multiple murder charges...
