With good governance, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has shown that it is possible to raise locally sourced revenue without burdening residents with higher taxes. “Naniniwala ako na pagkatapos ng 9 na taon, isa sa malaking accomplishment natin ay napataas natin ang locally sourced revenue nang...
“Enough is enough.” This was what Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said during his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday, Oct. 13, as he announced that administrative cases have been initiated and criminal cases are being prepared against a number of allegedly corrupt barangay officials in the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin Hataman outlined her vision and accomplishments as she embarked on her third and final term during her State-of-the-City Report at the Isabela City Gym on Tuesday, July 15. The mayor highlighted over 85 projects and programs initiated under her...
CEBU CITY – The best is yet to come. Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez said this as she enumerated the accomplishments of her administration during her State-of-the-City Address (SOCA) on Monday, October 14, at the Ormoc Superdome. ORMOC City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez delivers her...
DAVAO CITY – The city government reported an increase in tourist arrivals here last year with 1,296,928 compared to the 897,406 in 2022. DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian Duterte poses for a photo prior to his city address. (Photo via Ivy Tejano) Mayor Sebastian Duterte said in his...
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Z. Duterte urged residents here, particularly couples, to consider their financial capacity before deciding to have children in his State-of-the-City Address on August 6. DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian ‘Baste’ Duterte delivers his State-of-the-City Address...
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...
DAVAO CITY – A councilor here expressed dismay on Tuesday after he was barred from entering the session hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod during the first State-of-the-City Address of Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte on July 28. During his privilege speech, Councilor Nilo “Small” Abellera...
Bracing herself for a "bigger challenge", vice presidential candidate Mayor Sara Duterte bade her beloved city of Davao farewell Thursday, March 17, during her impassioned Valedictory and State of the City Address (SOCA). Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte delivers her...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte delivered her third State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday, Oct. 25. In her speech, Belmonte said that amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration's promise to have a government that prioritizes the people is now being fulfilled. (QUEZON CITY PIO/ MANILA...
