AN aerial view of the new road that traverses mountain barangays in Alimodian, Iloilo collectively known as ‘Seven Cities.’ (DPWH Region 6) ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a road project that will boost agri-tourism in Alimodian, Iloilo. The...
The Pasay City local government was recognized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for passing the four pillars of the Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index (CMCI). During the 9th National Competitive Summit conducted by the DTI, Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said Pasay City was cited...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) awarded the Muntinlupa city government a plaque of recognition on Wednesday, June 29, for ranking No. 1 in resiliency among all highly-urbanized cities (HUCs) in the country under the 2021 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI). According...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson Saidamen B. Pangarungan bared that the poll body has placed 104 municipalities and 14 cities under the red category. Comelec Chairman Saidamen B. Pangarungan (Photo Comelec FB) “Actually, we have 104 municipalities sa buong Pilipinas na naka-pula ( in...
Smart City Summit and Expo 2022 The Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE) launched in both Taipei and Kaohsiung as a hybrid on Mar. 22nd until Mar. 26th as twin events for the first time. They are hosted under the topic of “Digital Transformation Takes Smart Cities to New Heights”, featuring smart...
The Department of Finance (DOF) announced the launch of a new project that aims to assist six climate-vulnerable cities in adapting to, and mitigating the effects of, climate change. On Thursday, March 10, the DOF launched the $15 million, or P750 million, five-year Climate Resilient Cities (CRC)...
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in Visayas continue to decrease, but Iloilo City remained “high risk” for the viral transmission of the disease, an OCTA Research fellow said on Sunday, Feb. 13. Risk levels of HUCs in Visayas as of Feb. 12 (Image courtesy of Dr. Guido David) OCTA...
‘When Is Now?’ is a platform of stories, poems, photography, and other art forms that aim to spread awareness on climate crisis and demand climate justice Young Climate Reality Leaders shared their experiences in engaging with various communities and critical decision-makers as part of climate...
The Makati City local government, together with Former-Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay announced the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to two other Sister Cities of Makati as part of its Sister Cities initiative. (Photo from Makati LGU) Binay, together with Makati City...
The Philippines has expressed support for measures to protect civilians in urban settings affected by war and conflict during a high-level open debate at the United Nations (UN). Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative Ariel R. Peñaranda of the Philippine Mission to the UN (Photo courtesy...
Former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay, together with the Makati City local government, announced on Monday, Jan. 31, the distribution of over 34,000 COVID-19 vaccines to cities and provinces near Makati through their "Sister Cities" initiative. (Photo from Former VP Jojo...
The Makati City local government said that its "Sister Cities" program is essential in nation-building as it not only helps Makati's nearby cities and provinces respond to natural calamities and the pandemic, but also strengthens the bond between the "sister cities." “As our partners in...
