Parañaque City Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday, June 28. According to City Administrator Fernando Soriano, Olivarez immediately went into isolation after learning of his infection. Soriano said Olivarez, who is fully vaccinated and has already received his booster...
The Cordillera Regional Peace and Order Council (CRPOC) has approved the anti-marijuana campaign as a flagship program in a bid to eradicate the marijuana plant cultivation and prevent the distribution of illegal drugs in the region's urban areas. “I suggest that the anti-marijuana campaign...
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan -- Mary Clare Judith Phyllis ‘Nina’ Jose-Quiambao, wife of outgoing Mayor Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao, is expected to take her oath Tuesday June 28, 2022 at the Balon Bayambang Events Center. Photo from Nina Jose-Quiambao FB Page She will officially become the first female Mayor...
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez took his oath of office as 1st District Representative administered by his father, former city mayor and now a barangay chairman in San Dionisio, Pablo Olivarez. Olivarez' younger brother, mayor-elect Eric, and son Pablo who won as councilor, also took their...
Fourth-year Communication Arts cum laude student Dimple C. Acosta was overcome with a "feeling of power and success" once she stood on the stage of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) during the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina's (PLMar) graduation rites held on Sunday, June 26....
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye When Muntinlupa City Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi steps down on June 30, he will have served a total of 18 years, from 1998 to 2007 and from 2013 to 2022. Fresnedi, 72, is leaving behind an enviable legacy of good governance, sound fiscal management, and a long list of...
Pateros’ Covid-19 status is now at a moderate risk level after the number of cases grew by more than 200 percent, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Health Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire said during a public briefing on PTV 4 on June 25 that Pateros, Pasig, San Juan, Quezon and Marikina...
Manilans rejoiced as the highly awaited Bagong Ospital ng Maynila was inaugurated on Manila's 451st founding anniversary on Friday, June 24. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, and Congressman Yul Servo led the unvailing of marker during the inauguration...
CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama (left) with Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia during a recent gathering. (FB photo) CEBU CITY – The mayor here declared war against dengue. Mayor Michael Rama on Friday, June 24, said the dengue situation in the city is already alarming and that he is taking over to...
Ten villages and subdivisions in BF Homes received e-trikes that will be used to improve mobility and enhance peace and order in communities. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the distribution of electric vehicles to all villages and subdivisions in 16 barangays of the city is part of the “E Trike for...
MAYOR Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar announces a probe on the fire last Wednesday, June 22, at the Zamboanga City Hall. (Zambo LGU photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has ordered a probe on the fire that damaged an area at the back of the Office of the City Mayor last...
Outstanding Manilans, including Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, were recognized for their contributions to the city on Thursday, June 23, at the Metropolitan Theater. Photo courtesy of the Manila PIO The awarding ceremony was held on the eve of the city's 451st founding...
