The Malabon City government announced on Monday, Sept. 19, that it will be conducting a Mega Job Fair for city residents on Thursday, Sept. 22. The job fair will be held at the Oreta Sports Complex from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., where job seeking residents, 18 years old and above can apply with the more...
Over P6.2 million worth of shabu was seized during a buy-bust operation by operatives of the Pasig City Police early Tuesday morning, Sept. 20, in Barangay Pinagbuhatan. The police identified the suspect as Jhun Lawrence Lao a.k.a "Payat," 18, and a resident of the same barangay. Recovered from Lao...
CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama here has tapped former Sen. Franklin M. Drilon, a Liberal Party stalwart, and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio “Babes” Singson to help realize his vision of achieving a "Singapore-like Cebu City." RAMA (FB) “Today, we...
“In my opinion, the most important part of universal healthcare (UHC) is our workforce or human resources (HR),” said Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto as he disclosed the local government's progress in the UHC initiative. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. (Photo from Pasig PIO) “Kahit anong ganda ng...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City-based environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) said that big corporations and manufacturers have done nothing substantial to address plastic wastes at source. Volunteers recovered 1,159 of assorted wastes during a brand audit...
Barangay San Antonio in Pasig City was chosen by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNOCD) to hold a pilot run of its “Strengthening Family Relationship” program against illegal drug use. Photo from Barangay San Antonio, Pasig City FB The program aims to bridge gaps and foster bonds...
CEBU CITY — For 12-year-old Chelsea Omila, joining the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest was more than just winning a contest. WINNERS take center stage during the awarding ceremony of the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest Cebu leg on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the City Wing of SM Seaside Cebu. They are (from...
CEBU CITY – The Manila Bulletin Sketchfest made a successful return from a two-year hiatus with the staging of its Cebu leg on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the City Wing of SM Seaside Cebu here. TWO artists compete in the on-the-spot category of the Manila Bulletin Sketchfest 2022 in Cebu City on...
DAVAO CITY – Environmental groups have pushed for the declaration of the Mounts Makabol-Alikoson Conservation Area (MMACA) in Barangay Salaysay, Marilog District, here as a critical habitat due to the threat of logging activities and expansion of agricultural lands. MMACA is a home to the...
DAVAO CITY – The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) said on Thursday, Sept. 17, that the sanitary landfill in Barangay New Carmen, Tugbok here will only last until next year. CENRO head Engr. Marivic Reyes said different interventions undertaken extended the lifespan of the...
CEBU CITY – Police will tighten security in public schools here to avert violence between two warring youth gangs. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said members of “Bloods” and “Crips” were involved in a recent stabbing incident at the Mabolo Night High School. Lt. Col. Wilbert Parilla,...
CEBU CITY – Former Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu will lead efforts to rehabilitate rivers in this city. FORMER DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu (left) has been tapped to rehabilitate rivers in Cebu City. (Sugbo News FB photo) Cimatu said he is hoping that he will be able to...
