Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said the local government support fund (LGSF) helps curb political interference in terms of securing support for local projects. In an interview on the sidelines of the launch of "Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang" in Malacañan Palace on Monday, Feb. 23,...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay cautioned the public to be wary of fake social media pages posing as the city government and its offices for illegal practices on Monday, Feb. 23. Binay made the statement following reports of a fraudulent scheme in which individuals use her name or the city...
BACOLOD CITY – JoJaJu topped the Lantern Dance competition at the 21st Bacolaodiat Festival here on Sunday, Feb. 22. They received P100,000 cash prize and a trophy from Bacolaodiat Festival Inc. officials headed by chairman John Stephen Sy and Councilor Em Ang, who represented Mayor Greg...
The Quezon City government issued a statement clarifying its position on planned assemblies and rallies on Wednesday. Feb. 25, in commemoration of the EDSA People Power Anniversary. In a statement on Sunday, Feb. 22, the city government said that it recognizes the rights of the citizens for a...
ILOILO CITY – Schools here suspended face-to-face classes starting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution and meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers. University of the Philippines Visayas (UP Visayas),...
TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – A 39-year-old blogger was found dead in an isolated area in this city on Saturday, Feb. 21. Police identified the victim as Mark Anthony Atienza. Known as Macoy in his blog, he was also a canvasser who sells various items while roaming the streets. He was last seen alive by...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Police Regional Office-9 is investigating a policeman for allegedly evading a Land Transportation Office checkpoint in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. In a viral video circulating on social media, the police officer was flagged down by LTO personnel due to the absence of a...
Motorists are advised to take alternate routes and expect heavy traffic near the EDSA People Power Monument on Wednesday, Feb. 25, due to the “Trillion Peso March 3.” Traffic congestion is expected starting at 8 a.m. along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), Katipunan Avenue, Ortigas Avenue,...
BACOLOD CITY – Former Sen. Nikki Coseteng called for stronger Filipino–Chinese ties and lasting peace during the kickoff the 21st Bacolaodiat Festival here on Friday, Feb. 20. Coseteng was the guest honor in the festival opening held at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) grounds. In her...
CEBU CITY – After years of delays and uncertainty, a segment of a major infrastructure project in Cebu is finally set for completion. Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) expressed optimism that Segment 3A of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) will be completed by July...
DAVAO CITY – Just like humans, the critically-endangered Philippine Eagles also undergo an extensive annual health check-up to ensure them a clean bill of health. The annual health check-up is a routine effort of the Philippine Eagle Foundation to monitor the wellness of the country’s national...
President Marcos backed the major renovation and retrofitting of the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum (JMRC), turning over P500 million to modernize the facility and strengthen its disaster response capabilities. Marcos personally handed a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) worth P500 million to Naga...
