MARAWI CITY – In recognition of the role of women in settling conflicts, Relief International, a non-government organization supporting women advocacy in the province of Lanao del Sur and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, recently unveiled a women’s peace marker in Barangay...
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Z. Duterte here hopes the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will support the construction of a waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration facility here. During his State-of-the-City Address (SOCA) at the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Friday, July...
DAVAO CITY (PNA) – Mayor Sebastian Z. Duterte highlighted this city’s digitalization initiatives during his first State-of-the-City Address on Friday, July 29. In his report to Dabawenyos, Duterte said the city government has introduced more convenient methods to access government services in...
BAGUIO CITY – Typhoon “Egay” has unleashed enough water to replenish this city’s dwindling reserves. Baguio Water District General Manager Salvador Royeca reported improved water level in two of the city’s biggest sources – the Busol Rainwater Harvesting Facility and the Santo Tomas...
The Muntinlupa City government took home the highest award and 12 other accolades given by the National Nutrition Council (NNC). At the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony of the NNC held on July 28, the Muntinlupa City government bagged the coveted Green Banner Seal of Compliance, the highest...
As the "Palarong Pambansa" or National Games officially begin on Saturday, July 29, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro called for the preservation and promotion of traditional or indigenous Filipino games and sports. “It is very important to preserve our culture and sports. A...
BAGUIO CITY – Typhoon “Egay” knocked down or damaged 130 trees during its onslaught on Tuesday, July 26. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office led by officer-in-charge Glenn Lardizabal said reports of fallen or leaning trees damaging or threatening structures came pouring in...
DAGUPAN CITY (PNA) – The city government declared a state of calamity on Friday, July 28, due to the severe flooding and adverse impact of typhoon “Egay.” The Sangguniang Panlungsod (city council) members approved the resolution upon the recommendation of Mayor Belen Fernandez. In his report,...
DAVAO CITY – The National Book Development Board (NBDB) targets more than 40,000 readers and visitors from the Davao region and other parts of Mindanao in the three-day Philippine Book Festival at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang here from August 18 to 20. Speaking at the media conference...
CEBU CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday, July 28, led the inauguration of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP)-Cebu, also known as the Central Visayas Regional Museum, at the Old Customs House in Plaza Independencia here. The President led the ribbon-cutting ceremony and...
Two taxi drivers were arrested by operatives of the Makati City Police on July 26 for stealing a foreigner's phone in Mandaluyong City, the Southern Police District (SPD) said. Police identified the suspects as John Tiglao Perez, 44, and Miguelito Cerilo Llanera, 37. According to the police report,...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced on Friday, July 28, that the city government will implement updated discounts for payments of real property tax (RPT) next year. “We are collecting more taxes to be able to give more to our QCitizens who are paying their obligation to the local government...
