THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Several aspirants for national elective positions visited Antipolo City and Rizal Province these past few weeks. We had taken the opportunity to suggest to them that they include the continuing empowerment of local government units in their campaign agenda. That...
The Las Piñas City government conducted a dermatology medical mission for persons with disabilities (PWDs) on Dec.10. Vice-Mayor April Aguilar said the Beauty Beyond Borders headed by Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo gave free dermatology consultation and treatment to 200 PWDs on their skin problems....
DBP-Bldg-news-1080x714-1 The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P311.8-million term loan to the local government unit (LGU) of Tuguegarao City for public infrastructure and agriculture productivity enhancement. Specifically, the loan will finance the construction of a core shelter...
The Las Pinas City government signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Agriculture (DA) for the launch of the Enhanced Kadiwa Inclusive Food Supply Chain Program to ensure food availability and accessibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said that...
The Paranaque City government and the Ayala Malls inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the establishment of Paranaque City Public Service Center. Mayor Edwin Olivarez thanked Christopher Maglanoc, Ayala Malls president, and France Eusebio, general manager of Ayala Malls Manila Bay, for...
The House of Representatives has approved on final reading the bill increasing to 50 percent from 40 percent the local government share of national taxes. House of Representatives plenary With 175 affirmative and 0 negative votes, House Bill 10296 was passed on third and final reading last Monday,...
Paranaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez urged the city's remaining unvaccinated residents to get the jab during the National Vaccination Day from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 for ther protection against COVID-19. Olivarez said Bayanihan, Bakunahan will also give booster shots to A1 (medical health workers), A2...
The Pasay City government distributed UV lights and medical kits to all public schools in the city in preparation for the face-to-face classes in the National Capital Region (NCR). Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the city government provided the UV lights and medical kits as additional health and...
The Las Pinas City government launched on Tuesday, Nov. 16, the “Diskwento Caravan” which offered basic goods to the public at discounted prices. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the “Diskwento Caravan” was held at Saint Joseph covered court in Barangay Pulanglupa Dos, in partnership with the...
The Paranaque City government distributed financial assistance to about 3,400 college scholars amounting to P7,000 to P10,000 on Nov. 16. Mar Jimenez, Public Information Office head, said the 3,400 college scholars were given financial assistance from the city government to help them cope with...
The Paranaque City government is allowing Christmas bazaars, tiangges, and pop-up stores to operate under Alert Level 2. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said organizers of Christmas bazaars, tiangges, and pop-up stores must secure Mayor’s permit. Olivarez said traders, salespersons, exhibitors, organizers,...
While stressing it was a parochial matter, Partido Reporma chairman and standard-bearer Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday Nov. 15 defended the right of his supporters in the city of Manila to wear face masks promoting his presidential candidacy. `He also lauded the Department of the Interior and...
