Senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he would pursue the establishment of a shelter for the elderly and abandoned members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in every local government unit (LGU) across the country should he win a...
Independent presidential candidate and Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said he will reform the controversial pork barrel system as well as the ugly culture of patronage politics in the Philippines should he win the presidency in the May 2022 elections. To do this, Lacson sought the cooperation of his...
President Duterte has recognized the best performing local government units (LGUs) under the categories of Safety Seal certification, VaxCertPH and the National Vaccination Program. “Salute to all the recipients of this day's awards for your robust commitment and partnership with the national...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and all local government units (LGUs) should expedite the release and distribution of fuel subsidies to the 113,000 tricycle drivers and delivery services riders who are among the intended 337,443 beneficiaries of the P2.5-billion Pantawid Pasada program of...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY— Should she win in the May 9 elections, Vice President Leni Robredo will fully implement the Mandanas ruling, which will allocate a bigger chunk of the national government’s tax collection to local government units (LGUs). Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media Bureau)...
Former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay said on Monday, March 14, that he is eyeing to introduce amendments to the Local Government Code to further empower local government units (LGUs). Binay, who served as Makati City mayor before being elected vice president, said that the...
As the number of Covid-19 cases are now on a downward trend and pandemic-related restrictions nationwide have now been eased, local government units (LGUs) should start allowing schools in their areas to conduct limited face-to-face classes. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Basic...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on the local government units (LGUs) to come up with ingenious strategies amid adversities to gain the 2022 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) Awards. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said a total of 81 provinces, 146 cities and 1,488...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) instructed all local government units (LGUs) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday, March 10, to make the necessary preparations for the fourth National Vaccination Days against Covid-19. Secretary Eduardo Ano (DILG photo)...
The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs head Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, March 8 said cash for welfare aid needs to be increased for local governments soon, as fuel prices continue to spiral upward. Marcos said existing fuel subsidies and calamity funds might not last long, with no end in...
Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has underscored the need for income reclassification among local government units (LGUs) to strengthen the economic performance and operational capacities of towns across the country. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara...
Senatorial candidate and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday called on local chief executives in low-risk COVID-19 areas to allow schools in their jurisdiction to resume face-to-face classes in support of the government’s target reopening of in-person classes in...
