The province of Cebu under Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia topped the list of provinces in the country with the highest net assets reaching P208.27 billion while Bulacan headed by Gov. Daniel Fernando registered the highest revenue in 2020 at P5.81 billion. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia Cebu In terms of liabilities,...
DBP The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) granted a P200-million loan to the Municipality of Balayan in Batangas to finance various development projects. Specifically, the loan proceeds will be used to improve the Balayan New Government Center, acquire a lot for a sanitary landfill and...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles defended President Duterte's declaration of a "state of calamity" Tuesday, Dec. 21 over the regions stricken by typhoon "Odette"--a move that was described as "late" by some. Siargao, post-"Odette". (Photo from PCG) Nograles, in a virtual press conference Wednesday,...
Cockfighting arenas are now allowed to operate in areas under alert level 2 as long as the local government units (LGUs) allow it and the events follow minimum health standards as prescribed by the government, Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesman Karlo Nograles said Wednesday, Dec....
As another potential typhoon moves toward the Philippines, President Duterte has directed government agencies and local government units (LGU) to make the necessary precautions in order to ensure public safety. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) During his pre-recorded "Talk to the...
As the country implements measures to prevent the entry of the Omicron variant, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar assured local government units (LGUs) of the administration's support in fighting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (PCOO)...
For those raring to hold street parties this Christmas, hold your horses. (Jordon Conner/ Unsplash) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said Friday, Dec. 10 that it's imperative for the party organizers to first coordinate with their respective local government...
Various local governance experts cited different problems that are prevalent and some that may arise from two policies that will come into effect in 2022 which will likely prevent a complete devolution or transfer of powers to the local governments. (FILE PHOTO) Starting in 2022, the Supreme...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged on Monday, Dec, 6, local governments units (LGUs) to craft guidelines on caroling activities in areas under alert level 2 for the Christmas season. DILG Undersecretary for barangay operations Martin Diño in a GMA News report,...
The shortage of vaccinators was the root cause of the failure of some localities to meet their respective inoculation targets of the qualified individuals during the National Vaccination Days. This was disclosed by League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) president and Marinduque governor...
A toxics watchgroup is calling on the government to impose a ban on firecrackers in the upcoming holiday season to protect the environment and limit mass gathering amid the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). EcoWaste Coalition, in a statement Wednesday, Dec. 1, particularly urged city...
A number of local government units (LGUs) have started preparing stricter health safety regulations in a bid to lessen the effects of the possible adverse impact of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) should it reaches the Philippines. League of Provinces of the...
