By Diann Calucin Valenzuela Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian delivered his first State of the Children Address during the city's celebration of children's month -- the "Parada ng Pangarap" – at People's Park Amphitheater, Valenzuela City on Saturday, Nov. 26. "In Valenzuela City, we focus on...
Five Vietnamese women who were allegedly forced to work as prostitutes by two foreign nationals were rescued during an entrapment operation conducted by members of the Southern Police District-Special Operation Unit (DSOU) in Paranaque on Friday, Nov. 25. Brig. Gen. Kirby John Brion Kraft, SPD...
The Mandaluyong City government was praised by the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 25, for its participation in the agency's "Vax Baby Vax" immunization campaign against viruses and diseases. According to the city government, Mandaluyong's Local Health Board headed by city health officer...
The city government of Las Piñas hosted a birthday party for two kids whose houses were destroyed by fire at Juluis Compound in Barangay Pulanglupa Uno on Nov. 18. Mayor Imelda Aguilar threw a party for the birthday of Nathan Acrobilla and Samuel Adolfo who were among the 80 families who lost...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Over 700 individuals participated in the “Manileñas Unity Walk for a Safe and VAW-free City, Starts with Me” conducted by the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) as part of the country's annual 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW) and their children....
The Parañaque Public Employment Services Office (PESO) organized on Nov. 24 a two-day mini-job fair to give students of Parañaque City College (PCC) the opportunity to undergo on-the-job training (OJT) with participating companies. Parañaque First District Rep. Edwin Olivarez said 700...
Parañaque City Mayor Eric de Leon Olivarez expressed on Friday, Nov. 25 his full support for the City Health Office’s (CHO) “Juana Be Wais : Communicating Violence Prevention” program that seeks to raise awareness on violence against women and children (VAWC). CHO Head Dra. Olga Virtusio led...
It's full steam ahead for the 11th hospital under the Rizal Provincial Hospital System (RPHS), which is expected to further boost the province’s health care services. Photo from Governor Nina Ynares' Facebook In a set of photos posted on her Facebook page, Rizal Governor Nina Ynares presented the...
The Department of Health (DOH) lauded the Makati City government on Thursday, Nov. 24, for its efforts in ensuring that all infants in the city are protected against viruses and ailments. In a ceremony held at the city hall, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay received the Certificate of Recognition from...
By Diann Calucin The Quezon City local government was recognized by the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) during its 33rd Operation Lifeline Awards and Recognition Ceremony held at the Basilio Valdez Hall, VMMC Theater, Diliman, Quezon City on Tuesday, Nov. 22 The city received the...
After being paraded through the streets of Angono, Rizal, the town’s “higantes” will soon be seen in Davao City festivals. This is after Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio expressed her willingness to bring to Davao the giant papier-mâché puppets that amazed her during the Higantes Festival...
Over 400 senior citizens in San Juan City received cash gifts from the city government on Tuesday, Nov. 22, as they were recognized for their invaluable contributions to the country's development. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora together with other city government officials led the event held at...
