THE VIEW FROM RIZAL After “Betty,” El Niño As we were writing this column, residents of Luzon were heaving a collective sigh of relief. PAGASA had just reported that “Betty” had just been reported downgraded to the category of “typhoon.” International forecasters said the typhoon...
A total of 44 former and active members of Communist Front Organizations (CFOs) and Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) who surrendered to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) have pledged their allegiance to the government in a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 30 The event was attended by...
Mayor Eric Olivarez assists passport applicants The Parañaque City government conducted a one-day Passport on Wheels at SM City BF Parañaque on Monday, May 29. The Passport on Wheels is a project of Mayor Eric Olivarez and his brother, Rep. Edwin Olivarez, in coordination with the Department...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) awarded tools and equipment to the Las Piñas Manpower Training Center (LPCMTC) to boost the skills and livelihood training programs being offered to Las Piñeros. Las Pinas Vice-Mayor April Aguilar during the awarding of livelihood tools and...
The Makati City local government, together with the Department of Tourism (DOT), launched on Sunday, May 28, the first-ever Hop On, Hop Off (HOHO) bus tours aimed at further promoting Makati's heritage sites, museums, and lifestyle centers. The launch was held at the Activity Area of Ayala Malls...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Monday, May 29, called on national government agencies to properly coordinate with the local government for infrastructure projects in the city to avoid wasting public funds and causing inconvenience to residents. “Close coordination between the city government...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has expressed the collective hope of city leaders around the world to address the global crisis of plastic waste or plastic pollution that has adverse effects on the environment especially in times of calamities. “Let us recognize the power of cities, acknowledge...
The Muntinlupa City government provided assistance to families that were affected by a fire on May 27. [The Muntinlupa City Fire Station said the fire hit a storage facility](https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/27/fire-razes-warehouse-houses-in-muntinlupa)  in Tepaurel Compound in Barangay Putatan at...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Saturday, May 27, warned that the city government will go after its employees who ask for or accept bribes from their clients when doing various services. “Hindi natin palalampasin ang mga ganitong klaseng pang-aabuso at pagmamalabis sa ating mga QCitizen lalo na...
In its bid to further improve its health and social service initiatives, the San Juan City local government launched a two-day psychological first aid training for its public officers and officials to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills in responding to clients suffering from...
The Makati City local government announced that it has already started the distribution of year-end grocery packs to learners from Kinder to Senior High School as well as Special Education students. According to Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, a total 77,886 students who have completed academic year...
An 11-year-old girl suffering from hernia was given aid by the Antipolo City local government as part of its efforts in giving assistance to its less fortunate residents who are in need of medical and social assistance. According to Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares, Shecaina Jerez, a resident of Upper...
