SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye When Muntinlupa City Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi steps down on June 30, he will have served a total of 18 years, from 1998 to 2007 and from 2013 to 2022. Fresnedi, 72, is leaving behind an enviable legacy of good governance, sound fiscal management, and a long list of...
Pateros’ Covid-19 status is now at a moderate risk level after the number of cases grew by more than 200 percent, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Health Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire said during a public briefing on PTV 4 on June 25 that Pateros, Pasig, San Juan, Quezon and Marikina...
Manilans rejoiced as the highly awaited Bagong Ospital ng Maynila was inaugurated on Manila's 451st founding anniversary on Friday, June 24. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, and Congressman Yul Servo led the unvailing of marker during the inauguration...
CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama (left) with Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia during a recent gathering. (FB photo) CEBU CITY – The mayor here declared war against dengue. Mayor Michael Rama on Friday, June 24, said the dengue situation in the city is already alarming and that he is taking over to...
Ten villages and subdivisions in BF Homes received e-trikes that will be used to improve mobility and enhance peace and order in communities. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said the distribution of electric vehicles to all villages and subdivisions in 16 barangays of the city is part of the “E Trike for...
MAYOR Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar announces a probe on the fire last Wednesday, June 22, at the Zamboanga City Hall. (Zambo LGU photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has ordered a probe on the fire that damaged an area at the back of the Office of the City Mayor last...
Outstanding Manilans, including Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, were recognized for their contributions to the city on Thursday, June 23, at the Metropolitan Theater. Photo courtesy of the Manila PIO The awarding ceremony was held on the eve of the city's 451st founding...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto bade farewell to the traditional practice of naming infrastructure projects, particularly government-owned buildings, after politicians, opting instead to recognize the achievements of prominent individuals who hailed from the city. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Vico Sotto's...
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and the city's police force assured the Philippines that they will go after the gunman behind the random shooting incident that led to the tragic death of visiting Filipino lawyer John Laylo. Photo from John Albert Laylo's Facebook account/ MANILA BULLETIN Philippine...
The Department of Health (DOH) cited the Las Piñas City government for its outstanding performance in vaccinating children aged 0 to 23 months old on Wednesday, June 22. Mayor Imelda Aguilar thanked DOH Regional Director Dr. Gloria Balboa who visited the Las Piñas City Hall and handed over to her...
The Municipality of Pateros, the smallest local government unit in Metro Manila with an estimated population of 70,000, has recorded 14 active Covid-19 cases, an increase compared to a week ago. Data from the Pateros municipal government showed that on June 21, the municipality added six new...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Tuesday, June 21, supported calls for the cancellation of quarrying agreements in the Masungi Georeserve and the Upper Marikina Watershed. Photo from the Masungi Georeserve Sotto said in a tweet: "Pasig City is downstream of the Upper Marikina Watershed. If we don't...
