BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya here lauded the appointment of Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez as deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Wednesday. "This milestone is a testament to your commitment to public service and Bacolod City is proud to see your leadership recognized on the national...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Calbayog City government in Samar province has launched a localized fuel subsidy program to shield tricycle drivers and commuters from rising pump prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis, officials announced Wednesday. Following a meeting with Petron...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-10 (Northern Mindanao) said Wednesday it remains vigilant against the movements of "notable" personalities engaged in illegal drug use and trade, warning that no one is above the law. In a briefing, PDEA-10 Director Alex Tablate...
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – The Candon City government on Wednesday, March 18, showcased a giant ‘’calamay’’ at the Candon South Central School Oval during the month-long 2026 Tobacco Festival. Mayor Eric D. Singson said this year’s grand unveiling of the city’s largest and most famous...
CEBU CITY – Amid the ongoing investigation into a supposed kidnapping incident, the mayor of Tagbilaran City, Bohol assured that the city remains safe and peaceful. Mayor Jane Yap said the city’s peace and order situation was not affected by the March 11 incident where a man was forced to ride...
BACOLOD CITY – Bago City in Negros Occidental on Monday started the distribution of rice subsidy to nearly 3,000 members of various tricycle operators and drivers associations (TODAs) to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on the local public transport sector. An initial 1,245 tricycle...
CEBU CITY – The city government of Tagbilaran officially launched the Saulog Tagbilaran 2026 on Monday, March 16. The launching, spearheaded by Mayor Jane Yap, was held as the city celebrated the 461st Blood Compact Anniversary at the Tagbilaran City Friendship Park. A Mass at the Saint Joseph...
CEBU CITY – The chief of police in Tagbilaran City, Bohol was relieved from his post while investigation into the alleged kidnapping of a man outside a public market last week is ongoing. Tagbilaran Mayor Jane Yap said Police Lt. Col. John Kareen Escober was replaced by Police Lt. Col. Judy Mar...
ILOILO CITY – Former Mayor Salvador “Badong” Divinagracia Jr. of Calinog town in central Iloilo province was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run accident on Sunday evening, March 15. The New Lucena Municipal Police Station (MPS) confirmed that Divinagracia is in custody after the death of...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon commended the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) for imposing a penalty on Maynilad Water Services due to the daily water service interruptions in southern Metro Manila. “We commend the MWSS-RO for its exercise of powers in...
The local government of Pasig and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI), a government research institute, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the city’s capacity in promoting programs for efficient energy use and conservation. The signing ceremony was...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government will implement a four-day work week starting Monday, March 16, in line with government energy conservation protocols. Mayor Benjamin Magalong has signed Executive Order No. 31-2026 enforcing the measure from Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following...
