BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya warned that the city government will go after litterbugs to instill discipline and support flood control efforts in this highly-urbanized city. Gasataya reiterated the city’s firm stance on enforcing City Ordinance No. 531, Series of 2011, or the...
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) president Francis Zamora said on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that he will propose stiffer fines for littering. During a media interview at the launch of the “ Bayanihan sa Estero Program ,” Zamora explained that the proposed increase in penalties...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano has issued a stern instruction to the police to thoroughly investigate and solve the robbery incident inside a restaurant in the city that victimized Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia. Rubiano instructed Pasay City Police Chief Col....
BACOLOD CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will conduct a re-survey of public utility jeepneys (PUJs) in this highly-urbanized city from Sept. 8 to 20 in response to ongoing transport issues. The plan was discussed in a recent meeting between Mayor Greg...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya announced on Monday that 7,978 Bacolod Comprehensive Health Program (BacCHP) cards were undistributed during the term of former Mayor Albee Benitez. In a press briefing, Gasataya expressed concern over the unreleased cards that cost the city P120 each to print....
ILOILO CITY — After Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu publicly lashed out, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Western Visayas retracted its analysis while blaming the media for alleged wrong reporting on the impact of real property tax (RPT) tax hike on inflation. The PSA-6’s change of tone...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Tuesday, Aug. 19, signed an ordinance that will provide immediate tax relief to residents and businesses affected by severe flooding from July 21 to 25. City Ordinance No. 2025-A-001, enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Monday, Aug. 11, waives penalties,...
Mayor Joy Belmonte on Tuesday, August 19, led the rites, including a wreath-laying at the Quezon Memorial Shrine to mark the 147th birth anniversary of former President Manuel L. Quezon, after whom Quezon City was named. Belmonte recalled Quezon’s words delivered at the Zamboanga Normal School,...
The city government of Las Piñas conducted screening and an annual checkup for members of Kaagapay street sweepers to keep them healthy while maintaining cleanliness and order around the city. Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the annual checkup for the street sweepers is part of the city...
Manila Mayor "Isko Moreno" Domagoso personally visited the Beata Health Center in Pandacan, Manila, to assess the condition of residents, especially senior citizens, and to consult with the community. Joining the mayor were Dr. Grace Padilla, Engr. Armand Andres, Engr. Randy Sadac and Director...
ILOILO CITY—Neophyte Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu was irked as she defended the 300 percent increase in real property tax (RPT) pushed by her father and predecessor former Mayor Jerry Treñas. Chu was visibly angry on Monday, Aug. 18, when media asked for reaction after the Philippine Statistics...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya said that he is leaving the review of flood control projects handled by Legacy Construction Corp. in this highly-urbanized city to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Office of the President. “Let’s just allow the DPWH to do whatever...
