BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong is pushing for a total ban on all vapes after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Cordillera confirmed that a vape device containing marijuana was confiscated in a school here. According to Magalong, the PDEA presented him with two vapes containing...
METRO MATTERS With the opening of the 2026–2027 school year comes renewed hope for thousands of San Juaneño families. The start of classes is always special as teachers welcome new learners, parents prepare for another school year and students return carrying dreams of a brighter future. As...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro on Thursday, June 25, reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to integrity and accountability, declaring that corruption, abuse, and complacency have no place in local governance. Teodoro made the remarks during her first State of the City Address (SOCA),...
The Caloocan City government reaffirmed its dedication to sustainable environmental programs that will strengthen climate resilience and ensure a more livable city for future generations. This commitment was underscored during the planting of 3,100 seedlings led by Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along”...
TIAONG, Quezon – This town marked the feast day of patron saint John the Baptist on Wednesday, June 24, with a boodle fight in front of the municipal hall dubbed “Barrio Fiesta.” Led by Mayor Vincent Arjay Mea, people from 31 barangays were served longganisa, pork barbecue, chicken with...
CEBU CITY – Gov. Pamela Baricuatro expressed support for Rajiv Enad, the mayor of Minglanilla, Cebu, who was indicted for graft by the Office of the Ombudsman. “You have my support Mayor,” Baricuatro said, reacting on a news item about the charges that Enad is facing. Baricuatro described...
Around 15,000 people celebrated the Wattah! Wattah! Festival in San Juan City on Wednesday, June 24, marking the Feast of St. John the Baptist with traditional water‑dousing, float parades, and various performances. The Eastern Police District (EPD) reported that roughly 7,000 participants had...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon expressed gratitude to the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for its continued support to the city’s early childhood education programs, highlighted by the donation of 50 Samsung tablets and accessories. Biazon thanked KOICA for deploying volunteers in...
Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez on Tuesday ordered intensified security measures in the city to prevent school-related violence similar to Cavite and Tacloban City. Fernandez met Councilor Joey Tamayo and the Dagupan City Police Office (DCPO) led by Police Col. Arnold Solomon to discuss...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay expressed her gratitude to First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos for spearheading the “Lab For All: Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot Para sa Lahat” program, following a series of medical missions conducted in the city. The initiative is a nationwide community-based...
The San Juan City government kicks off its two-day Wattah! Wattah! Festival on Tuesday, June 23, with a parade and street dance competition highlighting the city’s rich culture, creativity, and community spirit. Mayor Francis Zamora will lead the festival activities under this year’s theme,...
Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval expressed support for young Malabueño filmmakers who showcased their creativity and storytelling skills during the Ahon Kabataan Film Festival. The festival, themed “1998 to Present: The Vision and Legacy from Municipality to Cityhood and Beyond,”...
