As part of the celebration of Women’s Month, the local government of San Juan and the Province of Laguna signed a sisterhood agreement to strengthen cooperation and partnership between them and to exchange best practices in programs that support and uplift women on Tuesday, March 10. The signing...
The Malabon City government has shifted to a compressed four-day workweek for its employees as part of measures to conserve energy and reduce electricity consumption. The policy was implemented in compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for government agencies and local...
For decades, Metro Manila has been the center of opportunity in the Philippines. But today, something interesting is happening just a little further south. Cities like Santa Rosa, Laguna are no longer simply extensions of Metro Manila they are becoming complete, self-sustaining communities designed...
ILOILO CITY — Rep. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda of this city has filed a bill authorizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to temporarily suspend or reduce excise tax on petroleum products due to the Middle East war. “This measure aims to cushion Filipino consumers and the national economy...
The local government of San Juan on Monday, March 9, implemented a four-day workweek for its personnel as part of the directive for all government agencies to strictly implement energy conservation protocols amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which are causing rising global oil prices....
LAOAG CITY – A long line of motorists queued at gasoline stations here on Monday as global oil prices rise due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. In a series of interviews with the Philippine News Agency, motorists and Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) and tricycle drivers expressed...
The Marikina City government will implement a four-day workweek for city offices as part of its efforts to conserve energy and reduce fuel consumption amid rising global oil prices caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis. Mayor Maan Teodoro signed Executive Order No. 05, Series of 2026, on...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A family driver was shot dead here on Monday, March 9. The Police Station 5 identified the victim as Cesar Ivan Francisco. The victim was walking with a companion in front of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative when two motorcycle-riding gunmen appeared and shot him. The...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday warned fuel sellers in the city of sanctions if they raise prices without authority or hoard supplies. “Subukan nila na magtaas at huhulihin namin sila agad. Ganun lang iyon, lalo na ang nagho-hoard (We will immediately apprehend them if they...
BACOLOD CITY – A 17-year-old student was allegedly mauled to death by her father in their home in Barangay Rizal, Sagay City, Negros Occidental on Monday, March 9. Police Lt. Col. Alvimar Flores, Sagay police chief, said the victim’s grandfather sought assistance from the police when he heard...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay announced on Monday, March 9, the city 's adoption of a four-day workweek starting March 16 as part of its energy and fuel-saving steps following the President 's directive to implement energy conservation measures amid the worsening conflict in the Middle...
KORONADAL CITY – Mayor Eliordo Ogena passed away on Sunday in a hospital in General Santos City due to lingering illness. He was 72. Flags flew at half-mast in front of the Koronadal City Hall and at government offices and schools across the city as residents mourned the loss of their city chief...
