BACOLOD CITY – San Carlos City, Negros Occidental Mayor Renato Gustilo mourned the death of a health worker in a two-vehicle accident in Barangay Rizal, San Carlos City on April 10. Gustilo said that investigation is ongoing and called for the filing of appropriate charges to ensure...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Tuesday, April 14, ordered the closure of a snack house here which was hit by an explosion and later turned out to be an illegal gambling den. Fourteen persons were injured in the explosion from an improvised explosive device thrown by a 32-year-old male...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government encouraged people to take advantage of the lighter traffic and more relaxed atmosphere due to the oil crisis to visit the country’s summer capital. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the current situation offers a unique opportunity for tourists to enjoy this city...
ALBUERA, Leyte – To improve healthcare services here, the local government is constructing a rural health unit annex building in Barangay San Pedro. Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa said they have allocated P8 million for the construction from their development fund. “We will start our dream...
DAVAO CITY – To help cushion the impact of the ongoing oil crisis, the municipality of Hagonoy in Davao del Sur will implement “No Movement Sunday” aimed at conserving fuel. Mayor Jesus Dureza Jr. explained that the measure encourages residents to refrain from unnecessary travel on Sundays,...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government is crafting an economic continuity plan to help cushion the impact of soaring oil prices on various sectors, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday. “The plan aims to address identified risks and outline solutions for each of the affected sectors to help sustain...
The Legazpi City government is expanding its support for children with special needs by providing financial assistance and establishing a rehabilitation facility to ensure access to developmental services. Mayor Hisham Ismail said at least 1,666 families with members or children diagnosed with...
CEBU CITY – The city government of Ormoc is set to build a modern civic center, an ambitious project 60 years in the making. Ormoc, under the leadership of Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez, has a masterplan to complete the city 's civic center aimed at upgrading and expanding government services for...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A massive manhunt is on for two suspects responsible for shooting a Lebanese national and his Filipino wife inside their business establishment here last Friday, April 10. In a social media post, Mayor Khymer Olaso has offered a P500,000 reward to anyone who can provide...
Amid the rising cost of basic goods, Cainta, Rizal Mayor Kit Nieto resumed the “One Cainta Pantry” feeding program to provide residents with free dinners and help ease the daily expenses of families. Nieto said the town pantry would go around different areas of the town every Monday to Friday...
ILOILO CITY – Groups and individuals condemned the Iloilo City government under neophyte Mayor Raisa Treñas for violently displacing bolanteros (ambulant and informal vendors) on Friday night, April 10. “The city government is playing victim even though it is the institution that has been...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Court of Appeals has dismissed the case against former Palompon, Leyte Mayor Ramon Oñate, seven members of the Sangguniang Bayan, and six others for alleged misappropriation of public funds. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Ian Jay Arevalo, now deceased, husband of...
