BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city and the component cities of Bago and Cadiz in Negros Occidental have launched various initiatives to enhance the delivery of services to the elderly. On Monday, Mayor Greg Gasataya here led the formal opening of the P3.3-million Senior Citizen Center...
CEBU CITY – The mayor of Dumanjug, Cebu is standing firm on his decision to ban the use of cellphones in schools within the municipality. Mayor Gungun Gica reminded school heads, district supervisors, and parents that starting Monday, June 29, students will not be allowed to use cellphones while...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government of El Salvador City in Misamis Oriental will continue expanding its healthcare services this year after providing P35.17 million in medical assistance to residents in 2025. Mayor Edgar Lignes said the local government funded most of the medical aid,...
Maginhawa Street in Quezon City will be transformed into the city’s first Pride Village on Saturday, June 27, featuring vibrant community activities, live performances, and local businesses in celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. The stretch from Magiting Street to Mapagkawanggawa Street will...
The Quezon City government has received its sixth consecutive Unmodified Opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), reflecting its continued compliance with financial reporting standards and responsible management of public funds. The latest audit result affirmed the city’s continued efforts to...
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...
