BAGUIO CITY – Forty-three Filipino World War II veterans were awarded the United States Congressional Gold Medal, the oldest and highest civilian award of the United States, on Tuesday, September 3, at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center here. WORLD war II veteran Sgt. Eumellia D....
BACOLOD CITY – A new tourist destination will be up in the upland part of this city for nature and outdoor enthusiasts soon. The city government held the groundbreaking of the P47-million Bacolod Tree Park in Barangay Alangilan on Wednesday, September 4, that also signals the start of the...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has ordered the dismissal of former Albay governor Noel E. Rosal and the one-year suspension of Legazpi City Mayor Carmen Geraldine B. Rosal after they were found guilty of administrative charges involving the reassignment of several department heads in 2022. The...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – This city reaped citations in the recent Department of Trade and Industry Creative Cities and Municipalities Awards 2024. DTI Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque said Calapan City was No. 1 Most Competitive in Resiliency, Top 5 Most Competitive in Infrastructure,...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas here is under fire for flip-flopping statements on cancellation of classes due to rainy weather enhanced by tropical storm “Enteng” on Monday, September 2. MAYOR Jerry Treñas of Iloilo City during a September 2 press conference. (Arnold Almacen/CMO)...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte will join the city leaders from Southeast Asia and lead the upcoming C40 Cities SEA CAI Regional Academy to talk about fighting against the climate crisis in Quezon City from September 2 to 6. Joining Belmonte in leading the event is another prominent woman leader,...
BACOLOD CITY – Twelve local chief executives, including the wife of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, have formally joined the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD). PAMPLONA, Negros Oriental Mayor Janice Degamo was among the new Lakas-CMD members sworn in by House Speaker Martin...
ILOILO CITY — Rep. Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda here refuted allegations made by Mayor Jerry Treñas that she did nothing when then President Rodrigo Duterte tagged the city as the most “shabulized" locality in the country. REP. Julienne 'Jamjam' Baronda and Mayor Jerry Treñas of Iloilo City....
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto reminded Pasigueños, especially parents, of the existing guidelines in the city regarding the automatic cancellation or suspension of classes and work in schools during disasters or natural calamities. On Tuesday, August 27, Sotto mentioned Executive Order No. PCG-43,...
BACOLOD CITY - Victorias City, Negros Occidental Mayor Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez is torn between seeking re-election or running as congressman in the third district of the province. OFFICIALS of E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental led by Mayor Marvin Malacon (seated right), with Victorias City...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay - Mayor Carlwyn "Awin" Baldo of Daraga, Albay, who is facing two counts of murder over the killing of Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe and security aide Police Master Sgt. Orlando Diaz in 2018, surrendered to the Camalig, Albay Municipal Police Station on Monday...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor John Dalipe led this city in commemorating National Heroes Day on Monday, August 26. MAYOR John Dalipe leads the National Heroes Day commemoration in Zamboanga City on Monday, August 26. Dalipe, in a short program at Plaza Rizal here, honored the great men and...
