TACLOBAN CITY – Palompon, Leyte Mayor Ramon Oñate expressed optimism that investors will increase in their municipality following the declaration of Stable Internal Peace and Security on Friday, May 17. "There is no prosperity if there is no peace," the mayor said during the signing of a...
Even President Marcos is puzzled about Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's identity, saying it needs to be looked into further. (Photos courtesy of PCO and Senator Risa Hontiveros Office) In an interview in Cagayan de Oro on Thursday, May 16, Marcos revealed that he has been wondering about Guo's identity...
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates leads the toast celebrating the launch of its fourth economic estate, Tari Estate, with special guests (from left to right) Cosette Canilao, president and CEO of Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.; Tereso Panga, director general of the Philippine Economic Zone...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Juris Bautista Sucro of Kalibo, the provincial capital of Aklan, joined the Atin Ito (This is Ours) civilian coalition that installed floating markers on the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, May 15. "Bilang Akeanon ag Kalibonhon isaeang ka pribilihiyo ro rayang pinasahi...
CEBU CITY – With his six-month suspension, Mayor Michael Rama’s vision of a “Singapore-like Cebu City with Melbourne features” has to take a backseat. GARCIA (FB) Acting Mayor Raymond Garcia admitted he is not too keen on pushing Rama’s dream of transforming the city like Singapore. READ:...
CEBU CITY – Vice Mayor Raymond Garcia on Monday, May 13, formally took over as acting mayor of this city following the six-month suspension of Mayor Michael Rama. VICE Mayor Raymond Garcia (right) meets department heads after officially becoming acting mayor of Cebu City on Monday, May 13,...
CEBU CITY – A municipal-wide curfew has been enforced in Liloan town, northern Cebu following a roadside shooting incident that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl last week. Liloan Mayor Aljew Frasco announced that the curfew, which took effect last Friday, May 10, will be from 10 p.m. to 4...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Mayor Malou F. Morillo here and this city’s key officials recently visited San Pablo City in Laguna where they observed its waste-to-energy project which the lady mayor described as a great promise for Calapan’s waste management system that offers a...
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan announced on Friday, May 10, that the Manila City Library (MCL) has new operating hours in view of the adjustment of the work schedule in the local government. Lacuna-Pangan said the city's main library, located on Taft Avenue in Ermita, will open from 7 a.m. to 7...
In today's rapidly changing world, it is more crucial than ever for students to grasp the significance of global issues and their role in shaping a sustainable future. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a blueprint for addressing the most pressing challenges facing humanity and...
CEBU CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended Mayor Michael Rama here and seven City Hall officials for six months. Rama’s suspension stemmed from a case filed by city government workers who complained that they were not paid for at least 10 months. Also suspended were City...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has ordered a six-month preventive suspension of Cebu City Mayor Michael L. Rama and seven other local officials for their involvement in the non-payment of salaries of four city employees since July 2023. Also oOrdered suspended without pay were City Administrator...
