As Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso firmly enforced the “One Strike Policy,” two members of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) were dismissed after a viral video showed them extorting money from a traffic violator in Sampaloc. On Friday, July 18, Domagoso ordered the...
A fire razed 10 houses and affected 25 families in Barangay Ususan, Taguig on July 17. The incident happened at 0434 Block 1 in Sitio Pusawan in the barangay, the Taguig City Fire Station reported. Firefighters raised the first alarm at 1:04 p.m. before the blaze was put under control at 1:42 p.m....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin Hataman outlined her vision and accomplishments as she embarked on her third and final term during her State-of-the-City Report at the Isabela City Gym on Tuesday, July 15. The mayor highlighted over 85 projects and programs initiated under her...
BACOLOD CITY – The municipal government of Moises Padilla in Negros Occidental has raised concerns with Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson regarding the possible eviction of the Central Philippine State University (CPSU) campus in the town, after the landowner expressed plans to reclaim the two-hectare...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has accepted the “Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy” challenge by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), emphasizing that literacy and education remain top priorities in the city. EDCOM 2 said the challenge is a nationwide social media video...
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso spearheaded the demolition of the Barangay 167 hall in Tondo which had long occupied nearly half of the road and posed risks to both motorists and pedestrians. The removal was completed within 24 hours after the mayor ordered its clearing. The action was...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon held a dialogue with Muslim vendors operating on sidewalks in Alabang. Biazon said the vendors operate in the Alabang viaduct, Alabang junction, Montillano Street, Petron gas station, and Liana’s, all located in Alabang. He recently ordered the Muntinlupa Traffic...
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has cancelled the candidacy of President Roxas town, Capiz province Mayor Receliste “Tanoy” Escolin two weeks after his “fourth” term started. The Comelec First Division said Escolin violated the three-term rule when he filed his...
Former vice president and now Naga Mayor Leni Robredo came to the defense of Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan, saying that they did what was necessary to win the 2025 senatorial race without compromising their principles. “Sa atin lang, if we fight right, may chance tayo. Gaya ng ginawa...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Greg Gasataya has called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to speed up drainage rehabilitation at the Bacolod Public Plaza, following flooding that affected kiosk vendors in the past MassKara Festivals. The mayor stressed the need for a new and functional...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso spearheaded the road clearing for the safety of pedestrian in the streets of Manila. Domagoso commended Barangay Chairwoman Edzel Acosta for proactively seeking assistance from the city to clear road obstructions in her community. “Natutuwa tayo...
With language being one of the biggest barriers to working abroad, the local government of Marikina has launched a free six-month Nihongo training program to help students and fresh graduates get global job opportunities. The program was launched in partnership with Sakai Town, Japan and Onodera...