DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on Monday, Aug. 25, said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should be held accountable for alleged irregularities in multi-billion peso flood control projects, stressing that the Chief Executive sits at the top of the government chain of command....
Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso announced urgent contingency measures to avoid a sanitation crisis following the permanent closure of the Navotas Sanitary Landfill (NSLF) on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Domagoso confirmed that the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) had officially advised the...
The Caloocan City government has placed its disaster response teams on alert on Tuesday, Aug. 26, as part of precautionary measures amid inclement weather conditions. Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan said the city’s rescue equipment and evacuation centers have been prepared in case of...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso issued an urgent call for accountability in the city’s flood control and waste management efforts in the wake of rising cases of leptospirosis in the city. In a meeting with department heads and bureau directors, Domagoso expressed his frustration...
ILOILO CITY -- Vice Mayor Julio Estolloso was laid to rest in Ibajay town, Aklan province on Monday, Aug. 25, more than two weeks after he was murdered. Thousands attended the funeral of the 50-year-old Estolloso, whose cold-blooded murder by municipal councilor Mihrel Senatin inside the...
BACOLOD CITY – With the national spotlight on flood mitigation, Mayor Greg Gasataya convened barangay leaders and key government agencies to push for a more coordinated approach in addressing this highly-urbanized city’s ongoing waste problems, one of the major causes of flooding. “Please...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said the newly launched SumbongSaPangulo.ph website has provided a long-awaited list of flood control projects in the city, but emphasized the need for more detailed documents to ensure proper monitoring. In a social media post on Sunday, August 24 , the city mayor...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Mayor Khymer Olaso honored historic and modern heroes on National Heroes Day on Monday, Aug. 25, at Plaza Rizal here. In his message, Olaso asked Zamboanga City residents to be guided by their actions and values to make a significant contribution in building a progressive and...
The Valenzuela City government launched the “PANATAG: Valenzuela’s Flood Control Resilience Initiatives,” a comprehensive plan to strengthen flood resilience, highlighting science-based solutions, community participation, and strong partnerships with national agencies and academic...
The Caloocan City Government announced on Thursday, Aug. 21, that it will provide more than 10,000 tablets and 1,500 laptops to the city 's public schools as part of its continuing effort to enhance digital learning. The gadgets will be turned over to the Schools Division Office (SDO) for...
Mayor Ruffy Biazon suspended face-to-face classes in all levels in public and private schools in Muntinlupa on Aug. 22 due to bad weather. “Batay sa forecast na pinalabas ng PAGASA ngayong 5:05 AM at rainfall forecast ng DDRMO, face to face classes are suspended today in Muntinlupa City,...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Renato Gustilo of San Carlos City, Negros Occidental has requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate three flood control projects totaling P306 million allegedly implemented in the city under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) by three...
