DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte signed an executive order on Monday, April 6, creating an inter-agency task force to coordinate government response to rising fuel prices and their impact on basic goods and economic activity. Executive Order No. 7, Series of 2026, was issued on...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly-urbanized city distributed five kilos of rice to 1,193 modernized and traditional jeepney drivers on Easter Sunday, April 5, affected by successive fuel price hikes. The city government deployed pickup trucks to distribute the staple to various Public Utility Jeepney...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has expressed concern about the impact of the energy crisis on the local Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This city recorded a 40 percent to 50 percent drop in tourist arrivals during the Holy Week compared to last year. Magalong said hotels in Camp John Hay...
Amid soaring fuel prices, the Marikina local government is set to offer more than just "Libreng sakay" (Free rides) to commuters, as it will use eco-friendly, solar-powered e-jeeps to make daily travel easier for residents. “Para makatulong sa araw-araw na biyahe ng ating mga kababayan,...
Malabon City Administrator Dr. Alexander T. Rosete showcased the city’s best practices in digital governance at the 17th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning held in Fukuoka, Japan, from April 1 to 4, 2026. During the conference, Dr. Rosete delivered...
The Pasig City government clarified on Sunday, April 5, that Mayor Vico Sotto will never endorse any investment or platform, countering the Artificial Intelligence (AI) or deepfake videos circulating online that use his voice and image. “Hindi kailanman mag-eendorso nang anumang investment o...
Kathryn Bernardo has shared videos and snaps from her Thailand vacation with friends. In all her posts, there was no sign of Mayor Mark Alcala — until the very end. In the last clip, Kathryn was spotted holding someone 's arm while eating Tom Yam. Sharp-eyed netizens quickly noticed a...
Kapamilya star Kathryn Bernardo and Lucena City Mayor Mark Alcala have set social media abuzz after photos of the two together surfaced online, fueling long-running rumors of a romantic relationship between the actress and the local government official. The pair was spotted at Suvarnabhumi Airport...
TACLOBAN CITY — Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa is relieved over the dismissal of the murder case filed against him and two others over the killing of a man in Baybay City in 2024. Judge Carlos Arguelles of the Regional Trial Court in Baybay City, Leyte dismissed the murder...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government is expediting the release of food subsidy to indigents using the P56-million grant from the national government. "I have directed the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD) to prepare the project proposal and the purchase request and other documentary...
The Federation of Filipino‑Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) and the Angelo King Foundation, Inc. (AKFI) have launched the Exemplar City Mayor Award 2026, a nationwide search recognizing mayors who demonstrate transformative leadership and good governance. The ceremony at...
The Muntinlupa City government has saved 31,000 liters of fuel, equivalent to P3 million, in two weeks as part of its energy conservation measures. “Happy to report na mahigit 31,000 liters o katumbas na P3 milyon na halaga ng fuel ang natipid ng Pamahalaang Lungsod sa loob lamang ng dalawang...
