The Mandaluyong City government has started providing free Rokid Artificial Intelligence (AI) glasses to residents with visual disabilities as part of its initiative to promote inclusive services through technology. The city government announced on Wednesday, July 15, the launch of what it called...
A police chase involving two motorcycle-riding robbers ended in a shootout, leaving one suspect dead and the other arrested in Makati City on Monday, July 13. According to the Makati City Police Station, the chase began when two robbery suspects fled on a motorcycle after robbing a female victim...
After being named one of the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) awardees, the Pasig City government allocated its P2‑million incentive to procure Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment as part of its continuing efforts to digitalize health services. On Tuesday, July 14,...
Actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co tied the knot in a civil wedding at Makati City Hall, Mayor Nancy Binay confirmed on social media late Tuesday, July 14. In her Facebook post, Binay wrote, “Kinasal ko na po sila ☺️ (I officiated their wedding) Congratulations & Best wishes...
CEBU CITY – The ongoing diplomatic dispute centering on maritime claims in the West Philippine Sea between the Philippines and China has spilled into the confines of the Cebu City Hall. Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña called out his close ally, Mayor Nestor Archival, for not attending the City...
SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday enforced the six-month preventive suspension against Mayor Arcadio “Najie” Gapangada here. The Ombudsman suspended Gapangada for administrative charges of grave abuse of authority, grave misconduct,...
San Juan City Mayor and League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) National President Francis Zamora will sign sisterhood agreements with Cebu Province and Tagbilaran City to strengthen local government cooperation and advance collaborative governance. Zamora will begin his official visit on...
ILOILO CITY — Mayor Richard Garin of Miag-ao, Iloilo has not seen the complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas for alleged illegal quarrying. “I have not seen the complaint, so indi pa kita maka comment. Let’s just wait,” said Garin on Monday, July 13. Last week, Salvador...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A newly opened convenience here store lost P20,000 to a scammer who used the name of Mayor Khymer Olaso of this city on Sunday, July 12. Olaso confirmed that the amount was taken from the store via an online transaction by a person who introduced himself as a representative from...
The Caloocan City government has expanded its employment program for persons with disability (PWDs) through a partnership with a private company. Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan led the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement for “Project Ability and Mobility,” which aims to help...
BAGUIO CITY – Water-related businesses in Baguio face closure if they fail two consecutive water quality tests, Mayor Benjamin Magalong warned as the city government intensifies inspections of establishments supplying drinking water. Magalong said public health takes priority over business...
The Taguig City government has chosen 30 medical students as the first recipients of its Investing in the Value of Education through Stewardship for Taguigeños (INVEST) Scholarship Program for Medicine. The students will receive full scholarships covering tuition and miscellaneous fees, along with...
