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37 STUDENT TEAMS COMPETE IN QC INNOVATION TILT

The Quezon City Government proudly announces 37 teams as finalists for the second Startup QC Student Competition, aimed to develop the next innovative ideas to address community challenges and drive positive change. Expanding its reach this year, the competition welcomes not only college and university students but also senior high school innovators, reinforcing Quezon City’s […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL FARMERS JOIN ‘LAKBAY PALAY’

More than 500 farmers from different cities and towns of Negros Occidental attended the Lakbay Palay organized by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) held in the Municipality of Murcia. Lakbay Palay is an annual farmers’ field day and forum, sponsored by the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Programs run by PhilRice that […]

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BELMONTE UPDATES QC CLASS SUSPENSION GUIDELINES

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has issued updated localized guidelines for class suspensions in response to inclement weather, extreme heat, earthquakes, and poor air quality. Outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2025, these protocols align with the Department of Education Order No. 022, Series of 2024, and are designed to provide clear, data-driven […]

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OCD HOLDS 2ND EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS SUMMIT

In a relentless bid to promote disaster preparedness and foster understanding of earthquake impacts, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will hold its 2nd Earthquake Preparedness Summit from April 8 to April 9, 2025, at the Madison 101 Hotel in Quezon City. Themed “A Heightened Preparedness and Readiness to Respond,” the summit advocates for a […]

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ALL 33 ANGELES CITY BRGY HALLS NOW SOLAR-POWERED

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr.’s administration has completed the installation of solar panels in all 33 barangay halls and various city government buildings — a landmark initiative aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing electricity costs throughout the city. This initiative underscores Lazatin’s commitment to renewable energy, reducing electricity costs, and promoting environmental […]

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LACSON: ALLOW DRIVERS TO BUY OWN MODERN JEEPNEYS

Jeepney drivers and operators must have enough leeway from the government to buy their own vehicles under the jeepney modernization program, former Senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson said. Speaking at a gathering with jeepney drivers and operators organized by former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson, Lacson said it would be better if the […]

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MANGALDAN SCHOOLS SET CLASS SUSPENSIONS AMID HEAT

The local government unit of Mangaldan, Pangasinan led by Mayor Bona Fe de Vera Parayno convened key officials and representatives from public and private schools regarding the last few weeks of SY 2024-2025, focusing on the guidelines on suspensions especially this season wherein extreme heat is being experienced and anticipated.Municipal Administrator Atty. Teodora Cerdan, co-facilitated […]

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PIMENTEL WANTS TOWN HALL DEBATES FOR MARIKINA BETS

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called on all candidates in Marikina City to participate in a regular town hall debate where they can directly present their platforms and solutions to the city’s pressing issues. “Ang halalan ay dapat tungkol sa mga plataporma at solusyon sa problema ng Marikina tulad ng baha, trabaho […]

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NEGOCC LGUS GET GOOD GOVERNANCE CASH INCENTIVES

The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, along with its component local government units (LGU) that passed the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), received their respective incentive funds during a ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol Social Hall recently. Negros Occidental received P3 million, while the 12 cities each received P2 million each, and the […]

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QC GOV’T RAFFLES OFF 301 CONDOMINIUM UNITS

The Quezon City Government, through the Housing Community Development and Resettlement Department (HCDRD), awarded 301 condominium units as part of its rental housing program to qualified QCitizens via public raffle on the HCDRD’s Facebook live feed recently. Beneficiaries were awarded units in the QCitizen Homes Urban Deca Housing project located in Litex, Barangay Commonwealth. “Through […]