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KADIWA PROGRAM RETURNS TO ANGELES CITY

Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. showed his full support to the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita, also known as the KADIWA program, of the Department of Agriculture.  To date, kiosks were installed at the City Hall compound premises beginning May 22 until May 23, 2024, showcasing basic […]

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ILOILO CITY GOV’T IMPLEMENTS ‘HEAT STROKE BREAK’

The Iloilo City government is implementing a “heat stroke break” policy to protect traffic enforcers and workers under the scorching heat of the sun from related sickness. “As the city continues to experience heat waves, I have instructed the department heads with personnel such as street sweepers and traffic aides to adjust or shorten their […]

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‘SMART BACKPACK’ WINS QC STUDENT STARTUP CONTEST

A “smart backpack” system startup idea that revolutionizes maternal healthcare systems and empowers rural women and healthcare workers was named the best among this year’s StartUp QC Student Competition finalists, clinching the P100,000 grand prize. The Quezon City Government awarded a total of 27 outstanding student teams (out of 39 finalists) that have submitted their […]

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LACUNA PREPARES MANILA FOR HARSH LA NIÑA WEATHER

Manila is preparing for what the PAGASA has said is a strong La Niña following the current strong El Niño. Mayor Honey Lacuna said the city has acquired and installed weather instruments needed for localized weather forecasts, while Congressman Joel Chua has been inspecting esteros and flood control projects in Manila’s Third District. “We now have […]

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ANGELES CITY HALL WORKERS TO GET MID-YEAR BONUS

Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. ordered the release of mid-year bonus for the 1,313 City Hall employees in Angeles City — 966 permanent, 318 casual, 14 elected, and 15 contractual recently. Flordeliza Santos, President of the Angeles City Employees for a New and Dynamic Angeles (AGENDA), expressed her gratitude to Lazatin for pushing through with […]

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FERNANDO CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH BULAKENYOS

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando threw a generous birthday bash, treating 11,600 Bulakenyos from various towns and cities in the province to free meals at selected Jollibee, McDonald’s, Chowking, Greenwich, and Shakey’s establishments.The first 200 customers per store were served chicken with spaghetti and soft drink meal at 30 Jollibee and 22 McDonald’s stores province-wide excluding […]

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LACSON GIVES AID TO 200 NEGROS OCCIDENTAL STUDENTS

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson turned over educational assistance worth a total of P600,000 to 200 scholars of the Catholic Ming Yuan College (CMYC) in Brgy. Blumentritt, Municipality of Murcia. CMYC Board of Trustees Chairman Alfredo Barcelona, CMYC Administrator Fr. Yongxing Cui, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mariam Castel, and Negros Occ. Scholarship Program Head […]

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QC GOV’T WORKING HOURS NOW FROM 7AM TO 5PM

The Quezon City government has extended service hours to QCitizens from 7am to 5pm as it implements a modified work schedule to help ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila. According to Mayor Joy Belmonte, the city government is abiding by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution 24-08, mandating local government units to adopt a 7am to […]

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MANILA TO HAVE ‘CAR-FREE SUNDAYS’ ON ROXAS BLVD

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna inspected Roxas Boulevard and adjacent areas recently in preparation for the city’s “Move Manila Car-Free Sundays By The Bay” which starts on May 26. “Our car-free Sundays will be different from others like it because our venue is Roxas Boulevard, the most beautiful and historic boulevard in the country. We inspected Roxas Boulevard to […]

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CEBU CITY GOV’T HOLDS NAT’L HERITAGE MONTH EXHIBIT

In celebration of National Heritage Month, the Cebu City Government opened an exhibit at the lobby of the Legislative Building of City Hall. The exhibit is dubbed “Mga Bahandi sa Sugbo: An Exhibit on Tangible and Intangible Heritage of Cebu.” It will run until May 31, 2024. Mayor Michael Rama, and Vice Mayor and Cebu […]