The signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Quezon City HIV ordinance highlighted the celebration of World AIDS Day at Quezon Memorial Circle. With the theme “Strength in Solidarity, Together for QC Zero in 2030. Bahagi ka ng Solusyon!”, Mayor Joy Belmonte rallied other local government units to prioritize AIDS-related services and […]
Author: Andrea Benitez
A two-day sign language training was offered by the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) to Caloocan City frontliners, Barangay PWD Focal Persons, and PWD Groups for an effective and inclusive delivery of service to the deaf and hard of hearing communities. The program featured sensitivity training aimed at proper communication with people from other […]
A total of 238 pregnant women gathered at the Mangaldan Infirmary and Urgent Care Clinic in Pangasinan to attend the Buntis Day 2023 Celebration spearheaded by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mangaldan under the leadership of Mayor Bona Fe De Vera Parayno. Upholding the theme, “B.untis O.naen N.atan la A.sikasuen”, De Vera Parayno, who […]
The distribution of initial rice assistance to tricycle operators and drivers associations (TODA) kicked off at San Manuel Community Center in Isabela.The distribution took place during the release of allowances, cash assistance, and sacks of rice to the BRO for Education (BRO-Ed) scholars and I-RISE beneficiaries led by Governor Rodito Albano III, Mayor Faustino “DonDon” […]
QC LAUNCHES CHATBOX VS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Quezon City Government together with the Embassy of Switzerland, SPARK! Philippines and Spring ACT launched “Chatbot Sophia” in a bid to end violence against women. Chatbot Sophia is developed by the Swiss non-profit organization Spring ACT, led by international human rights lawyer Rhiana Spring, Sophia empowers victim-survivors of domestic violence by facilitating the collection […]
LAZATIN BAGS GAWAD MAKABATA AWARD
For two consecutive years, the local government of Angeles City, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has been awarded the Gawad Makabata for Local Chief Executive Category. The award was conferred by the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) — Central Luzon during the 31st National Children’s Month Regional Culminating […]
The Provincial Government of Samar distributed its Local Social Integration Program (LSIP) packages to some 33 former communist rebels recently at the Abanador Hall, Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City. In her message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan said, “We have crafted these programs for your benefit as you have a special place in our hearts.” “In return, […]
In response to the alarming rise in numbers of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) cases in the Philippines, the Quezon City Government has joined forces with the Mission Alliance Philippines (MAP), the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA), the Philippine Children’s Ministries Network (PCMN), Plan International Pilipinas, […]
Public Information Officer (PIO) Designate Janice Abrogar-Guarin of Mangaldan town in Pangasinan was adjudged as the Best News Writer during the workshop of the three-day general assembly and training of Region 1 Government Info Officers (IOs) held recently at the Brentwood Apartelle, Baguio City. The convention dubbed “M4mation Officers Para sa Bagong Pilipinas” was organized […]
Marking a pivotal milestone in health care service in the province of Bulacan, the Bulacan Medical Center received a new CT scan machine from Department of Health (DOH), Central Luzon Center for Health Development, and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) under Asian Development Bank-Funded Health System Enhancement to Address and Limit (HEAL) COVID-19 […]