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A record-breaking crowd of 110,752 LGBTQIA+ members and allies took part in the Pride PH Festival held in Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) recently. The day-long Lovelaban festival, which capped off the month-long celebration of Pride Month in the city, was four times bigger than last year’s 25,000 participants. Pride PH spearheaded the festival together with […]
Samar’s Basey Association of Native Industry Growth (BANIG), Inc., placed first in the Department of Science and Technology-led 2023 Search for the Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Visayas dubbed as “Unlad Bayi” or Women Development. In her congratulatory message, Governor Sharee Ann Tan said, “I was inspired by the dedication and passion of BANIG […]
Thousands LGBTQIA+ members and allies are expected to attend this year’s Pride Festival at the Quezon Memorial Circle on June 24 to culminate the month-long celebration of Pride. The Quezon City Government and Pride PH anticipate around 50,000 participants to one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the country, beating last year’s record of 25,000 attendees. During the […]
The Department of Education and the Province of Davao Oriental are working together to increase the number of qualified teachers hired. This joint effort is focused on improving access to high-quality education for all students while also meeting the demand for deserving educators. “We are now conducting the recruitment and evaluation of teacher-applicants for elementary, […]
Surigao City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II and Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Congressman Ace Barbers met with SGV Chairman Wilson Tan in Manila to begin discussions on investment opportunities and partnerships. City Planning and Development Coordinator Dominador Gualberto II was also present during the visit. The Provincial Governor of Surigao del Norte Governor […]
As Bacolod City celebrated its 85th Charter Day, Mayor Albee Benitez led the recognition of four notable Bacolodnons. Awardees recognized for this year’s Ang Banwahanon Award are: Willy Au, Ian Manuel Lo, Benjamin Lopue, Jr., and Ruby “Token” Lizares. The 4 awardees exemplify selfless service achievements that served as an inspiration and a model worthy of […]
The Provincial Government of Sorsogon (PGS) answered Albay’s disaster call for help by donating P2.5 million to help sustain the basic needs of evacuees displaced by on-going Mayon volcano eruption. Albay Governor Grex Lagman thanked Sorsogon Governor Buboy Hamor for the latter’s gratefulness in extending his hands to its neighboring province. The check demonstrates […]
For the third straight year, the Quezon City government has received an “unqualified opinion” from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its 2022 annual audit report following an extensive assessment, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced. The unqualified opinion is the highest audit opinion that COA can give to a government agency, including a local government unit. […]
The Angeles City Youth Development Office (ACYDO), headed by Joffre Joel Dulinayan II, was awarded as one of the Outstanding Local Youth Development Office during the 4th Philippine Sangguniang Kabataan Awards in Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City. This is the first time that the said award-giving body is giving due recognition to local youth development […]
Bacolod City Mayor and Regional Development Council (RDC) VI Chairperson Albee Benitez was elected Chairperson of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board Regional Development Committee-Visayas Area Committee (NB RDCom VAC) during its reorganizational meeting held at the Seda Vertis North, Quezon City. In accepting the position, Benitez expressed his gratitude for the trust and […]