The Quezon City government earned back-to-back accolades from the Galing Pook Awards and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). “Tayo’y nagpapasalamat sa mga napakahalagang pagkilala na iginawad sa ating siyudad nitong mga nakaraang araw,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said. “Ang mga parangal na ito’y matibay na patunay na epektibo ang mga ginagawa nating programa […]
Author: Andrea Benitez
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. announced that portion of the proceeds of the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan 2024 will be donated to the Bicol region, which was severely affected by the tropical storm Kristine. Lazatin revealed this during the opening ceremony of the TTKD. The mayor said he already had a conversation with […]
Nearly 400 students from Gueguesangen Integrated School (GIS) benefited from the Healthy Region 1 Caravan spearheaded by the Department of Health (DOH) – Ilocos Region in partnership with the Municipal Health Office (MHO) of LGU Mangaldan held recently. The initiative provided various medical services and health education activities as part of the agency’s initiative to […]
As part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% in 2030, the Quezon City government has procured eight electric buses to complement its fleet of QCity Buses. The modern electric buses have a 41-seating capacity with ample space to accommodate standing passengers. These are also equipped with wheelchair ramps to support the […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson lauded the awardees and nominees during the 4th Provincial Rural Women Summit and Awarding Ceremony for Rural Women, at Negros Residences Function Hall in Bacolod City. “To all nominees and to all our awardees, congratulations! These awards are affirmations of what you are doing right. May this event renew our […]
The Province of Bulacan added another feather to its cap as it was hailed as the Top 1 Province in Local Source Revenues (LSR) in Nominal Terms for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, and Top 3 for FY 2023 during the 37th Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) Anniversary Stakeholders’ Recognition held at Seda Manila […]
For the first time in its history, an Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) is joining the Angeles City Council. This after Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. initiated the creation of one plantilla position for Sanggunian Member in Supplemental Budget No. 4. The Supplemental Budget No. 4 was approved by the City Council, headed by Vice […]
In a move to further support Manila’s elderly, Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the monthly allowance for senior citizens will be doubled from P500 to P1,000 starting January 2025. Over 200,000 senior beneficiaries are set to receive a total of P3,000 each during the quarterly payout in March 2025. “Iniisip pa lang nila, tayo po […]
The Quezon City Government continues to intensify its cancer initiatives, as part of the city’s celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. QCitizens can avail of free clinical breast examinations and mammograms for women ages 50 years old and above. All 66 health centers offer these services all year round from Mondays to Fridays, 8 AM […]
Surigao City observed its first-ever Arbor Day recently with a large-scale tree-planting activity organized by the Surigao City Environment & Natural Resources Office (ENRO). Themed “Atong Kalasangan, Atong Kaugmaon” (“Our Forests, Our Future”), the event underscored the city’s growing commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability. Over 2,450 trees were planted across two areas. Over 2,450 […]