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A total of 2,054,091 kilos of plastic were collected from Angeles City’s 33 barangays and redemption booths from January 2022 to April 30, 2023 through the Walang Plastikan — Plastik Palit Bigas project of the local government launched by Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. Lazatin explained that these 2,054,091 kilos of plastic were exchanged into 2,054,091 […]
In support of the local government’s call for private sector engagement to support education efforts, the Rotary International District 3780 turned over its cash donation to the Quezon City government’s Learning Recovery Fund. District Governor Florian Enriquez personally handed over Rotary’s donation worth P310,000.00 to Mayor Joy Belmonte, signifying their commitment to education. Also present […]
The Provincial Government of Samar, through the Provincial Public Employment Service Office, and the Department of Labor and Employment, sponsored a three-day online job fair from May 29 to 31, 2023. The JobsNext Online Job Fair which is also in partnership with the Philippine Business for Education, Citi Foundation, Xcruit, and YGoal has over 100,000 […]
Visitors made their way to Barangay Nambucayan, Tabuk City in Kalinga recently to witness and celebrate the Binalengbeng kan Kapi festival. Barangay Secretary Mark Cutaran explained the origin of the name Binalengbeng and Kape and narrated how the binalengbeng is prepared. “First soak ‘nabayo un dekot’ (powdered glutinous rice) in water for an hour to make it soft. […]
To strengthen its commitment to developing the local film industry, the Quezon City Film Development Commission (QCFDC) and QCinema International Film Festival Committee attended the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival and Marche du Film in Cannes, France. QC 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde led the QC delegation and pledged his full support to the city’s vision […]
The City Government of Davao, in partnership with the New Zealand Embassy, held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bahayahay Learning and Workshop Center for Indigenous Women in Barangay Pandaitan in Paquibato District. The Bahayahay project is a two-story multi-purpose building funded by the government of New Zealand. Dressmaking, beading, and basket-weaving will be taught in […]
After a three years hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Quezon City Government revived the much anticipated La Loma Lechon Festival. Together with the Office of 1st District Representative Arjo Atayde and the La Loma Lechoneros Association (LLA), the city government brought back the many activities associated with the festival. “Simula 2000, tuwing ikatlong Linggo ng […]
The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival is set to take grilling to a whole new level with its longest inasal grilling event at the Upper East, Megaworld on May 28, 2023. With 320 meters of grilling space, this year’s event is longer than previous years, promising more opportunities to showcase Bacolod’s signature dish. Over 80 groups […]
The Provincial Government of Albay and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Albay, headed by Vice Governor Baby Glenda Ong Bongao has launched the ABA KAgayon, Fashion • Lifestyle • Heritage at the Albay Astrodome. This is to recognize the importance and dedication of local abaca weavers and farmers to provide products for the abaca industry in […]
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. sternly warned parents and legal guardians of those rescued from the streets in violation of the anti-mendicancy law to look out for their kids and families or face charges. “It is against the law to tolerate begging and alms-giving,” Lazatin said. “We are intensifying its reinforcement to eradicate […]