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BACOLOD CITY LAUNCHES DIGITAL TAX, FEE PAYMENTS

The City Government of Bacolod is proud to announce its partnership with G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a leading corporation in the Philippines specializing in remittance services and mobile payment solutions. This collaboration signifies Bacolod City Government’s commitment to embracing digitalization and leveraging technology to enhance government services. Under the implementing agreement signed recently, GXI will provide Bills […]

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MANDATORY FACE MASK USE BACK IN BAGUIO – MAGALONG

Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the reinstatement of the wearing of face masks in indoor settings is part of the city’s proactive stance to constantly safeguard the health of the populace.  Magalong explained that while the increase in COVID-19 cases had been gradual and in fact had even gone down recently, the city cannot take chances […]

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DAVAO CITY-PUTRAJAYA TWO-WAY RELATIONSHIP EYED

Davao City officials successfully concluded an official visit in Malaysia recently to establish stronger relationship with the Philippines’ neighboring countries and to promote Davao’s Tourism and Investment for the benefit of the Dabawenyos. Consul Ahmadulkuddus bin Husain of the Consulate General of Malaysia in Davao City invited Davao City officials and facilitated the said visit […]

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FACE MASK WEARING STILL OPTIONAL IN BULACAN

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando clarified that there is no need to panic as the number of COVID-19 cases in the province is still at low to minimal risk classification and the province is under Alert Level 1, the lowest classification there is, for the past months. The Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) recently reported […]

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QC LEARNING RECOVERY TRUST FUND GETS BELMONTE OK

As part of the whole-of-society approach, Mayor Joy Belmonte has approved the enactment of City Ordinance SP-3182 establishing a Learning Recovery Trust Fund for cash donations intended for implementing learning recovery programs for QC public schools. The global education crisis, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in significant setbacks to students’ learning. “In the […]

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QC OPENS BIKE PARK, TRAIL AT PAYATAS DUMPSITE

In a bid to provide more green and open spaces for its residents, the Quezon City Government has opened a new bike park and trails at the Payatas Controlled Disposal Facility (PCDF). Following the closure of the PCDF in 2010, Mayor Joy Belmonte created a Technical Working Group (TWG) in 2020 tasked with the redevelopment […]

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SUBIC BEACH EYED AS TOP BICOL TOURIST DESTINATION

Sorsogon Governor Boboy Hamor recently conducted an ocular visit to Calintaan Island to meet with various lot owners and stakeholders in connection with the upcoming full development project for Subic Beach.  The project aims to make Subic Beach a world-class destination while preserving its natural beauty. “I plan to construct a circumferential road within Calintaan […]

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LA UNION PAROLEES JOIN REFORESTATION DRIVE

The Provincial Government of La Union signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the La Union Province Parole and Probation Office (LUPPO) in fostering ecological integrity and a clean and healthy environment. This is in line with the provincial government’s #KalikasanNaman Campaign. The MOA signing took place at the La Union Provincial Capitol lobby, City of […]

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ALBAY PUBLIC INFO OFFICE LAUNCHES ONLINE PROGRAM

The Provincial Information Office (PIO) has launched the first Albay PIO Net TV. This is the next generation of a 2-hour program, the first in the history of PIO, that will cater to timely and relevant issues to combat fake news and disinformation in the province. This is a flagship program of Albay Provincial Information […]

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AMID HEAT, QC SCHOOLS SHORTEN CLASS PERIODS

In response to the clamor of students and teachers, the Schools Division Office of Quezon City (SDO-QC) has implemented changes in teaching modalities due to the unfavorable extreme heat.  Following the order of the Department of Education endorsing modular distance learning in the event of natural disasters, power outages/interruptions, and other calamities, the SDO-QC has […]