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QC LAUNCHES ‘TANGGAL BARA, IWAS BAHA’ PROGRAM

With the rainy season in full swing, the Quezon City local government has launched the “Tanggal Bara, Iwas Baha” Program, tapping the city’s 142 barangays to augment the flood mitigation efforts of both the city and national governments. Under the program, Mayor Joy Belmonte has directed barangays to prioritize the clean-up of clogged drainage systems, […]

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL TOWN TO GET NEW PUBLIC MARKET

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson and Pulupandan Mayor Miguel Peña led the groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation and improvement of Pulupandan Public Market Phase 1, located in Brgy. Zone 7. The P32 million project, funded by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, has a total floor area of 1,328 sq. m. and will feature two […]

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NEW BUILDING FOR E. VISAYAS REGIONAL SCIENCE HS

Senator Win Gatchalian together with Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, Samar 2nd Legislative District Representative Reynolds Michael Tan, Catbalogan Mayor Dexter Uy, DepEd Assistant Regional Director Ronelo Firmo, Catbalogan City Schools Division Superintendent Carmela Tamayo, graced the inauguration of the Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School recently.  In his message, Gatchalian said, “We acknowledge the role […]

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19 FEMALE QC JAIL INMATES GET COLLEGE DIPLOMAS

Nineteen female graduates earned a degree in Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship under the Quezon City government’s “No Woman Left Behind” program for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The graduation ceremony, held at Camp Karingal, was attended by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Justice Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez, Gender and Development Council Secretary Janete Oviedo, QC Jail […]

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PHILHEALTH GIVES SOUTH COTABATO P87M FOR UHC USE

PhilHealth Regional Office (PRO) XII continues to sustain the steady implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC) in South Cotabato with the release of the second tranche of Frontload Capitation Fund for Primary Care Provider Network (PCPN) in the province amounting to P87,418,340. This is in addition to the initial capitation of P53 million turned over […]

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LACSON, MAPUA SIGN IT SCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT

Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement with Mapua Malayan Digital College (MMDC) for the Abanse Negrense IT and Business Scholarship at MMDC Learning Hub, Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Bacolod City. A total of 51 grantees from various cities and municipalities of Victorias, Silay, La Carlota, Ilog, Sipalay, Hinigaran, […]

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BULACAN TEACHERS URGED: FOCUS ON LOCAL HISTORY

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando emphasized the vital role that teachers play in imparting the local history of Bulacan to today’s learners which includes fostering their appreciation and awareness of cultural heritage during the SINEliksik Bulacan Module: Pagsasanay sa Pamana event, which took place at Guiguinto Central School in Poblacion, Guiguinto, Bulacan recently. “Mga minamahal kong […]

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NEW SUPER HEALTH CENTER BREAKS GROUND IN CEBU TOWN

Mayor Mytha Ann Canoy thanked Senator Bong Go as the legislator led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Super Health Center in Barangay South Poblacion, San Fernando, Cebu recently. Canoy expressed her deep gratitude to Go for his unwavering support to the municipality, particularly in health services and infrastructure projects. “Ako, naroon ako kanina sa South […]

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BELMONTE AMONG 50 FORBES SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte’s efforts against climate change have been recognized anew as she was named by Forbes as one of its inaugural 50 Sustainability Leaders.  Belmonte made it to the prestigious list alongside fellow C40 Cities members—Mayors Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone; Anne Hidalgo of Paris, France; and Michelle Wu of Boston—as […]

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BULACAN’S SINGKABAN FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS LGBT PRIDE

The vibrant colors of LGBTQ+ communities took the center stage as Singkaban Festival celebrated both inclusivity and cultural heritage through Bulacan Gay Pride 2024 at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center at the City of Malolos. The gala night was attended by various LGBTQ+ federations with more than 500 members, joining forces to promote […]