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Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte extolled President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (BBM) over the weekend for implementing among his very first acts as the country’s 17th Chief Executive the continuation of the Libreng Sakay (Free Ride) transport program in the metropolis to help ease the economic woes of commuters, especially students and their parents, saddled with ever-rising fuel […]
The tricycle permit, regulatory, and franchise fee in Dagupan City will be free for the operators from July 2022 to 2025 as part of the campaign promise of newly-elected Mayor Belen Fernandez. In a speech on her inauguration, Fernandez thanked the members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod for passing the ordinance revising a portion of the […]
Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. issued an executive order (EO) placing the province under Alert Level 1 for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response.The EO came after the recommendation from the Inter-Agency Task Force to place the province under Alert Level 1 from Alert Level 2, given that transmissions of COVID-19 cases in […]
Newly-elected Bayambang, Pangasinan Mayor Mary Clare Judith Phyllis “Niña” Jose-Quiambao has vowed to put focus on the mental health of her constituents amid the effects of the pandemic. In her speech during her inauguration, Jose-Quiambao said she is alarmed at the rise in suicide cases in this town hence, her plan to address mental health […]
Actor-turned-politician Richard Gomez thanked voters of Leyte’s 4th district for electing him as their congressman after two failed attempts to land a seat in the House of Representatives. Gomez, the outgoing mayor of Ormoc, turned emotional as he recalled his more than two decades journey to win a congressional seat. “This was a 21-year journey. […]
Mayor-elect Baste Duterte vowed to continue protecting the well-being of Dabawenyos as he took his oath at the Sangguniang Panlungsod in Davao City.In his speech, Duterte also assured the effective and full implementation of the laws of the city for the welfare of the Dabawenyos. “My mandate is clear, to protect and promote the welfare of the […]
The incoming administration of Cagayan de Oro City said there will be no tax increase for the business sector which is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. During a press conference, Cagayan de Oro Mayor-elect Rolando Uy asked the help of the city council to pass an ordinance supporting his plans that include providing incentives for […]
Albay Governor-elect Noel Rosal said he would prioritize concerns on health services which were brought to his attention by residents in remote areas during his campaign sorties. Rosal, the outgoing mayor of Legazpi City, said he was moved by different stories narrated to him by residents with regard to their difficulties in times of medical […]
La Union Governor-elect Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David has vowed to focus on women empowerment, youth development, and expanded access to quality education. Although Ortega-David did not elaborate on how to promote these “advocacies” close to her heart, she said all her “plans and programs will manifest through the ‘P.U.S.O.’ Agenda”. “P.U.S.O. will focus on people-centered and […]
The first solon of the newly created Southern Leyte’s 2nd legislative district is pushing for the creation of an additional Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineering office in the province. Outgoing Vice Governor Christopherson Yap, the 2nd district congressman-elect, said the establishment of the office is a priority since this is crucial […]