MANILA CITY — The local government of Manila has opened 2,500 new job opportunities for residents during the Kalinga sa Maynila forum held in Pandacan Wednesday, August 21. The job fair, spearheaded by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – National Capital Region and DOLE National…
QUEZON CITY — The City of Manila is formally submitting a request to officially recognize August 4 as “Carlos Yulo Day,” a day dedicated to honoring the achievements of the Filipino gymnast who won two gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city council is drafting a resolution to…
MANILA — Weeks after typhoon “Carina” (international name: Gaemi) submerged Metro Manila and its adjoining regions, the Mandaluyong City government has stepped up its clean-up and declogging operations that would involve residents in the flood-prone areas. Dubbed the “Palit Basura Para sa Pagkain sa Mesa” (Trash-for-Food) program, Vice Mayor Menchie Abalos renewed calls on local folks to…
MAKATI CITY — The local government of Makati City has announced an expansion and improvement of benefits for the city’s public school teachers, regardless of their residency status. “We deeply value our public school teachers in Makati and their role in shaping the future of our youth. Teachers are the backbone of our education system, and…
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan talks to patients who received financial aid from the city during her People’s Day program for cancer and kidney patients. (Photo: Jerry Tan) MANILA — The Manila local government unit (LGU) has extended much-needed financial support to around 300 cancer patients and individuals undergoing dialysis treatment. This cash aid was personally distributed…
QUEZON CITY — As the Marikina Shoe Festival opened this week, a familiar face graced the city’s acclaimed Shoe Museum – former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, accompanied by current First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, her daughter in-law. Imelda Marcos, who had described herself as a patron of local industries including Marikina’s shoemakers, viewed the famous shoe…
MAKATI CITY — Makati City Mayor Abby Binay led the inauguration of the Makati Columbarium located along Kalayaan Avenue corner Nicanor Garcia St. in Barangay Valenzuela. “At last, Makatizens now have a facility that offers a decent place to lay their loved ones to rest. The Makati Columbarium offers services at affordable rates, while promoting safety,…
MANILA — Families in Metro Manila could face up to eight days without rescue following a devastating earthquake, an official from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority warned Tuesday. During the 2024 Dagyaw Open Government and Participatory Governance Town Hall Meeting held at the SM Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, MMDA Public Safety Division…
MANILA — In this month of celebrating fathers, Muntinlupa City is all for stronger families by educating parents, especially dads. The Muntinlupa Gender and Development Office (GAD) Office recently held the Kalalakihang Tapat sa Responsibilidad at Obligasyon sa Pamilya (KATROPA) seminars as part of its ongoing education campaign for responsible citizenry and rights awareness. Photo credit:…
Clockwise: Larry Tan Villareal, Benito Techico, Manuel Mamba Sr., Cua Ching Tam, Lily Tan Lim and Ma. Gabriel Lopez
