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President Marcos leads ‘Bawat Bayan Makikinabang’ in Makati, benefiting over 13,000 families, 115 scholars

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the implementation of the “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” program in Makati City, where more than 13,000 families received direct government assistance under the nationwide initiative. In his remarks, President Marcos underscored the administration’s commitment to address the needs of the Filipinos, especially the vulnerable communities. “Asahan po ninyo…

Valenzuela informal settlers get land security via expanded 4PH

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MANILA – More informal settler families (ISFs) in Valenzuela City are moving closer to owning the land they have occupied for decades through the expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, the flagship housing program of the Marcos administration. Over 200 residents from the Bagong Pag-asa Neighborhood Association of PARADA, Inc. in Barangay Parada received…

No ghost projects in Taguig

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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday said the City of Taguig has no ghost projects, pointing to the city’s preliminary review of the Hall of Justice being built in Barangay Lower Bicutan. “Dito [sa Taguig] wala kaming sinasanto,” he said. Cayetano made the statement on April 28, 2026 after an inspection of the…

Cayetano, Dizon inspect first-of-its-kind forensic lab in Taguig

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A world-class forensic laboratory meant to help solve crimes faster and deter criminals is nearing completion in the City of Taguig, just two years after it broke ground. Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday brought Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon to the site of the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s first-of-its-kind forensic laboratory in…

SCJ Volunteers Manila leads multi-sector tree planting drive for climate resilience

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In a unified effort to support environmental protection, disaster resilience, and future community livelihood, Shincheonji Volunteers (SCJ Volunteers) Manila led the multi-sector “Go Green, Grow Together” tree planting drive along the riverside in Barandal, Barangay Sta. Ana, San Mateo, Rizal, mobilizing 85 volunteers from government, civic, and community partners in celebration of Earth Month. The…

Isko Moreno breaks ground for Binondominium 2, vows continued investment in housing for Manila’s urban poor

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Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday, February 24, led the groundbreaking ceremony for Binondominium 2 in San Nicolas, marking the city’s sixth vertical housing project under his leadership portfolio. The new building will rise on a 405-square-meter lot with a total floor area of 6,277.5 square meters and will house 98 residential…

Pasig City, SOS Philippines launch Rescue Kitchen Project

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PASIG CITY — To address food wastage and food insecurity, the Pasig City Government and Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) last February 26 launching the Rescue Kitchen Project. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto led the signing of the agreement and expressed his support and gratitude to SOS Philippines and other…

100 couples wed in Manila’s valentine ‘Kasalang Bayan’

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QUEZON CITY — One hundred couples officially exchanged vows during a Kasalang Bayan ceremony organized by the Manila City Government in partnership with the Manila Civil Registry Office on February 13, as part of the city’s Valentine’s Day celebrations. The mass wedding, held at Robinsons Mall in Ermita, aimed to provide qualified couples with the opportunity to…

Makati City extends deadlines for business permits and real property tax payments

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Makati Mayor Nancy Binay today announced a deadline extension for the assessment and payment of business permits, licenses, and real property taxes to give taxpayers and business owners additional time to comply with city requirements. The Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved City Ordinance No. 2026-002, which extends the deadline for the assessment of business permits without…

QC declares La Loma lechon zone ASF-free

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MANILA – The Quezon City government on Thursday declared that La Loma, the city’s famed lechon district, is now free from the African swine fever (ASF) virus after the implementation of strict sanitation measures and compliance across lechon establishments. In a statement posted on Facebook, the city government said the 14 lechon establishments in the area…