Barangay Front
House approves barangay poll postponement
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on final reading a measure seeking to postpone the Dec. 5, 2022 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) for one year, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. With 265 affirmative votes, six negative votes, and three abstentions...
Mandaluyong launches barangay mobile app
The Mandaluyong City local government launched the country’s first barangay mobile app as part of its efforts to further improve its public service capabilities, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. Mandaluyong City Mayor Ben Abalos, together with Barangay Namayan Chairman Victor Em...
Valenzuela to hold vaccination at barangay level
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian announced Wednesday, Sept. 14, that the Covid-19 vaccinations including booster shots in the city will soon be held in different barangays to encourage more residents to get inoculated against the virus, according to a report by Manila B...
766 Navotas residents receive aid
The City Government of Navotas distributed livelihood assistance to more Navoteños severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 766 beneficiaries received cash aid worth P1,000–P3,000 under the NavoAhon Ayuda program. Of this, 400 were displaced workers; 105 delivery riders, and j...
Parañaque provides free services to poor residents
The city government of Parañaque launched a program called “Project ERIC (Exigent Response for Indigent Citizen) which offers various free services for indigent residents, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. Mayor Eric Olivarez said “Project ERIC” is a project of...
Comelec to start printing of barangay poll ballots
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to start the one-month printing period for the ballots to be used in the Dec. 5 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) next week, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia, in a press briefi...
Valenzuela, New Zealand embassy sign innovation agreement
The Valenzuela City government and the New Zealand Embassy held the Philippines – New Zealand Government Innovation Exchange Showcase at the Allied Evacuation and Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Center, Multi-purpose Center in Barangay Malinta, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. F...
Senate bill promotes barangay food security
A bill promoting food security programs at the barangay level has gained support from different government agencies, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. This, after the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Education ...
Taguig distributes self-defense kits to young women
A Sangguniang Kabataan council in a barangay in Taguig gave self-defense kits, including taser flashlights, to young women as protection against crimes, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. The Sangguniang Kabataan in Barangay San Miguel chose 40 young women as recipients of its self-defe...
Marcos wants strong coordination to achieve food security
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has emphasized the need for better coordination mechanisms between the national and local governments to ensure stable food supply, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. “We have to coordinate our efforts on food supply. We cann...
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