Metro Cities
Manila reopens Lagusnilad underpass
The city government of Manila on Tuesday reopened the Lagusnilad underpass along Taft Avenue after its rehabilitation has been completed, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Mayor Honey Lacuna, who led the reopening in simple rites, said the move is expected to ease vehicular traf...
Navotas launches programs for the youth
The city government rolled out various programs and services for the benefit of the Navoteño youth. Mayor John Rey Tiangco signed a memorandum of agreement providing scholarship to 21 new beneficiaries of the NavotaAs Scholarship Program for the school year 2023-2024. Six students qualified...
Manila residents to receive Christmas gift packs
The city government of Manila will start the distribution of Christmas gift packs to its residents next week, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement Friday, Mayor Honey Lacuna said the distribution of gift boxes for some 695,000 families in the city would run from...
SSS warns 8 employers in Parañaque
Social Security System (SSS) National Capital Region (NCR) South Legal Department Concurrent Acting Head Atty. Victorina Pardo-Pajarillo (right) listens to the explanation of an employer’s representative regarding the contribution delinquencies incurred by their retail establishment during a r...
3,000 Navotas families receive boat, cash aid
Some 3,000 Navoteños received cash assistance and boats as part of the week-long celebration of the birthdays of Mayor John Rey Tiangco and Cong. Toby Tiangco. Fifty-six registered Navoteño fisherfolk received NavoBangka fiberglass boats and fishing gear from the office of Senator Ime...
Manila Cathedral to hold 'Red Wednesday' Mass
The Manila Cathedral is set to hold a Mass for the annual commemoration of "Red Wednesday" on Nov. 29 to remind the faithful of the ongoing persecution against Christians around the world, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a social media post Wednesday, the Cathedral sai...
Pasig City Hall hit by fire
The Pasig City Hall on Thursday morning suspended its operations due to a fire in its premises, according to a report by ABS-CBN. The blaze broke out at around 9:18 a.m. and prompted city hall employees to evacuate before it was put out nearly 10 minutes later, the Pasig City Public Information Off...
Biazon leads Muntinlupa Business Advisory Council’s inaugural meeting
Mayor Ruffy Biazon spearheaded the groundbreaking inaugural meeting of the Muntinlupa Business Advisory Council (MBAC), held on November 17 at The Bellevue Manila, Alabang. This milestone event, orchestrated by the Local Economic and Investment Promotion Office, Business Permits and Licensing Office...
Manila’s Spectacular Christmas Lighting Unveils Festive Season Across the City
The City Government of Manila ushered in the holiday season with grandeur as it illuminated a towering 45-foot Christmas Tree at Kartilya ng Katipunan. The dazzling event took place simultaneously across six prominent locations in the city: Manila City Hall, the National Museum of the Philippines, ...
Manila's free rides ease commuter woes amid transport strike
During the transport strike on November 22, 2023, the City Government of Manila continued its commitment to public service through the implementation of "LIBRENG SAKAY." This ongoing initiative aims to extend assistance to affected commuters by providing free transportation across various ...