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(Photo courtesy of QC government Facebook) QUEZON CITY – The Quezon City government honored outstanding environmental and disaster resilience initiatives during the 2026 QC Green Awards on Thursday, recognizing the contributions of barangays, schools, businesses, and community organizations toward building a safer and more sustainable city. Among the recognized projects were earthquake risk assessments for…
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has approved a Php 50-million allocation for the purchase of additional medical equipment and facilities for public hospitals and health centers across the city. The funding was approved during the 10th Local Health Board Meeting as part of the city government’s continuing efforts to strengthen healthcare services and improve…
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte called for closer coordination between national and local governments to strengthen the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law and ensure equitable access to quality health services across the country. Belmonte made the call during the High-Level Universal Health Care Summit 2026 held at the World Health Organization (WHO)…
MANILA – The Quezon City government has recorded over 7,000 dengue cases and 41 related deaths from Jan. 1 to Nov. 3, even as infections dropped by 47 percent in the last two weeks, based on data from the city’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD). In a social media post Thursday, the city government said…
(Photo courtesy of DOLE) VALENZUELA CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday launched its Sagip-Trabaho program in Valenzuela City, providing wage assistance to help businesses retain workers amid temporary financial and operational difficulties. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said the initiative would cover up to 90 days of wages for eligible workers,…
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno assured American and foreign investors that the city would maintain low business costs, avoid tax increases, and streamline regulatory requirements to encourage more investments. Mayor Isko made the commitment during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) at Manila City Hall on…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has officially turned over 15 brand-new Mobile Material Recovery Facility (MMRF) trucks to local government units (LGUs) across Metro Manila to strengthen solid waste management and promote recycling at the community level. MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the initiative aims to reduce waste generation by encouraging…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), in coordination with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), have launched a 10-day free jeepney ride program in Metro Manila as part of preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings. The initiative,…
Quezon City is set to host the Philippine Startup Week (PSW) 2026 from November 9 to 12 at the QC M.I.C.E. Center, bringing together participants from the country’s growing startup and technology sectors. In preparation for the four-day event, officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), led by Undersecretary Leandro Angelo Aguirre,…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is pushing for the development of nature-based solutions and blue-green infrastructure at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) in Manila to improve stormwater management and help reduce flooding in the area. Under the proposed project, the MMDA plans to establish bioretention areas, rain gardens, and bioretention…