Manila Standard LGU

20/01/2024

Makati Mayor Abigail Binay, assisted by city legal officer Arthur Camiña, gets acquainted with one of five Hyundai IONIQ electric cars meant for faster and more efficient responses to emergency situations by the local government’s Public Safety Department.

Read the full story here 👉 https://manilastandard.net/news/314408433/makati-acquires-5-e-cars-for-quick-safety-response.html

19/01/2024

DINAGYANG, Iloilo City’s famous religious and cultural festivity, an annual traditional held on the fourth Sunday of January, unfolded last Friday (Jan. 12) with the usual pomp and pageantry it has been known for over the years. Highlights, however, will be on Jan. 27 to 28.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.manilastandard.net/lgu/314408115/iloilo-citys-dinagyang-festival-unfolds-featuring-indigenous-culture-religion.html

19/01/2024

The government plans to expand the Pasig River Ferry Service operation in Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay to address traffic congestion in Metro Manila and offer alternative modes of public transportation.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.manilastandard.net/lgu/314408138/govt-to-expand-ferry-services-to-reduce-traffic.html

18/01/2024

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte is expanding the StartUp QC Program to launch a competition for students aimed at developing innovative business ideas of the youth via financial grants and mentorship sessions.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.manilastandard.net/lgu/314408022/unleash-the-entrepreneur-in-you-qc-govt-to-launch-startup-competition-for-the-youth.html

18/01/2024

TAGUIG City Mayor Laarni Cayetano has assured her constituents, including residents of the so-called EMBO (Enlisted Men’s Barrio) of free and accessible health services.

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TAGUIG City Mayor Laarni Cayetano has assured her constituents, including residents of the so-called EMBO (Enlisted Men’s Barrio) of free and accessible health services. Cayetano made her commitment specifically to the 10 EMBO residents during the recent Love Caravan mobilization at Barangays East...

18/01/2024

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to establish a linear park along the San Juan River easement in Barangay Batis to improve solid waste management practices and reduce garbage being thrown into waterways and drainage areas in the city.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.manilastandard.net/lgu/314407925/mmda-to-construct-linear-park-along-san-juan-river-banks-to-improve-waste-management.html

17/01/2024

LAND Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza II has led the recognition of 65 newly hired and 72 promoted personnel at the agency’s National Capital Region office.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.manilastandard.net/lgu/314407923/lto-promotes-72-employees-hires-65-additional-personnel.html

17/01/2024

All Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Offices (DRRMOs) in the Caraga region have been mobilized amid threats of floods spawned by a shear line since Monday.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.manilastandard.net/lgu/314407919/caraga-disaster-management-offices-on-alert-vs-floods-amid-continuous-rains.html

17/01/2024

Small “sari-sari” stores and eateries or “carinderia” are now exempted from business tax and permit fees in Marikina City.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.manilastandard.net/news/314407859/no-business-tax-for-marikina-sari-sari-stores.html

16/01/2024

Eugenio “Jun” Ynion Jr. was elected president of the Liga ng Barangays (LnB) of San Pedro, Laguna after elections were finally held Monday, Jan. 15, exactly a month after they were supposed to be conducted.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.manilastandard.net/news/314407145/ynion-elected-san-pedro-lnb-president.html

14/01/2024

The government is optimistic that the Pasig River Ferry Service could help alleviate traffic problems in Metro Manila.

Read the full story here 👉 https://manilastandard.net/lgu/314407033/abalos-pasig-ferry-can-cut-traffic-in-metro-manila.html

14/01/2024

Lucilo R. Bayron, the mayor of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, stands at the helm of a city blessed with breathtaking natural beauty and grappling with the challenges that come with it.

Discover how he efficiently balances socio-economic growth and environmental protection, among other efforts to uplift the lives of his constituents.

Read the full story here 👉 https://manilastandard.net/lgu/luzon/314407001/lucilo-bayrons-enduring-legacy-in-puerto-princesa.html

14/01/2024

The Mega Apurado Administration, under the supervision of City Mayor Lucilo R. Bayron, is busy with the inauguration and groundbreaking of government infrastructure projects in Puerto Princesa’s barangays.

Read the full story here 👉 https://manilastandard.net/lgu/luzon/314406999/new-barangay-infrastructures-in-puerto-princesa-inaugurated.html

14/01/2024

Around 1,717 participants joined the relaunch of Save the Puerto Princesa Bays campaign, including volunteers from the academe, men in uniform, various barangays, government employees, and private organizations.

Read the full story here 👉 https://manilastandard.net/lgu/luzon/314406990/puerto-princesa-clean-up-campaign-collects-109-tons-of-trash.html

14/01/2024

The City Tourism Department in Puerto Princesa has reported a notable rise in tourist arrivals in 2023, reaching nearly 529,000, according to preliminary data.

Read the full story here 👉 https://manilastandard.net/lgu/luzon/314406982/puerto-princesa-logs-76-percent-rise-in-tourist-arrivals-in-2023.html

13/01/2024

Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan headlined the inauguration and blessing of the new fire truck and fire fighting equipment procured by Barangay 132, alongside
Brgy. Chairman Reynante Mariano and District 1 Representative Cong. Oca Malapitan.

Read the full story here 👉 https://manilastandard.net/lgu/314406892/malapitan-eyes-more-fire-trucks-firefighting-gear-to-boost-caloocan-disaster-response.html

13/01/2024

Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan personally led the groundbreaking ceremony to officially initiate the construction of two new super health centers for Barangay 168 Deparo and Barangay 171 Bagumbong.

Read the full story here 👉 https://manilastandard.net/lgu/314406890/kumpletong-gamot-kumpletong-serbisyo-in-caloocan-malapitan.html

13/01/2024

Today’s issue of Manila Standard LGU explores the enduring legacy of Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron.

Grab a copy to read the latest developments in the province.

You can also read the issue online at manilastandard.net and PressReader.