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PAGASA Reports: ‘Jenny’ Strengthens as Signal No. 2 Hits Batanes

Typhoon Jenny Strengthens and Triggers Signal No. 2 in Batanes In an update on Monday, October 2, the state weather bureau raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 over Batanes as Typhoon Jenny continued to intensify while moving northwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical Astronomical and Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Jenny’s maximum sustained winds …

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Parañaque makes it into the Top 7 finalists for the Most Business-Friendly LGU Award

Parañaque City government is one step closer to winning the prestigious 2023 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Award by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The city advanced to the final judging stage, which took place on Friday, Sept. 29. Mayor Eric Olivarez led the presentation, highlighting the significant initiatives undertaken by the city …

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Erwin Tulfo exposes the issue of ‘delayed sundo’ at the airport

ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo Highlights Plight of Flight Attendants in Facebook Post In a recent Facebook post, House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo shed light on the common problem faced by airplane passengers. In the post, Rep. Tulfo included a picture of a flight attendant standing at the passenger exit, …

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City’s Tourism and Cultural Council receives support from Las Piñas Mayor Aguilar

Mayor Imelda Aguilar of Las Piñas City has expressed her full support for the newly established Tourism and Cultural Council (LPCTCC), which aims to study and develop the city’s cultural heritage. The council was formally introduced during its third quarterly meeting held at Las Piñas Café on September 29. Supervising Officer Paul Ahljay San Miguel …

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Manila declares as the most competitive Local Government Unit (LGU) for highly urbanized cities

Manila City Receives Award for Government Efficiency The city of Manila has been recognized as the “Most Competitive in Government Efficiency for Highly Urbanized Cities” at the recent Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index Awards. The prestigious ceremony took place at the Manila Hotel on September 28. Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan expressed her gratitude towards the Department …

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PBBM extends support to families of fallen uniformed personnel

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Extends Assistance to Families of Fallen Uniformed Personnel DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivered housing units, job opportunities, educational scholarships, and financial aid to the families of uniformed personnel who lost their lives while on duty. The President personally led the formal turnover of assistance to 300 …

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Quimbo states that CIF realignment plan will impact a minimum of 10 agencies

House Leadership Plans Realignment of Confidential and Intelligence Funds in Proposed National Budget for 2024 Marikina City 2nd district Representative Stella Quimbo has revealed that at least 10 government agencies will be affected by the House leadership’s planned realignment of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) in the proposed P5.768-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or national …

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PBBM’s Decision to Reject Tariff Reduction on Imported Rice Proven Right

Bongbong’s Decision to Reject Proposal to Reduce Rice Tariffs Lauded Bicol Party-list Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has expressed support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to reject proposals to temporarily reduce tariffs on imported rice. Yamsuan believes that while the aim is to lower rice prices, it should not be achieved at the expense …

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South China Sea concerns discussed by PH, EU subcommittee

Delegates from the Philippines and the European Union (EU) have established the first-ever subcommittee on maritime cooperation amidst growing concerns over China’s aggression in the South China Sea. Led by Maria Angela Ponce, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime and Oceans Affairs Office, and Paola Pampaloni, Acting Managing Director for Asia …

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