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Several Metro Manila mayors have expressed support for the government’s programs aimed at addressing the country’s housing backlog of more than 6.5 million, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.

STATE OF CALAMITY. Dr. Annabelle Tang, officer-in-charge of the Iloilo City Health Office, briefs members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on the status of acute gastroenteritis cases in the city during the special session on Friday (Sept. 2, 2022). The SP passed a resolution declaring the city under a state of calamity and approved the utilization of the PHP12.5 million quick response fund. (PNA photo courtesy of ERS) ILOILO CITY - The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), in a special session on Frid...

ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS. The case status of the acute gastroenteritis in Iloilo City as of Aug. 31, 2022. The City Health Office said Thursday (Sept. 1, 2022) there is still a possibility that the number of cases would increase as active case monitoring continues. (PNA photo screenshot from CHO presentation) ILOILO CITY - The acute gastroenteritis outbreak here has already claimed eight lives as of August 31, the City Health Office (CHO) reported Thursday. "From 125 cases last August 30, we h...

Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos. (File photo) MANILA -Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos on Saturday said the distribution of educational aid payout for needy students has been peaceful so far. "No 'walk-in' allowed, cash aid payout in distribution sites peaceful so far, " Abalos said in a message sent to the Philippine News Agency (PNA). Police and the task forces of the lo...

SOCIAL WELFARE and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo bared plans last August 18 to distribute cash aid to indigent students. A former broadcast

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES. San Miguel Mayor Marina Luz Gorriceta shares with business groups her plans and possible investment opportunities in her fourth-class town during the Regional Business Interface hosted by the Iloilo City government and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Iloilo chapter on Monday evening (Aug. 22, 2022). The event gathered top public and private sector leaders who were given a glimpse of investment opportunities in Western Visayas.(Photo screengrab from &qu...

DENGUE.Dengue cases in Iloilo City reached over 700, which is high according to Mayor Jerry Trenas on Monday (Aug. 15, 2022). In a press conference, he said the city government is preparing an area for hydration while fogging operations will be conducted in barangays with clustering of cases.(Photo by Arnold Almacen/City Mayor's Office) ILOILO CITY -The city government is preparing a hydration area in Barangay Sooc, Arevalo district as cases of dengue here continue to rise, already reaching ...

In line with the national government’s thrust to transform the Philippines through PPPs and collaboration between LGUs and the private sector, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas recently signed the lease agreement with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. for the redevelopment of the Central and Terminal Markets in the bustling Southern capital. SM is investing P1.5B to P2.5B in the project.

GET VACCINATED. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas appeals to the eligible population to get vaccinated or have their booster dose amid increases in Covid-19 cases. In a press conference on Monday (July 11, 2022), he said there is a need to get children vaccinated in preparation for the face-to-face classes in November. (PNA file photo by Arnold Almacen/City Mayor's Office) ILOILO CITY - The city government on Monday appealed to eligible adult population to get their booster shots amid the incre...

Supporters of Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia may find it difficult to see him return to private life as he bids farewell Thursday after serving as the top