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CEBU CITY – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia defended Mayor Michael Rama here from Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire who lamented Cebu City’s recent policy that made the wearing of face masks in open spaces non-obligatory. Rama recently issued an Executiv

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama here is standing by his executive order (EO) that made the wearing of face masks in this city “non-obligatory.” RAMA Contrary to the pronouncement of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr., Rama said he is not deferring the implemen

DEVOLUTION. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Eastern Visayas regional office in Tacloban City. The DILG will hold a regional forum to harmonize devolution transition plans between national government agencies and local government units regarding the implementation of Mandanas-Garcia ruling.(Photo courtesy of DILG Region 8) TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) will hold a regional forum to harmonize devo...

The Department of Finance (DOF) sought the support of local chief executives for the passage of critical legislative measures that aim to empower local government units (LGUs) to attain fiscal sustainability. During a gathering of Leyte and Samar mayors, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno sa

Cebu vs. DILG again as Rama defies national policy on masks

Taking into account the baggage carried by his surname, Bongbong Marcos’ convincing victory in the last polls is an indisputable signal that our people ache for change.

(PNA photo by Joey O. Razon) MANILA - The Manila and Quezon City governments believe that their implementation of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) is legal and has brought them benefits. Still, they would abide by the temporary restraining order (TRO) on the NCAP issued by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The TRO will not be decided at least until next year as oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 24, 2023. Mayor Joy Belmonte said Quezon City fully respects the SC ruling. "The Quezon ...

EXPLAINER: Chances of 3 more Cebu towns becoming component cities and a congressional district being split. Bills filed in House by Lagon couple, Duke Frasco, PJ Garcia, Rhea Gullas. Requirements eased on population, land area but not income.

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

To end soil erosion and excessive mining and to address the problem of dilapidated roads in the province, Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando issued Executive Order No. 21-2022 on the temporary suspension of all mining permits, quarrying, dredging, desilting, and other types of mineral extractive op