MANILA: More than 7.4 million people in the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal province are now enjoying a clean and potable water supply “24/7”, according to the Manila Water Company (Manila Water). “We have always been committed to addressing the increasing demand for water and wastewater services within our concession area. From 3.1 million customers in 1997, we are now able to extend our services to 7.4 million customers since we took over the operations of the water and wastewater system of the East Zone 25 years ago,” Jeric Sevilla, Group Head for Corporate Communications Affairs of Manila
ILOILO CITY: The lone delegate from Iloilo to the 12th Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools (ASMOPSS 12) held in Bali, Indonesia brought honor not only to his school but to the country as well for bringing home two medals. “It feels great to bring honor to the Philippines. I feel honored,” said Gihun Ng Yoo, a Grade 8 learner at St. Joseph School of Iloilo and a member of the Asian MathSci League Inc. (AMSLI), a non-stock non-profit organization of math and science enthusiasts. He was part of the 14-man Philippine team consisting
BACOLOD CITY: This city aims to reach more minors aged 12 to 17 for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) booster shots during the Bakunang Bayan: PinasLakas Special Vaccination Days on Dec. 5 to 7. The latest data released by the Department of Health-Western Visayas (DOH-6) on Friday showed only 2,387 or 5.03 percent of the target 47,409 minors in the said age group have availed of the booster doses. “The vaccination days will be open to all with special emphasis on 12- to 17-year olds booster,” the city government said in a statement. In Bacolod, the Bakunang
BUTUAN CITY: Six local government units here were recognized Friday by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Caraga Region (DILG-13) for their exceptional service under the agency’s SubayBAYANI program. The program focuses on the comprehensive, complete, and updated monitoring of project implementations of the LGUs. “The SubayBAYANI is crucial, as the system benefits not only the public but also lawmakers who can view the real-time posting of fund use and physical accomplishments of DILG-monitored projects,” said DILG-13 Director Lilibeth Famacion during the awarding ceremony. Famacion said the recognition serves as a manifestation
BACOLOD CITY: Employees of the city government here have joined the call to end violence against women (VAW) by wearing something orange every Friday until Dec. 12. Symbolizing hope and a future free of violence for all, orange is the official color of the 18-day campaign to raise awareness and ignite action to protect the human rights of women and girls against all forms of gender-based violence. Councilor Celia Matea Flor, chairperson of the City Council’s committee on women, gender, family, and child care, led city government employees in signing the pledge of commitment to stop gender violence
BAGUIO CITY: Locals and tourists here will be treated to a whole month of full-packed fun as the city has lined up new Christmas attractions and events designed for public enjoyment, the city tourism office said Friday. Engr. Aloysius Mapalo, city tourism officer assured this as the city has opened the Baguio Botanical Garden’s spectacular nighttime Christmas Around the World and the Enchanting Christmas decoration at the central business district where the public can pose for photos. This is aside from business establishments expected to join in the merry-making with decorations in white and yellow, with snowflakes, especially
