Day: September 2, 2025

La trinidad: The local government of La Trinidad in Benguet has relaunched a program aimed at strengthening the partnership between the police and the community, facilitating faster conflict resolution without reliance on social media platforms. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Roderick Awingan emphasized in a phone interview that many complaints and concerns are being aired through Facebook, which is not the ideal platform as it hinders immediate action. By reviving this program, the community is encouraged to directly engage with authorities and remain vigilant within their neighborhoods. Originally introduced in 2018 via an ordinance, the “Neighborhood Watch Program” fosters

Manila: The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) fully awarded the reissued Treasury bond (T-bond) on Tuesday. With a remaining term of seven years and 13 days, the reissued T-bond fetched an average yield of 5.939 percent. This was lower than the 6.128 percent when it was last reissued in July. According to Philippines News Agency, the seven-year Treasury bond average auction yield was lower amid recent gains in the local Treasury bill and Treasury bond markets in terms of higher prices and lower yields. This is attributed to higher demand and some market expectations of a possible inclusion of Philippine

Iloilo city: The local government is actively engaging with experts to assess if ongoing flood control projects are contributing to the recent flooding incidents affecting the city and nearby barangays in Oton town. In a recent interview, Mayor Raisa Tre±as revealed the collaboration with Central Philippine University and the University of the Philippines to ensure the solutions are scientifically grounded. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative with UP is set to commence this month, aiming for a comprehensive review of the projects to enhance the decision-making process and problem-solving strategies. The study is anticipated to conclude in November. Mayor

Manila: Albay celebrated the 160th birth anniversary of Gen. Simeon Ola in Guinobatan town on Tuesday, attended by local government officials and uniformed personnel. The program began with a Mass, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony, and ended with a military parade featuring columns of uniformed personnel from the area. According to Philippines News Agency, Guinobatan Mayor Ann Gemma Ongjoco remarked on the significance of Ola’s legacy to the town, which is the hero’s birthplace. She emphasized that heroism does not require sacrificing one’s life but can be achieved by setting a good example, particularly for government officials. “In today’s challenges,

Quezon city: The Quezon City government has reported a surge in leptospirosis infections compared to the same period last year. According to Philippines News Agency, a leptospirosis surveillance report from the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) revealed that 535 cases and 78 deaths were recorded in the city as of September 1. This reflects a 27-percent increase in cases from the 446 recorded on September 7, 2024, with fatalities more than doubling. The latest reported fatality was a 45-year-old male Grab driver from Culiat, admitted to Quezon City General Hospital on August 21, 2025, and passing away the following