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ILOILO CITY: The city government of Iloilo City has exceeded its revenue collection target for 2023, achieving a 113 percent collection efficiency, and earning the distinction of being the top-performing highly urbanized city in the Western Visayas region. The achievement was recognized at the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) Regional Awards held in Boracay. According to Philippines News Agency, Iloilo City collected PHP2.43 billion in locally sourced revenues, surpassing the target set by the BLGF of PHP2.144 billion. The assessor and treasurer’s offices of the city played a pivotal role in this achievement, with revenues generated from real property

PROSPERIDAD: The Presidential Communications Office (PCO), through the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 13 (Caraga), has taken significant steps to enhance the communication network across Agusan del Sur’s barangays by organizing a Barangay Information Officers Network (BION) Assembly. The initiative saw participation from around 500 attendees, including designated information officers from the province’s 314 barangays, gathered at the DO Plaza Government Center in Barangay Patin-ay. According to Philippines News Agency, the assembly aimed to ensure the consistent and accurate dissemination of information at the grassroots level. The event not only focused on strengthening communication channels but also equipped barangay information officers

ILOILO CITY: Iloilo City has been honored with the ‘Beyond Compliant’ Seal of the Gawad KALASAG, a prestigious award from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). This recognition is given for excellence in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and humanitarian programs. According to Philippines News Agency, the award was celebrated as a collective achievement involving the city’s resilient partners. Iloilo City DRRM officer Donna Magno explained that the ‘Beyond Compliant’ distinction is awarded to local governments scoring between 2.5 and 3 in rigorous evaluations, indicating innovations beyond basic compliance.

DAVOS: Businesses worldwide face potential losses of up to 7 percent of their annual earnings by 2035 due to increasing climate risks, according to reports released by World Economic Forum (WEF). The reports, unveiled on Wednesday, underscore the urgency of addressing climate-related challenges, warning that failure to act could result in disruptions comparable to the Covid-19 pandemic every two years. According to Philippines News Agency, the reports identify telecommunications, utilities, and energy industries as particularly vulnerable to climate hazards. Extreme heat and other climate-induced disasters are expected to cause annual fixed asset losses ranging from USD560 to USD610 billion for

MANILA: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expressed approval for the reinstatement of the budget for the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), as confirmed on Thursday. The bicameral conference committee recently approved the final iteration of House of Representatives Bill 10800, which outlines a proposed PHP6.352 trillion national budget for 2025, inclusive of the PHP26 billion restored for AKAP. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD spokesperson, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, highlighted the department’s satisfaction with the assurance of budget allocation, emphasizing its importance for the uninterrupted delivery of social welfare services. Dumlao noted the