Marikina City 2nd District Representative Miro Quimbo has pushed back against proposals to remove the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products, even as public calls grow for measures that could lower fuel prices. Serving as chairperson of the House Committee on Ways and Means, Quimbo said that scrapping the VAT on fuel may have wider... Continue Reading →
A joint effort between the Iloilo City Government, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and SM Markets marked the official launch of Filipino Food Month (FFM) 2026. The celebration began on Monday, April 6, at the Iloilo Terminal Market, with Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas leading the opening activities. Anchored on the... Continue Reading →
Senator Bam Aquino once again emerged as the most favored senator in Publicus Asia’s PAHAYAG 1st Quarter survey. After topping Publicus Asia’s Pahayag 2025 End-of-Year (PEOY-2025) survey, Sen. Bam maintained his strong standing among respondents, posting a 59 percent net favorable rating, including 30 percent who viewed him as “very favorable.” Sen. Bam's latest rating... Continue Reading →
The Iloilo Terminal Public Market is being highlighted as one of the primary filming locations for the upcoming feature ‘Kusinerang Bulag (The Blind Cook),’ currently shooting in various parts of Iloilo City. Headlined by veteran actress Jean Garcia and Kapuso star Arra San Agustin, the film utilizes the busy public market as a key backdrop... Continue Reading →
NCCA council member Jose Nereo Lujan is now facing two counts of cyberlibel stemming from allegations that he malignly targeted former Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas. The arrest came after Judge Judita Patriarca Nafarrete of the Iloilo City Regional Trial Court Branch 38 issued a warrant against Lujan. He sits as a member of the... Continue Reading →
More than 20,000 attendees filled Quezon Memorial Circle on Saturday as the People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert launched the anniversary activities honoring the bloodless revolution that reinstated democracy in the Philippines. According to crowd estimates from the Quezon City government, the number of participants surpassed 20,000 at the large-scale gathering. The event was mounted through... Continue Reading →
The People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert will carry the theme “Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon” as organizers aim to connect the legacy of the 1986 bloodless revolution with today’s fight against corruption. Scheduled on Feb. 21 at Quezon Memorial Circle, the concert is intended not only to commemorate the peaceful uprising that restored democracy but... Continue Reading →
A surprise moment thrilled the packed audience at the SM Mall of Asia Arena when Senator Bam Aquino appeared at the “Get Get Aw! The SexBomb Concert rAWnd 3,” drawing loud cheers from fans gathered for the highly anticipated show. The senator, accompanied by his wife Timi, was warmly welcomed as they entered the venue... Continue Reading →
A major concert and a Holy Mass will formally launch the activities commemorating the 40th anniversary of the historic EDSA People Power 1. The celebration begins with the People Power 40 Kick-Off Concert titled “Awit at Aksyon Kontra Korapsyon,” scheduled on February 21 at Quezon Memorial Circle. The event will gather some of the country’s... Continue Reading →
The Marikina City government has approved sweeping tax relief measures to help residents and small businesses manage rising costs, including a 100 percent tax exemption for sari-sari stores and carinderias for tax year 2026, as well as a complete amnesty on interests and surcharges for delinquent real property taxpayers. The measures were signed into law... Continue Reading →
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