LGUs now allowed to buy NFA rice on credit, Palace says

LOCAL GOVERNMENT units (LGUs) can now purchase National Food Authority (NFA) rice on credit, Malacañang announced on Thursday.

Ozamiz City leaps from 106th to 44th in DTI’s competitiveness index, now PH’s 2nd ‘most improved’ component city

Ozamiz City Mayor Indy Oaminal expressed his gratitude on behalf of the LGU as it was recognized as the 2nd ‘Most Improved’ component city in the Department of Trade and Industry’s 2024 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI).

THE OZAMIZ City local government unit (LGU) was recognized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as the 2nd Most Improved component city in its 2024 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI).

Marcos readies relief packages for flood-hit LGUs

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he will start working on lumping up relief packages for local government units (LGUs) affected by Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat.

Cebu City eyes investors for creative district

A screenshot of Cebu City Creative District
Architectural (Paul Anthony Libres).

THE LOCAL government here is seeking investors to develop the Cebu City Creative District, a 150-hectare project within the North Reclamation.

LGUs, gov’t agencies ordered to implement anti-hunger programs

MALACAÑANG ON Sunday issued Memorandum Circular No. 47, directing all government agencies and local government units to support the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program that will ensure food security and proper nutrition.

15 LGUs win tourism champions challenge, get budget for infra projects

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. and the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday awarded the top 15 local government units (LGUs) that won in the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).

DILG, gov't fiscal bodies partner on sound financial mgmt in LGUs

THE DEPARTMENT of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has partnered with the government's fiscal oversight bodies on the adoption of sound public financial management measures to ensure improved performance and efficient delivery of basic services by local government units (LGUs).

DHSUD top execs to monitor nationwide rollout of 4PH housing program

TO SUSTAIN the positive momentum of the nationwide rollout of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is sending key officials down to the grassroots level to engage and attract more partners, particularly local government units (LGUs).

MMC regulations on use of e-trikes to include definitive penalties

THE METRO Manila Council is set to release a resolution regulating the use of electric motor vehicles, especially along major thoroughfares.

Marcos prohibits collection of fees on vehicles transporting goods

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. has prohibited local government units (LGUs) from collecting toll fees and charges on all motor vehicles transporting goods or merchandise.

LGUs with best anti-hunger initiatives to get P2-M reward each

THE lOCAL government units (LGUs) with the best anti-hunger initiatives and practices on food security will receive PHP2 million each through the “Walang Gutom Awards”.

Davao City benchmark for LGUs on wire-free city

UNDERGROUND CABLING. Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. project lead and design engineer Prince Rainier Yamyamin (in a hard hat) shows the conduits of its underground cabling works in Davao City. Davao Light targets to complete the undergrounding of power lines by 2029. (Courtesy of Davao Light)

AS THIS city aims to get rid of overhead wires by 2029, some local government units (LGUs) in the country have done benchmarking activities here to replicate the city’s underground cabling project.

Solon wants Solo Parents Act revisited due to non-compliance

ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin T. Tulfo on Tuesday filed a resolution urging the House of Representatives to conduct an inquiry into the status of the implementation of Republic Act 11861, otherwise known as the “Expanded Solo Parents Act.”

Gov’t rolls out green lanes for strategic investments

THE GREEN lanes for strategic investments are now running in national government agencies (NGAs) and local government units (LGUs) where securing of licenses and permits for critical investment projects will be expedited.

PCO backs passage of FOI bill into law

AN OFFICIAL of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Monday expressed the agency's all-out support for the passage into law of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bills.

Go reiterates call to pass DDR bill amid various calamities

THE RECENT calamities that occurred in the country call for the establishment of the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), Senator Christopher Lawrence Go said.

DBM warns public vs. fixers, scammers

THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday cautioned the public against fixers and scammers who offer assistance in exchange for money.

Recto wants gov’t to launch energy conservation campaign

HOUSE OF Representatives Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto on Wednesday urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to implement a government-wide energy conservation drive to bring down the government’s ever-increasing utilities and fuel bills, which could reach PHP100 billion yearly if unchecked.

BFP sees more assets, personnel as 10-yr modernization starts

THE START of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) modernization this year is expected to result in the acquisition of more assets and hiring of more personnel to effectively perform its mandate.

LGUs urged to help in release of DSWD education aid

DEPARTMENT OF the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Monday urged all local government units (LGUs) to provide manpower support to ensure an orderly distribution of financial assistance by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).