Local execs told: Rid your areas of crime, drugs

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:37:23 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has this piece of advice to incoming local chief executives: Clean your cities of crime and illegal drugs.

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AFP chief of staff to LGUs: Declare Reds persona non grata

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:40:57 +0000

The Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr., urged other local governments to follow the example of Sibagat town in Agusan del Sur, which formally condemned the communist rebels.

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Nancy Binay : Welcome new year with street parties, not with firecrackers

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 03:16:51 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — As New Year’s Day draws near, Senator Nancy Binay has urged local government units, particularly barangays, to just organize activities like KTV (karaoke television) or street parties for all to avoid firecracker-related injuries.

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Clear our streets

The issue about illegally parked vehicles and other obstructions along streets and sidewalks is happening not only in Metro Manila but in also in many parts of the country, even in rural areas. Sadly, street parking has become “acceptable” in our country because all levels of government – from the barangay to the national government – have allowed it.

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