Josephine Espadilla Pareja

Updated: October 12, 2023

Boosting Food Safety in Romblon: DOST’s Initiative for a Healthier Community.
ODIONGAN, Romblon – With an increasing focus on promoting safe food handling and preparation, the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is ramping up its efforts to educate local eateries and small food enterprises. Marcelina Servañez, the S&T Director for DOST-Romblon, detailed in a recent interview that a new initiative, the Food Establishment Inspection and Grading System (FEIGS), was trialed in the municipalities of Odiongan and Romblon. This is in line with the province’s aim to elevate food safety standards, considering the surge in tourism.

Assistance program to Central Luzon Farmers: New Rice Processing Initiatives Unveiled.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – To fortify the agricultural backbone of Central Luzon, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) has embarked on collaborative ventures with local governmental bodies. A memorandum of understanding was inked on Wednesday, bringing together PHilMech and the municipalities of Baliuag, Pulilan in Bulacan, the provincial leadership of Nueva Ecija, and the Quezon municipality within Nueva Ecija. This collaboration aims to erect state-of-the-art rice processing facilities, championed under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) mechanization agenda.

Last Updated on March 15, 2023

List of Cities in the Philippines

Alaminos City * Angeles City * Antipolo City * Bacolod City * Bacoor City * Bago City * Baguio City * Bais City * Balanga City * Batac City * Batangas City * Bayawan City * Baybay City * Bayugan City * Biñan City * Bislig City * Bogo City * Borongan City * Butuan City * Cabadbaran City * Cabanatuan City * Cabuyao City * Cadiz City * Cagayan de Oro City * Calamba City * Calapan City * Calbayog City * Caloocan City * Candon City * Canlaon City * Carcar City * Catbalogan City * Cauayan City * Cavite City * Cebu City * Cotabato City * Dagupan City * Danao City * Dapitan City * Dasmariñas City – * Davao City * Digos City * Dipolog City * Dumaguete City * Escalante City * General Santos City * Gingoog City * Guihulngan City * Himamaylan City * Iligan City * Iloilo City * Imus City * Isabela City * Island Garden City of Samal * Kabankalan City * La Carlota City * Lamitan * Lapu-Lapu City * Las Piñas City – * Laoag City * Legazpi City * Ligao City * Lipa City * Mabalacat City * Makati City * Malabon City * Malaybalay City * Malolos City * Mandaluyong City * Mandaue City * Manila City * Marawi, Islamic City * Marikina City * Meycauayan City * Muntinlupa City * Naga City * Navotas City * Olongapo City * Ormoc City * Oroquieta City * Ozamis City * Pagadian City * Parañaque City * Pasay City * Pasig City * Pateros City * Puerto Princesa City * Quezon City * Roxas City * San Carlos Negros * San Carlos Pangasinan * San Fernando City * San Jose del Monte City * San Jose City * San Juan City * San Pablo City * San Pedro City * Santa Rosa City * Santo Tomas * Santiago City * Science City of Muñoz * Tabaco City * Tacloban City * Tagbilaran City * Tagaytay City * Taguig City * Tanauan City * Tandag City * Tanjay City –Trece Martires City * Tuguegarao City * Valenzuela City * Zamboanga City

Last Updated on March 15, 2023

The Sangguniang Panlungsod is composed of the City (Municipality) Vice-Mayor as Presiding Officer, regular Sanggunian members (Councilors), the President of the Association of Barangay Captains and the President of the Sangguniang Kabataan.

They shall exercise and perform the legislative powers and duties as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. Shall consider and conduct thorough study all matters brought to their attention and consequently pass resolutions, enact ordinances and to introduce recommendations.

Budget of Municipalities and Cities: The Philippine budget formulation system is not centralized. It has been decentralized since 1991. It is the responsibility of each LGU to submit their budgetary needs for review. Failure to submit is the problem. “IMPERIAL MANILA IS A MYTH!”.

• We need a representation of a MINIMUM of one SENATOR per REGION. The constituents of the current senators are all the registered voters of the nation. It must be changed. Make it for the regional level. This will allow every single Region (17) to be represented by at least one senator.
  
• Contrary to a recent popular statement: Elected public officials can’t be suspended by the DILG or the office of the president unless an official complaint has been filed. Republic Act 7160 chapter 4.

Last Updated on March 15, 2023