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‘Kalinga sa Maynila’ draws mixed reactions from residents, officials 

ALTHOUGH RESIDENTS of Brgy. 206 and 207 in Tondo, Manila recognized long-term solutions of “Kalinga sa Maynila'' project, some still voiced their desire to have a more “inclusive” space. 

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Plastic pollution and Earth Hour 2024 explained by WWF executive

The Executive Director of the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-PH) delved into Manila’s role as the host for Earth Hour 2024, emphasizing the event’s significance to similar environmental initiatives.

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Temporary employment for seniors: a short-term solution

AN ORDINANCE mandating fast food chains to provide temporary employment to older people, may have debunked myths claiming that retirement ends life’s productivity. However, some working senior citizens think it is still too “short-lived.”

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Wage hike raises concerns amid final reading in Congress

THE P100 wage hike bill raised concerns from experts, consumers, and business owners as the legislated wage may do more "harm than good.”  

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Thousands celebrate the end of Ramadan in Manila’s largest mosque

AROUND 3,000 Muslims gathered for morning prayers at Manila Golden Mosque on Wednesday, April 10, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, or "the festival of breaking the fast," emphasizing the importance of unity and love to broaden goodwill within communities.  

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Policy Expo 2024 stresses climate change resiliency, political stability for PHL

POLICYMAKERS AND researchers discussed climate change and political stability at the Policy Expo 2024 held at the University of Santo Tomas’ (UST) Thomas Aquinas Research Center auditorium on March 8 and 9, 2024.

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Go Manila: Manila’s efforts to be a ‘Smart City’ 

MANILA CITY Hall’s Go Manila, a mobile app that offers digital access to all financial services customarily provided onsite, continuously upgrading its systems to make the application multi-featured and more user-friendly. 

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​E-trike drivers voice frustrations, call for fairness on NCR e-vehicle ban

SOME ELECTRIC tricycle (e-trike) drivers at Quiapo, Manila expressed their discontent on April 13 over the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) prohibition of electric vehicles (e-vehicles) on national roads in Metro Manila, two days before the ban officially took effect. 

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Unconsolidated PUV drivers, operators plan to continue operations beyond deadline 

NOW THAT the public utility vehicle (PUV) consolidation deadline has passed, jeepney drivers that did not consolidate their franchises will be sanctioned; however, some transport groups said they will continue to stand their ground amid these threats. 

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Pandacan Church nears completion, parishioners hopeful of December reopening

MANILA—Parish officials of the Sto. Niño de Pandacan Parish tackled the ongoing reconstruction efforts of the historical parish after it was gutted by a third-alarm fire nearly four years ago, which also burned the 400-year-old original image of the Sto. Niño de Pandacan. 

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Motorcycle clamping suspension draws backlash from riders

The lifting of the motorcycle clamping suspension remains uncertain as the ordinance undergoes further revisions, sparking backlash from motorcycle riders. 

Motorcycle clamping suspension draws backlash from riders

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