Metro

Updates on development news, human interest occurrences and crime incidents in Metro Manila, officially known as the National Capital Regions, which is made of up 16 cities namely the City of Manila (the Philippine capital), Quezon City (the country’s most populous city and former capital), Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, as well as the municipality of Pateros.

Move Manila Program
Mayor Honey Lacuna (middle) signed into law the 'Move Manila Program' ordinance declaring Roxas Boulevard free from pollution and motorized vehicles on certain hours during Sundays. With her in photo are the heads of various offices who will be involved in the program implementation. In photo with her are (from left) City Engineer Armand Andres, MASCO chief Roel de Guzman, MTPB chief Dennis Viaje, City Electrician Randy Sadac, Secretary to the Mayor Marlon Lacson, MDRRMO Director Arnel Angeles, Vice Mayor Yul Servo, Councilor Philip Lacuna, chief of staff Joshue Santiago, DPS head Nicole Kayle Amurao, MPD Director Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay and SMaRT chief Maj. Emmark Dave Apostol. (JERRY S. TAN)
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‘Move Manila Program’ ordinance signed into law by Mayor Honey

Itchie G. Cabayan

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna signed into law Ordinance No. 9047 promoting health and wellness and introducing a pollution-free fitness program in the city by making

Move Manila
Mayor Honey Lacuna inspects Roax Boulevard with (from right) City engineer Armand Andres, Councilo Philip Lacuna and chief of staff Joshue Santiago. Behind them are (from right) MTPB Director Dennis Viaje, MDRRMO chief Arnel Angeles, city electrician Randy Sadac, Vice Mayor Yul Servo and DPS adviser Kenneth Amurao. (JERRY S. TAN)
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Roxas Blvd to go ‘car-free’ on Sundays starting May 26 under ‘Move Manila’ program

Itchie G. Cabayan

GOOD news to health or fitness enthusiasts. Starting May 26, 2024, both lanes of Roxas Boulevard from Padre Burgos St. to Quirino Avenue in Manila

Wedding Expo
Mall and city officials at the opening of the first 'Manila Wedding Expo.' In photo are (from left) Camille Santos, permits bureau chief Levi Facundo, department of public services chief Nicole Kayle Amurao, Vice Mayor Yul Servo, MTPB chief Dennis Viaje, Malou Rhom, Regional Operations Manager of Robinsons Malls and Kim Chan, Sr., Mall Operations Manager Robinsons Manila. (JERRY S.TAN)
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Manila opens first ‘Wedding Expo’

Itchie G. Cabayan

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna invited the public to patronize the city's first ever 'Wedding Expo' at the Robinson's Place in Ermita. The opening of the

UdM levels up
Mayor Honey Lacuna leads the ribbon-cutting of the Ambassador Francis C. Chua Technology Wing at the UdM, joined by (middle) Ambassador and UdM Regent Francis Chua and (from left) Chua's wife Betty Ang, UdM President Felma Carlos-Tria and Vice Mayor Yul Servo. (JERRY S. TAN)
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UdM levels up, has new technology wing

Itchie G. Cabayan

THE Universidad de Manila (UdM) being run by the Manila city government has levelled up. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, joined by UdM President Felma Carlos-Tria