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Stories from January 2015

LocalGov Stories is your one-stop-shop for news stories on local governance and issues and trends affecting local governments. We survey the web for the most interesting and burning stories so you don't have to. Click on the story and it will take you to the host website.
Sea ambulance saves septuagenarian
The Manila Times, 28 January 2015

A simple decision can save a life. What kind of decision did a mayor make in one Bataan town that saved the life of an old woman? >>Read more 

More than 4,000 arrested for smoking in Davao in 2014 - report
GMA News, 25 January 2015

Strict enforcement of an ordinance shoots two birds in the case of Davao City. It's anti-smoking campaign addresses health concerns and adds to the city's revenues. >>Read more

45-day election period for SK polls starts Jan. 22
Philippine Information Agency, 22 January 2015

To all the youth who are planning to participate in the Sanggunian Kabataan election, COMELEC has already posted some of the prohibited acts during the 45-day election period which starts January 22 to March 2, 2015. >>Read more

Zamboanga mayor asks Congress to spare city from inclusion in Bangsamoro
GMA News, 21 January 2015

Why the leadership of Zamboanga City resists to be part of the Bangsamoro region? Find out why from this news. >>Read more

Sandiganbayan convicts ex-Dumaguete treasurer for overpriced weighing scale
GMA News, 20 January 2015

This warns all public officials, local government personnel included, that there are certain requisites before public funds can be spent. Check this news article and see why, other than overpricing itself, this official is convicted. >>Read more

ARMM’s new anti-poverty program to improve LGUs, boost local partnerships
Inquirer.Net, 19 January 2015

The Bangsamoro Regional Inclusive Development for Growth and Empowerment or Bridge has been launched recently. What can be expected from this Bridge program? >>Read more


LGUs given 5 criteria for P1-B survival fund use
Manila Bulletin, 14 January 2015

LGUs can now use the People's Survival Fund (PSF) to undertake measures on climate change adaptation. But they have to follow certain criteria. What are these? Find out in this news article. >>Read more

Iloilo mulls radio program on disaster preparedness
Philippine Information Agency, 05 January 2015

To strengthen disaster prepardness in Iloilo Province, the Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk reduction and Management Office is planning to produce a radio program that will focus on a series of lectures on disaster preparedness and trainings. >>Read more 





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