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Isko Moreno welcomes global media executives to Manila at historic Digital Media Asia 2026
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso welcomed hundreds of news media executives and publishers from across the Asia Pacific and around the world Tuesday morning, April 28, as the Philippine capital hosted the Digital Media Asia conference for the first time in its 18-year history.…
Isko Moreno tips his hat to Manila’s jeepney drivers as Libreng Sakay heads into second week
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso took a moment during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall to personally thank the jeepney drivers powering the city’s “Libreng Sakay” free ride program, asking the crowd of city government employees gathered before him to give the…
Teachers’ association, transport group urge national government to adopt Manila’s free ride program nationwide
A teachers’ association and a transport group on Tuesday, March 31, separately voiced support for Manila’s free jeepney ride program, with both calling on the national government to adopt a similar initiative as fuel prices continue to squeeze commuters and drivers across the country. The Manila…
Isko Moreno raises jeepney subsidy to ₱3,500 to offset fuel price hike
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced Tuesday morning, March 31, that the city government is increasing its subsidy for participating jeepney drivers from ₱3,000 to ₱3,500, funded by ₱661,000 in savings generated from the program’s first day of operations on Monday. The…
Manila’s free ride program designed to benefit operators, drivers, gas stations, and commuters all at once
(UPDATED) Over 60,000 passengers had already boarded free jeepneys in Manila by 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, and Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso says that is only the beginning. Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) Director Dennis Viaje reported to the Mayor that 60,228 passengers were…
Malacañang lauds Manila for subsidizing free jeepney rides during fuel crisis
Malacañang praised the Manila City government for subsidizing jeepney operations to provide free rides to commuters amid the ongoing fuel crisis. In a press statement on Sunday, March 29, Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto cited Manila’s program as an example of solidarity during a period of…
Isko Moreno rolls out ₱1.76 billion stimulus to pump-prime Manila economy amid global oil shock
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday morning, March 16, announced the release of ₱1.76 billion in financial assistance, incentives, and revenue shares to pump-prime the local economy as global oil prices surge amid the ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East. Domagoso…
Isko Moreno orders all Manila public school graduations held inside campuses amid looming oil crisis
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has ordered that all graduation ceremonies in public elementary and secondary schools be held strictly within their respective campuses as the city braces for a possible oil-driven price surge. During his regular management committee meeting, the…
Manila taxpayers fund 71 life-saving surgeries under ‘KAAGAPAY program,’ says Isko Moreno
Beyond modern healthcare infrastructure and quality medical services, taxpayers of the nation’s capital are also funding life-saving medical procedures. “Gusto ko lang ipaalam sa inyo na ang panalangin ninyo ay tinutugunan ng City Government at ng taxpayers ng Maynila,” Manila City Mayor Francisco…
Sara Duterte leads among three possible 2028 contenders with 97.6% in social media poll
Vice President Sara Duterte emerged as the top choice among netizens who participated in The Situation Report’s social media poll for potential 2028 presidential candidates. Twenty-four hours after the survey’s launch, Duterte maintained a commanding lead in the digital poll conducted on The…
LOVE ENDURES: Age no barrier to love as 79-year-old groom, 67-year-old bride wed after 32 years
A 79-year-old groom and his 67-year-old bride finally exchanged vows in a civil ceremony at Manila City Hall on Wednesday morning, February 4, after more than three decades of life together. The wedding of Manuel Bulong Delos Santos and Mae Jean Dolar Baladiang at the Bulwagang Villegas served as…
Isko Moreno says Manila’s strength, forged in war, remains unity and resilience
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday said Manila’s enduring strength, forged in the devastation of World War II, continues to lie in unity and resilience as the city commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Battle for Manila at St. Paul University Manila. Speaking before…
Isko Moreno suspends work, classes, orders liquor and firecracker bans for #Nazareno2026
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Monday, January 5, announced a series of measures aimed at ensuring safety, order, and solemnity during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9. Domagoso signed Executive Order No. 1, Series of 2026, suspending work in all Manila city…
Isko Moreno urges Manileños to avoid illegal firecrackers, warns of arrests and jail time
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday, December 30, urged residents to avoid prohibited firecrackers during New Year celebrations, warning that violators risk arrest and possible detention. In an interview with reporters, Domagoso said there are many safe and festive ways…
MPD probing source of illegal firecracker used by minor
Manila City Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday, December 30, said the Manila Police District (MPD) is investigating where a minor obtained an illegal firecracker involved in a recent incident. Domagoso said authorities are tracing the source of the prohibited item to determine…