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 Amid concerns over the alleged insertion of “ghost habal-habal drivers” into the list of beneficiaries for the P35-million fuel subsidy, Mayor Nestor Archival has assured that the roster will undergo thorough vetting by barangay captains and members of the City Council.

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The Mandaluyong City Council has denied issuing a resolution or permit allowing the development of a proposed 72-story high-rise condominium along Ortigas Avenue within Barangay Wack-Wack.

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The Cebu City Council has expressed urgency in launching an investigation into the city’s current Information Technology (IT) policies following reports of unprotected infrastructure that may cripple city operations at any time.

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The Cebu City Council is now looking into the compliance of subdivisions and other urban developments with environmental laws following the widespread flooding the city experienced during a recent downpour.

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 Amid concerns over the alleged insertion of “ghost habal-habal drivers” into the list of beneficiaries for the P35-million fuel subsidy, Mayor Nestor Archival has assured that the roster will undergo thorough vetting by barangay captains and members of the City Council.

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