Category: Paranaque

Majority of Starbucks branches now have designated smoking tables

In relation to their earlier announcement that smoking is again allowed in their stores, Starbucks Philippines confirmed that MAJORITY of their stores now have designated smoking tables. Our apologies to our readers who have...

P’que upgrades biometric registry

As part of its modernization program, the Parañaque City Government under the administration of Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. upgraded its biometric attendance registry system, replacing the old biometric machines with a new type that...

Schedule of Market Values tackled in last consultation with Pque LGU

In compliance to the Dept. of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Department of Finance (DOF) Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2010-01 dated October 20, 2010, the Parañaque City Government, through its Sangguniang Panlungsod,...

Another warning for Epass users; Overcharging once again?

Edited this Aug. 17, 2011: A reader’s ePass account got charged 16 (yes, 16) times from Calamba but the reader only came from Bicutan. “The overcharge was more than P2,000! Kaya pala panay ang...

Yes, there was a TRO but smokers still can’t smoke in private areas; Find out where you still can’t here.

By Niña Calleja Philippine Daily Inquirer 3:11 pm | Tuesday, August 16th, 2011   MANILA, Philippines— A Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court has ordered the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to stop enforcing its smoking ban...

Dengue outbreak in 16 towns; Metro South tri-city not that affected

From mb.com.ph: By JENNY F. MANONGDO August 15, 2011, 6:55pm MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DoH) reported Monday dengue outbreaks in 16 towns in the provinces of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pampanga,...

Reminder: 60kph limit set in Macapagal Ave.; 136 violators already caught

From USNewsLasvegas.com: By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported on Friday more than 100 motorists were caught violating the 60-kilometer per hour (kph) speed limit it...

Bay, lake folks back lawmaker call for moratorium on demolitions

From Allvoices.com: By Gerry Albert Corpuz and Handog Malaya Vera MANILA, Philippines – Coastal based groups Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), the Koalisyon Kontra Kumbersyon ng Manila Bay (KKK-Manila Bay) and...

Paranaque eyes total ban on laser pointers?

abs-cbnNEWS.com Posted at 07/22/2011 12:06 PM | Updated as of 07/22/2011 10:41 PM MANILA, Philippines – The local government of Parañaque City is eyeing a total ban on sale and possession of laser pointers...

Paranaque Ko, Love Ko! to be launched

 The Parañaque City Government, supported by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Metro Manila Mayors’ Spouses Foundation (MMMSFI) will launch its “Parañaque Ko, Love Ko! Program” on August 12, 2011 at the...