Proposed increase in land zonal values alarms councilors
Local officials here are questioning the proposed increase in zonal valuation of lands in the city.
Parents scrimp on kids’ food to buy notebooks
In order to save money for other school expenses, some parents here would opt to pack biscuits and bread for their children rather than giving them money.
IPs to DepEd: Don’t close schools we built
“We have been waiting all our lives for the government to build a school in our communities, but why now that we are able to build schools with our own perseverance, they want to close it?”, said Datu Kailo Bantulan in a press conference Monday.
Obu-Manuvus yearn for IP education materials
In an interview in time for the first day of classes here, a local leader of indigenous groups said they want more materials to aid them in the education of their children.
Councilor urges Comelec to put office in 3rd district
Third District Councilor Bernard Al-ag during regular session Tuesday, expressed his disappointment on the poor accessibility of services offered by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).