Tag: Isko Moreno

Isko Moreno returns kind words to President Duterte: You are an inspiration

(Eagle News)–Mayor Isko Moreno on Wednesday, Sept. 11, returned the kind words given to him by President Rodrigo Duterte, who had noticed his efforts to clean up Manila. “Thank you for the kind words, Mr. President, but to be really honest, isa po kayo sa mga naging inspirasyon ko sa kung ano mang klase ng liderato na meron kami,” Moreno said in a statement. According to Moreno, “kung ano man ang nakikita nating pagpupursige ng […]

President Duterte heaps praises on Isko Moreno for his efforts to clean up Manila

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Sept. 10, expressed admiration for Manila Mayor Isko Moreno for his efforts to clean up the city and implement projects. In a press briefing,  the President said he watches Moreno when he speaks. “Bilib ako sa kaniya,” he said. He said Moreno was even “better” than him, drawing laughter from the audience. “Oo, may nakita ako na mas mahusay ang resolve niya kaysa akin. Plus two ako sa kanya,” […]

Manila gov’t to implement curfew for minors “in full blast” starting today, Sept. 2

(Eagle News)–The Manila government is  intensifying a curfew policy for minors in the city. The Manila Public Information Office announced this on its Twitter account on Monday, Sept. 2. The PIO said according to Mayor Isko Moreno, the curfew from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. will be implemented “in full blast” starting today. The PIO did not say what the sanctions would be for violators.  

Isko Moreno lifts ban on e-trikes in Manila

(Eagle News)–Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has lifted the ban on electric tricycles in the city. In a meeting with e-trike drivers on Monday, July 29, Moreno however reminded them not to ply main roads in the city, and to conduct themselves properly on the streets. Vice Mayor Honey Lacuña said the city council would give franchises to the e-trike operators after it finalizes their classification, route and fare. Moreno promised to push for the decrease […]

Moreno orders withdrawal of Manila business, mayor’s permits issued to PCSO agents

(Eagle News)–Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered the city’s business licensing office to withdraw all business and mayor’s permits issued to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office agents, licensees and franchisees. Moreno issued the order in a memo to Atty. Paul Vega, officer in charge of the department,  after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the termination of all forms of gambling under PCSO’s mandate allegedly due to “massive corruption.” Duterte did not elaborate. “You are further directed to […]

Isko Moreno orders relief of precinct commander over dirty, congested Carriedo

(Eagle News)–Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered the relief of a police precinct commander after he saw Carriedo dirty and filled with stalls. “Wala nang daan. Eh paano pati sa gitna ng kalye basura, vendor,” he added in a livestreamed video of him as he visited the area early Wednesday, July 25. Moreno’s move comes as he embarked on a cleanup of key sites of Manila, which he vowed to restore to its former glory. […]

In photo: Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno meet for first time

(Eagle News)–Young mayors Vico Sotto of Pasig and Isko Moreno of Manila pose for a picture at a fun run hosted for businessman Manny V. Pangilinan on Saturday, July 20. This was the first time the young mayors, who have so far been hailed by netizens for their innovative ideas as chief executives, met, the Manila Public Information Office said. Moreno has gotten praises for his cleanup of the Lagusnilad underpass, Divisoria, Bonifacio Shrine, among […]

Watch: Manila Mayor Moreno inspects filthy Vitas slaughterhouse, vows to make changes

(Eagle News) – Manila City mayor Isko Moreno led the inspection on Wednesday, July 17, of the Vitas slaughterhouse in Tondo as he vowed to make changes in the area. “I will not allow this. I cannot tolerate this,” as he went around the filthy facility which he said would soon undergo rehabilitation. He said he would also build a vertical housing program for the thousands of families living near the area. “May awa ang […]

Look: Lagusnilad underpass in Manila cleaned after clearing operations vs illegal vendors

Cleaning operations conducted in the Lagusnilad underpass by the Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau, the Department of Public Services and City Engineer’s Office of the Manila City government continued on Tuesday, July 16, a day after the underpass was cleared by City Hall personnel. Manila City mayor Isko Moreno is gaining popularity as he focused on seriously cleaning the city’s streets and landmarks, earning him the “rockstar” moniker from US Ambassador Sung Kim.

Mayor Isko Moreno, nagpasalamat sa taumbayan

(Eagle News) — Nagpasalamat si Manila Mayor Isko Moreno sa taumbayan na nagpapahalaga sa kaniyang mga ginagawa. Ito’y matapos umani ng kabi-kabilang mga papuri si Moreno mula sa mga government officials at maging kay US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim na tinawag pa siyang isang tunay na “rockstar” dahil sa matagumpay na pangangasiwa sa kabisera ng bansa. Pero ayon sa alkalde, wala pa talaga siyang nagagawa at ang mga napapabalitang malaking pagbabago sa lunsod […]

“Surrender if you value your lives,” Manila Mayor tells those behind daring Metrobank robbery in Binondo

Mayor Moreno reiterates P1 million reward for anyone who would give info on bank robbers (Eagle News) – Manila City mayor Isko Moreno on Friday, July 12, called on the perpetrators of a daring daylight bank robbery in Manila to surrender as he would make sure that they would be hunted down by the authorities. “Sumuko na kayo, kung mahal ninyo ang inyong sarili, sumuko na kayo (Surrender if your value your lives),” Moreno announced […]

Newly-elected Manila mayor Moreno takes his oath

  (Eagle News) – Newly elected Manila mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso took his oath on Sunday, June 30, as the 27th mayor of the city of Manila before Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin. Moreno’s oath taking happened at the Manila City Hall’s Bulwagang Katipunan. He will serve the three-year term as Manila mayor replacing former mayor Joseph Estrada. Moreno’s running mate Vice-Mayor Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna-Pangan who secured her second three-year term as […]