With the local election campaign in full swing, contenders are increasingly focusing their platforms on tangible community issues like health center upgrades, livelihood training, and social assistance, shifting the debate to the daily needs of residents.
A new city-wide ordinance will require all households and businesses to sort waste into three categories, funding the program through a new monthly utility fee.
Legislation creating special economic zones in areas like Tondo and Santa Cruz is set to reshape communities, with proponents citing economic growth while residents and small businesses face an uncertain future.