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Manila Mandates Vertical Gardens on All Public Buildings by 2028
Manila’s proposed ordinance would mandate vegetation on all new city-owned structures over three storeys, a rule already in force in Quezon City and Makati.
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Manila Launches Housing Policy: Residents See Results Within 2 Years
City households can expect gradual impacts from revised planning rules and new public housing investment, with most tangible effects arriving over the next two years.
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House Bill 4782 on Social Services Funding Advances Through Committee: What It Means for Manila's Poorest Families
A pending legislative measure to expand cash assistance and healthcare coverage for low-income households in Metro Manila has cleared its first committee vote, with implementation expected by next fiscal year.
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Manila federal programs receive Green Climate Fund grant
The Philippines obtained a 6.78-million US dollar technical assistance grant from the Green Climate Fund.
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Manila Businesses Brace as Philippines Faces Economic Growth Target Miss
The Philippine Statistics Authority reported low likelihood of achieving the end-of-plan economic growth target.
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Manila's Transit Systems Face Delays as Federal Funding Cuts Deepen
With Washington cutting spending on key programs, the capital's aging transit systems and public facilities face mounting delays and reduced maintenance.