A Fortress for the Future: Pasig City to Break Ground on Its Most Ambitious Project Yet

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A towering symbol of resilience, sustainability, and future-readiness is about to rise in the heart of Pasig.

The city, long known as a progressive and dynamic force in Metro Manila, is now poised to make history with the groundbreaking of its new modern Pasig City Hall—a marvel of engineering, architecture, and vision that promises to stand tall for the next 100 years and beyond.

The Stronghold of Pasig: Built to Last

This isn’t just a government building. It’s a fortress, a command center, and a civic sanctuary designed to weather the storms of the future—both literal and metaphorical. Covering a sprawling 20,000 square meters of total site development, and boasting a massive 75,000 square meters of total floor area, the new Pasig City Hall is built with precision and purpose.

At its core are three monumental towers, each stretching seven floors high, crowned by a roofdeck, and rooted in 37-meter-deep bored piles—armed with seismic isolators and over 70 base isolators to dramatically reduce lateral movement during earthquakes. This isn’t just compliance—it’s commitment to safety.

Flood-prone no more, the new structure is elevated with a 1.5-meter flood level, and features lower and upper ground evacuation plazas, designed for swift and organized emergency response.

A Smart, Sustainable Civic Center

This is not your ordinary city hall. This is a green-powered, smart-enabled, future-proofed ecosystem, ready to support 4,500 seated employees and welcome 15,000 visitors daily.

From its 60% glass surface façade (with low-emissive, double-glazed reflective glass to optimize light and reduce energy usage), to its rainwater harvesting systems and water-saving fixtures, sustainability is embedded in its very DNA.

The new city hall integrates a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), tree preservation initiatives, irrigation systems, and energy-efficient sensor lighting, all designed to slash power and water costs even at full operating capacity.

Designed for Function. Built for the Future.

Every detail has been considered. The interior spaces—spanning 46,000 square meters of office area—feature acoustic ceiling panels and a generous 4.5-meter minimum floor-to-floor height, ensuring comfort and efficiency. Upon completion, the entire complex will be fully furnished, with finishes, fixtures, directional signage, and ready-for-occupancy fit-outs. No waiting. No lag time. Just instant functionality.

The building will be protected and monitored by a state-of-the-art security and surveillance system, while its Information and Communication Technology infrastructure empowers employees to adapt seamlessly to future digital innovations.

An Icon in the Making

When the first shovel hits the ground, it will mark more than just the start of a construction project. It will signal the dawn of a new era in local governance—where people, progress, and the planet are all at the heart of public service.

The new Pasig City Hall is not just a building. It is a vision realized, a promise fulfilled, and a legacy built to withstand the tests of time.

With its eyes on the future and its foundation rooted in resilience, Pasig is boldly declaring: we are ready.

Ugnayan ng SWK at KWF, Pinalakas at Pinaigting!

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Pinalakas at pinaigting ang ugnayan ng Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK) at Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) sa isang Gawaing Kapulungan at Oryentasyon ng mga SWK Direktor sa Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) sa San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur. 

Nagkaroon ng pangkalahatang oryentasyon ang mga direktor ng SWK hinggil sa KWF kabilang ngunit hindi limitado sa mga programa at proyekto nito.

Naniniwala si Tagapangulong Arthur P. Casanova na ang mga direktor ng SWK ay may mahalagang papel upang maabot ng KWF ang iba’t ibang panig ng bansa at magiging katuwang ang mga SWK sa pagsasakatuparan ng mandato ng KWF. 

Binanggit din ni Tagapangulong Casanova na makaaasa ang mga SWK na patuloy na susuporta ang KWF sa mga gawaing pangwika at pangkultura na kanilang isasagawa kabilang ang tertulyang pampanitikan at pangwika.

Nagbigay ng panayam si John Lerry Dungca, Senior Language Researcher ng Sangay ng Salin hinggil sa Masinop na Pagsulat at tinalakay naman ni Dr. Jose Evie G. Duclay, Linguistics Specialist ng Sangay ng Impormasyon at Publikasyon ang Pagsulat ng Korepondensiya Opisyal.

Dinaluhan ang Kapulungan at seminar na ito ng tatlumpu't isang (31) SWK direktor na nakabase sa mga publiko at ilang pribadong pamantasan mula sa iba't ibang panig ng Pilipinas na pinangasiwaan nina Dr. Leopoldo R. Transona Jr. ng CBSUA at Minda Blanca L. Limbo ng KWF.

Dumalo rin ang iba’t ibang Pamantasan kabilang ang Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST), La Consolacion College Bacolod (LCCB), Bukidnon State University (BukSU), Cebu Normal University (CNU), Carlos Hidalgo Memorial State University (CHMSU), Biliran Province State University (BipSU), Marinduque State University (MarSU), Kalinga State University (KSU), Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO), Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC), Davao Oriental State University (DorSU), University of Southern Mindanao (USM), University of the Assumption (UA), Sulu State College (SSC), Bulacan State University (BulSU), Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC), Cebu Technological University (CTU), Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), University of San Carlos (USC), Aklan State University (ASU), Camarines Norte State College (CNSC), Catanduanes State University (CatSU), Bicol University (BU), Batangas State University (BatSU), Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT), Pangasinan State University (PSU), University of Antique (UA), Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), at Sorsogon State University (SorSU).

P20 Rice Project Unveiled at Manila Central Post Office: A Dramatic Turn Toward Food Security and Economic Hope

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In an unprecedented move to confront food insecurity head-on, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) are shaking the foundations of hunger and poverty by launching the highly anticipated Kadiwa ng Pangulo initiative — right at the heart of Manila.

Starting May 16, 2025, the historic Manila Central Post Office Annex II compound in Liwasang Bonifacio (formerly Lawton) will be transformed into more than just a landmark — it becomes a beacon of relief and resilience. The spotlight shines on one of the most groundbreaking features of the initiative: the P20 Rice Project.

A Dream Once Doubted, Now Delivered

For years, the idea of P20 per kilo rice was scoffed at by critics, written off as political fantasy. But tomorrow, the vision becomes reality. The Kadiwa store at the Post Office will offer high-quality rice for only Php 20.00 per kilogram, exclusively for indigents, senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities.

It’s more than rice — it’s dignity, empowerment, and an act of faith in a government’s ability to serve its people when it matters most.

A Limit, But Not to Hope

Each qualified beneficiary is allowed up to 30 kilos of rice per month — a lifeline that could very well mean the difference between survival and despair for many. The rice, carefully procured by Food Terminal Inc. from the National Food Authority (NFA), ensures not just affordability but quality.

Kadiwa: Not Just a Market — A Movement

The Kadiwa ng Pangulo is not a one-time stunt. It’s a full-fledged initiative that will run every Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, bringing with it a selection of fresh produce, essential food items, and agricultural goods.

Through this visionary partnership, PHLPost offers its vast logistics and e-commerce infrastructure to the cause, while the DA guarantees a consistent supply sourced from the very heartland of our agricultural economy.

More Than A Postal Office

Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos encapsulated the deeper meaning of the movement:

“Through this initiative, we are not just distributing agricultural products; we are empowering our farmers and supporting the welfare of our fellow Filipinos by making their lives easier and more sustainable.”

Indeed, the role of PHLPost transcends mail delivery — it becomes a lifeline, a conduit through which food, hope, and justice flow directly into the hands of the people.

A United Front for the Filipino Family

The DA emphasized that true food security requires unity among government agencies. This collaboration is a bold step in bridging the chasm between farmer and consumer, town and city, producer and need.

With the post office’s reach and the DA’s resources, the Kadiwa ng Pangulo emerges as a flagship of purposeful governance — where action, not promise, takes center stage.

Looking Forward

In the long shadow of rising food prices and economic anxiety, the Kadiwa ng Pangulo initiative at the Manila Central Post Office stands defiantly — a powerful symbol that change is possible when institutions unite with the people in mind.

As the Kadiwa doors open, so too does a chapter of shared responsibility, restored trust, and renewed hope.

Because this is not just about rice.

This is about justice on every plate and dignity in every grain.