July 28, 2010

MANILA WELCOMES DONAIRE WITH A VICTORY MOTORCADE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim yesterday lauded boxing champ Nonito `The Filipino Flash’ Donaire, Jr. for once again bringing glory and pride to the country by successfully defending his title as World Boxing Association super flyweight champion. Donaire also thanked Lim and the officials and people of Manila for making him family and a part of the city. “Special people who help me out and support me give me inspiration.  They are part of my victory and of me pag andun na `ko sa ring,” he added. Lim praised Donaire for his humility amid all the successes he had been reaping, even as he expressed confidence that he will reach greater heights in the world of boxing. ((Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

July 26, 2010

FINGERLINGS AT THE ZOO LAGOON: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim releases some 5,000 tilapia fingerlings at the lagoon inside the Manila Zoo. Assisting the Mayor is Public Recreation Bureau chief Engr. Deogracia Manimbo. Witnessing the event are: 5th Dist. Councilor Josie Siscar, Bgy. chairwoman Rillos and MACHRA chief Itchie Cabayan and some zoo keepers. (Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

July 23, 2010

THE MODERN KKK:   Manila Department of Public Services Chief ret. Col. Carlos Baltazar, representing Mayor Lim, receives a replica of an old and fully- equipped fire truck from Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) Director Rolando Badilla Jr (right) and BFP-NCR Director Col. Pablito Cordeta during the coastal clean-up along Roxas Boulevard as part of BFP's 19th Anniversary Celebration with the theme:  “Kumakalinga sa Kapwa at Kalikasan (KKK).  Photo above shows members of the BFP preparing themselves for the clean up operation.  (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

July 23, 2010

MABINI’S 146TH ANNIVERSARY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hand of Lieutenant Commander Stephen Tuballa of Philippine Navy after laying the wreath commemorating Apolinario Mabini’s 146th birth anniversary held Friday morning at the corner of Mabini and Quirino Streets in Malate Also in photo (L-R) are: Amelia Yulo, a descendant of Mabini, Gemma Cruz-Araneta, vice chairperson of Manila Historical and Heritage Commission, Ambassador Virginia Benavides of Department of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ambeth Ocampo, chairman of National Historical Institute, and Dr. Ponciano Menguito, city school superintendent. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

July 15, 2010

P-NOY, LIM VISIT BASYANG VICTIMS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim yesterday accompanied President Benigno Aquino in visiting the 332 families from Isla Puting Bato and Parola in Tondo affected by typhoon “Basyang.” Lim said Manilans are lucky to have a President who truly cares for them. The typhoon victims were evacuated at the Del Pan Complex. The President and the mayor were assisted by Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman and city social welfare chief Jay dela Fuente in giving away relief goods, clothes and blankets. (Jerry S. Tan, Journal Online, Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

July 15, 2010

Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the distribution of relief goods to 177 familes victims of typhoon "Basyang" in Baseco Compound, Tondo. From the typhoon victims, Lim, De Guzman and Dela Fuente also visited the 135 families whose houses were razed by a fire in Lerma, Sampaloc. The residents camped out along the said street following the fire rummaging for things they can still salvage or beginning to build their houses anew. Lim ordered Dela Fuente to provide the fire and typhoon victims three square meals a day for three straight days aside from relief goods, clothings and blankets. (Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

July 8, 2010

LIM DESTROYS GAMBLING MACHINES: Lim destroys some 100 units of video karera machines, fruit games and color game boards which usually lure youngsters into gambling. Mayor Lim directed social welfare department chief Jay dela Fuente to spearhead a renewed campaign against all forms of illegal gambling in the city, especially those to which minors have ready access and to coordinate closely with the new Manila Police District (MPD) Director, Senior Supt. Alex Gutierrez to ensure the success of the campaign. Lim said his office is being swamped with complaints from concerned parents, teachers and residents regarding the proliferation of illegal gambling activities where even minors are given access. (By Itchie Cabayan - MACHRA, Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

July 7, 2010

LIM JOINS RED MASS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, a supporter of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III (P-Noy), joins the red mass officiated by His Eminence, Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales at the Manila Cathedral Wednesday morning. Mayor Lim congratulated the President for the beautiful prayer as Vice-President Jejomar Binay looks on. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

July 7, 2010

LIM AT 118TH KKK: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim laid a wreath Wednesday morning in a commemoration of the 118th Founding Anniversary of Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK) at Claro M. Recto Avenue, formerly known as Azcarraga St., where the organization was founded. The mayor shook hands with military host Lieutenant Commander Joy Dave Gabuelo of the Philippine Navy. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

July 5, 2010

FOOD DISTRIBUTION:   To celebrate the 36th Nutrition Month, Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Vice-Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the distribution of food packs and choco-flavored milk to around 70 children who were brought to City Hall by the Manila Health Department, Monday morning. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

July 5, 2010

3 NEW AMBULANCES  FOR MHD:  Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim listens to the presentation of City Health Officer Dr Marie Lorraine Sanchez of the three new ambulances during the weekly flag raising ceremony Monday morning at the Freedom Triangle. Vice-Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Councilor Niño dela Cruz (1st Dist.) and Councilor Lou Veloso (6th Dist.) look on.  The Manila Health Department is currently upgrading its services to Manilans.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau) 

 

 

July 5, 2010

LIM MEETS INDIAN AMBASSADOR: Mayor Alfredo Lim and his protocol officer for international relations, Ms. Baby Villegas, meet with Ambassador of India Yogendra Kumar (Lim's right) and his companion, where they discussed problems besetting the Indian community in Manila.

(2nd Photo) Mayor Alfredo Lim tours Ambassador of India Yogendra Kumar to his photo gallery at the City hall after they discussed problems besetting the Indian community in Manila. (TONY CUNANAN)

 

 

 

July 3, 2010

LIM AT LA LIGA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the wreath laying on the 118th anniversary of La Liga Filipina which was founded by Dr. Jose P. Rizal at Ilaya and Rajah Matanda Sts. in Tondo Saturday morning.  Joining the Mayor were: 1st District Rep. Benjamin “Atong” Asilo Gemma Cruz-Araneta, a descendant of Dr. Jose Rizal and vice chair of the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission, City Schools  Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito, Emiliano Distrito and Maria Paz Santos Viola, both descendants of Gat Andres Bonifacio, Emelita Almosara, executive director, National Historical Institute, and members of Knights of Rizal and Barangay 7 and 9 officials of District 1.  (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

July 3, 2010

BREAKFAST TREAT FROM LIM: Barangay officials of Manila were treated Saturday morning to a breakfast by Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim at his residence in Tondo, during which he exhorted them to follow the example of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III in not using sirens and blinkers in their cars, banning gambling and extortion or tong, comply with all the requirements of the Commission on Audit on the use and release of funds and other commonplace but proper governance ethics that the President spelled out in his inaugural speech. The Mayor himself has been observing traffic lights and not using sirens and blinkers in his daily travel to City Hall and to his other appointments.  (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

July 2, 2010

LIM ADMINISTERS OATH TO CITY OFFICIALS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim yesterday called on the councilors that comprise the new city council to take their newly-received mandate as a challenge to give their all for the upliftment of the life of their constituents who voted them into office. Earlier on, Lim swore into office vice mayor Francisco `Isko Moreno’ Domagoso during simple rites held at the Bulwagang Antonio Villegas in City Hall. Moreno introduce the members of the new council who will also be taking their oath before Lim. They were (first district)- Nino dela Cruz, Irma Alfonso-Yuson  and Erick Ian Nieva; (2nd district) Rodolfo Lacsamana, Ruben Buenaventura, Ramon Robles and Edward Tan; (3rd district)-Bernardito Ang and Re Fugoso; (fourth district)- Ma. Sheilah Lacuna-Pangan, Edward V.P. Maceda and Atty. Eduardo Quintos XVI; (fifth district)- Richard Ibay, Josefina Siscar and Raymundo Yupangco; (sixth district)- Dennis Lacuna,Jr., Beth Rivera and Luciano Veloso. (By Itchie Cabayan - MACHRA, Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

July 1, 2010

P-NOY CONGRATULATES LIM:  Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim is congratulated by President Benigno C. Aquino III after the mass induction into office of the different local government officials before the President  Thursday afternoon at the Malacañang Palace.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

July 1, 2010

LIM TAKES OATH:  President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III administers the oath of office of Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim Thursday afternoon during the mass oath  taking of the different local government officials at the Malacañang Palace.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)