City of Manila [Events & Activities]

2010: JULY

	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 chiefs 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)

2010: JUNE

	June 25, 2010 NEW PCs FOR CCM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim thanks the Rotary Club of Manila Metro headed by President Peter Ngo for the donation of 30 brand-new personal computers to the College of Engineering and Technology of City College of Manila (CCM) Friday morning. Also in photo CCM President Justice Artemio Tuquero, Rotary International District Governor Concepcion Beltran, Past District Governor Josefina Sy-Ang and other Rotarians. (Photo by Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
June 24, 2010 THE LORD'S PRAYER: City officials and employees led by Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim hold hands while singing the Lord's Prayer during the Thanksgiving mass presided by Immaculate Conception Parish Priest Monsignor Claro Matt Garcia and St. John De Baptist Assistant Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Alvin Fullon Thursday morning to celebrate the 439th Araw ng Maynila at the Bonifacio Shrine. In photo (from left), Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas (partly hidden); City Legal Officer Atty. Renato de la Cruz; City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito, Mayor Lim, his Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman, Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Vice-Chairperson Gemma Cruz-Araneta and City Administrator Jesus Mari Marzan. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	June 23, 2010 BASECO HAS NEW HEALTH CENTER: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim points at his newest accomplishment, the President Corazon C. Aquino Health and Lying-in Center in Baseco after the formal inauguration Wednesday morning. The Aquino health center is the 2nd of the 10 health centers that are simultaneously constructed after the Smokey Mountain , in depressed areas. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
June 22, 2010 OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim honors this year’s outstanding city employees as part of the weeklong celebration of the 439th Araw ng Maynila held at Bulwagang Villegas Monday. In photo (L-R) are City Health Officer Dr. Marie Lorraine Sanchez, Reynaldo Rosales, Department of Social Welfare, Dr. Bernarda Anit of Manila Health Department, Perpetua Macapagal of Public Recreations Bureau, Mayor Lim, Secretary to the Mayor, Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas, Marcelo Solis, of Public Recreations Bureau, Donald Santos of Manila Health Department, P/Supt. Redencion Caimbon of City Civil Registry Office for special mayor’s award, Jay de la Fuente, OIC Manila Department of Social Welfare. At the back are: City Personnel Chief Assumption Ingrid Reyes, Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman and City Administrator Jesus Mari Marzan. The awardees received a plaque and P10,000 cash incentive from the Mayor. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	June 22, 2010 SEX DEN BAR CLOSED: Mayor Alfredo Lim and MPD Chief Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay close down the L.A. Café bar in Malate, Manila yesterday after 200 women sex workers including 17 minors were rounded up in a raid of Mla. DSW Chief Jay dela Fuente & MPD station 5 two days ago. [TONY CUNANAN]
June 22, 2010 LIM VISITS QUIRINO GRANDSTAND: Mayor Alfredo Lim personally visits Quirino Grandstand along with the coordination team of President-elect Noynoy Aquino led by Maria Montelibano. Behind them are Montelibano’s counterpart in the city, Lim’s chief of staff Ric de Guzman and Dodot Jaworski, who is with Montelibano. [ TONY CUNANAN]

June 21, 2010 LUNETA IN WATER COLOR: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim looks at the water color painting titled “Luneta” after leading the opening of Sulyap sa Maynila, a water color painting exhibit by prominent artists Ernie Patricio and Naning Estrella, at the Rodirguez Hall of City Hall Monday morning as part of a weeklong celebration of the 439 th Araw ng Maynila. The exhibit displays beautiful images of Manila’s past. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	June 21, 2010 OUTSTANDING STREET SWEEPERS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gives recognition to street sweepers from the Department of Public Services headed by retired Col. Carlos Baltazar and to certified public accountant board passers from the City College of Manila headed by former Justice Artemio Tuquero and Dean Cresencio Laurente of College of Accountancy and Public Administration during the weekly flag raising ceremony at the Freedom Triangle Monday morning in line with the weeklong 439 th Araw ng Maynila celebration. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
June 19, 2010 RIZAL'S BIRTHDAY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the wreath offering at the Rizal Monument in Luneta during the 149th birth anniversary of the country’s national hero Dr. Jose Rizal Saturday morning. Joining the mayor were retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno and military host from the Philippine Navy Lt. Commander Venus Gualdaquever.(Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	June 18, 2010 LIM WITH OUTSTANDING JURISTS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with the Outstanding Regional and Metropolitan Trial Court Judges and Prosecutors and the working committee headed by former Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno during the awarding ceremonies as part of the weeklong celebration of the 439th Araw ng Maynila at the Bulwagang Villegas Friday evening. With the Mayor were committee members: City Legal Officer Atty. Renato de la Cruz, RTC Executive Judge Amor Reyes, Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas retired justices Artemio Tuquero, vice chairman and Justo Torres and City Prosecutor Jhosep Lopez. Standing behind are the RTC awardees Judges Aida Layug, Marivic Umali, Reynaldo Alhambra, Thelma Bunyi-Medina and Virgilio Alameda, MTC Judges Felicitas Cacanindin, Crispin Bravo, Juan Bermejo, Joel Lucasan and Emily Gito, and Prosecutors: Yvonne Corpuz, Exequiel Sison, Elseray Faith Noro, Venus de Vera Marzan and Ferrer Co. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

	June 15, 2010 BIAK NA BATO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim receives a framed miniature of Biak-na-Bato from Normandy Ledesma, a sculptor- designer, Tuesday morning at City Hall. With him was Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Vice-Chairperson Gemma-Cruz Araneta and Ivan Miguel Ledesma. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
June 15, 2010 CITY NOW HAS OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim welcomes and leads city employees in prayer upon the arrival of the icon of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at Bulwagang Villegas Tuesday afternoon. An hourly vigil will be participated by the different city hall departments for the duration of Her stay. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	June 12, 2010 INDEPENDENCE DAY: Outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the flag raising last June 12 at the Rizal Park marking the 112 th Philippine independence. Also in photo AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit and National Historical Institute Chairman Ambet Ocampo. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
June 11, 2010 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the distribution of educational assistance to indigent students of the city to purchase their school supplies for the opening of classes. Assisting the Mayor is Manila Department of Social Welfare OIC Jay dela Fuente at the Palma Hall of the City College of Manila Friday morning. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	June 11, 2010 LIVELIHOOD LOANS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the distribution of capital assistance to indigent Manilans to start their own businesses and improve their lives held at the Palma Hall of the City College of Manila Friday morning. The financial support carries no interest. Assisting the Mayor are Department of Labor and Employment Director for Manila Field Office Enrique Lalus and Manila Department of Social Welfare OIC Jay dela Fuente. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
June 11, 2010 CHINESE INVESTORS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim’s Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman poses with Chinese investors led by the president of the Guangdong Provincial Association for International Friendly Contact Wang Weidong who called at City Hall Friday morning. The investors will be coming back after three months to officially start their businesses in the city. Flanking the investors are Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Vice-Chairperson Gemma Cruz-Araneta and former Councilor (5 th) Chikee Ocampo. (Photo by Delilah Gonzales, Manila Media Bureau)
	June 10, 2010 FILIPINO CHINESE UNFURL RP FLAG: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes hands after unfurling the Philippine flag with the officers of the Chinese-Filipino Business Club Inc (CFBCI) led by its president Lino Uy during the courtesy call of the businessmen to the Mayor. The group donated 100 pieces of Philippine Flags Thursday morning at Bulwagang Villegas which will be turned over to the different city schools. Also in photo, CFBCI Vice-President Lao Giok Chiao, Immediate Past President Siy Yap Chua and Director Stephen Sia. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
June 7, 2010 LIM AT OLD CCM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim discusses his plans for rehabilitating the old City College of Manila (annex) building in Escolta after conducting an ocular inspection of the comfort rooms, which one student wrote complaining about its state of disrepair. He also reminisced about students who finished in that building with tales of success in their professional lives. He inspected the CCM annex facilities with Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas, Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman, City Administrator Jesus Mari Marzan, City Health Officer Dr. Marie Lorraine Sanchez, City Engineer Armando Andres, City Electrician Ernesto Cuyugan and CCM’s Dean of Business Administration Elena Cernias. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

2010: MAY

	May 31, 2010 LIM STICKS NO SMOKING SIGN: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim sticks a no smoking sign on an air-conditioned SM Fairview bus which was stopped after the regular Monday flag-raising at the Freedom Triangle. Lim launched City officials and employees to strictly observe the World No Tobacco Day on May 31. (Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
May 17, 2010 CITY EMPLOYEES WITH ACTING MAYOR ISKO MORENO: ACTING Manila Mayor Isko Moreno addresses city officials and employees during yesterday’s flag- raising ceremony held a the Manila City Hall’s Freedom Triangle. [ JERRY S. TAN, MACHRA ]
	May 16, 2010 POSE WITH THE WINNER: A victorious Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with the staff of the Manila Media Bureau hours before results showed him leading by a big margin over his rivals. In photo are from left: Delilah Gonzales, Faustino Francisco, Jennifer Berenguer, Mary Shinn Ramos, Jose “Bong” Aquino Jr., Mark Israel and Dominic Nicolas. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
May 15, 2010 VICTORY PARADE: Newly proclaimed Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso receive a warm reception from the residents along Juan Luna Street in Tondo during their city-wide victory and thanksgiving parade Saturday morning. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	LIM WITH REPORTERS: Mayor Alfredo Lim in a posterity shot with some officers and members of the Manila City Hall Reporters’ Association (MACHRA) during a victory luncheon hosted for them at a hotel in Manila. In photo are (to Lim’s left) president Itchie Cabayan of People’s Tonight); board chair Andi Garcia (Police Files Tonite), director Boy Santos (Saksi/Bomba); (from left) secretary Juliet de Loza (Abante/Abante Tonite); Jane Malayo (Manila Bulletin), Mylene Gregorio (Bulgar) and Maan Macapagal (ABS-CBN). On second row are (from left) chief of staff Ric de Guzman; director Ludy Bermudo (PM); treasurer Doris Franche (Pilipino Star Ngayon); director Jun Anzures (DWAD/Pulso columnist) and director Jerry S. Tan, (People’s Journal / People's Tonight). On third row are (from left) directors Pat Santos (Philippine Daily Tribune) and Verlin Ruiz (Remate), Lim’s aide de camp Ret. Maj. Nick Amparo and Tony Cunanan (Police Files). Not in photo are vice president Boy Gonzales (DZRH); Tere Tavares (DZBB); Bert Pena (DZME) and Donna Dominguez (DZXL). [ JERRY S. TAN, MACHRA ]
May 11, 2010 LIM-ISKO PROCLAIMED: THE Commission on Elections yesterday proclaimed Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso as winners in last Monday’s elections. The City Board of Canvassers declared Lim and Moreno winners at 3:30 p.m. in front of their cheering supporters at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. “Makakaasa ang mga taga-Maynila na hindi sila mabibigo sa kanilang muling pagtitiwala sa amin,” he said. Moreno said the results of the elections proved that Manilans know by heart the kind of leadership that Lim showed them. [JERRY S. TAN, MACHRA ]
	May 10, 2010 ISKO CASTS VOTE: RE-ELECTIONIST Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno successfully cast his vote at the Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School in Tondo, where he was mobbed by the residents before and after voting. [JERRY S. TAN, MACHRA ]
May 10, 2010 LIM CASTS VOTE: RE-ELECTIONIST Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim successfully cast his vote at the R. Almario Elementary School in Tondo, where he was mobbed by the residents before and after voting. Before voting, Lim visited the remains of his grandparents who raised him and then said a prayer at the Espiritu Santo Parish Church in Tondo. [ JERRY S. TAN, MACHRA ]
	May 7, 2010 Supporters of 4th district Rep. Trisha Bonoan-David wearing her campaign t-shirt pledge their support for Mayor Lim during his motorcade in the fourth district. [ JERRY S. TAN, MACHRA ]
May 7, 2010 Supporters of 6th district Rep. Benny Abante wearing his campaign t-shirt pledge their support for Mayor Alfredo Lim during his motorcade in the sixth district, saying that they will support Abante but will vote Lim for their mayor. Lim’s congressional candidate for 6th district Sandy Ocampo showed she is a good sport by still waving at and giving the supporters some candies. Abante is under the ticket of ex-environment secretary Lito Atienza. [ JERRY S. TAN, MACHRA ]
	May 6, 2010 STREET BLESSING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the opening of the newly-concreted Wagas and Zaragosa Streets in Tondo Thursday morning. Also in photo Councilors Jesus “Taga” Fajardo, Arlene Koa and 1 st district Representative Benjamin “Atong” Asilo.(Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
May 6, 2010 NEW TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Vice-Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the ceremonial switching on of new traffic lights on the corner of A.H. Lacson and Magsaysay Boulevards Wednesday evening. Also in photo are City Engineer Armando Andres and Manila Barangay Bureau Atty. Analyn Marcelo-Buan. The new traffic lights are the first of their kind in the country. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	May 5, 2010 OM GETS NEW EQUIPMENT: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Vice-Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso pose for posterity after the blessing of the newly- acquired radiological imaging equipment for Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center Wednesday morning. Others in photo, OMMC-OIC Dr. Isaias Cando; Dr. Manolo Maglonzo head of the Radiology Department and Chief Resident Doctor Dr. Allan Gilbert Reamillo. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, MMB)
May 4, 2010 Mayor Alfredo Lim, along with first district candidates for councilor Nestor Lim (left) and Nino dela Cruz (right), inaugurate the new, two-storey health center in Smokey Mountain which will be fully-airconditioned and serve at least 13,000 residents in that area. The said center is the 52nd built during Lim’s entire terms as city mayor. [JERRY S. TAN, MACHRA ]
	May 3, 2010 SMOKEY MOUNTAINS HEALTH CENTER: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim throws away balloons from the terrace of the newly- inaugurated Smokey Mountain Health and Lying-in Center at the Paradise Heights in Tondo Monday morning. It is the 53 rd Health Center that Mayor Lim built during his present incumbency. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, MMB)
May 2, 2010 LIM AT MET THEATER: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim converses with veteran showbiz icons German Moreno and Gloria Romero after watching a theatrical play during the soft-opening of the historic Metropolitan Theater Thursday evening. Also in photo are Education Secretary Mona Valisno, representing President Arroyo and Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Gemma Cruz-Araneta. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	May 1, 2010 LIM WITH YOUNG GYMNAST: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim congratulates Rizza Desiree Garcia of Jose Abad Santos High School for being the most bemedalled Secondary Gymnast in the recent Palarong Pambansa sa mga Kampeong Manlalaro ng Maynila at the Bulwagang Villegas Friday afternoon. The Pambansa was held in Paniqui, Tarlac. The Manila team was headed by City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito (Left). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

2010: APRIL

	Apr. 13, 2010 HERNANDEZ AND IMELDA STREETS CONCRETED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the inauguration and blessing of the newly concreted Hernandez and Imelda streets in Herbosa, Tondo. Also in photo are: Rev. Fr. Apol Arcala, Chairwoman Elvira Reyes Co of brgy. 108 (middle), Cong. Atong Asilo (right) and barangay officials. (Tony Cunanan)
Apr. 12, 2010 LIM WITH A WHEELCHAIR RECIPIENT: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim pushes the wheelchair of a recipient during his house to house visit in Herbosa Street, Tondo. The Mayor personally distributed wheelchairs to the disabled residents of Manila as part of his Health program. (Tony Cunanan)

2010: MARCH

	Mar. 25, 2010 Lim's COS Orders Removal Of Pre-Campaign Signage: Manila Chief of Staff Ricardo De Guzman ordered to remove the signage at Old Post Office, Magsaysay Boulevard Sta. Mesa which bore "Re-elect and vote" Mayor Alfredo Lim, Vice Mayor Isko Moreno, And Congressman Rudy Bacani, as it is prohibited until March 26, 2010 (start of campaign period for local candidates) according to the COMELEC rule. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 25, 2010 LIM ADDRESSES LEAGUE OF PROSECUTORS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim delivered his welcome remarks during the National Prosecutors League of the Philippines 22 nd Annual Convention and 11 th National Election of Officers with the Theme: The Role of Prosecutors in Ensuring Free and Honest Elections in 2010 held at Fiesta Pavilion Manila Hotel Thursday morning. Also in photo are: (L-R) Edward Togonon president, Prosecutors League, Rene V. Sarmiento, COMELEC Commissioner, Jhosep Lopez, Manila city Prosecutor and Claro Arellano, chief State Prosecutor. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 22, 2010 A NEW HOUSE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, Unilever Chairman Fernando Fernandez, Unilever Vice-President Chito Macapagal and Tony Meloto of Gawad Kalinga (GK) await the reaction of Ramon Cervito, a recipient of 1 of 10 rowhouses built by Unilever and GK at the Unilever Vitality Village in Baseco, Port Area. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 21, 2010 TICKETS TO OCEAN PARK: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gave away tickets to the Manila Ocean Park to senior citizens during the dialog with the Samahang Nakatatanda ng Lungsod ng Maynila at the San Juan de Dios health center in Quiapo. The Mayor also informed the elderly of the benefits due them under the law. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 20, 2010 LIM JOINS WALK FOR LIFE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Bishop Honesto Ongtioco DD (in glasses) of the Diocese of Cubao, led the “Walk for Life” initiated by the Knights of Columbus Luzon Jurisdiction headed by Alonso Tan (2 nd from right), Luzon State Deputy, starting from the San Agustin Church and ending at Rajah Sulayman. The walk was joined by thousands of members coming from 15 different dioceses of Luzon as they voiced their concern over the proposed Reproductive Health Bill in Congress. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 19, 2010 “HAWKERS KALESA" LAUNCHED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with five of the 45 recipients of a hawkers kalesa, a livelihood program involving roving vendors, during the Kalesa Hawkers grand launch at the Plaza Miranda in Quiapo Friday morning. Also present during the turn-over were Director Andrea Cabansag of the Department of Labor and Employment-National Capital Region; Assistant Regional Director Patricia Luna of the Department of Social Welfare and Development-NCR, Bgy 360 Chairwoman Josie Dee and Kalesa Hawkers President Armie Velas. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 18, 2010 ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim witnesses the swearing in of Atty. Ma Sophia Solidum-Taylor as the newly appointed 2nd Assistant City Prosecutor of Manila presided by Chief State Prosecutor Atty. Claro Arellano, who paid a call on the Mayor at the Bulwagang Villegas Thursday morning. The oath was also witnessed by City Legal Officer Atty Renato dela Cruz and City Prosecutor Atty Jhosep Lopez. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 17, 2010 SAN ANDRES MEDIUM RISE HOUSING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the Anakbayan Medium-Rise Housing Project in San Andres in line with Lim’s 11-point agenda for urban renewal and development. Also in photo were Councilors (5th) Josefina Siscar and Mon Yupangco, City Engineer Armando Andres, Barangay 740 Chairman Rey Llaguno and former city official Joey Hizon. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 16, 2010 LIM PRESENTS AWARDS TO O.W.L.I.M.: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, Soroptimist International of the Philippines Region Governor Carmen Flor and Carmen Moreno, President of Soroptimist International of Sampaloc led the awarding of Outstanding Women Leaders in Manila (OWLIM) at the Bulwagang Villegas Monday evening. The awardees were, for education: Flora Go, Violeta Calixtro and Dr Lydia Echauz; Environment, Barangay Chairwomen Francia Borja and Corazon Cruz; Health and Sanitation, Crisanta Cayetano and Dr Fredeswinda Lucena; Human Rights, Sr Socorro Evidente and Barangay Chairwoman Zenaida Matias; Livelihood, Manila Councilor (5 th) Josefina Siscar and Lolita Sy; and Peace and Order, Barangay Chairwoman Lourdes Gutierrez, Police Chief Inspectors Carol Macawile and Anita Araullo. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 15, 2010 LIM WITH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHIEF: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim walks with Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki, president of the 64 th Session of the United Nations General Assembly after laying a wreath at the Rizal monument Monday morning. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 13, 2010 BASECO PLAYGROUND 3 BLESSED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (center) assisted by Iglesia Ni Cristo representative Bonofacio Gadian (left), Brgy Chairman Cristo Hispano, Rev. Fr. Willy Araña of San Agustin Parish, Engr. Diogracia Manimbo (right) and some Barangay officials. Mayor Lim cut the opening ribbon of the new Baseco Playground 3 as part of Mayor Lim's continues program for the residents of Manila. (By Tony Cunanan)
Mar. 13, 2010 QUIRINO AVENUE LIGHTED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the ceremonial switching of lights along Quirino Avenue stretching from Roxas Boulevard to West Zamora in Paco Friday evening. Another legacy of Mayor Lim, this is the longest stretch of (341) streets light installed in three kilometers. Accompanying the Mayor were Councilor Ernesto Rivera (6th District), Councilors Josefina Siscar and Ramon Yupangco (5th District) and former city officials Pablo “Chikee” Ocampo and Joey Hizon. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 12, 2010 JAIL MASS WEDDING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim presided the mass wedding of 17 couples at Manila City Jail Friday morning, which was witnessed by Manila City Registrar Ma Josefa Encarnacion Ocampo and barangay Chairman Thelma Lim. It was Mayor Lim's first time to officiate a mass wedding at city jail. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 11, 2010 H.O.P.E. COVENANT SIGNED: Incumbent Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, former Environment Secretary Jose Atienza Jr, former Philippine National Police chief Avelino Razon Jr. signed a peace covenant for honest, orderly and peaceful election for May 2010 . The signing was held at the Multi Purpose Hall of Manila Police District headquarters along United Nations Avenue. The covenant signing was initiated by National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Roberto Rosales. Also joining MPD director chief Rodolfo Magtibay. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 9, 2010 JP LAUREL REMEMBERED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led city officials in commemorating the 119 th birth anniversary of the late former President Jose P. Laurel. He shakes the hands of Atty. Roberto P. Laurel, president of the Lyceum of the Philippines University and Sarah Laurel -Lopez, both descendants of the former president after offering a wreath at his monument at the corner of Pedro Gil and Roxas Boulevard. Also in photo are: Manila Historical and Heritage commission Vice -Chairperson Gemma Cruz-Araneta and National Historical Institute Chairman Ambeth Ocampo. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 8, 2010 FIRE PREVENTION MOTORCADE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Councilor Josefina Siscar (5th district) were warmly received by city residents as they led the long motorcade of fire trucks and paramedic ambulances in observance of the Fire Prevention Month Sunday morning. Lim was joined by former Representative Joey Hizon (5th district). The motorcade went to the different areas of Paco, Sta. Ana, Singalong, Port Area and San Andres. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 6, 2010 LIM AT PAROLA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim distributes rice and other items to 2,000 families at Isla Puting Bato in Parola Tondo Saturday morning. Also in photo Jay Dela Fuente, OIC, Manila Department of Social Welfare. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 6, 2010 LIM WITH THAI PERFORMERS: The performers from Thailand greet Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim after they performed different cultural presentations to celebrate 60 years of friendship and diplomatic ties between Thailand and the Philippines held at the Justo Albert Auditorium, Pamantasan Ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Also in photo Thai Ambassador to the Philippines Kulkumut Singhara Na Ayudhaya. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 5, 2010 LIM AT RECOGNITION DAY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the awarding of diplomas to 1,267 pre-schoolers from 30 barangays during the “Parangal sa Day Care Children” at Patricia Covered Court. Awards were also given to 180 children for Most Helpful, Behave, Creative and Outstanding by the mayor. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, MMB)
Mar. 4, 2010 LIM WITH CHIEF JUSTICE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim walks with Chief Justice Reynato Puno towards the venue of the national convention and general meeting of the Philippine Women Judges Association with theme: “ The Role of Lady Magistrates in the Protection of the Environment” held at Centennial Hall of Manila Hotel Thursday morning. Also in photo is Judge Teresita Leonardo- De Castro, president, Philippine Women Judges Association.(Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 3, 2010 LIM AT PETRON'S HEALTH CENTER: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Petron President Eric Recto pose for posterity after leading the inauguration of the Petron community health center in Pandacan Wednesday morning, which reaffirms Petron’s commitment to nurture the community in the depot and sustain the well-being of its people through responsive health care. Also in photo are: City Health Superintendent Dr. Marie Lorraine Sanchez, Fr. Jaime Vidal Zuñiga of the Sto. Nino parish, Petron’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Lubin Nepomuceno. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 2, 2010 PEOPLE POWER FOR ILOG PASIG: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim welcomes the presidents of different universities and colleges in Manila who visited the ongoing rehabilitation of Estero de Paco initiated by Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig Managing Director (KBPIP) Gina Lopez. The Mayor advised them to support the noble campaign for the river held at Paco market Monday afternoon. Also present were City Engineer Armando Andres and Market Administrator Efleda Castro. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 2, 2010 LIM WITH CHINESE VISITOR: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hands of Luo Qin, Secretary-General of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) who visited the Mayor at City Hall.Also in photo is Dr. Lorenzo Ku, President of Association of Volunteer Fire Chiefs and Firefighters of the Philippines, Inc. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 1, 2010 TRIKES FOR FEMATODA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim witnesses the turnover of 40 tricycles to the members of Federation of Manila Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (FEMATODA) by Philippine Postal Savings Bank 1 st Vice-President Leonardo Cruz during the weekly flag raising ceremony at the Freedom Triangle in city hall. This project was initiated by Consultant for Community Affairs Ben Canlas. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Mar. 1, 2010 PLAQUES FOR MTPB ENFORCERS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim commends Ricardo Pilapil and Rodrigo Lorenzo, both of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) who apprehended and intercepted a baby-for-sale operation. Present at the awarding of plaques of commendation were MTPB OIC Ma. Norissa Villanueva and Manila Tricycle Regulatory Office Chief Atty. Israel Peren as the two MTPB enforcers were presented during the weekly flag raising ceremony at the Freedom Triangle. The suspect was later charged with kidnapping. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Mar. 1, 2010 HERO’S WELCOME FOR DONAIRE AND CONCEPCION: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim accorded a hero’s welcome to WBA Interim Champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire, Jr. and WBC International Featherweight Champion Abe "The Real Deal" Concepcion monday morning at the city of Manila. Donaire and Concepcion were cheered by fans during the motorcade which started at the Manila City hall to Taft Ave. - Escolta - Avenida - Recto - Delpan - Zaragosa - Road 10 - Capulong - Tayuman - Lacson - España - Legarda back to City Hall. Donaire is the adopted son of Manila. (By Tony Cunanan & EDP)

2010: FEBRUARY

	Feb. 25, 2010 PEACE DOVE SYMBOLIZES EDSA REVOLT: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Rafael Lopa, nephew of the late former President Corazon Aquino, release the white dove as the Manila City Chorale sings Bayan Ko during the 24th anniversary of EDSA People Power. Also in photo (from L-R), Liberal Party senatorial aspirant Neric Acosta, former Manila Mayor Gemiliano Lopez, Treasurer of the Spirit of Edsa Foundation Patricia Sison, Mayor Lim’s Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman, City Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mauro de Gulan and City Administrator Jesus Mari Marzan. (Photo by Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Feb. 24, 2010 LIM WITH OUTSTANDING ROOKIES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses for posterity with the awardees for the 20 most outstanding Manila Junior Police Alumni at the Bulwagang Villegas. With him are from left: PO3 Jesus Del Fierro, Navotas Police Station, P/C. Insp. Christian Dela Cruz, Manila Police Department, P/Insp. Rizalino Ibay Jr., chief Davao del Norte PNP-HPG, P/C. Insp. Jose Anas, Pasay City Police Station, PO2 Marlon Manalaysay, Malolos Police Station, PO1 Jeffrey Laus, Mobile Patrol Unit-MPD, PO3 Edmund De Jesus, warrant section, MPD, P/Sr. Insp. Benson Pimentel, OC/PNP-PTU. Also in photo are: Capt. Antonio Cruz (Ret), and Manila Police Department District Director General Rodolfo Magtibay. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Feb. 23, 2010 OROQUIETA STREET CONCRETED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and City Engineer Armando Andres walk on the newly- concreted Oroquieta Street after the ceremonial opening Tuesday morning as students from the day care center and barangay officials joined them. The street stretches from Yuseco to Batangas Streets in Sta. Cruz. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Feb. 22, 2010 CULTURAL SHOWS AT BAYWALK: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim proudly appreciates the performance of Mariano Marcos High School Cultural Group during the weekly cultural and arts program provided by the city dubbed as “Sining at Kalinangan sa Baywalk” along Roxas Boulevard. The cultural shows organized by the Division of City Schools headed by Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito will end on March 6, 2010. Also in photo, Assistant City Schools Superintendent Dr. Lourdes Lim. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Feb. 19, 2010 LOT AWARDING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the distribution to 110 lot awardees of Manila as Alfredo Alvarida of Bayan Vescoda Fran estate of Tondo scrutinizes his lot certificate at the Bulwagang Villegas. Partly hidden is City Legal Officer Atty. Renato dela Cruz, Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas, Urban Settlement Officer Victoria Clavel and Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Vice - Chair Gemma Cruz - Araneta. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Feb. 19, 2010 SANDICO STREET BLESSED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim waves at the residents who witness the blessing and opening of newly concreted Sandico St in Tondo Thursday morning as Fr. Joseph Granada of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage and Bgy. 33 Zone 3 Chairman Ramir Garcia look on. Sandico St. stretches from Wagas to Lualhati Sts. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Feb. 19, 2010 A TROPHY FOR LIM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim receives from Rev. Fr. Mateo De Jesus OSB, Rector-President of San Beda College a trophy for exemplary public service during the Red and White Ball 2010 where distinguished Bedans where given honor for excelling in their respective fields at the NBC Tent Global City Fort Bonifacio in Taguig Thursday night. Also in photo (L-R), San Beda College Alumni Foundation (SBCAF) President Jaime Galvez Tan, SBCAF and San Beda College Alumni Association (SBCAA) Assistant Moderator Fr. Benigno Benabarre OSB, Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat Abbot Chancellor Rire Rev. Tarcisio Ma. Narciso OSB, San Beda College Board of Trustees Vice-Chairman Dr. Ricardo Roque and San Beda College Alumni Association President (SBCAA) Paulino Dionisio. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Feb. 18, 2010 MANILA’S NEW BUSINESS CENTER: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the ceremonial opening of the Manila City Business Center the new one-stop shop business center that will cut down the processing of business registration and licensing to 15-minutes of the City Treasurer’s Office in Manila City Hall Thursday morning. Also in photo are, Chinese-Filipino Business Honorary President Siy Yap Chua and President Lino Uy, Msgr. Claro Mat Garcia, Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception, Dr. Antonio La Viña, Dean of Ateneo School of Government and Asst. City Treasurer Erlinda Marteja. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Feb. 17, 2010 GOMBURZA REMEMBERED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses for posterity after the blessing Wednesday morning of the marker and the burial ground of Filipino martyred priests Fathers Gomez, Burgos and Zamora 138 years ago at Paco Park. Also in photo are, Miguel Yu of the Knights of Columbus, Division of City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito, Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Vice-Chairperson Gemma Cruz-Araneta, Amelia Yulo, descendant of national hero Jose Rizal, Esther Lopez Azurin, desecendant of Gen. Paciano Rizal, Rev. Fr. Renato Ruelos CM, and Leonardo Guerra and Dr. Restituta Sp. Gloria, descendants of Fr. Jacinto Zamora. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Feb. 17, 2010 ASH WEDNESDAY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gets ash on his forehead, a Catholic tradition, in observance of the start of the Lenten Season from Rev. Fr. Renato Ruelos CM after attending Wednesday morning the 138 th Martyrdom of the three Filipino priests Fathers Gomez, Burgos and Zamora who were executed in Luneta. The Mayor attended mass at the Paco Park Chapel. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Feb. 16, 2010 INAUGURATION AND BLESSING OF THE NEW ISABELO DELOS REYES ELEM. SCHOOL BLDG.: Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the inauguration and blessing of the new Isabelo Delos Reyes Elementary School building as part of Mayor Lim's Educational Program under 11 Point Agenda. From (L-R); City Engr. Armando Andres, Bgy. Chairman Peter Ong, Cong. Atong Asilo, Rev. Fr. Apol Arcala, School Principal Ruth Ricaforte, Mayor Lim, Dr. Ponciano Menguito, Dept. Heads, and Barangay officials. (By: Tony Cunanan & EDP)
Feb. 16, 2010 FIGHT FOR GOLD: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the Manila contingent as he asked the delegates to go for gold during the opening of the National Capital Region (NCR) Palaro 2010 at the Rizal Memorial Track and Field Stadium which the city hosted for the 1 st time. Joining the Mayor are City Schools Assistant Superintendents Dr. Mario De Gulan and Dr. Lourdes Lim; City School Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito, Manila Sports Council Chairman and Vice Chairman Niño dela Cruz and Paul Almario. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau; 2nd photo by Tony Cunanan)
	Feb. 15, 2010 NEW ARAULLO BUILDING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the opening of the new building of Araullo High School along Taft Avenue Monday morning. Also in photo (L-R) 5 th District Councilor Josefina Siscar, Manila Police District Chaplain Fr. Ricky Millares, City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito and Araullo High School Principal Elena Batusan. (Photo by Ben Aquino. Manila Media Bureau)
Feb. 6, 2010 ANDALUCIA STREET LIGHTED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim with Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso lead city officials in lighting up of Andalucia Street presently known as Alfonso Mendoza, stretching from V. Fugoso to A.H. Lacson Friday evening. With the mayor are from (L-R) 3rd district Councilor Jong Isip, former councilor Re Fugoso and chairwoman Thelma Lim. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Feb. 2, 2010 LIM WITH NEW SAUDI AMBASSADOR: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim points at his old picture as a police director of Manila's Finest to incoming Saudi Ambassador to the Philippines Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Hassan who paid a call on the Mayor at city hall. Lim informed the Saudi envoy that only 15 of more than 100 batchmates are still alive.(Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Feb. 1, 2010 VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL GRADUATES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim hands the certificates to 544 skill training graduates of the Manila Manpower Development Center headed by Jay de la Fuente, under the authority of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority at the Rasac covered court in Sta. Cruz. Looking on are: Ma. Angelina Carreon, TESDA Manila director and Atty. Mike Gonzales, director, Manila District III satellite office. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Feb. 1, 2010 LIM LAUDS CFBCI: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim congratulates the officers and members of the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. headed by incoming president Lino Uy and outgoing president Siy Yap-Chua for taking the lead in voluntary work and starring in the city’s economy and progress. He address the CFBCI on their 6 th Biennial convention held in Manila. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Feb. 1, 2010 A KEY FOR NOBEL WINNER: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim hands the ceremonial key to the city to Professor Torsten Wiesel, nobel prize winner for medicine in 1981 as called on the city mayor Monday morning. Accompanying Wiesel is his wife, Lizette (2nd from right) and Uwe Morawetz look, Chairman of the Board of Bridges, a dialogue towards a culture of peace hosted by the International Peace Foundation. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

2010: JANUARY

	Jan. 29, 2010 LIM AT BALAGTAS SCHOOL: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim Is warmly greeted by students of the Francisco Balagtas Elementary School Phase 3, which was inaugurated and blessed Friday morning. The school is located at Alvarez St. Sta. Cruz. With Lim is City School Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 29, 2010 PUSHKIN MONUMENT UNVEILED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim links hands with Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Franklin Ebdalin, Russia’s Ambassador to the Philippines Vitaly Vorobiev and sculptor Grigory Pototsky during the unveiling of the monument of Russian national poet Alexander Pushkin at the Mehan Garden in Ermita Friday morning. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 28, 2010 PLM'S 42ND COMMENCEMENT RITES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim Congratulates Manila 1st District Councilor Moises “Bobby” Lim for completing his Bachelor in Public Administration during the 42nd commencement exercises held at the Justo Albert Auditorium of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. PLM OIC and Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas looks on. A total of 185 graduates received their diplomas under PLM’s distance learning program. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 26, 2010 LIM AT BASECO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Unilever Philippines Vice President Ramon Gil “Chito” Macapagal lead the distribution of 500 baskets filled with grocery items to the fire victims of Baseco at the President Corazon Aquino Playground (formerly Baseco Playground) Tuesday morning in coordination with the Manila District of Social Welfare’s OIC Jay dela Fuente under the department’s Disaster Relief Operation program. Mayor Lim also announced he is putting another health center and market for the Baseco residents. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 25, 2010 CORY'S MONUMENT UNVEILED: As a tribute to her contribution to the Philippine democracy, Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the unveiling of the new monument of the late Presidet Corazon C. Aquino at her 77th birth anniversary in P. Burgos St. corner Roxas Blvd. beside the monument of National hero, her husband, the late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.'s monument. In photo, Mayor Lim shakes the hand of LP's Presidential bet, Sen. Noynoy Aquino III after the ceremony while LP President and former Senator Franklin Drilon and the Aquino relatives watches. (EDP, Photo by: Tony Cunanan)
Jan. 19, 2010 LIM WITH FIRE VICTIMS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim hands a bag of groceries to a small boy whose family is among hundreds of fire victims in Baseco from last Saturday's blaze. Mayor Lim has been distributing grocery bags to indigent Manilans since he started as mayor of Manila to provide the less fortunate with their required nutrition. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 19, 2010 LIM AT LAKAD KABATAAN: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim waves to the crowd as he joins the students and teachers from elementary and high schools of District 5 in “Lakad Kabataan…Isulong ang Katarungan” a walk for a cause organized by the Division of City Schools headed by Superintendent Dr. Ponicano Menguito and joined by 5 th district Councilor Josefina Siscar and Manila Sports Council Chairman Niño dela Cruz Tuesday morning. The walk started and ended in Justo Lukban Elementary School. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 18, 2010 KIWANIS ANNIVERSARY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim receives a plaque of appreciation from Kiwanis International Philippine Luzon District Governor Vicente Punay, Jr. during the organization's start of the weeklong celebration of its 95th anniversary with a wreath laying at the Rizal Monument. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 18, 2010 HONORIO LOPEZ HONORED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Rep. Jaime Lopez, (2nd District) led the unveiling of the historical marker in honor of Honorio MC Lopez at the Plaza Moriones in Tondo. Also in Photo are former Manila Mayor Gemiliano “Mel” Lopez Jr., Manila 2 nd district Councilor Carlo Lopez, and National Historical Institute Executive Director Ludovico Badoy. Lim earlier unveiled Lopez’ Monument. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 17, 2010 BULING BULING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Vice-Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the annual Buling Buling procession at the Liwasang Balagtas in Pandacan Saturday afternoon with the theme: “Magkaugnay! Indak sa Pandacan para sa pagbabago.” With them are father and daughter Councilor Ernesto Rivera of the sixth district and former Councilor Elizabeth Rivera. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 16, 2010 LAKBAYAW FESTIVAL: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim waves to the devotees of Sto. Niño as he led Saturday morning the annual Lakbayaw Festival, a week-long celebration of the Feast of Sto. Niño. Also in photo are Manila Sports Council Chairman Niño dela Cruz, Manila 1 st district Representative Benjamin “Atong” Asilo and Brgy 9 Zone 1 Chairman Peter Ong. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 14, 2010 LIM GETS TRO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim is shown conversing with Justice Felixberto T. Olalia Jr. Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 8 and PNP NCRPO Director General Roberto Rosales after getting a temporary restraining order regarding the appointments of new station commanders of Manila this Thursday morning. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 14, 2010 LIM WITH CORY'S NEW MONUMENT: Mayor Alfredo S. Lim flashes the `Laban’ sign beside the already finished Cory's monument which he visited in Cavite, while undergoing finishing touches. (Photo by: Tony Cunanan)
Jan. 12, 2010 LIM RIDES TAXI: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim took a cab at the Manila Police District along UN Avenue on his way to Manila City Hall after attending the 109th anniversary of MPD where he was the guest of honor and speaker. The Mayor has been taking taxi’s alone to and from City Hall. As part of his surprise inspections at all city facilities and all his official functions in compliance with the Comelec’s ban on armed security. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 11, 2010 DOMINGO FRANCO HONORED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes hand with Celia Diaz Laurel, granddaughter of Domingo Franco, one of the 13 martyrs executed in Bagumbayan ( Rizal Park). Lim laid a wreath Monday morning at Franco’s bust in Tondo on his 113th death anniversary. Also in photo (L-R): Cocoy Laurel, Lawrence Laurel, descendants of Domingo Franco, Chairman Cheryl Borromeo of Barangay 64, Zone 6, District 1, Emelita Almosara of National Historical Institute and Division of City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 9, 2010 LIM AT NAZARENE FIESTA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim joins the community singing of the Lord’s Prayer with Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales and Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene Parish Priest Monsignor Jose Clemente Ignacio during the mass at the Quirino Grandstand Saturday morning. Mayor Lim is this year’s Hermano Mayor. (Photo by Ben Aquino and Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 7, 2010 CHILDREN'S NEW HAVEN OF JOY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim walks with Bgy 629 Chairman Rolito “Patton” Inocencio with Rev. Fr. Job Callarakal of La Sallette Missionionaries blessing the new Hippodromo Playground in Sta. Mesa Thursday morning. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 6, 2010 Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim receives support from Citizen’s Crime Watch (CCW) Founding Chairman Atty. Jose Malvar Villegas for his mayoral race this summer at the Bulwagang Villegas Wednesday morning. CCW stood as watch dog last 2007 election and pledges to do the same this 2010 election. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 5, 2010 PHILHEALTH CARDS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gives to Jabane Casane of Barangay 105 a Philhealth card, one of 1,000 recipients in this morning's distribution held at districts 1 and 2 at the covered court of barangay 154 Zone 14 as part of the city’s program on health care. Beside the Mayor is Rochelle Ann San Pedro, Philhealth’s Chief Social Insurance Officer, Manila Service Office. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 4, 2010 LIM’S NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE TO MPD: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim imparts his new year’s message to all the officers and men of the Manila Police District headed by their director, P/Chief Superintendent Rodolfo Magtibay to honor and respect their uniform during the annual courtesy call held at the conference room Monday morning as Manila Vice-Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman listen. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 3, 2010 THE 3 KINGS OF MANILA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (center) along with Cong. “Atong” Asilo (foreground) and Niño dela Cruz, Chairman of the Manila Sports Council play three kings during the celebration of the biblical Three Magis after the mass held at Sto. Niño Parish in Tondo this morning. The “3 Kings” of Manila also distributed gifts to the residents of Tondo. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Jan. 2, 2010 ANNUAL CLEAN-UP: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads in the cleaning of Rizal Avenue in Sta. Cruz, Saturday morning immediately after vendors vacated the sidewalks where they peddled their Christmas wares. The Mayor does this clean-up every year to remind vendors and shoppers of their responsibility to keep the streets clean and wholesome. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Jan. 1, 2010 FAMILY TIME: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. takes a breather from his normal hectic schedule by sitting at the Rajah Sulayman Park with his family watching the new years eve fire works. With the Mayor is Manila Police District director, General Rodolfo Magtibay. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

2009: DECEMBER


Dec. 7, 2009 LIM INDUCTS COUNTERPART CITY OFFICIALS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim inducts the high school students from various schools as counterpart city officials during the Boys and Girls Week with the theme: “Kabataan, Kaagapay, Kabalikat sa Higit na Maunlad na Maynila” during the weekly flag raising ceremony at the Freedom Triangle. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Dec. 6, 2009 LIM AT LAKAD KABATAAN: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim speaks to thousands of students from elementary and high school from District 1 and later led them in the Lakad Kabataan sa Ikalulusog ng Maynila with the theme: “Kilos Kabataan para sa Kinabukasan” started at Gen. Vicente Lim Elementary School and ended at Gen. Vicente Lim Elementary School where winners were awarded . The Lakad was held Friday morning. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Dec. 5, 2009 YULE TREE OF CITY HALL LIGHTED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the ceremonial lighting of the giant 30 feet Christmas tree of city hall to usher in the Christmas season as hundreds of employees and passers by excitedly look on the tree with 270 parols and 16 gift boxes will be a mainstay during the season. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Dec. 5, 2009 ATENEO PAYS TRIBUTE TO RIZAL: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim greets Ateneo President Bienvenido Nebres, S.J. after they both laid an A-shape wreath at the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal, Ateneo’s most distinguished alumnus as part of Ateneo’s Sesquicentennial anniversary flanking them are the jubilarians. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Dec. 3, 2009 LIM WITH EYEGLASSES RECIPIENTS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with 84 recipients of eyeglasses donated by the First Metro Investment Corporation (FMIC) under its second phase of the Bigay Liwanag project. The awarding of eyeglasses was held at Jose Rizal Elementary School, Tayuman Tondo. With the Mayor are FMIC officials led by president Francisco Sebastian (center) and school officials. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Dec. 2, 2009 THAI POLITICIAN VISIT: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gets a hug from Ong Ard Klampaiboon, founding secretary general of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) and member of the Democratic Party of Thailand after the dinner at Manila Hotel hosted by the Mayor. The Thai politician called the Mayor brother. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

NOVEMBER

Nov. 30, 2009 BONIFACIO REMEMBERED: Flashing the Laban sign, Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and his Vice Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, sing the Awit ng Maynila performed by the Andres Bonifacio Chorale at the 146th birth anniversary celebration of Gat. Andres Bonifacio held Monday morning at the Bonifacio Shrine. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 30, 2009 CANDIDATES LIM AND DOMAGOSO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Vice-Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso show their Certificates of Candidacy (CoC) after their filing at the Commission on Election office in Arroceros Monday morning. Together with Mayor Lim are his legal counsels City Legal Officer, Atty. Renato de la Cruz, Lim's Secretary, Atty Rafaelito Garayblas and Atty David Corpin. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 30, 2009 A WREATH FOR BONIFACIO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim walks at the red carpet with Philippine Navy Lieutenant Commander Jose Vicente Doce after laying a wreath in commemoration of the 146th Birth Anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio Monday morning at the Bonifacio Shrine. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 28, 2009 NOYNOY, MAR FILE COCs: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim accompanied the Liberal Party's Presidential and Vice-Presidential bets Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas at the COMELEC in Intramuros as the crowd in yellow shirts supports the Noynoy-Mar tandem. (EDP, Photo by Tony Cunanan)
Nov. 28, 2009 REMEMBERING NINOY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with (L-R) former Senator Heherson Alvarez, Victoria Eliza “Viel” Aquino Dee, a daughter of Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr. Francis Dee, son of Viel, and Congressman Ruffy Biazon after a wreath offering in commemoration of the 77th birth anniversary of Senator Ninoy Aquino at P. Burgos St. corner Bonifacio Drive, Intramuros, Manila Saturday morning. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 26, 2009 LIM PROVES HIS FITNESS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (top photo) makes 20 push ups in front of amazed barangay officials at the Cecilia Muñoz-Palma Hall of the City College of Manila. Lim wanted to prove his critics that he is in tiptop shape. The Mayor led the recognition rites for the 3 term barangay chairmen and kagawads. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 26, 2009 ANTI CHILD PORNO MATERIALS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Senator Jamby Madrigal led the posting of information materials against child pornography near universities along San Marcelino, Ermita to inform the operators of internet cafes to install filtering software to block websites containing child pornography. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 25, 2009 SENIOR CITIZENS INDUCTED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the induction of over 500 new officers and members of the Manila Senior Citizens League held at Barangay 199 covered court Hermosa St. in Tondo. Assisting the Mayor is Jay de la Fuente, OIC Manila Department of Social Welfare. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 25, 2009 CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and City School Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito view the Christmas exhibit and Lantern Parade 2009 of the Alternative Learning System christmas exhibit a project of the Department of Education Manila and the Inner Wheel Club of the Philippines District 381 with theme: “Kabuhayan sa Basura”. The exhibit was held at Pedro Guevarra Elementary School Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 24, 2009 LIM'S UGNAYAN AT DISTRICT IV: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim presides over the dialogue between the Ospital ng Sampaloc officials and barangay chairmen of District 4 to discuss problems and concerns raise by the barangay officials. The dialogue was held at Ospital ng Sampaloc Auditorium Tuesday morning. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 23, 2009 MANILA DADS’ BEST: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes hand with 6th District Councilor Lou Veloso for his achievement as best actor in the 36th Brussels International Independent Film Festival last November 8 and the recent 22nd Aliw Awards where he won the Best Stage Actor. Also in photo are 1st District Councilor Arlene Koa and 5th District Councilor Josefina Siscar. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 21, 2009 REMEMBERING F.B. HARRISON: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes hand with Robert Lane, president of the American Association of the Philippines, after laying the wreath at the tomb of Francis Burton Harrison, the 6th American Governor General of the Philippines on his 52nd death anniversary held at the Manila North Cemetery Saturday morning. Looking on are: Gemma Cruz Araneta, vice chairman of the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission, Philippine Navy Commander Primitivo Decio Jr and Assistant City School Superintendent Lourdes Lim. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 20, 2009 AYUNTAMIENTO RITES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with the people behind the restoration of the Ayuntamiento de Manila after the lowering of the time capsule in celebration of the 112th Anniversary of the Bureau of the Treasury held at the Ayuntamiento ruins in Intramuros. From left are: Intramuros Administrator Ana Maria Harper, Casa Rocha Building owner Ambassador Juan Jose Rocha, Spain's Ambassador to the Philippines Luis Arias Romero, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Finance Secretary Margarito Teves, Supreme Court Spokeperson Atty Jose Midas Marquez and Executive Director Cecile Guidote-Alvarez of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 19, 2009 LIGHTS ON: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the ceremonial switching of lights during the inauguration of the newly installed lamp posts at Delpan Bridge in Tondo Wednesday evening as City Electrician Engr. Ernesto Cuyugan (beside the mayor) looks on. Other bridges that were lightened up are: Nagtahan, Ayala, Jones and Mc Arthur. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 18, 2009 DOY LAUREL REMEMBERED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim welcomes Celia Diaz-Laurel, widow of the late former Vice President Salvador "Doy" Laurel, author of Justice of the Poor, on his 81st birth anniversary held at Roxas Boulevard, corner Pedro Gil Street Wednesday morning as Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Vice-Chairperson Gemma Cruz-Araneta (far right) looks on. (Photo by Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 17, 2009 L.I.M. MEDICAL MISSION: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim looks at the indigent mother and child who lined up for the Lingap Inyong Maasahan medical mission at the Mataas na Lupa Street corner President Quirino Avenue in Paco Tuesday morning. Beside the Mayor is District V Health Officer Dr. David Pinto.(Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 16, 2009 VILLEGAS HONORED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hand of Ma. Teresita Villegas, daughter of the late Mayor Antonio Villegas after laying a wreath in commemoration of 25th death anniversary of Mayor Villegas held Monday morning at Manila North Cemetery. Also in photo are (L-R): Emelita Almosara of National Historical Institute, Supreme Knight Albino Sy of Knights of Columbus, Leonora Dacungus, and Gemma Cruz-Araneta, vice chairperson of Manila Historical and Heritage Commission. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 16, 2009 PALARONG MAYNILA 2009: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim waves to the crowd opening the Palarong Maynila 2009 at the stadium as he joins the parade with City School Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito (left) and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mauro de Gulan (right). The Palaro was held at the Rizal Memorial Track and Field Stadium. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 14, 2009 ALAY LAKAD FOR DISTRICT II: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and (L-R) Col. Alex Gutierrez, chief, District Special Project Unit, Lourdes Gutierrez, barangay chairwoman, Jay de la Fuente, OIC, Manila Department of Social Welfare, Niño de la Cruz, chairman, Manila Sports Council and 2nd district councilor Carlo Lopez lead Saturday morning the Alay Lakad Laban sa Droga of district II elementary and high school students, parents, and barangay officials. The walk started at F. Torres High School and encircling Gagalangin, Tondo and ended at F. Torres High School were the awarding of winners was held. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 12, 2009 REMEMBRANCE DAY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hand of Lt. Col. Keith Moody, Canadian Defense Attache after the unveiling of a memorial plaque honoring the 9 Canadian soldiers who perished in Manila during World War II held at Freedom Triangle, Manila City Hall Wednesday afternoon. Also in photo are Canadian Ambassador Robert Desjardins (left) and Col. Matthew B. Greco, US Army Attache (right). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 12, 2009 LIM WITH MANILA TEAM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with the members of the men and women volleyball team of Manila in the inter-government sports competition during their courtesy call Thursday morning at the Bulwagang Villegas. Also in photo Lim’s chief of staff Ricardo de Guzman, Manila Sports Council (MASCO) chairman Niño dela Cruz and MASCO’s vice chairman Paul Edward Almario. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 9, 2009 TRIBUTE TO CORY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the formal launch of the “Democracy in Yellow” painting exhibit, a tribute to the late President Corazon Aquino in commemoration of her 100 th death day held at Lacson Underpass in Quiapo Monday morning. Looking on are: Pinky Aquino Abellada, daughter of late president, Cecile Pagaduan of Sigwada Gallery, the Mayor and Councilor Yul Servo. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 8, 2009 ALL SYSTEMS GO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim conducts an ocular inspection Sunday morning at the Bonifacio Shrine, beside Manila City Hall, for the scheduled proclamation of the Liberal Party (LP) and Kapayapaan, Katarungan, Kaunlaran (KKK) coalition candidates today (Monday). Together with the Mayor is Manolo Tolentino, consultant for assessment affairs. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 6, 2009 UNILEVER FEEDING PROGRAM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the launching of the supplemental feeding program of Unilever Philippines, represented by vice president Chito Macapagal, for 180 beneficiaries from Districts 4, 5 and 6. The feeding program was held Friday morning at the City College of Manila with theme: "Makulay ang buhay ng Batang Pinoy." Also in photo is: Jay de la Fuente, OIC Manila Department of Social Welfare (extreme left). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Nov. 6, 2009 POSE WITH THE LIONS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with the Lions Clubs International District 301-A1 headed by centennial Lions Clubs president Candy Pua after the turnover of wheelchairs in support of Lim’s regular wheelchair distribution project for the indigent Manilans. With the Mayor are: Lions vice district governor Jimmy Tiu (left of Mayor) and former councilor Edward Tan (far left). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Nov. 5, 2009 NANJING MASSACRE EXHIBIT IN MANILA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim tells Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran Inc. founding president Teresita Ang See the different pictures of the re-taking of Channel 4 in 1987 installed along the hallway to the conference room of the mayor’s office during the courtesy call of the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall officers headed by Cheng Deng Feng Thursday morning. Lim is invited as guest of honor on the opening of the exhibit at the Bahay Tsinoy in Intramuros. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

OCTOBER

Oct. 31, 2009 LIM GIVES RELIEF TO EVACUEES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim hands out relief goods to 1,000 families who were evacuated to safer grounds in preparation for Typhoon Santi. The families came from Islang Puting Bato in District 1 and Parola in District 3 Saturday morning. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 31, 2009 SAVING SANTI’S VICTIM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim recovers whatever is left from this Acacia tree that was felled by storm Santi’s gusty winds at the center island of Jose Abad Santos Avenue Saturday morning. The roots were prepared for planting elsewhere. Just Friday, the city embarked a massive planting of fruit trees in major thoroughfares as part of its climate change mitigation initiative. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 31, 2009 FINALIZING UNDAS PREPARATION: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim issues last minute instructions to cemetery administrator Peter Tamondong on how to ensure a smooth flow of people in Manila North Cemetery for October 31 to November 2. The mayor also ordered the police to provide a 24-hour security in all 4 cemeteries in the city. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 30, 2009 GM PARAGUA WITH MASCO CHAIRMAN NIÑO DELA CRUZ: With his big wins in the just concluded 1st Governor Amado Espino Open Chess Cup last week in Lingayen, Pangasinan with unbeaten record of six wins and a draw, Grandmaster Mark Callano Paragua tries to continue his winning ways at the start of 2009 Asian Indoor Games chess competition which begins today (October 30) and will ends on November 8 in Hanoi, Vietnam. In photo L-R: GM Mark Paragua and MASCO Chairman Niño Dela Cruz. (By: Marlon Bernardino)
Oct. 30, 2009 MEETING WITH THE MPD OFFICIALS FOR UNDAS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim called for a command conference at the Oval room in Manila City Hall to discuss the safety of the people that will visit their departed love ones at the city cemeteries and to implement traffic route for the motorists. In photo were: Mayor Alfredo Lim, Vice Mayor Isko Moreno, Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay, Sec. to Mayor Rafaelito Garayblas, DSPU Chief Col.Alex Gutierrez, Stn.1 Cmndr. Col. Mariano and MPD Traffic Chief Col. Rizaldy Yap. (EDP, Photo by Tony Cunanan)
	Oct. 30, 2009 LIM-ISKO TANDEM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim formally announced Vice Mayor Isko Moreno as his runningmate in the coming election during Isko's 35th birthday celebration held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium last Oct. 24. As Mayor Lim raised the hand of Isko Moreno, he told the crowd that Isko could be the "next mayor of Manila". Lim also said that Isko has the qualities of a good leader and also a man of action. German Moreno expressed his support for Lim-Isko tandem. (By Tony Cunanan)
Oct. 30, 2009 MANILA’S MASSIVE TREE-PLANTING PROJECT: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and vice-mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso lead the planting of mango seedling along Taft Avenue in Ermita Friday morning as part of his 11-point agenda. The activity was also joined by the city department heads starting in Vitas, Tondo and ended infront of Luneta Park along Taft Ave. planting fruit bearing trees. The activity revives Lim’s environmental concerns since his early days in the 90’s as city mayor and now facing another issue on the climate change. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 29, 2009 LIM INSPECTS NEW HOSPITAL: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim flanked by (L-R) Dr. Teodoro Martin, director Ospital ng Maynila, Dr.Fidel Chua, director Gat Andres Bonifacio Medical Center, Binondo Station Commander Col. Nelson Yabut and city legal officer Atty. Renato de la Cruz (partly hidden) inspects Thursday the new 4-storey hospital in Numancia, Binondo which is expected to be operational on the 2nd week of November. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 29, 2009 GENERAL LUNA REMEMBERED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim walks with Commander Rowen Paroginog, Philippine Navy, military host after a wreath laying ceremony in the celebration of the 143rd birth anniversary of Antonio Luna, an intrepid general and pharmacist of the First Philippine Republic Thursday morning at Urbiztondo St. Binondo, Manila. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 28, 2009 LIM OPENS B.I. SATELLITE OFFICE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim looks delightedly at the dragon dance during the opening of the satellite office of the Bureau of Immigration at Masangkay St in Sta. Cruz. With the Mayor are overall director Manuel Ferdinand Arbas (beside the Mayor) of Immigration Area Offices III and IV in NCR North and South and from left Assistant Commissioner Alberto Braganza, San Jose de Trozo parish priest Rev. Fr. Johny Molina and Manila 3rd district representative Naida Angping. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 28, 2009 COSTA'S DEBUT IN MANILA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim looks at the coffee-table book of Costa Classica, a cruise ship that is one of the best loved ships in the Costa fleet, which called at Pier 13 in South Harbor on its maiden voyage in the Philippines. Holding the book is Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Rubens Anna Fedele as the ship’s captain Giancarlo Cha looks on. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 24, 2009 DONATION FROM INCHEON: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim received a cheque donation of US$ 50,000 from Incheon Korea vice mayor Lee Chang Koo (2nd from left), for the disaster - affected Manilans from the recent typhoon Ondoy Friday afternoon at Bulwagang Villegas, Manila City Hall. Manila is a sister city of Incheon. In photo from left are: Kwak, Ha-Hyeong, director general, international affairs department; H.E. Choi Kyeng Bo, Korean ambassador to the Philippines and Kim Young Sin, secretary to the vice mayor. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 20, 2009 LIM WELCOMES NEW BOXING CHAMP: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim congratulates new World Boxing Association International Super Flyweight champion Drian “Gintong Kamao” Francisco during the courtesy visit at Manila City Hall Tuesday morning. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 19, 2009 RECTO VISITS LIM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim chats with former Senator Ralph Recto when the latter paid the Mayor a visit at City Hall. With them is Lim's Chief of Staff, Ricardo de Guzman. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 18, 2009 LIM WITH PRE-SCHOOLERS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim distributes school bags stuffed with coloring books, pencil and crayola to 885 pre-schoolers in seven day-care centers in Parola Thursday at the covered court of Del Pan. The bags were donated by United Way Philippines Inc. In photo is Barangay 9 Zone 1 chairman Peter Ong watching as Mayor Lim distributes the bags. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 18, 2009 LIM AT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim visits the day-care students of Paradise Heights during the “Alay ni Mayor Lim at ng Lions,” a health- care service sponsored by Lions Club of Manila at Smokey Mountain in Balut Tondo Saturday morning. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 15, 2009 RELIEF GOODS FROM LANDBANK: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the ceremonial distribution of relief goods from Landbank to 40 typhoon victims of Manila held at the Bulwagang Antonio Villegas Wednesday afternoon. Assisting the mayor are Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) Vice-President and NCR-B Area Head Daisy Macalino (left), LBP Senior Vice-President and NCR branches Grand Head Nenita Veran (2 nd from left) and Mayor Lim’s Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 15, 2009 MORE MORE MORE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim distributes relief goods to the victims of Typhoon at the Manila City Jail Covered Court in District III Tuesday afternoon as Chairwoman Thelma Lim assists the mayor with relief bags. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 14, 2009 LIM AWARDS CITY EMPLOYEES’ LOYALTY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim awards the plaque to 30-year loyalty awardee Senen Tomada, assistant director of Business Permit and Development Office during the City Service Loyalty Awards 2009 held at the Bulwagang Antonio Villegas Wednesday morning as chief of staff Ricardo de Guzman hands over a cash incentive and secretary to the mayor Rafaelito Garayblas looks on. Picture below, other loyalty awardees for the 20 and 30 years of service. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 9, 2009 MOBILE CLINIC GOES TO LEVERIZA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim asks the children of Leveriza, Malate to undergo free medical check-up from the mobile clinic called Health on Wheels. The services available are: pharmacy; ECG Room; minor surgical room for circumcisions and removal of cyst; nebulizer for those with asthma; dental area for extraction and prophylaxis. Reputed as the biggest rolling truck, in background, this clinic will serve the city's six districts and augment its regular medical and dental missions for Manila residents. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 13, 2009 LIM HONORS BRAVE COPS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim lauded the bravery of these cops from the Manila Police assigned at the Detachment of Special Police Unit (DSPU) headed by their OIC Col. Alejandro Gutierrez (3rd from left) on their encounter with three of six kidnappers last week at the Quezon Bridge. He hands the cash incentives to Capt. Marcelo Reyes, PO3 James Poso, PO2 Aurelio Neral III and PO2 Sabino Panganiban Jr. as Manila Police District director Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay looks on. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 12, 2009 LIM AWARDS AIDE TO SLAIN COP’S FAMILY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim hands over a check to Ma. Carmela, wife of the slain traffic cop SPO2 Jose Sto. Domingo, as a financial aide to the family as the children, Rosalyn Mae, Joelene Ann, Sara Jean and Joshua Daniel look on during the weekly flag raising ceremony at the Manila Police District (MPD) grounds. Together with the Mayor, MPD director Gen Rodolfo Magtibay and consultant for police affairs Col Felicisimo Lazaro (Ret.). (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 9, 2009 INAUGURATION OF GUSALING CORAZON C. AQUINO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the unveiling of a marker and inauguration of the Architecture Building at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) which has been named after the 11th President of the Philippines, the late Corazon C. Aquino. With the mayor are from left : Tinay Lopa, cousin of Viel, Ma. Victoria Eliza “Viel” Aquino Dee, a daughter of the late president, Atty. Adel Tamano, PLM president and Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas, PLM Executive Vice President and Secretary to the Mayor.
	Oct. 9, 2009 3rd Anniversary of L.I.M : Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim joined more than 5,000 women of Manila from Districts 1 to 6 who joined the 3rd anniversary of Lakas ng Inang Manileño held at San Andres Sports Complex. Lim also led the oath taking of the new members of L.I.M. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 8, 2009 SALUTE TO A SLAIN COP : Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gives his final salute to SPO2 Jose Sto. Domingo who was killed while directing traffic at the corner of Sergio Loyola and Claro M. Recto Avenue last October 5, 2009 on or about 4:30 in the afternoon. The mayor attended the final day of wake and gave his inspirational message at the necrological services at the Manila Police District Headquarters Thursday morning. His body will be brought to Pampanga for interment as Manila Police District Director Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay and Col. Felicisimo Lazaro (Ret.), consultant for police affairs, look on. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 7, 2009 PORNO MATERIALS DESTROYED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the destruction of thousands of pornographic DVDs & gadgets at the City Hall's quadrangle.The items were seized by the Manila Police District Station 3 in a series of raids along Quiapo area. (EDP, Photo by Tony Cunanan)
Oct. 6, 2009 WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Manila Sports Council Chairman Niño dela Cruz with a hand sign for peace, join the members of the World March International Team during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila . (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 6, 2009 RELENTLESS SUPPORT TO TYPHOON VICTIMS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim continuously distributes relief goods to the typhoon victims in Tondo during his regular rounds in the city. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 6, 2009 IT'S A ROUTINE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim went to four areas of the city Monday to distribute more relief goods to victims of Ondoy. He has been busy checking the condition of evacuees at the evacuation centers and distributing relief goods in between his busy schedule. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 6, 2009 HERE COMES THE SUN: Manila city civil registry officer Ma. Josefa Encarnacion Ocampo inspects one of the bundles of civil documents which bore the mishap of Ondoy at city hall’s quadrangle. The documents were submerged under the flood during the typhoon. Manila Civil Registry Office started receiving transactions last Monday, Oct 5. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 5, 2009 A GRATEFUL KISS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gets a kiss from a grateful Jesusa Antiquiera winner of the search for outstanding employee sponsored by the Metrobank Foundation. Antiquiera was given a certificate of appreciation and P30,000 cash during the flag raising in line with today’s observance of World Teachers Day. Applauding is Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto Sobrepeña and Gemma Cruz- Araneta, vice chairman of the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 5, 2009 RELIEF GOODS FOR 1,200 FAMILIES IN 6TH DISTRICT: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the distribution of relief goods to 1,200 families in Bgy. 905 in Sta. Ana in District VI. Accompanied by the Mayor were Vice Mayor Isko Moreno, Coun. Beth Rivera, Coun. Lou Veloso, Jay Dela Fuente together with the MDSW workers. (EDP, Photo by Tony Cunanan)
Oct. 4, 2009 HEALTH BENEFITS FOR TONDO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim distributes Philhealth cards to the residents of Tondo at Delpan Covered Court Saturday morning. Beside Lim is Rochelle Ann San Pedro, Philhealth’s Chief Social Insurance Officer. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 3, 2009 LIM AT DELPAN: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim hands 2 Php 50 bills to each evacuee housed at the Delpan covered court who were “pre-emptively” relocated in anticipation of super storm Pepeng’s entry to the country as his chief of staff Ricardo de Guzman distributes relief bags consisting of food items. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
Oct. 1, 2009 METROBANK DONATES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim’s Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman and City Legal Officer Atty. Renato dela Cruz pose with the check amounting to half a million as donation to the Ondoy victims in Manila. Held at the Metrobank Plaza in Makati, also in photo are, Metrobank Foundation Inc. president Aniceto Sobrepeña, Department of Public Services OIC Carlos Baltazar and Antonio Abacan Jr, chairman of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company and vice-chairman of the Metrobank Group. (Manila Media Bureau)
	Oct. 1, 2009 COS HOLDS CONSULTANTS' MEETING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim’s Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman presides the meeting with the city’s consultants to remind them to serve the constituents through Mayor Lim’s various programs for the city held at the conference room of the mayor’s office. Also in photo Department of Public Services OIC Col. Carlos Baltazar (Ret) and Capt. Fernando Marcelo (Ret), Assistant Chief of Staff. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 29, 2009

HEALTH BENEFITS FOR TONDO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim distributes Philhealth cards to the residents of Tondo at Delpan Covered Court Saturday morning. Beside Lim is Rochelle Ann San Pedro, Philhealth’s Chief Social Insurance Officer. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 28, 2009

LIM COMMENDS COPS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hand of Col. Ernesto Tendero Jr., Station 3 Commander and head of the task force against cytotec, an abortive medicine, as he gives the certificate of commendation to Tendero’s team while looking on are Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay, Manila Police District Director. The awarding held at the freedom triangle during the regular Monday flag ceremony. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 26, 2009

LIM IN MANILA BAY CLEAN-UP: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Manila Police District Director Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay brave the storms in leading the collection of garbage Saturday morning at the Manila Bay during the coastal clean-up and clearing operation hosted by the Philippine National Police at the Baywalk along Roxas Boulevard. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 26, 2009

A BRIGTHER QUINTIN PAREDES ST: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (center) switches on the lights along Quintin Paredes Street in Binondo Manila. At left, Cecilio Pedro, chief executive officer of Lamoiyan Corporation manufacturer of Hapee toothpaste and, at right, Philippine’s Special Envoy to China and Liwayway Marketing Corporation president Carlos Chan. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 25, 2009

MANILA ’S WARM WELCOME: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and the city hall officials and employees welcome Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III during the courtesy call held at the Bulwagang Villegas. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 25, 2009

LIM WITH ETON KIDS : Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with the official candidates of King and Queen of Eton International School, together with their teachers, at the Bulwagang Villegas during their courtesy call and educational tour of City Hall as part of their activities as young ambassadors. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 24, 2009

LIM’S CAMPAIGN AGAINST CYTOTEC: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim looks at the seized cytotec tablets from two Pakistani nationals, Arshad Adnan (middle) and Mohammad Akhtar, by the Anti-Abortives Task Force under the direction of Col. Ernesto Tendero Jr., Central Market Police Station Commander in Quiapo under Manila’s campaign against abortive drugs during the media presentation held at the Bulwagang Villegas. Also present, not in photo, Manila Police District director Gen Rodolfo Magtibay. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 24, 2009

NEW TORRES HIGH BUILDING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (center) assisted by Dr. Josefina Valdez, alumni president, Fr. Eric Santos parish priest of Tondo, Dr. Ponciano Menguito city school superintendent, Mrs. Rosita Herson, school principal cut the ribbon opening the new 3 storey building with 5 classrooms of the Torres High School in Gagalangin, Thursday morning. Photo on left shows the new building replaces the former 3-storey 18-classroom Torres High, which was demolished last January. Also in photo at the back are: Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman and City Engineer Armand Andres. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 23, 2009

ESSAY TILT WINNERS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (standing in the middle) poses with the winners of the 1st essay writing contest in commemoration of the 102nd death anniversary of General Macario Sakay held at the Bulwagang Villegas Wednesday morning. In photo, seated are 3rd placer Cherry Mae Arma of Torres High School, 1st placer John Marvin Consuelo of Abada High School and 2nd placer Jonnel Amestas of Quirino High School. Standing from left to right, Luis R. Sioson, member of Manila Historical and Heritage Commission (MHHC), Gemma Cruz-Araneta (back) MHHC vice chairman, consolation prize winners Paul Ivan Daquis of Villegas Vocational High School, Mary Cris Caroro of Recto High School, Gabriel Caaya of Villamor High School, Efren Yambot, essay writing judge, Dr. Ponciano Menguito, Division of City School superintendent, Randy Reyes, consolation prize winner from Fugoso High School, chief of staff Ricardo de Guzman and Aegean Pascual of Abad Santos High School, also a consolation prize winner. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 22, 2009

LIM WELCOMES CHEN: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim welcomes Chen Pusheng, Deputy Chief Prosecutor of Guangxi Provincial People’s Procuratorate at Bulwagang Villegas during the courtesy call. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 19, 2009

LIM LEADS MANILA BAY CLEAN-UP: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim looks at the garbage collected by the Philippine Coast Guard draftees in Manila Bay during the 24th International Coastal Clean-up at Baywalk along Roxas Boulevard. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 16, 2009

NEW FUN ROOM AT GAT ANDRES HOSPITAL: One of Manila’s city hospital, Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center (GABMMC) headed by director Dr. Fidel Chua talks to Arnold Clavio, Igan Pilipinas Foundation Inc. president during the turn-over ceremony of Paraiso ng mga Igan fun room for the patient children to help lessen the suffering from illnesses held at the pediatric ward of GABMMC in Tondo. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 15, 2009

MANILA CELEBRATES MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim’s chief of staff Ricardo de Guzman (2 nd from left) and Manila Historical and Heritage Commission vice-chairman Gemma Cruz -Araneta (2nd from right) pose with Mexico’s Ambassador to the Philippines Tomas Javier Casvillo Unna (center) during the 199th Anniversary of Mexican Independence held at Plaza Miguel Hidalgo in Intramuros. Also in photo, Cuban Ambassador Jorge Rey Jimenez (right) and Venezuela charge d’ affaires Manuel Perez Iturbe (left). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 14, 2009

MASCO WELCOMES WBC CHAMP: Manila Sports Council chairman Niño dela Cruz (2nd from left) raises the hand of World Boxing Council International super bantamweight champion Balweg Bangoyan and international referee Bruce McTavish (2nd from right) at the “Bakbakan sa Maynila” held in San Andres Sports Complex. Also in photo, Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain (right) and Julius Wangkay (left), trainer. (Photo by: Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 11, 2009

TOBACCO CONTROL SYMPOSIUM: Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim’s chief of staff Ricardo de Guzman (2nd from left) joins the guest speakers during the Symposium on the City of Manila ’s initiatives on tobacco control which was attended by the zone chairmen and representatives from the city’s departments held at the Bulwagang Villegas. From left, city legal officer Atty Renato dela Cruz, Engr. Emer Rojas, President of New Vois Association pf the Philippines Inc., Dr. Rachel Rowena Garcia, coordinator Bloomberg Initiative Project and Dr. Benjamin Yson, assistant city health officer. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 10, 2009

LIM AGAINST SMUT: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim points at pornographic materials seized in Quiapo during the media presentation at the Bulwagang Villegas as Manila Police District Chief Superintendent Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay (beside the mayor), Police Station 3 commander Ernesto Tendero Jr and Police Inspector Rodolfo Samonanos of the Plaza Miranda Police Community Precinct look on. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 9, 2009

CYTOTEC DIALOGUE : Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim presides the dialogue on how to prevent the vending in Quiapo of cytotec, a drug used for abortion, at the Oval Room of the Mayor’s office at City Hall. (Above photo from left) are: Col Ernesto Tendero Jr., Station 3 commander, Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay, Manila Police District chief and Monsignor Jose Clemente Ignacio, Parish Priest of Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (or Quiapo Church). Photo below are the participants in the dialogue coming from other government agencies. From right are Director Nazarita Tacandaong of the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) and BFAD Legal Officer Atty. Emilio Polig , Plaza Miranda’s police community precinct station commander, police inspector Rodolfo Samonanos and city prosecutor Jhoseph Lopez. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 8, 2009

A POSE WITH THE CHAMPS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses for prosperity with light flyweight champion Brian “The Hawaiian Punch” Viloria (2nd from left) of International Boxing Federation and super flyweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (3rd from right) of World Boxing Organization. The two paid a call on the mayor at Bulwagang Villegas Tuesday morning. Lim gave a token of appreciation for doing the country good. Also in photo, Viloria’s girlfriend, Erica Navarro (extreme left), Wilson Tieng, Solar Entertainment president and Sammy Gello-ani, Sonsona’s promoter. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 6, 2009

CHECK FOR ALAY LAKAD: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim hands to Frank Evaristo, Alay Lakad Foundation Inc. president, a check of 50,000 pesos for the out-of-school youth program of the Alay Lakad Foundation and Kiwanis Int’l. The Alay Lakad celebrated the 37th year, Sunday morning, with a various organization and LGUs participating from different starting points all ending at Quirino Grandstand. For the city of manila the starting point was at city hall towards the grandstand. From left, Manila Sports Council chairman Niño dela Cruz, Francis Atayde, ALFI vice president, the host civic organization and over-all chair of the national coordinating committee for walk 2009 Kiwanis Int’l district governor, Philippine Luzon district, Claudio Nadal Jr, and Paul Malenisa, executive director of National Youth Commission (2nd from right) and manila city administrator Jesus Mari Marzan (extreme right). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 2, 2009

WANTED KILLER PRESENTED TO LIM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Col. Ernesto Tendero, station 3 commander, listen to Francis Arriola, brother of the victim who died on the spot, as he positively identifies the suspect of the shooting, Jovan Cristobal, during the media presentation at the Bulwagang Villegas. Also in photo, the family members of other victims. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Sept. 2, 2009

NEW DELPAN PLAYGROUND BLESSED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the inauguration of the New Delpan Playground in Delpan, Manila. Together with the mayor are, Rev. Fr. Joseph Granada, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish and Public Recreation Bureau Director Deogracias Manimbo. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau; 2nd photo contributed by Tony Cunanan)

AUGUST

Aug. 31, 2009

ROAD BLESSING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim walks along the newly-concreted around the vicinity of Plaza Hernandez in Tondo as Rev. Fr. Apol Arcala of the Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish blesses the road with holy water. In photo are City Engineer Armando Andres and Barangay chairman Conrado Aranas with the Sto. Nino Parish in the background. (Photo by Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 31, 2009

PARISH CANONIZATION: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales unveil the image of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad during the parish canonization located at Camba St. in Binondo. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 30, 2009

A NEW MARKER FOR DEL PILAR: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim unveils the marker of Marcelo H. del Pilar commemorating his 159th birth anniversary. The unveiling was held at the Remedios circle in Malate. Standing from left are: Samahang Plaridel vice president Rodolfo Reyes; Rolando Estabillo, the association's President; US Embassy Acting Public Affairs Officer Rebecca Thompson; Director Ambeth Ocampo of the National Historical Institute; Columnist Neal Cruz, Association chairman and del Pilar’s descendant, Jose Francisco Unson. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 29, 2009

ALAY LAKAD LABAN SA DROGA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim together with (left to right) Councilor Arlene Koa , Niño De la Cruz, MASCO Chairman , and Congressman Benjamin “Atong” Asilo (in red) led thousands of students from elementary and high school in District I during the Alay Lakad Laban Sa Droga 2009. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 28, 2009

BUWAN NG WIKA: Letran students greet Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim during the celebration of “Buwan ng Wika” held at the Student Center Auditorium in Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Intramuros, Manila where the mayor gives his inspirational message. Together with the mayor is Letran alumnus and Manila Sports Council Chairman Niño dela Cruz. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 27, 2009

MASS OATHTAKING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim administers the oath to thousands of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams held at the Rizal Football Stadium in Malate. Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno was guest of honor and speaker. Beside Lim is Manila 3rd district representative Zenaida Angping. (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 27, 2009

A LESSON ON RECENT HISTORY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim explains to the students what exactly transpired in the different photographs on the historic re-taking of Channel 4 on August 27, 1987 during the 22nd anniversary of the successful EDSA People Power revolution. The photos are on display at the Manila Police District Headquarters on United Nations Avenue.(Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 22, 2009

LIM HONORS THOMASITES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim escorts Rebecca Thompson, Acting Public Affairs Officer of the United States of Embassy after the wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 108 th anniversary of the arrival of the THOMASITES (first batch of American teachers who arrive in the Philippines) held at the Manila North Cemetery. Also in photo at right is Commander Noe Pendon of Philippine Navy. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 21, 2009

REMEMBERING NINOY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim walks with Aurora Corazon “Pinky” Aquino- Abellada, daughter of former Senator Benigno Aquino and Lt. Col Antonio Manlapaz, of the Philippine Navy Marines, after laying a wreath commemorating the 26th death anniversary of Ninoy Aquino at a monument named in his honor along P. Burgos Street, Bonifacio Drive in Intramuros. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 20, 2009

NEW PHILCONSA MEMBER: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim is inducted as lifetime member of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA) by Justice Renato Corona during the general membership meeting in Manila. Looking on are, from left, Bernardo Pardo, Consultant, Carmencita Aguilar, Secretary General, Justice Renato Corona, Conrado Estrella, Chairman of the Board, Manuel Lazaro, PHILCONSA President, former Quezon City Mayor Ismael A. Mathay, Jr.,Franklin Ebdalin, Vice President for NCR, retired general Dionisio Santiago, Governor and Josephine Dominguez, vice-president for cultural minorities. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 19, 2009

HERO’S WELCOME: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim accorded a hero’s welcome to World Boxing Association interim champion Nonito Donaire, Jr with an unspecified amount of check as he and Donaire hold on to the champion’s belt. At right the city honored its adopted son Donaire with a motorcade along major thoroughfares Wednesday morning. Donaire paid a visit to the Mayor with his wife, Rachel. ( Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau; 2nd Photo contributed by: Tony Cunanan)

Aug. 18, 2009

PRAYING CARPETS FOR MOSQUES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim addresses the crowd before awarding the praying carpets to be used at the coming Ramadhan Kareem Al Mubarak holy month from August 21 to September 24, 2009 at the Muslim mosques in Carlos Palanca and Globo de Oro Streets in Quiapo. Flanking him are from left: kagawad Loilah Macabato, Aleem Abdel Jabbar Macarimbor (with white sahal), president of Union of Madaris Teachers Asatidz Federation in the Philippines, Mayor Lim, barangay chairman Norhaina Lucman (with blue veil) of Barangay 648, Aleem Sihawi Ibrahim, Imam of Grand Islamic Center and Bae Bayolan Tamano Marohombsar (partly hidden), Consultant for Muslim Affairs. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 15, 2009

REVERING THE POPE’S ENVOY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim kisses the hand of Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, Papal Nuncio to the Philippines, during the feast of Nuestra Señora de Salvacion at Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Parish in Sta, Mesa. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 14, 2009

FATHER JACINTO ZAMORA REMEMBERED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hand of Atty. Ma. Victoria Gleoresty SP. Guerra, a descendant of Father Zamora after a wreath laying ceremony in celebration of 174 th birth anniversary of Father Jacinto Zamora held at Pandacan, Manila. Also in photo are from left: Councilor Ernie Rivera of District 6; Dr. Restituta Guerra; Soledad Solis, also a descendant and Atty. Sol Arboladura, OIC, Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 12, 2009

LIM WITH BISHOPS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim claps after being formally introduced to the delegates of the 9th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conference held at the Pius XII Center along UN Avenue. Also in photo are(from left) Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines; Cardinal Francis Arinze, Papal envoy to the assembly, Archbishop Robert Sarah, secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Archbishop Orland Quevedo, FABC general secretary and Archbishop of Manila Gaudencio Rosales (partly hidden beside the mayor). (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 10, 2009

LIM POSES WITH STUDENTS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (upper center), 5 th district councilor Josefina Siscar (right, in blue) and barangay chairman Kristo Hispano (left) poses with the students of Manila High School after the inauguration of President Corazon C. Aquino building along Road 3, Baseco compound, Manila.

Aug. 8, 2009

LAND BANK FUN RUN: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (in yellow) is flanked by Gilda Pico, president/ceo of Land Bank of the Philippines (left, in white pants) and Edward John Reyes, first vice president of Land Bank (with white bullcap), before the start of the 5-km fun run that began at the Quirino Grandstand to the Star City in Pasay City. Around 400 to 500 employees and family members of the Land Bank joined the run marking the 46th anniversary of LBP. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 7, 2009

ENHANCED JUSTICE ON WHEELS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hands of Deputy Court Administrator and Justice on Wheels Chairman Judge Nimfa Vilches at the launching of the Enhanced Justice on Wheels program Friday. Also in photo from left are Manila Regional Trial Court Executive Judge Romulo Lopez, former Executive Judge Reynaldo Ros (beside Vilches) and Metropolitan Trial Court Judge Jaime Santiago (behind). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

Aug. 1, 2009

HOSPITAL GROUNDBREAKING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim watches as Lucio Tan, president of Tan Yan Kee Foundation, and other guests participate in the groundbreaking for the construction of a 10-story hospital at the sixth district located at the New Panaderos St. in Sta. Ana Manila. With the Mayor are from left: Former Prime Minister Cesar EA Virata, a trustee of the foundation; Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas; Tan Hui Bin, another foundation trustee; former congresswoman Sandy Ocampo, Carmen Tan, wife of Lucio Tan; and Councilor Ernie Rivera (District 6). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

JULY

	July 20, 2009 MANILA OFFERS MASSES FOR CORY: Manila officials, employees and residents offers daily masses for ex-President Cory Aquino at the city hall. The mass starts at 12:15 p.m. daily. Mayor Lim also advised city officials and barangay chairmen to limit the number of their delegates due to the limited capacity of the Antonio Villegas Hall, where the masses will be celebrated. The mayor said the Eucharist will also be attended by Mrs. Aquino’s relatives, friends and supporters. (Photo by: Tony Cunanan)
July 7, 2009 117TH KKK ANNIVERSARY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes the hands of Emiliano Distrito, a relative of Andres Bonifacio, leader of the revolutionary movement Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, after laying a wreath in celebration of the 117th KKK anniversary Tuesday held at the KKK Monument along C.M. Recto Avenue in Binondo. In phot (from left) are: Francis Suavillo, knight commander of Order of the Knights of Rizal; Architect Artuto Valenzuela, grandson of Dr. Pio Valenzuela; Atty. Gregorio Bonifacio, descendant of Andres Bonifacio; OIC Gemma Cruz Araneta of the Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau and vice president of the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission; Lt. Col. William Bemida of Philippine Marines; Distrito; Dr. Celestina Boncan of the National Historical Institute and City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
	July 6, 2009 HOT LUGAW FOR CHILDREN: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim distributes hot bowls of lugaw to children participating in the feeding program ushering in the month-long celebration of 35th Nutrition Month Monday morning after the flag raising ceremony. Looking on is John L. Siy, zone chairperson Manila Lions Club 301-A and Lim’s Chief of Staff, Ricardo de Guzman (in white). (Photo by Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)
July 6, 2009 GANGSTERS PRESENTED TO LIM: Manila Police District P/Supt Ernesto Fojas Jr, presents to Mayor Alfredo S. Lim the members of the notorious, True Brown Style gang, said to be behind the series of murder and homicide cases and other criminal activities in the city. The gang leader and members were arrested along Torres Bugallon St. in Tondo. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	July 5, 2009 LIM AT 33RD MILO MARATHON: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Chairman Bayani Fernando of MMDA wave at the thousands of runners who participated Sunday morning at the 33rd National Milo Marathon at Roxas Boulevard. At his right is Frits Van Dijk, executive vice president and zone director for Asia Oceania & Africa. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
July 3, 2009 LIM AT LA LIGA FILIPINA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led the wreath laying in the 117 th anniversary of La Liga Filipina at Ilaya and Rajah Matanda Sts. in Tondo. Mayor Lim is accompanied by Dr. Ponciano Menguito, Division of City School superintendent (2 nd from left), Police Senior Inspector May Andrea Bonifacio (in blue), a family member of Andres Bonifacio and Architect Veronica Dado a representative from the National Historical Institute. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)
	July 1, 2009 LIM LEADS MARCH vs. CHA CHA: Manila mayor Alfredo S. Lim is joined by some key officials of City Hall in the 4-km march against charter change from San Marcelino to Liwasang Bonifacio in Plaza Lawton. Others in front row from left to right are Roy Velez (in red shirt and white cap), Bayan-NCR chairman, Kabataan partylist representative Raymond Palatino, Anak-Pawis partylist representative Joel Manlunsod, secretary to the Mayor Atty.Rafaelito Garayblas, Bayan Muna partylist representative Teddy Casiño, Mayor Alfredo Lim, Atty. Adel Tamano, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila president, NBN-ZTE whistle blower Jun Lozada and Sister Mary John Mananzan. (Photo by: Bong Olarte, Manila Media Bureau)

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