December 10, 2010

COURTESY CALL. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (third from left) presents the symbolic Key to the City of Manila to NCR Commander, Brigadier General Romeo Fajardo (fourth from left) during the latter’s courtesy call to the mayor. PO2 Amado Osilla, PSG Larry R. Guitang, Phil Army Col. Ding Carreon, Lt. Eduardo B. Diano and CMS Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Ibarra accompanied General Fajardo during the courtesy call.

 

 

December 8, 2010

JUDICIARY INTERNET ACCESS PROJECT LAUNCHED. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (right) and EDP chief Ms. Eloisa Behan watches while Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato C. Corona (seated) tries to gain access to the Supreme Court e-Library through the newly launched City of Manila Judiciary Internet Access at Manila City Hall. (Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

November 30, 2010

MANILA COMMEMORATES 147 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF ANDRES BONIFACIO: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim exhorted the students and youth in the audience to emulate the shining example of Bonifacio who showed that poverty is not an obstacle to greatness. He reminded public servants to work for the country with zeal and honesty. Honor Guards from the Philippine Navy led by Lt. Commander Efren Madlangbayan assisted in the wreath-laying ceremonies. The Manila Historical & Heritage Commission presented “Mga Bandila ng Katipunan at Rebolusyon” which described the flags of the Katipunan, the Magdiwang and Magdalo, and the command banners of various Generals who fought for our Independence and were members of Bonifacio’s Katipunan. (Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

November 25, 2010

UNVEILING OF ARGENTINIAN HERO’S MONUMENT . City of Manila Chief of Staff and Media Bureau head Ricardo E. De Guzman, led Manilans in paying tribute to General Jose Francisco de San Martin with a wreathlaying ceremonies, unveiling of the hero’s monument to celebrate the 200 th Anniversary of Independence of Argentina. The dignitaries who attended the event were: H.E. ambassador Joaquin Daniel Otero, of the Republic of Argentina, H.E. ambassador Jianchao Liu, of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. ambassador Carlos Arencibia Corrales Y Sra, of Cuba, H.E. ambassador Luis Arias Romero, of Spain, H.E. ambassador Alcides Gastao Rostand Prates, of Brazil, H.E. ambassador Tomas Calvillo, of Mexico, Mons. Giorgio Chezza, Charge d’ Affaires, Holy See, Mr. Michael Ang, Honorary Consul of Jordan, Ms. Mildred San Martin, descendant of Jose Francisco de San Martin and Department of Foreign Affairs undersecretary Erlinda Basilio.

 

 

 

November 23, 2010

STREET & SIDEWALK CLEARING OPERATION.   Chief of Staff to Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Media Bureau Chief Ricardo E. De Guzman orders policemen and traffic enforcement personnel to remove obstructions in sidewalks and streets in Ermita area, which contribute to traffic congestion. Also in photo is Manila Complaint & Action Team chief Franklin Gacutan (second from left).

 

 

November 22, 2010

PEACE AND ORDER CONFERENCE.   Chief of Staff and Media Bureau Chief Ricardo E. De Guzman called together the PNP-Manila Police District (MPD) Station 1 to 11 commanders, MPD Traffic Enforcement Group commander, MPD District Mobile Patrol Unit chief, the Manila Tricycle Regulation Office head, the Manila Traffic & Parking Bureau (MPTB) sector commanders, MTPB Operations In-charge & City Security Force chief Nicolas Amparo, and City Legal Officer Renato Dela Cruz to discuss the peace and order status in the city, and the implementation of the “kuliglig ban” effective this December 1.

 

 

November 18, 2010

CLEARING OPERATION CONFERENCE.   Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim’s Chief of Staff and Media Bureau Chief Ricardo E. De Guzman gives the areas for clearing while Police Station 9 Superintendent Frumencio Bernal (left) Manila DSWD assistant head Cely F. Sangil (second from left) and Manila Complaint and Action Team (MCAT) Col. Franklin Gacutan (right) listens. BELOW : In photo from left are: PNP-MPD P/S 5 Supt. Felipe Cazon, City Security Force chief Major Nicolas Amparo, Chief of Staff Ric De Guzman, P/S9 Supt. Bernal, Mla DSW Asst, head Cely F. Sangil, MCAT chief Franklin Gacutan. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

November 12, 2010

OATH TAKING OF PUNONG BARANGAYS AND KAGAWAD . Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads newly elected Punong Barangays and the Kagawad during the oath taking ceremonies held at the Bonifacio Shrine beside Manila City Hall on November 12, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

November 11, 2010

LIM CLOSES MONGKOK HEALTH SPA. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leading Bureau of Permits and Department of Social Welfare teams, closed Mongkok Health Spa located in Padilla Street, Sta. Cruz this morning after receiving reports of operating the establishment without business permit, using the premises as prostitution front and employing therapists without the necessary occupational health certificates. With the Mayor are: Manila DSWD chief Jay dela Fuente (beside Lim) and Chief of Staff and Media Bureau chief Ricardo E. De Guzman (beside dela Fuente) and MPD P/S11-Gandara sub-station Major Christian Dela Cruz. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

November 10, 2010

LIM DESTROYS PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim is assisted by: TOP PHOTO - Chief of Staff and Media Bureau chief Ricardo De Guzman (second from right), City Administrator Jesus Mari Marzan (left, behind Mayor Lim), MPD Deputy Director Alex Gutierrez (right, behind Mayor Lim) in destroying and, LOWER PHOTO - Mayor’s Complaint and Action Team chief Franklin Gacutan (left) in burning pornographic materials such as VCDs, DVDs, posters, magazines, sex toys and sex gadgets confiscated from vendors in Quiapo and Sta. Cruz areas. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

November 9, 2010

HIGH RISE BUILDINGS FOR MANILA. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim informs the officers and members of the Manila Board of Realtor, Inc (MBRI) that the city government wants to change the skyline of the city so he is encouraging developers to construct high-rise buildings in Manila. MBRI past presidents Anrew Nocon, Elias Ang, Atty. Pol Macalintal, outgoing president Reynaldo Lim and incoming president Romy Lacsamana were joined by other members of the board during their courtesy call at Manila City Hall. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

November 3, 2010

21-PASSENGER ELECTRIC VEHICLE. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim discusses the environmental advantage of the 21- passenger electric vehicle brought at Manila City Hall for demonstration with Mr. Syuichi Tajima, secretary general of ECOS Environmental Foundation (left), Consultant to the Mayor, Engr. Youseff Ahmad (second from left), and Chief of Staff and Media Bureau chief Ricardo De Guzman (right). Lower Photo : Mayor Lim enjoys a ride around Manila City Hall on board the battery-operated, 21- passenger electric vehicle with (from left) Mr. Roland Lim, Engr. Ahmad, Mr. Tajima, and Mr. Joey Silva. The city government of Manila is set to acquire 20 units of said vehicle to be operated as public passenger vehicles to provide Manilans with a cheaper means of transport. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

October 30, 2010

REMEMBERING GENERAL ANTONIO LUNA. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led Manilans in paying tribute to General Antonio Luna with a wreathlaying ceremony and commemorative program in celebration of his 144 th birth anniversary. Joining the mayor from left are: Congresswoman Zenaida Angping’s representative Angie Rodriguez; National Historical Commission of the Philippines’ Ambeth Ocampo’s representative, Arch. Veronica Dado; Manila Department of Education Culture and Sports superintendent, Dr. Ponciano Menguito; Gen. Antonio Luna descendant Henry Resurreccion; Ms. Gemma Cruz-Araneta; Barangay chairman Mario Yap, and the caretaker of the Luna ancestral house (far left). (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

October 20, 2010

LIM MEETS DELIMA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim is shown in photo with Department of Justice Secretary and Incident Investigation and Review Committee (IIRC) chairman Leila Delima (left) and Supreme Court Administrator Midas P. Marquez (second from left) during the 10th National Convention and Seminar of the First Level Clerks of Court Association of the Philippines held at the Manila Pavilion Hotel. Below: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim beams as he greets DOJ secretary and IIRC chairman Leila Delima this morning after delivering his welcome address. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

October 8, 2010

LIM OPENS ANOTHER NEW MARKET: Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, together with chief of staff and media bureau chief Ric de Guzman (2nd fr. right), city administrator Jay Marzan, and barangay chairman Kristo Hispano(left) prepare to cut the ribbon during the inauguration of the President Corazon C. Aquino Public Market in Baseco. Also with them were market administrator Efleda Castro (2nd fr. left), Dr. Teddy Martin (behind Lim), Atty. Analyn Buan(right), City Engr. Armand Andres, MPD Deputy Director Alex Gutierrez and Rev. Fr. Willy Arana blessed the market. (Tony Cunanan)

 

 

September 30, 2010

SUPPLEMENTAL FEEDING PROGRAM LAUNCH. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (center) and Department of Social Welfare and Development secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman help out some day care children with their food at the launching of “Supplemental Feeding Program” held at the covered court of Paraiso ng Batang Manila in District V. Seventy day care children from Barangay 721 were served with hotmeals as supplement to their regular meals. The hotmeals will be served during breaktime for five days in a week starting October until December this year. Also in photo are District V councilor Josie M. Siscar, Manila Department of Social Welfare and Development head Jay de la Fuente and District V representative Amado Bagatsing. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

September 29, 2010

MENDIOLA BARRIER VANS PULL OUT.  Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim is shown in photo with Sr. Imelda A. Mora, OSA, president of La Consolacion College Manila (right) during the pull-out of 33 container vans from Mendiola Street. Said container vans were previously used as barriers to protect Malacañang Palace against marchers and demonstrators during rallies held in Mendiola Bridge. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

September 28, 2010

LIM PLAYS WITH ROAD 3 CHILDREN. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim beams as Road 3 children gathers around him while eagerly waiting to glide down the giant slide at the newly inaugurated NDC Park and Playground in Road 3 corner Panganiban St. in Barangay 628, Zone 63, Sta. Mesa. The park boasts of modern playground facilities and equipment. Public Recreations Bureau director, Engr. Deogracias Manimbo and City Electrician Ernesto Cuyugan were present at the inauguration. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 25, 2010

LIM WALKS WITH VETS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim joins the walk for a cause organized by the Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP) and the VFP-Sons and Daughters Association, Inc.-NCR Saturday morning. The walk started from the Museo ng Batang Maynila and ended at the Bonifacio Shrine. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 25, 2010

NEW CORY STATUE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses before former President Corazon C. Aquino’s new statue Saturday morning during the inauguration and blessing of the Phase 2 building of the public high school named after her in Baseco. Also in photo, Atty. Danny Laogan, Lazarte Lagman, Bgy Chairman Kristo Hispano, 5 th District Councilor Josefina Siscar, City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito, Fr. Peter Casino and City Engineer Armando Andres. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

September 25, 2010

"TRASH TRAVEL" - THE 25TH INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gives an inspirational message during the coastal clean-up along Roxas Boulevard as part of the 25th International Coastal Clean-Up with the theme: “Trash Travel'. Dozens of volunteers joined in this event for the nature. In photo, are members of the Uniliver Philippines headed by Mr. Chito Macapagal. (Tony Cunanan)

 

 

 

September 24, 2010

UE COLLEGE OF LAW ALUMNI HONOR ROLL AWARDEES. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (third from right) is recipient of The Dean of the College of Law Alumni 2010 Honor Roll Award presented at the Testimonial Dinner-Awarding Ceremony held at Pan Pacific Hotel in Manila on September 22, 2010. The other awardees were Supreme Court of the Philippines associate justice Lucas P. Bersamin, Court of Appeals associate justices Japar B. Dimaampao and Normandie B. Pizarro, Sandiganbayan associate justice Efren N. Dela Cruz, Commission on Human Rights commissioner Jose Manuel S. Mamauag, National Bureau of Investigation director Magtanggol B. Gatdula, Philippine National Police chief Raul M. Bacalzo, Bulacan State University dean Pascual T. Lacas, Philippine National Police DPCR director Renato F. Heredia, and City of Marikina mayor Del R. De Guzman. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 24, 2010

UE COLLEGE OF LAW ALUMNI HONOR ROLL AWARDEE. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim is presented The Dean of the College of Law Alumni 2010 Honor Roll Award by Dr. Ester A. Garcia, President and Chief Academic Officer of the University of the East at the Testimonial Dinner-Awarding Ceremony held at Pan Pacific Hotel in Manila. The other awardees were Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines associate justice Lucas P. Bersamin, Court of Appeals associate justices Japar B. Dimaampao (left, behind Dr. Garcia) and Normandie B. Pizarro, Sandiganbayan associate justice Efren N. Dela Cruz, Commission on Human Rights commissioner Jose Manuel S. Mamauag, National Bureau of Investigation director Magtanggol B. Gatdula, Philippine National Police chief Raul M. Bacalzo, Bulacan State University dean Pascual T. Lacas, Philippine National Police DPCR director Renato F. Heredia, and City of Marikina mayor Del R. De Guzman. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 22, 2010

LIM WITH JIMMY SANTIAGO: Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and Judge Jimmy Santiago (left) at the opening of the 12th National Convention of Metropolitan and City Judges of the Philippines, where Lim was guest of honor and Santiago is the president. Santiago called Lim `idol’ while Lim said Santiago could have neutralized Capt. Rolando Mendoza if he was still active in the service. With them were Judge Cesar Merlas and Judge Evelyn Pascua-Lee (Jerry S. Tan, Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

 

September 21, 2010

LIM TEARY EYED: MANILA Mayor Alfredo S. Lim was teary eyed as he strongly chided those who have been assailing the policemen involved in the hostage drama. With Lim were Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (Lim’s Left), Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas, Chief of Staff and Media Bureau chief Ric de Guzman, Barangay Chairmen, City department heads and Councilors. (By: Jerry S. Tan, Photo by Tony Cunanan)

 

 

September 21, 2010

MANITOBA DONATION. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Honorable Greg Selinger, Premier of the Province of Manitoba, Canada (left) are welcomed by students of Antonio J. Villegas Vocational High School (AJVHS) in Tondo during their arrival at the school. The Canadian delegation turned-over the medical/dental equipment and supplies for the AJVHS clinic and sporting goods donation by the people of Manitoba. Manitoba is a sister-city of Manila. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

September 21, 2010

MANITOBA DONATION. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Honorable Greg Selinger, Premier of the Province of Manitoba, Canada (left) are shown on the floor for picture-taking with Antonio J. Villegas Vocational High School (AJVHS) baseball team after the turn-over ceremony of medical/dental equipment, supplies and sporting goods donated to the school by the people of Manitoba. Manitoba is a sister-city of Manila. Also in photo are Dr. Ponciano A. Menguito, Superintendent, Division of City Schools (standing-left) and Ms. Thelma P. Landicho, AJVHS Principal (standing-right). (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

September 18, 2010

WALKERS FROM DISTRICT 1: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads hundreds of public school students in District 1 during the “Lakad Kabataan para sa Kalikasan” Saturday morning which started and ended in Isabelo De los Reyes Elementary School. Also in photo are organizer for the 1st District Councilor Niño dela Cruz who is supported by 2nd District Councilor Rodolfo Lacsamana. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

September 17, 2010

KOREAN ENVOY VISITS LIM. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim greets South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Hye-Min, who called on the Mayor at City Hall. The envoy was welcomed by the Manila City Band with Korean musical pieces. (Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

September 17, 2010

LIM AT MENDIOLA CONSORTIUM MEET:  Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim gives an inspirational message in a conference organized by the Mendiola Consortium and the Global Cooperation Society-Philippines Inc. NCR Chapter dubbed as “continuing journey towards a culture of peace through transformative education on peace and justice through active non-violence” held at La Consolacion College Friday morning.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

September 16, 2010

NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim (second from left) listens attentively as Carlito M. Santos Jr., Senior Sanitation Specialist, Philippine Sanitation Alliance (right) explains the technical aspect of the new Sta. Ana Public Market Wastewater Treatment Facility. Also in photo (from left) are: Mr. Rafael G. Hechanova, Past Rotary International Director, Hon. Francis N. Tolentino, MMDA Chairman and Mr. Rolf Anderson, Chief, Office of Energy & Environment, USAID. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

September 15, 2010

LIM WITH MEXICAN ENVOY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shakes hands with Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines Tomas Javier Calvillo Unna after laying a wreath at the monument of Mexico’s hero, Miguel Hidalgo in Intramuros, Wednesday morning. Mexico celebrated its 200th anniversary of Independence. In photo (from left) are: Mexico Minister Jose Oramas Cadena, Ambassador Joaquin Otero of Argentina, Mayor Lim, Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines Tomas Javier Calvillo Unna, Philippine Consul to Mexico Carina Garcia Guerra, and Mexico’s 3rd Secretary Miguel Angel George. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 14, 2010

RAJ CAPTURES MANILA: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim welcomes Miss Universe 4th runner-up Venus Raj during her courtesy visit at City Hall. She wowed all the employees and key city executives. Photo below shows Raj with former Miss International and Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Vice-Chairperson Gemma Cruz-Araneta handing her a book as Mayor Lim and Councilors Luciano Veloso, Erick Ian Nieva and Eduardo “Bimbo” Quitos XVI look on. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 13, 2010

TONDO’S HEROES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim on Monday morning offered wreath to the 103rd death anniversary of Macario Sakay in Plaza Morga and the 107th birth anniversary of Ka Amado V. Hernandez at Plaza Hernandez. Above photo shows Lim watching a re-enactment of the death of Sakay performed by the Manila Mobile Theater on the direction of 6th District Councilor Lou Veloso. Photo below shows the Mayor shaking the hand of one of the grand children of Ka Amado, Aleli Marcelino. Also present were, Manila 1st District Representative Benjamin “Atong” Asilo, 1st District Councilor Niño dela Cruz, National Historical Institute Deputy Executive Director Emelita Almosara, Manila Historical and Heritage Commission Vice-Chairperson Gemma Cruz-Araneta and City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 9, 2010

LIM CLOSES DILSON THEATER. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leading Bureau of Permits and Department of Social Welfare teams raided Dilson Theater in Claro M. Recto Avenue Friday afternoon after receiving reports of prostitutes using the theater premises to perform various sexual acts with customers. Chief of Staff Ricardo E. de Guzman (left) assists the mayor in posting the closure notice on the establishment’s entrance door. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 9, 2010

ALL HANDS FOR PASIG: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim joins hands with Regina Lopez, chairman of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and director of Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig; Philippine National Police Director Gen. Jesus Verzosa, River Warriors head Ryan Guzman and Ezra Mae Sacramento and 5th District Councilor Josefina Siscar during the groundbreaking of Eco Precinct at the Paco Market Thursday morning. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 8, 2010

AN AMBULANCE FOR MANILA:   Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses with Ricky Ongchan President of Rotary Club of Quirino Manila Central during its turnover of the ambulance Wednesday morning at the Pedro Gil Health and Lying-in Clinic.  Also in photo, Rotary International District 3810 Governor Tranquil Salvador III, Immediate Past Governor Concepcion Beltran and Past President Ricky Copio.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 8, 2010

WHEELCHAIRS FOR MANILA:   Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim receives 50 brand-new wheelchairs donated by the officers and members of Lions Club International 301-A1 headed by Lions governor Jimmy Tiu (sixth from left) and Lions vice-governor and District II councilor Edward Tan (sixth from right).  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 6, 2010

LAUSMAN CALLS ON LIM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim welcomes Capt. David Lausman commanding officer of US Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington during the latter's courtesy visit at City Hall Monday morning. Mayor Lim wears a souvenir bull cap given him by Capt. Lausman. The aircraft carrier is docked in Manila for a 4-day goodwill visit. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 6, 2010

LIM WITH NEW NURSES:   Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim shares a light moment with Jan Paula Martinez, a nursing graduate of the City College of Manila who placed 10th at the Nursing Board licensure exams last year. Lim gave her a cash incentive while other passers from CCM were given proper recognition when they were presented to the City employees during the regular Monday flag-raising at the Freedom Park of City Hall. (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 5, 2010

LIM AT ALAY LAKAD 2010: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim waves his hand as the Manila contingent gets recognized at the parade grounds of the Quirino Grandstand during the Alay Lakad 2010 with theme “Hakbang sa Pagbabago. Alay sa Kabataang Pilipino” Sunday morning. Also in photo, Metrobank Paco Branch Head Vernette Lim (3rd from left), Mayor Lim’s Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman, 3rd district Councilor Yul Servo, Manila Department of Social Welfare Jay dela Fuente and Division of City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ponciano Menguito. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 4, 2010

LOVE CONVEYED BY WAVES. Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim expresses his appreciation to Hon. Shin Dong Keun, (second from right) Deputy Mayor for Political Affairs of Incheon Metropolitan, for donating the sculpture entitled “Love Conveyed by Waves” symbolizing steadfast exchanges and sister-city relationship between the City of Manila and Incheon, Korea. In photo at the unveiling of the sculpture at the Manila Zoo entrance are: Ms. Gemma Cruz Araneta (left), Councilor Josie Siscar (second from left), Councilor Lou Veloso (third from left); Councilor Robert Ortega (fourth from left), and Mr. Ryu Chi-Hyun, director general, Incheon International Relations Department (right). (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

September 1, 2010

CAPITAL ASSISTANCE: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads the distribution of capital assistance to more than a hundred recipients organized by the Manila District of Social Welfare headed by Jay dela Fuente Wednesday morning at the City College of Manila. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

September 1, 2010

JESUIT BELL: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim rings the bell during the unveiling of the Jesuit Bell as Fr. Bienvenido Niebres SJ and Lance Y. Gokongwei, President of JG Summit Holdings Inc. look on. The event was held at the Robinson’s Manila. The Bell was returned to its original site at Padre Faura as part of the commemoration of Ateneo’s Sesquicentennial year and the 25th year anniversary of the Ateneo Law Class of 1985. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

August 31, 2010

FLORAL OFFERING: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim leads in offering flowers at the site of the tragic hostage-taking last Aug.23 at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta. The floral offering was followed after the memorial mass for the Hongkong tourists who died in that tragedy. Together with the mayor is Secretary Alberto Lim of the Department of Tourism. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

August 31, 2010

LIM WITH BUDDHIST MONK: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim bows to Most Venerable Hsin Ting, the 6th Abbot of the Monastery, before the start of the unity memorial service held early morning Tuesday at the Quirino Grandstand. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

August 23, 2010

109TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE THOMASITES COMMEMORATED: U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. lauded Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim for the significant support he provides for education through the establishment of colleges, schools and daycare centers that offer free education for those who have less in life. At the commemoration of the 109th anniversary of the arrival of the Thomasites held at the Manila North Cemetery, Thomas cited Lim’s concern for education and said: “We commend him and others like him,” at the same time announcing that the U.S. government is committed in finding ways to be of help to problems facing education in the country, such as classroom shortages. For his part, Lim, speaking before the crowd that included students and school officials, as well as city officials led by city administrator Jay Marzan, chief of staff and media bureau chief Ric de Guzman and fourth district Councilor Eduardo Quintos XVI and Dr. Ambeth Ocampo, chair of the National Historical Commission, said the commemorative activities are the city’s way of showing its gratitude for what the Thomasites have done for Filipinos. (By: Jerry S. Tan, Journal Online, Photo by: Tony Cunanan)

 

 

August 22, 2010

NINOY AQUINO'S 27TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATED: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim yesterday said the Filipinos’ support for President Noynoy Aquino III should not end with voting him into power, saying P-Noy needs the continuing support of the public to ensure the success of his administration. The mayor made the call during yesterday’s commemoration of the 27th death anniversary of former Senator Ninoy Aquino, Jr. held at the Ninoy-Cory Aquino Park in Ermita, Manila, where presidential sister Ma. Elena `Ballsy’ Aquino-Cruz also announced that their family has already forgiven those who had his father killed following the wreath-laying ceremony attended by Vice President Jejomar Binay, Congressmen Atong Asilo and Trisha Bonoan, National Historical Commission of the Philippines head Dr. Ambeth Ocampo and city officials led by secretary to the mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas, Manila Historical and Heritage Commission chief Hemma Cruz-Araneta and Ric de Guzman, Lim’s chief of staff and media bureau chief, Senator Aquilino Pimentel and Metro Manila Development Authority chair Francis Tolentino, among others. (by Itchie Cabayan, MACHRA, Photo by: Tony Cunanan)

 

August 19, 2010

NAME THAT FAWN: MANILA Mayor Alfredo S. Lim yesterday launched a city-wide “name that fawn” contest for a rare offspring of a zebra and a horse born at the Manila Zoo recently. Lim said the rare development is an added attraction that will lure more visitors to the zoo. He personally went to the zoo to take a look at the rare product of zebra and horse’s interbreeding. Parks and recreation bureau chief Deng Manimbo said the father of the fawn is a white native horse bullied by other horses at the stable. Manimbo said they were surprised to find out later on that the zebra was pregnant until it gave birth exactly a week ago yesterday. (By: Jerry S. Tan, Journal Online, Photo by: Tony Cunanan)

 

 

August 5, 2010

LIM WITH PINOY CHESS GM: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim welcomes Philippine’s Grand Master Jayson Gonzales, who called on the Mayor Wednesday afternoon before attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Records on September 11-12 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium for the biggest number of participants in simultaneous chess game by facing off 600 players. The current record of 500 players is held by an Iranian GM. Also in photo are Councilor Niño dela Cruz (District 1), Manila Sports council Chairman Paul Almario and Manager Suiee Suarez of Pilipinas Shell for Sustainable Development. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

August 4, 2010

LIM AT MALAYSIAN TRADE FAIR: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and Malaysian Envoy Dato Seri Dr. Ibrahim Saad tour the Malaysian products exhibited at the Grand Ballroom of Hyatt Hotel and Casino-Manila after the ribbon cutting ceremony of Malaysia Solo Fair Tuesday afternoon. Background is the picture of Malaysia’s Petronas Towers, one of the world’s tallest buildings. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

August 4, 2010

HONEST CCM STUDENT:  Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim rewards Denise Manrique, a Hotel and Restaurant Technology student of City College of Manila who is now a job trainee of Old Spaghetti House at SM-Manila Branch, for her honesty in returning wallet left behind by a customer.  The Mayor gave Denise P2,000 cash plus a job at the City Hall when she graduates from her course.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

August 3, 2010

LIM TO NEW STATION COMMANDERS: ERADICATE TONGPATS': Mayor Alfredo S. Lim met with the director and new station commanders of the Manila Police District (MPD) to discuss ways to improve the campaign against all forms of crime. Attended the said meeting are MPD officials led by its director, Gen. Rodolfo Magtibay and District Special Projects Unit chief Senior Supt. Alex Gutierrez and the new station commanders. The mayor said that with the new station commanders in place, he expects full cooperation in and the success of a renewed campaign against illegal exactions which, he said, usually comes from illegal vendors, public utility drivers and their operators. (Photo by: Tony Cunanan)

 

 

August 2, 2010

HONOR GUARDS:  Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim congratulates two security guards, Renato Ramos (left) and Salvador Velasco Jr. (right) of City Security Force (CSF) headed by Maj. Nicolas Amparo (Ret) for their exemplary deeds in two different occasions at the weekly flag raising ceremony held at the Freedom Triangle Monday morning.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

August 1, 2010

MANILA HONORS CORY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim poses the "Laban" sign with P-Noy's youngest sister - Kris Aquino, her uncles, Philippine Olympic Committee President Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. and former Senator Agapito “Butz” Aquino after laying a wreath marking the 1st death anniversary of democracy icon, former President Corazon C. Aquino, at her monument Sunday morning at the corner of P. Burgos Drive and Roxas Boulevard. (Photo by: Ben Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

 

July 31, 2010

CORY’S MOSAIC UNFURLS: President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (P-Noy), Vice-President Jejomar Binay, Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and former presidential spokesperson Deedee Sytangco lead the unfurling of 250 by 200 feet giant photo mosaic of former president Corazon Aquino as part of the 1st year commemoration of her death. Photo below, Mayor Lim and his chief of staff Ricardo de Guzman accompanied P-Noy and VP Binay to take a closer look of the mosaic. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

July 30, 2010

LIM AT CEU:   Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim walks with Dr. Maria Christina Padolina, Centro Escolar University President, towards the quadrangle where a program commemorating the College of Dentistry ’s 85th Anniversary was waiting Friday morning.  The mayor is welcomed by the students and faculty of the college.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

July 28, 2010

LIM'S GARAYBLAS WITH VP BINAY: Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim’s secretary to the mayor Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas is warmly welcomed by Vice President Jojo Binay with a hug and a handshake at the wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 47th death anniversary of the death of the 24 scouts and scouters at the Ala-ala Mausoleum in North Cemetery, where Garayblas represented Lim. Garayblas and Binay are long-time friends. Also present in the affair was first district Councilor Nino dela Cruz, grandson of Mayor Lim. (Tony Cunanan)

 

July 28, 2010

LIM WELCOMES US ENVOY: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim warmly receives United States Ambassador Harry Thomas during his courtesy visit at the City Hall Tuesday afternoon. The City Hall Band rendered Thomas the song “I left my heart in San Francisco.” (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

July 28, 2010

FINISHING TOUCHES: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim inspects the improvement made by sculptor Ed Castrillo (right) of the late president Corazon c. Aquino’s monument late Tuesday afternoon. The country will commemorate Mrs. Aquino’s 1st death anniversary this Sunday. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

July 27, 2010

HERO’S WELCOME:   Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim treats “The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire a motorcade around the city for his convincing title defense against Hernan “Tyson” Marquez of Mexico Tuesday morning.  Also in photo is Donaire’s wife Rachel, Gerry Marcial, Donaire’s father-in-law and Mayor Lim’s Chief of Staff Ricardo de Guzman. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

 

July 26, 2010

NEW ZOO AVIARY:   Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim looks at the ostrich caged in the newly-renovated flightless aviary during the 51 st founding anniversary of Manila Zoo, Asia ’s first zoo Monday morning as Public Recreations Bureau Director Engr. Deogracias Manimbo and Councilor Josefina Siscar (5 th) look on.  (Photo by:  Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

July 26, 2010

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

 

July 26, 2010

MANILA’S ACHIEVERS: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim congratulates OIC Maria Norissa Villanueva of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (photo above) for increasing the collections of the office under her leadership as City Security Force Chief Maj. Nicolas Amparo (ret) looks on. Photo below shows the Mayor presenting to former students of the City College of Manila for passing the Social Work board exam. They were accompanied by Tony Oro, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences. The Mayor gave them on-the-spot rewards and automatic appointments in the Manila Department of Social Welfare while Villanueva was promoted to MTPB Director.(Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

July 25, 2010

THE RUNNING MAYOR: Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim led Sunday morning thousands of runners during the Chiang Kai Shek Alumni Association (CKSAA) Fun Run at the Mall of Asia grounds. Joining the Mayor were People’s Republic of China’s Consul Li Mao Guang, CKSAA president Ruben Co, Domingo Yap, EVP of Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc; Francis Chua, president of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Angel Ngu, president of Filipino-Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation. (Photo by: Bong Aquino, Manila Media Bureau)

 

July 23, 2010

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

 

 

July 23, 2010

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

 

 

 

July 15, 2010

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

 

 

July 15, 2010

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

 

 

July 8, 2010

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

 

 

July 7, 2010

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

 

 

July 7, 2010

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

 

 

 

July 5, 2010

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

 

 

 

July 5, 2010

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

 

 

July 5, 2010

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

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

 

 

 

July 3, 2010

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

 

 

 

July 3, 2010

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

 

 

 

July 2, 2010

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

 

 

July 1, 2010

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

 

 

July 1, 2010

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