The City Council of Manila unanimously approved on third and final reading Tuesday, 1 August 2023, a draft ordinance mandating barangays in Manila to organize their own tourism committees.

The city government of Manila will always provide a great training ground for students preparing themselves for future employment. 

The 12th City Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday, 20 July 2023, commending the Legit Status Dance Crew for continuously representing the Philippines in hip-hop dance competitions and promoting arts in the country.

The City Council of Manila commended the Ires Children’s Choir of Isabelo de los Reyes Elementary School, following a first place finish in the recent Himig Bulilit Regional Festival of Talents.

Last 11 July 2023 during the regular session of the 12th City Council presided by Vice Mayor John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto, the first state of the city address was delivered by Mayor Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna Pangan. 

The City Council of Manila passed on final reading an ordinance allowing the city government of Manila, through the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB), to auction off unclaimed vehicles in the city’s impounding areas.

Under a proposed ordinance passed by the City Council on second reading last 4 July 2023, the fares for tri-wheels in the City of Manila will be finally standardized.

The City Council of Manila commended the winners of Miss Manila 2023, through various resolutions unanimously passed at a regular session held on 29 June 2023.

Out of 896 Barangay Chairpersons, only a few stood out to be declared Outstanding Barangay Chairpersons in Manila. Chosen by a panel of judges following a strict performance-based criteria, the following Punong Barangays were honored at an awarding ceremony led by Mayor Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna-Pangan at the Manila City Hall last 26 June 2023

At a regular session presided by Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, the City Council of Manila, on 22 June 2023, passed a resolution accrediting the Samahang Sining at Kalinangan ng Pandacan (SSKP) Inc., the first people’s organization for arts and culture accredited by the Council.