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Five Drug Suspects Arrested in Las Piñas City, Shabu Worth P714,000 Seized

October 13, 2026October 7, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, local police officers successfully pulled off a buy-bust operation that resulted in five drug suspects arrested and the seizure of shabu worth P714,000, according to a news report by The Daily Tribune.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from The Daily Tribune report. Some parts in boldface…

Five drug suspects were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Manuyo Uno, Las Piñas City on Saturday night, 3 October.

The operation was conducted at about 7:17 p.m. in Barangay Manuyo Uno, Las Piñas City by operatives of the Southern Police District’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU-SPD), in coordination with Las Piñas City Police Station’s Sub-Station 1.

Nabbed during the operation were alias Maymay, 55, identified as a high-value pusher, and four other suspects who were identified as street-level pushers.

The operation resulted in the confiscation of approximately 105 grams of suspected shabu, with a standard drug price of P714,000, consisting of eight heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets, along with buy-bust money, one white envelope, and one Android mobile phone.

The arrested suspects were brought to the DDEU-SPD Office for documentation and preparation of the appropriate charges for alleged violations of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, are you thankful to the local police for apprehending the suspects and seizing the large amount of shabu? Is drug addiction a serious problem in your local community right now?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Man Arrested in Parañaque City Over Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Death Threat

October 10, 2026October 3, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Parañaque, a man who threatened to kill someone and carried an unlicensed firearm was arrested by the local police, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A 26-year-old man was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill another man during a heated argument and was found carrying an unlicensed .38-caliber revolver in Parañaque City late Thursday night, Oct. 1.

Police said officers from the Baclaran Police Sub-Station responded to a reported disturbance near the Al-Wasat Mosque along E. Rodriguez Street, Redemptorist Road, Barangay Baclaran at about 11:15 p.m.

Responding policemen saw the suspect, identified as alias “Sari,” causing a disturbance.

An initial investigation showed that Sari and the complainant had engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated when the suspect allegedly threatened, “Papatayin kita.”

Police arrested the suspect and recovered a .38-caliber revolver loaded with two live rounds of ammunition.

The firearm and ammunition were turned over to the Station Investigation and Detective Management Section for examination and documentation.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you think violent crime will get worse? Are there many people in your local community who have unlicensed firearms and ammunition?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Food and Beverage Vendors Plus New Details for Sip & Stroll: An Early Christmas Bazaar Revealed

October 10, 2026October 8, 2026carlocarrasco

Very recently, the Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) revealed new details as well as a list of approved food-and-drinks vendors for their upcoming Sip & Stroll: An Early Christmas Bazaar which will happen on November 21 and 22, 2026, at the Phase 2 park grounds. For each day, the bazaar will start from 10AM until 8PM.

For the upcoming bazaar, there will be over forty-five dry goods vendors participating. This ensures that customers will see a wide variety of products for sale ranging from clothing to houseware, toys, accessories, shoes and more. There will be a lot of items that customers can acquire for Christmas gift-giving.

With regards to the food and vendors approved by the AHVA, the list is as follows in the image below.

A colorful flyer for 'Sip & Stroll', an early Christmas bazaar featuring various food and beverage vendors, with a festive design and a list of vendor names and offerings. — *The official list of food and beverage vendors for the Sip & Stroll early Christmas bazaar. (image sourced from AHVA website)*

In addition, the AHVA confirmed that there will be acoustic performers and DJs who will provide entertainment in the afternoon of each day of the bazaar. There will also be game booths for additional enjoyment.

Promotional poster for the 'Sip & Stroll' early Christmas bazaar at Alabang Hills Village, featuring details about the event including dates, times, activities, and vendors. — *Pay attention to the new details here. (image sourced from AHVA website)*

The Phase 2 park grounds is the main venue of Sip & Stroll: An Early Christmas Bazaar, and both the covered basketball court and the pickleball court (formerly the badminton court) will be used too. For the non-residents who have private vehicles (without Alabang Hills Village stickers) and intend to attend the bazaar, be ready to leave your ID card at the village gate and tell them were you are headed. Once inside, it is a must that you should follow their rules and speed limits at all times. Be aware that finding available parking spaces can be a bit of a challenge, and be respectful to the nearby homes.

If you have inquiries for Sip & Stroll: An Early Christmas Bazaar, send your email to ahvcommunityaffairs@gmail.com

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Good Food and Drinks Plus Sports Shows Await You at Red Rockies in Las Piñas City

October 9, 2026October 8, 2026carlocarrasco

When it comes to finding good food, nice drinks and the enjoyment of sports-related shows here in South Metro Manila, Red Rockies has them and they are ready to serve you.

Recently, I visited Red Rockies at the 2^nd floor of Versailles Town Plaza located along Daang Hari in Las Piñas City. Upon entering, I saw the very nice interiors of the place and I was welcomed nicely. The nice-looking bar caught my attention, and so did the overhead high-definition TVs (HDTVs) that showed continuous footage of sports-related shows. That said, the vibe of the place was energetic.

For dinner, I had a set of sausages – Bratwurst and Frankfurt – with fries and condiments. The set is part of their Oktoberfest special. The two sausages were very well cooked and each bite was satisfying. The Frankfurt sausage was the tastiest. If this set is available when you visit Red Rockies, I recommend you order it.

A platter of assorted sausages and fries, with various types of grilled sausages and golden French fries, served on brown paper. — *The Bratwurst and Frankfurt sausages set with fries.*

I also had a Smash Burger with fries plus a Strawberry Milkshake. The Smash Burger was loaded with a thick Angus beef patty which was enjoyable per bite. It reminds me of an Angus burger I had in Subic Bay over a year ago, but the difference is that it has lot more content and was more satisfying to consume. Red Rockies’ Smash Burger is a must for those who love burgers. The Strawberry Milkshake was tasty, cool and plentiful.

Close-up of a cheeseburger featuring a sesame seed bun, melted cheddar cheese, a beef patty, and lettuce. — *A close look at the Smash Burger of Red Rockies. The Angus beef patty is outstanding.*

A close-up of a sesame seed burger with a beef patty and melted cheddar cheese, served with lettuce, accompanied by a small cup and a side of French fries. — *The Smash Burger with fries and condiments.*

A tall glass of pink milkshake topped with whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, and a cherry, placed on a wooden table with a red upholstered background. — *The Strawberry Milkshake of Red Rockies.*

While enjoying dinner, I also enjoyed the sports coverage displayed on the monitors. Red Rockies allows customers to enjoy good food and drinks while watching basketball, tennis, grand prix racing and other sports events available. This is a fine place for such an experience here in the south of Metro Manila. In case you are wondering, Red Rockies’ name was inspired by the Rocky Mountains in the United States, and the red refers to the unique look the said mountains have during sunset.

I also took the time to examine Red Rockies’ menu. For those looking for alcoholic beverages, they offer craft beer and draft beer. For those who love good food, there is pasta, pizza, side dishes, salad, chicken wings and their entrees. What caught my attention from the menu were the Steak & Fries (P1,350), Country Fried Chicken (P350), Mac & Cheese (P425), and Bacon Cheeseburger (P500).

Interior of a sports-themed restaurant featuring a bar with FC Barcelona decorations, large television screens displaying sports events, and a checkered floor. — *The bar inside Red Rockies with nice decorations and HDTVs above. Red Rockies has a nice selection of craft beer and draft beer that customers can choose from.*

If you and your associates need a private venue for an important gathering or a special event, Red Rockies offers event packages which includes the use of all the HDTVs, food and drinks, and the exclusive use of dining area. Just visit Red Rockies and talk to the manager for booking.

As I had a nice time at Red Rockies, I would not hesitate to come back and try other foods and drinks listed on their menu. For this month of October, they have Oktoberfest offerings. If you are looking for a fine place to dine-in while visiting Versailles Town Plaza, come to Red Rockies at the 2^nd floor. They are open daily with schedules of 11AM to 10PM (Friday to Saturday) and 11AM to 9PM (Sunday to Thursday). To the residents of Ayala Alabang Village reading this, the place is a just a short drive away after exiting Champaca street gate. For this month of October, Oktoberfest specials are being offered by Red Rockies.

The entrance of 'Red Rookies', a restaurant featuring a bright red tiled facade, a glass door, and a sign that reads 'Craft Beer Comfort Food'. There are potted plants on either side of the entrance and a welcome mat that says 'Let's chill here!' — *The front doors of Red Rockies at the 2nd floor of Versailles Town Plaza.*

For the location of Red Rockies, click https://maps.app.goo.gl/VxY65TLPiC2tJoXG8. To get the latest updates directly from Red Rockies, follow their official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588552930140

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Muntinlupa City Government Receives SGLG Incentive-funded Patient Transport Vehicle from DILG

October 8, 2026October 1, 2026carlocarrasco

Remember back in late-2024 when the City Government of Muntinlupa was declared a Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) awardee by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)? It connection with the 2024 SGLG award, the City Government received from the DILG a patient transportation vehicle (PTV) which was funded through the Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLG IF), the DILG National Capital Region announced.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the DILG-NCR announcement. Some parts in boldface…

The Department of the Interior and Local Government–National Capital Region (DILG-NCR), through the DILG Muntinlupa Field Office, joined the Muntinlupa City Government in the turnover of a Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) funded through the Seal of Good Local Governance Incentive Fund (SGLG IF) on September 17, 2026, at the Museo ng Muntinlupa, Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa City.

The PTV was provided to Muntinlupa City as an incentive for being conferred the CY 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), recognizing the City Government’s performance in various areas of good governance and effective local service delivery.

The ceremony was attended by Muntinlupa City Mayor Hon. Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon; Dr. Carolyn H. Magalong of the City Health Office; DILG Muntinlupa Field Office Director Mary Anne B. Planas, CESO V; and DILG-NCR Project Development and Management Unit (PDMU) Chief Ronald R. Portales.

The newly acquired PTV will be utilized by the Muntinlupa City Health Office to strengthen the delivery of health and medical services, particularly in providing patient transport for Muntinlupeños in need of medical assistance and related services.

Mayor Biazon emphasized that the City Government opted to translate its SGLG incentive into a tangible investment that would directly benefit the community.

“Early this year, we provided five PTVs for Ospital ng Muntinlupa and the barangays, and recently, we distributed one new fire truck to each of the barangays. We hope that this new vehicle will be used efficiently and help serve more Muntinlupeños,” Mayor Biazon said.

The project demonstrates how the SGLG Incentive Fund can be transformed into concrete programs and projects that enhance local government service delivery and respond to the needs of communities.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you delighted that the City Government received the PTV? Do you think the City Government has enough PTVs to serve the constituents now?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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AHVA Announces New Pickleball Court Inside Alabang Hills Village

October 3, 2026October 2, 2026carlocarrasco

Very recently, the Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) announced that a new pickleball court inside their village has opened and is already available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. The association also revealed booking information, and they are currently setting up the booking application for the pickleball court which is located at the Phase 2 park located along Legazpi street.

*The pickleball court inside Alabang Hills Village. It is located at the Phase 2 park along Legazpi street.*

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the official announcement of AHVA. Some parts in boldface…

We are excited to announce that our new pickleball court is officially complete and ready to use.

Starting today, the court is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be mindful of the following guidelines on the new rates, court limit and play time:

A. NEW RATES: P400.00 per hour, without lights; P500.00 per hour, with lights & use of hurricane ceiling fan.

B. COURT LIMIT: 1 lot, 1 booking per day

C. PLAY TIME: Maximum of 2hours/booking per day

D. NOT ALLOWED: Placing of stage, chairs, tables and other heavy objects inside the court

UPCOMING RESERVATION & BOOKING SYSTEM: To make court access smoother and fair for everyone, we are currently setting up a booking application for the (pickleball) courts and all sports facilities.

LAUNCH TIMELINE: The App Booking System will go live in 3-4 weeks.

PROCEDURE: We will send out step-by-step registration instructions and details on how to reserve your timeslots prior to the app launch.

Until the Booking App is officially live, please continue to make your bookings manually by proceeding to the admin office for reservation and payment.

Reservation should be made 3 days prior to actual date & time of use. No reservation will be accepted beyond this schedule. No block reservations.

For inquiries, contact the AHVA at landline number 8850-8254.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Alabang Hills Village, are you or your neighbors actively playing pickleball?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Store Owner Files Voyeurism Complaint Against Student in Muntinlupa City

October 2, 2026September 30, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, the owner of a Korean store filed a complaint of voyeurism against a student who has been caught on video taking upskirt pictures of her, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin. More recently, the Mayor of Muntinlupa expressed support for the victim.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A student in Muntinlupa is facing a complaint for voyeurism after being caught on video taking upskirt photos of a Korean store owner.

The victim, a businesswoman from Barangay Putatan, said the incident occurred on Sept. 21 inside her Korean store in Soldiers Hills.

The suspect posed as a customer and, while she was preparing his order, allegedly bumped her from behind. When she turned, she saw him intentionally taking photos of her intimate area.

She pretended not to notice and later reviewed CCTV footage in her office, confirming the act. She then asked a helper to seek assistance from the nearby barangay satellite office.

Barangay personnel responded, and the suspect allegedly admitted to committing the acts several times.

Although the parties were set to meet before the Lupon Tagapamayapa, the victim opted to file a direct complaint. She went to the Muntinlupa police’s Women and Children Protection Unit, which forwarded the case to the city prosecutor’s office.

For additional insight, watch the GMA News video below.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, do you think young adults who possess gadgets should be taught lessons to refrain from committing acts of voyeurism? Did you witness any incidents of voyeurism locally over the past six months?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Alabang Material Recovery Facility Launched

October 1, 2026September 27, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, a material recovery facility located at the Alabang Central Market was formally opened with the goal of improving local waste management, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

The Muntinlupa City government has opened a materials recovery facility (MRF) at the Alabang Central Market to improve waste management in the busy public market.

Built with the support of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Office of the City Market Administrator, Environmental Sanitation Center, and City Engineering Office, the P14.17-million facility in Barangay Alabang has a total floor area of 177.68 sq. m.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon, who led the inauguration, said the MRF will handle segregation, recovery, recycling, and composting of market waste, noting that the public market generates one to two tons of garbage daily.

The facility includes a composting room, hazardous waste room, ecoshed for recyclables, residual containment area, rapid composting machine donated by the MMDA, receiving and sorting area, storage area, comfort room, pantry, and provision for an overhead water tank.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, do you think the waste recovery facility will create positive results at the Alabang Central Market?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Armed Pedicab Driver Arrested in Parañaque City

October 1, 2026September 28, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Parañaque, a pedicab driver armed with an illegal firearm was arrested by police officers who were armed with a search warrant, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

A 36-year-old pedicab driver was arrested after police allegedly found an unlicensed .38-caliber revolver and four rounds of ammunition during the implementation of a search warrant in Parañaque City Friday night, Sept. 25.

The suspect, identified as alias “Sadam,” a resident of Barangay San Dionisio, was arrested at about 10:10 p.m. along Bonifacio Street, Barangay San (Dionisio).

Personnel of the San Dionisio Police Sub-Station and the Special Weapons and Tactics/Tactical Motorcycle Rider Unit (SWAT/TMRU) of the Parañaque City Police Station conducted the operation under the Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO).

Police implemented the search warrant issued by the Parañaque City Regional Trial Court. The search yielded a .38-caliber revolver and four rounds of .38-caliber ammunition allegedly found in the suspect’s possession.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, are you concerned that there are lots of loose firearms within the city? Do you think violent crime in the city will get worse during the 4^th quarter?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Drug Peddler Arrested in Las Piñas City, Shabu Worth Over P783,000 Seized

September 29, 2026September 24, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, local police officers successfully pulled off a buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrest of a drug peddler and the seizure of over P783,000 worth of shabu, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

Police seized P783,000 worth of shabu and arrested a 43-year-old man in a buy-bust operation in Las Piñas City early Thursday, Sept. 24.

Las Piñas Police chief Col. Fermin Armendarez identified the suspect as “Pat,” an unemployed resident of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. He was nabbed at around 2:55 a.m. in Barangay Manuyo Dos.

Members of the Station Drug Enforcement Unit conducted the operation, with an officer acting as poseur-buyer.

Police said the officer bought one sachet of suspected shabu from Pat, leading to his arrest. Six more sachets were allegedly recovered from the suspect during the search.

The drugs, including the sachet sold to the officer, weighed a total of 115.17 grams and had an estimated Standard Drug Price of P783,156. Also recovered were a black sling bag and the P500 buy-bust money.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, are you thankful to the local police for apprehending the drug suspect? Are illegal drugs being distributed within your local community?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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