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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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Over 5,000 Muntinlupa Residents Benefit from Handog ng Pangulo 2026 Program

September 19, 2026September 15, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, over five thousand local residents benefited from the Handog ng Pangulo 2026 program by receiving services and assistance, 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 total of 5,176 residents received services and assistance as the Muntinlupa City government held the “Handog ng Pangulo 2026” on Sept. 14 to mark President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s birthday.

In partnership with local and national government agencies, the program offered services such as medical and dental caravans, free X‑rays, cervical and breast screenings, vaccinations, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) payouts, livelihood aid, Kadiwa ng Pangulo, legal consultations, police clearances, Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) registration, and land title verification.

Of the total residents served, 1,700 benefitted from the P20 Rice for Sale and Kadiwa ng Pangulo, while 884 received medical consultations, Yakap registration, medicines, vaccinations, eye and cataract screenings, cancer screenings, and dental X‑rays.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the implementation of the services together with agencies such as the Department of Health, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Agriculture, Department of Justice, Department of Migrant Workers, PhilHealth, and Muntinlupa police.

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 many local residents benefited from the Handog ng Pangulo 2026 program?

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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Noel Bazaar in Filinvest Tent, Alabang Set for December 17 to 20

September 19, 2026September 16, 2026carlocarrasco

If you are looking for a lively Christmas shopping experience here in Alabang, be aware that the popular Noel Bazaar will be held at the Filinvest Tent from December 17 to 20, 2026. Each day of the bazaar starts at 11AM and will last until 9PM.

To be clear, the Alabang bazaar will be the 2^nd bazaar to be organized by Noel Bazaar this year.

In its September 7 social media post, Noel Bazaar stated the following:

Wondering what’s waiting for you at Noel Bazaar 2026?

It’s more than just Christmas shopping! From exciting local finds, delicious holiday treats, and unique gifts to fun workshops, special activities, and the GMA Ukay-Ukay, there’s something to make every Christmas visit extra memorable.

So start making that Christmas list, tag your shopping buddies, and get ready to discover what’s in store this year!

Noel Bazaar already promised that there will be a wide selection of sellers that collectively have a lot of products to offer shoppers such as clothes, accessories, footwear, home décors, handmade crafts, food items, and other items that can be ideal for Christmas gift-giving.

Apart from the shopping experience, Noel Bazaar has prepared special activities to entertain shoppers.

In preparation for the Noel Bazaar in Alabang, you can find the precise location of Filinvest Tent by clicking https://maps.app.goo.gl/JR9CHWQtSM8JLbYv9

While Filinvest Tent has its own parking area, parking spaces are limited. There are others nearby places that offer paid parking such as Commercenter and South Supermarket.

Watch out for Noel Bazaar in Alabang this December 17-20.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: Are you looking forward to Noel Bazaar in Alabang this December? If you have visited a Noel Bazaar in the past, how was your shopping experience and were you able to find the items you wanted?

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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Sip & Stroll: An Early Christmas Bazaar inside Alabang Hills Village on November 21 and 22

September 17, 2026September 16, 2026carlocarrasco

If you want to do early shopping for Christmas, then you should watch out for Sip & Stroll: An Early Christmas Bazaar which will take place on November 21 and 22 (Saturday and Sunday, 10AM to 8PM), 2026, at the Phase 2 Park Grounds inside Alabang Hills Village.

Promotional poster for 'Sip & Stroll', an early Christmas bazaar at Alabang Hills Village, featuring event details like dates, times, and booth options. — *Details of the early Christmas bazaar. (source – Alabang Hills Village website)*

Having attended Christmas bazaars inside Alabang Hills Village myself many times in the past, I anticipate that there will be a lot of sellers who will collectively offer a lot of options to shoppers such as clothes, handcrafted materials, home décor, footwear, accessories, toys, food and beverages, and many other things that can make good gifts to give with Christmas in mind.

The Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) first announced the early Christmas bazaar through its website with a message aimed at the village residents. Alabang Hills residents were given 15 days to register as bazaar sellers/vendors.

Sponsorship packages – On September 16, the AHVA announced that it is searching for bazaar partners and they offered four partnership packages with varying rates. The three highest packages include sponsor booths, mentions in event circulars, display of tarpaulins and more. For transparency, look at the image below and pay attention to the details.

Colorful graphic detailing sponsorship packages for an event, including Premier, Prime, Standard, and Community Partner options with associated costs and benefits. Features illustrations of festive booths and decorations. — *The sponsorship packages offered by AHVA. (source – Alabang Hills Village website)*

As mentioned earlier, the Phase 2 Park Grounds is where the bazaar will be held. Locate there are basketball court and the badminton court which were used in previous bazaars. For the location of the Phase 2 basketball court, click https://maps.app.goo.gl/ofBxyXKYkaTV2Sxs7

For the location of the Phase 2 badminton court, click https://maps.app.goo.gl/5FtjVuTaroRUqrN29

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.

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

Let me end this post by asking you readers: Are you looking forward to Sip & Stroll: An Early Christmas Bazaar this November? If you have visited a Christmas bazaar inside Alabang Hills Village in the past, how was your shopping experience and were you able to find the items you wanted?

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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Bahay Pag-asa Muntinlupa City Established

September 15, 2026September 10, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed into law a key ordinance which formally established the Bahay Paga-asa Muntinlupa City, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The Bahay Pag-asa Muntinlupa City is a 24-hour institution for the rehabilitation of children who are in conflict with the law.

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

Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed an ordinance establishing the Bahay Pag-asa Muntinlupa City, a 24-hour institution for the rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law (CICL).

Muntinlupa Ordinance 2026-133, passed by the City Council, institutionalizes the Bahay Pag-asa Muntinlupa City as a juvenile justice welfare and rehabilitation center, setting the system, protocols, and management of the facility.

Under the local law, the center will be managed by the city government’s Social Services Department (SSD), providing short-term residential care and rehabilitation for CICL who are awaiting court disposition of their cases or transfer to other agencies or jurisdictions.

The facility will also offer rehabilitation services “under a structured therapeutic environment with the end view of reintegrating them into their families and communities as socially functioning individuals.”

Physical mobility of residents may be restricted pending resolution of their court cases.

Under Muntinlupa Ordinance 2024-280, or the City Child Protection Policy Ordinance, Bahay Pag-asa is mandated to formulate its own child protection policy for children below 15, or those above 15 but not more than 18 years old, “who have been charged in court or are undergoing trial for the commission of a crime, and are currently under the rehabilitation and diversion program of the SSD through Bahay Pag-asa, or are otherwise undergoing a community intervention program.”

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 Bahay Pag-asa Muntinlupa City will create positive results socially?

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 2026 Bar Exams Security Plan for September 6, 9 and 13

August 22, 2026August 21, 2026carlocarrasco

Once again, San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) inside Alabang Hills Village will be hosting the bar exams schedule for September 6, 9 and 13. In relation to this, the Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) announced the security plan to ensure safe, secure and traffic-free conditions along Don Manolo and Don Jesus Boulevards during the conduct of the exams.

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

We would like to inform you that the Supreme Court of the Philippines has once again decided to have the 2026 Bar Exams conducted at San Beda College Alabang (SBCA). Exam dates/times are set for September 6, 9 & 13, from 0700H to 1800H.*

For this 3-day event, AHVA Security has developed a comprehensive security plan in coordination with relevant authorities. The objective of the plan is to ensure safe, secure and traffic-free conditions along Don Manolo and Don Jesus Boulevards during the conduct of the exams.

Following are the restrictions:

A. VEHICLE CONTROL

During the examination dates, only vehicles with valid AHVA stickers and Supreme Court car passes will be authorized to enter Alabang- Zapote & Tirona gates.
Vehicles of expected visitors, delivery & village workers are requested to enter the Don Jesus Blvd gate

B. CROWD CONTROL

Bar supporters and well wishers are not allowed to gather at the drop-off area and in Alabang-Zapote & Tirona gates
Village workers with valid AHVA IDs are requested to enter the Don Jesus Blvd gate
Media Personnel who wish to cover the on- going bar examination are not allowed to enter the village.

For further updates from the AHVA, visit https://alabanghillsvillage.com/ or call them at 88508254. You can visit their office at 1 Don Jesus Boulevard inside Alabang Hills Village from Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM. Always remember to follow their rules and speed limits whenever you are in the village.

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Muntinlupa City Mayor Laments Dumping of Trash into Drainage Systems

August 18, 2026August 15, 2026carlocarrasco

As personnel of the City Government of Muntinlupa worked hard unclogging the drainage systems, Mayor Ruffy Biazon lamented the dumping of trash into them which resulted in flooding in different parts of the city, 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…

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon lamented the dumping of trash into drainage systems, which contributes to flooding in various barangays.

Personnel from the Muntinlupa City government have been unclogging drainage systems in different areas.

Biazon said a tire was found in a drainage ditch on Narra Street in Lakeview, Barangay Putatan.

“Palaisipan talaga sa akin bakit sa aming declogging ng mga drainage sa iba’t ibang lugar sa Muntinlupa, may nakukuhang gulong na nakabara (It’s really a mystery to me why, when we declog drainages in various areas in Muntinlupa, we find tires),” he said.

He added that such obstructions are a major obstacle to the flow of water. The mayor has instructed the city’s Engineering Office to continue declogging operations.

However, he noted that because there are so many drainage systems, the Engineering Office cannot handle them all at once.

The mayor stressed the importance of barangay cooperation to ensure proper drainage flow.

“Hindi makakaila na ang basura ay may kontribusyon sa pagbaha. Kahit regular ang declogging pero patuloy pa rin ang walang pakundangan na pagkalat ng basura, mahihirapan tayong makamit ang efficient na pagdaloy ng ating drainage systems. Lahat tayo may responsibilidad sa pananatili ng kalinisan ng ating lungsod (It cannot be denied that garbage contributes to flooding. Even if declogging is done regularly, if garbage continues to be spread carelessly, it will be difficult for us to achieve efficient flow in our drainage systems. We all have a responsibility to maintain the cleanliness of our city),” he said.

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, who do you think dumps trash into the local drainage systems? Were you trapped by flood during the heavy rain that happened on the weekend ending August 9?

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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Bomb Threat Causes Disturbance In Barangay Ayala Alabang Office Building

August 12, 2026August 11, 2026carlocarrasco

A few days ago in the City of Muntinlupa, a tenant in the Park Trade Centre building in Barangay Ayala Alabang received a bomb threat which caused a disturbance and alerted 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…

An office in Barangay Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa, received a bomb threat on Monday, Aug. 10, prompting a police investigation.

At 2:29 p.m., the administrator of a tenant firm on the fourth floor of the Park Trade Centre building on Investment Drive received an email claiming explosives had been planted on the premises.

The building’s security immediately alerted the Muntinlupa police.

Personnel from the Station EOD and Canine Unit (SECU) arrived at 3:35 p.m. to investigate. They conducted interviews and a threat assessment before carrying out a paneling operation, or search sweep, across different areas of the office.

By 4:10 p.m., the team declared the office clear of explosives or hazardous materials.

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, does this incident bother you? Can you guess what type of person would send a bomb threat via email to a local business?

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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