Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, local law enforcers armed with a warrant of arrest apprehended a man in Barangay San Dionisio in relation to charges of four counts of rape, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The suspect has since been detained at a local police facility.
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
A courier facing charges for four counts of rape was arrested by members of the ParaƱaque City police Warrant and Subpoena Unit (WSU) on Monday, Feb. 5.
The Southern Police District reported the arrest of alias Arnold, 32, tagged by the police as the No. 1 wanted person under station level at around 2:15 p.m. along Barangay San Dionisio, ParaƱaque City.
Members of the WSU arrested the suspect by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Moises Domingo De Castro of Family Court Branch 10, ParaƱaque City, on Jan. 17, 2024, for four counts of rape.
De Castro recommended a bail of P200,000 for each count.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that there could be more rapists living within your local community?
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This past Sunday (February 11) inside Tahanan Village, Barangay BF Homes, ParaƱaque City, over one hundred people availed of varied health services at the poolside area of the Tahanan Homeowners Association (THA) clubhouse as a result of the newest health check activity of the Century Club of Tahanan, Inc. (CCTI) headed by its President Florencia Umali.
The women waiting in line for ECG at the Tahanan Village clinic.
According to Umali, a total of 113 people arrived, paid fees for the special health package or other individual health services, and then joined the lines to be served. The activity lasted from 5:30 AM to 10AM and blood test results will be released on February 18.
Several people availed of the special diagnostic package worth P350 which includes Electrocardiogram (ECG), fasting blood sugar (FBS), total cholesterol, blood urea nitrogen, uric acid, CBC, urinalysis, SGPT and free platelet count. There were other tests offered with prices ranging from P150 to P800.
Patients signing up and checked on the spot.
According to CCTI President Flor Umali, this is where the blood extraction and male ECG happened.
When asked about when will the health check activity inside Tahanan Village happen next, the CCTI president said it might take place during the 3rd quarter of 2024.
For the newcomers reading this, if you want to learn more about Tahanan Village, check out my post about their coffee table book Our Home Tahanan.
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Recently the Philippine Star published a news report revealing that electric bike (e-bike) crashes in Metro Manila reached a total of 556 with Quezon City having the most number of such crashes at almost 100.
While the report was published almost a month ago, the details are still relevant as more people are discussing the disadvantages of e-bikes (note: this includes the electric tricycles or e-trikes) which until now remain unregulated under the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Here in South Metro Manila, the e-bike crashes in the cities of Las PiƱas, ParaƱaque and Muntinlupa combined for 90.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Philippine Star news report. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said that there were 556 crash incidents of electric bikes (e-bikes) in Metro Manila in 2023.
According to LTFRBās data sent to reporters, the e-bike crashes in the National Capital Region (NCR) resulted in 281 instances of property damage, 273 non-fatal injuries and two fatal injuries.
Crash incidents peaked in August 2023 with 64 cases, while the (lowest) recorded (total) to 26 cases in November 2023.
Quezon City posted the highest number of incidents among cities in the NCR with 96 e-bike crash cases. Of these, 42 are recorded as property damage with 54 non-fatal injuries.
Following Quezon City in the total number of crash incidents are these areas:
Marikina- 72
Taguig- 71
Manila- 52
ParaƱaque- 46
Makati- 39
Caloocan- 36
Pasig- 36
Las PiƱas- 29
Pasay- 22
Muntinlupa- 15
Mandaluyong- 14
Valenzuela 11
Pateros- 7
San Juan- 7
Malabon- 2
Navotas- 1
In November 2023, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) proposed the mandatory registration of e-bikes, saying that only registered e-bikes should be allowed to use public roads.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent report? Are you convinced that by design, electric bikes and electric tricycles were not really made to be safe for its drivers and passengers when traveling along major roads? Are you convinced that e-bikes and e-trikes are so slow moving, they made the flow of traffic on major roads worse? When do you think the LTO will come up with major reforms needed to have all e-bikes and e-trikes regulated and registered? Have you reached out to your cityās council members to have all electric bikes banned from traveling on major roads? Did you spot any e-trike in your city driven by minors recently?
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, local police officers arrested a Chinese national for illegally possessing two guns and several pieces of ammunition, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The arrest took place in Barangay Don Galo.
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
A Chinese national was arrested by members of the ParaƱaque City Police Sto. Nino Substation after he was caught in possession of two .45-caliber pistols on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Police said the suspect, identified as “Jung”, was nabbed at around 12:50 a.m. in front of a hotel on Macapagal Boulevard in Barangay Don Galo, ParaƱaque City.
A concerned citizen sought help from Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officers after seeing the suspect with a gun while on board a pickup truck. They then asked for assistance from the police to apprehend Jung.
The police said that upon their arrival in the area, the suspect immediately threw his gun into the back of his vehicle.
The suspect was arrested after police recovered from him two .45-caliber pistols with 13 live bullets.
He was immediately brought and detained at the ParaƱaque Police custodial facility.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that there could be more Chinese nationals moving around in your local community illegally carrying guns and bullets? Are you concerned that such foreigners could cause trouble locally?
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, a man from Vietnam was arrested by police officers as a result of a successful buy-bust operation, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
A Vietnamese national was arrested by members of the ParaƱaque City Police Station Drug and Enforcement Unit (SDEU) in a buy-bust operation on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect was identified as a certain Le. He was arrested at around 8:85 p.m. along Macapagal Boulevard, Barangay Tambo, ParaƱaque City.
Recovered from him were five grams of shabu worth P34,000; three plastic sachets containing 18 tablets suspected to be ecstasy worth P30,000, and three grams of powdered ketamine worth P15,000.
The recovered drugs were turned over to the SPD Forensic Unit for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that there could be more foreigners engaging in illegal drugs within your local community?
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Recently in the City of ParaƱaque, three Chinese nationals were arrested for causing trouble (note: alarm and scandal), according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The incident happened in Barangay Tambo and someone alerted the local authorities.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface..
Three Chinese nationals engaged in a fist fight and causing trouble were arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
The suspects were identified as alias Lin, 22; Mi, 30; and Li, 37.
The police said the suspects were arrested at around 3:17 a.m. in front of a KTV Bar located along Quirino Avenue, Barangay Tambo, ParaƱaque City.
The police said a certain Denson chanced upon the suspects engaged in a fist fight and causing trouble in front of a KTV Bar.
Denson told the police that he tried to pacify the suspects but they continued with their unruly behavior that prompted him to call for assistance from barangay watchmen Percival Narag and Renato Mendoza.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that there could be more Chinese nationals lurking around your local community and just might cause trouble? How many Chinese nationals are living in your barangay right now?
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, two Chinese nationals and their local cohorts were arrested for allegedly committing carnapping, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
A Filipino businesswoman, her cohort and two Chinese men were arrested for alleged carnapping on Sunday, Nov. 12, in ParaƱaque City.
According to the Southern Police District (SPD), the suspects were identified as “Krizzia,” 27, businesswoman; “Leavida,” 28; “Xing,” 32, businessman, and “Huang,” 39.
The suspects were arrested at around 11:40 p.m. at Casiana Residences in Barangay Tambo, ParaƱaque City.
The report showed that the suspects were spotted by the condominium’s officer-in-charge (OIC) on board a stolen vehicle, a black BMW X-3, which was reported missing on Nov. 2.
The condominium OIC immediately flagged down the vehicle and called for police assistance, leading to their arrest.
They were brought to the police custodial facility for detention.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that there could be Chinese nationals living within your local community who may have committed criminal activities secretly?
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A few days ago in ParaƱaque City, the local Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office proclaimed Mariel Angela Tumang as Kagawad-elect (winning candidate for a seat in the barangay council) after the results of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) of Barangay BF Homes were finalized. Tumang, by the way, is the current Chairwoman of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay BF Homes.
To be very clear, Tumang and several of her campaign teammates were proclaimed election winners as follows: Jeremy S. Marquez as Barangay Captain, Cielo Lazatin as Kagawad, Sheryl Ortonio Gonzales as Kagawad, and Paolo Marquez as Kagawad. The BSKE in Barangay BF Homes is notable as this resulted in Jeremy Marquezās return as chairman of the barangay while his brother Paolo (who served as the chairman since 2018) returned as Kagawad.
Mariel Angela Tumang was proclaimed by the COMELEC in ParaƱaque as Kagawad-elect of Barangay BF Homes. (photo published with permission)
On the very day she was proclaimed as Barangay BF Homes Kagawad, Tumang posted on social media a touching message to her supporters, friends and family members which went as follows:
I was given a chance again to continue what I started serving as SK Chairwoman towards becoming Barangay Councilor of our Barangay.
I am very grateful to the Lord for giving me the opportunity to give myself and deliver wider service to our beloved Barangay. š
Thank you very much to all the people who loved, supported and believed that I can make it and win this fight.
From the leaders, coordinators, to my dancers, staff, momshies, to the people who joined the movement, thank you very much.
Sa lahat ng taong tumulong morally and financially, maraming maraming salamat po. š
To my whole family, especially to my mama Marlyn Tumang , thank you for not giving up and believing that I can do it. You have been my strength and inspiration in this fight.
To my papa in heaven, one of what you wanted has been fulfilled papa, that I win as a Comrade, you are one of the reasons why I continue to do it and I will do even better. I know that you are so proud up there. I love you dad.
Kay Captain Jeremy S. Marquez, for trusting and hiring me to be part of Team and Marquez Family. Thank you Kap for not giving up and persevering that we will all win.
And to all the people who voted and supported yours truly. To over 12,000 people who believe and support my ability. This fight and victory is for all of you. I will not disappoint the vote and support that you gave me.
From being SK Chairwoman to Barangay Kagawad, asahan niyo po na mas lalo ko pa pong gagalingan. Ang victory na ito ay handog ko po sainyong lahat mga Ka-Barangay! š Maraming maraming salamat po! š
Barangay BF Homes Kagawad-elect Tumang with her proclaimed teammatesJonathan Espino (2nd from left, Kagawad-elect), Cielo Lazatin (4th from left, re-elected Kagawad), Paolo Marquez (middle, Kagawad-elect), Sheryl Ortonio Gonzales (4th from right, Kagawad-elect) and Jeremy Marquez (3rd from right, Barangay Chairman-elect) and the local COMELEC officials.
To some you readers, Tumangās name might sound familiar. That is because back in 2019, I interviewed Tumang and published a special feature of her when she was still new as the Chairwoman of the SK of Barangay BF Homes. She was elected to her previous post in 2018 and it was only this year when the BSKE happened.
Tumang and the members of the SK of Barangay BF Homes worked hard and responsibly for over the past five years and I covered several of their activities which you can read by clicking here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here. To say the least, Tumang is entering the barangay council with a lot of public service rendered over the past five years.
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, a man entered a police sub-station in Barangay Tambo pretending to be a member of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) and the Military Intelligence Group (MIG) and eventually got arrested when the ID cards he submitted were found to be fake, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. This is a case of the usurpation of authority (for past cases, click here and here).
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
A man posing as a member of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) and the Military Intelligence Group (MIG) was arrested in ParaƱaque City on Oct. 18.
According to the report of the ParaƱaque City Police submitted to the Southern Police District (SPD), the suspect appeared at Tambo police substation together with three Chinese nationals at around 8:40 p.m. to report an incident.
The suspect identified himself as member of ISAFP and MIG when questioned by police.
He presented an AFP ID and MIG ID, but the police discovered the IDs were fake.
The police said the suspect confessed that he is not a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
The suspect was immediately brought to the Station Investigation and Detective Management Section (SIDMS) custodial facility where he was detained.
The police filed a case of violation of usurpation of authority against the suspect.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that there could be a lot of individuals in the city committing usurpation of authority who have not been caught?
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This past Sunday inside Tahanan Village, Barangay BF Homes in ParaƱaque City, several people converged at the area of the Tahanan Homeowners Association (THA) clubhouse by the poolside to avail of varied health services during the health check activity which was a special project of the Century Club of Tahanan, Inc. (CCTI) headed by its President Florencia Umali. According to Umali, the total number of patients present was at one hundred and seventy three (173).
Several patients paid P350 each for a diagnostic package that includes a free platelet count (for dengue test), ECG, FBS, BUN, SGPT, CBC, Uric Acid, Urinalysis and Total Cholesterol test. There were also other tests that were offered by health services provider Sto. Domingo Diagnostic & Medical Center Corp. during the activity such as Triglycerides for P150, Creatinine for P150, HBA 1C for P300, Chest X-Ray for P150 and TPAG for P200 to name some. Also present during the activity were personnel who prepared coffee, pandesal and a hot meal for the benefit of the patients. The health check test results are scheduled for release on October 22.
Patients gathered at one side of the Tahanan Village pool to get verified and examined by the health services personnel.
Patients seated and waiting for their respective turns just outside of the Tahanan Village clinic for ECG.
“We are very happy over the reception of this special project of our club and the fact that we were able to organize this after the COVID-19 pandemic,” CCTI President Flor Umali said. “The staff are very courteous and prompt with their work in serving the patients. We will have this health check activity again on February 11, 2024.”
Umali added that their local community health check project received valuable support from the Tahanan Village Board of Directors, ParaƱaque City Councilor Nina Sotto and Ryan Yllana, and from Barangay BF Homes Captain Paolo Marquez.
Century Club of Tahanan, Inc. (CCTI) President Florencia Umali.
Another look at the many patients who lined up to get served for their health-related needs.
The CCTI President also announced that their next activity is the Christmas Bingo Bonanza set to happen on December 2, 2023, inside Tahanan Village.
For my previous blog posts about CCTI, click here, here, here and here.
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Author Carlo Carrasco 