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377 families graduate from Muntinlupa City’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

October 22, 2024October 14, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, three hundred and seventy-seven families (377) graduated from the local Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), 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…

A total of 377 families graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Muntinlupa.

4Ps is the Philippine government’s “national poverty reduction strategy and human capital investment program that provides conditional cash transfer to poor households for a maximum period of seven (7) years, to improve health, nutrition and education,” according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

The beneficiaries of 4Ps “are households that: are classified as poor and near-poor based on the Standardized Targeting System and the poverty threshold issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) at the time of selection.”

The DSWD led the Pugay Tagumpay Graduation Day attended by Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon where the families were recognized.

“Sabi nga nila, walang forever, at mas maganda talaga na walang forever pagdating sa pagtanggap ng tulong mula sa gobyerno (As they say, there is no forever, and it’s better that there is no forever when it comes to receiving assistance from the government),” said Biazon.

He said 4Ps can be seen not only as a chance to get financial assistance from the government but to learn life lessons including saving, budgeting and prioritizing needs.

“Ayaw natin na umaasa lang ang mga tao sa gobyerno (We don’t want people to rely solely on the government); we want every family to be self-sustaining,” the mayor added.

“The City Government will continue to support Muntinlupeño families, especially in the education of your children. Congratulations to all the graduates! Patuloy tayong magsikap para sa mas maliwanag na kinabukasan! (Let’s continue to strive for a brighter future),” he added.

According to the Muntinlupa City government, the graduation from 4Ps meant that a family is now out of poverty and has the capability to become self-sufficient.

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 know any family in your local community that needs to get enrolled in the local 4Ps program? How many families in your local community were among the 377 graduates?

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Satima villagers receive relief packs from Las Piñas City Government

October 1, 2024September 24, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, residents of Satima Village received relief packs from the City Government, according to an official announcement via social media. Vice Mayor April Aguilar, Councilor Mark Santos and other local officials led the distribution of the relief goods.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from City Government’s social media post. Some parts in boldface…

City Vice Mayor April Aguilar, alongside City Councilor Mark Anthony Santos and several City Department Heads, led the distribution of relief packs to residents of Satima Village in its efforts to support communities in need. The event, held at the Heritage Homes Covered Court in Barangay Talon Dos on Monday, September 9, aimed to provide much-needed assistance to families in the area.

The relief packs, provided in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), were distributed to dozens of residents who gathered at the venue. Vice Mayor Aguilar expressed her commitment to ensuring that aid reaches every community in Las Piñas, especially in times of need.

The distribution was part of the city’s ongoing Programang Pang-Nutrisyon Para sa Las Piñeros, which seeks to improve the overall well-being of Las Piñas residents through various support initiatives.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do many members of your local community hope to receive relief packs from the City Government under the Programang Pang-Nutrisyon Para sa Las Piñeros program?

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Las Piñas City Government releases cash aid to over 2,000 “Tara, Basa” beneficiaries

September 19, 2024September 13, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, more than two thousand beneficiaries of the “Tara, Basa” program received cash aid from the City Government (in tandem with the Department of Social Welfare and Development), according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The distribution was led by Vice Mayor April Aguilar.

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

The Las Piñas city government, in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), distributed cash aid to 2,119 beneficiaries of its “Tara,Basa” tutoring program on Thursday, September 12.

Las Piñas city Vice-Mayor April Aguilar led the distribution held at the Verdant covered court in Barangay Pamplona Tres.

Aguilar said the beneficiaries who finished the 20-day tutorial session received P4,700 cash for their service as tutors or youth development workers.

The tutoring program is a new initiative by the DSWD aimed at employing college students from low-income families as tutors for elementary school children struggling with reading.

Through the 20-day tutorial sessions, the tutors not only help improve literacy among young learners but also provide training for parents or guardians, enabling them to continue the tutorial support at home.

Meanwhile, parents who attended the 20-day “Nanay-Tatay” sessions covering topics such as communication and child behavior, were also given cash aid for their active participation.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you convinced that the “Tara, Basa” program is improving education as well as supporting low-income families?

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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Kadiwa financial aid released to more than 5,000 beneficiaries in Barangay Pamplona Tres, Las Piñas City

August 29, 2024August 21, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government in tandem with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) released financial aid to more than five thousand beneficiaries in Barangay Pamplona Tres, according to a social media announcement. Vice Mayor April Aguilar witnessed the distribution.

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

The City of Las Piñas, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), successfully distributed Php 2,000 in financial aid to over 5,000 eligible beneficiaries at the Kadiwa ng Pangulo and DSWD Payout on Thursday, August 15 at Verdant Covered Court in Barangay Pamplona Tres. The pay-out event, part of the national Kadiwa ng Pangulo initiative, was aimed at providing economic relief to low-income families across the city.

City Vice Mayor April Aguilar was present, personally overseeing the distribution and engaging with the beneficiaries. In her address, Vice Mayor Aguilar expressed her heartfelt appreciation to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the DSWD for their unwavering commitment to uplifting the lives of the less fortunate. She emphasized the importance of this program in ensuring that essential financial support reaches those who need it most, especially in the face of rising costs of living and other economic challenges.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are many members of your local community qualified as beneficiaries of the national Kadiwa ng Pangulo initiative?

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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Woman arrested by NBI agents in Muntinlupa City for selling infant online

July 29, 2024July 19, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation-Human Trafficking Division (NBI-HTRAD) arrested a woman for attempting to sell an infant online, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface…

The National Bureau of Investigation-Human Trafficking Division (NBI-HTRAD) has arrested a woman in Muntinlupa City caught selling a baby online for P25,000.

NBI Director Jaime Santiago said on Thursday that the NBI has received information from the Department of Justice – Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking – NBI CyberTip Center (DOJ-IACAT-NBI Cybertip) regarding a certain Christina Paule who was allegedly engaged in selling babies on Facebook.

The 51-year-old midwife allegedly tried to sell the days-old infant for P25,000 on the social media (platform)

An entrapment and rescue operation by government operatives, with support from non-government organization Exodus Road Philippines, resulted in the arrest of Paule.

She was charged with violation of Child Trafficking under Republic Act 7610, as amended (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act), in relation to RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012), and violation of RA 9208, as amended (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 1998).

The rescued baby was turned over to the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Capital Region.

National Authority for Child Care (NACC) Undersecretary Janella Ejercito Estrada lauded the government operation.

“This arrest is a crucial step in our relentless fight against child trafficking, and illegal adoption. The NACC is to chair the newly-created DOJ-IACAT-Technical Working Group on Anti-Illegal Adoption,” she said.

“We commend the NBI and all involved agencies for their swift and decisive action. The NACC remains committed to protecting the welfare of children and ensuring that those who exploit them are brought to justice. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities,” she added.

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 there could still be other people out there engaging in child trafficking and selling infants online?

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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Las Piñas City Government receives multiple awards for excellence on public service and more

January 22, 2024January 16, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government received several awards from different entities (including government departments) related to excellence on public service rendered and more, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

The Las Piñas City government received various recognitions for its commitment to excellence in public service and community development.

Vice-Mayor April Aguilar, who led the regular flag raising ceremony on Monday, Jan. 15 held at the City Hall grounds, thanked the national bodies for the recognition given to the city government.

Aguilar said the city was honored with a Plaque of Recognition for its active role in the 2023 Parañaque KALIPI Summit, emphasizing its contributions to women’s empowerment and nation-building.

She said the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awarded the city for its exemplary implementation of the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps), highlighting its timely submission of monitoring tools and effective program execution.

The DSWD also recognized the city for its effective management of social welfare programs like the KADIWA and supplementary feeding programs.

The vice-mayor also said the chief of Public Information Office, Paul Ahljay San Miguel, received a Certificate of Recognition from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and the Most Outstanding Tourism Officers Club/Association award from the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines, Inc.

Aguilar said the recognition from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation underscored the city’s dedication to health care and tourism development.

She said the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) also recognized the city government for its support to the press community.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted with the many awards achieved by the City Government? Does this development deepen your trust in the City Government and the current officials?

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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Anti-human trafficking operation in Las Piñas City results in the rescue of several therapists and the arrests of two suspects

December 5, 2023December 1, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, an anti-human trafficking operation conducted by law enforcers resulted in the rescue of several therapists of a so-called wellness spa and the arrests of two suspects, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The operation took place within Barangay Pamplona Dos.

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

Eight wellness spa therapists were rescued while two suspects were arrested in an anti-human trafficking operation conducted early Thursday, Nov. 30, in Las Piñas City.

The police said members of the Southern Police District (SPD)-Special Operations (SOU), together with members of the Women and Children’s Concern Section (WCCS) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-National Capital Region (NCR), conducted an entrapment operation at around 12:10 a.m. in a wellness spa located in Barangay Pamplona Dos, Las Piñas City.

The SPD said the arrested suspects were identified as a certain Mary who served as a pimp and receptionist, and a certain Fred, security and maintenance head of the establishment.

The police said the eight rescued victims are now under the care of the DSWD-NCR while the two suspects were brought to the SPD headquarters for documentation and filing of charges.

Police recovered the P500 marked money, used condoms, and three logbooks with details of some customers.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you think that there are spa businesses in your local community that could secretly be involved with prostitution and human trafficking?

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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DSWD advises public not to give alms to beggars

November 15, 2023November 11, 2023carlocarrasco

Be aware that giving alms to beggars here in the Philippines has consequences as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officially advised the public to refrain from giving cash or something in kind to them, according to a GMA Network news report. Be also aware that there is an existing national law (a Presidential Decree) related to the giving of alms to beggars.

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

While Christmas is a season of giving, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the public to resist the impulse to give alms, in cash or in kind, to street dwellers, according to a “24 Oras” report by Maki Pulido.

“We discourage them po sa alms giving, sa paglilimos kasi encourage lang natin ating mga kababayan na manatili sa kalsada,” DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez said.

(We discourage alms giving as this would encourage some people to remain in the streets.)

Presidential Decree 1563 under former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., penalizes persons caught giving alms with fines and jail time of up to four years.

DSWD said it has programs for street dwellers such as Oplan Abot, which provides temporary shelter, educational plan or enrolment to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.

“Hindi po kayo basta hinihila, nilalagay sa sasakyan, ilalagay sa facility. Hindi po. Dayalogo po ang nangyayari hanggang kayo ay kusa sumama sa amin at mabigyan kayo ng interventions,” Lopez said.

(We don’t just pull the street dwellers, place them in a car, and bring them to a facility. We don’t do that. Dialogue is what happens until they willingly come with us, and we provide them with interventions.)

If you take a closer look at President Decree #1563, Section 4 specifically states as follows: Any infants or child 8 years old and below who is found begging or is being utilized by a mendicant for purposes of begging shall be apprehended as a neglected child under Article 141 of PD 603 and shall be committed to the custody and care of the Department of Social Services and Development or to any duly licensed child placement agency or individual.

Any minor over 9 years of age under 15 found begging or is being utilized for purposes of begging and who acted without discernment shall be apprehended as a neglected child under Article 141 of Presidential Decree No. 603 and shall be committed to the custody and care of the Department of Social Services and Development or to any duly licensed placement agency or individual.

Any minor over 9 years of age and under 15 who is found begging or is being utilized for the purpose of begging and who acted with discernment shall be proceeded against in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, Title VIII of Presidential Decree No. 603.

Any person not otherwise covered in the preceding paragraph of this Section who is found begging and who is physically or mentally incapable of gainful occupation shall be provided the integrated package of services by the Department of Social Services and Development, the Welfare units of local governments and other cooperating agencies.

When it comes to criminal liability, Section 5 states as follows: A mendicant as defined in Paragraph (a) Section 3 hereof, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding P500.00 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years or both at the discretion of the court.

A habitual mendicant shall be punished by a fine not exceeding P1,000.00 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 4 years or both at the discretion of the court.

Parents of exploited infants or minors under Section 4 of this Decree shall be proceeded against in accordance with Articles 59 and 60 of Presidential Decree No. 603, unless they are themselves mendicants.

Any person who abets mendicancy by giving alms directly to mendicants, exploited infants and minors on public roads, sidewalks, parks and bridges shall be punished by a fine nor exceeding P20.00.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you often feel like giving alms to beggars whenever you see them on the streets or in other public places? How many people in your local community are aware of the existence of Presidential Decree #1563? Does your local government implement an ordinance prohibiting the giving of alms to beggars?

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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Muntinlupa City rice retailers receive cash assistance

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, more than forty local rice retailers received cash assistance from the national government, 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…

A total of 44 rice retailers received cash assistance or “ayuda” from the national government in Muntinlupa following the imposition by President Marcos of a rice price cap on regular milled and well-milled rice.

The Muntinlupa City government headed by Mayor Ruffy Biazon assisted in the distribution of the cash assistance of P15,000 for each of the 44 rice retailers, or a total of P660,000.

The cash assistance is part of the President’s program to help rice retailers affected by his Executive Order No. 39, which imposed a price ceiling of P41 for regular milled rice and P45 for well-milled rice starting on Sept. 5.

“Ang ginawa ng Pangulo ay nagpadala ng assistance sa mga retailers para makabawi sila sa losses nila dulot ng Executive Order 39. Patuloy ang coordination natin sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan tulad ng DTI, DA at DSWD. Hopefully matapos na ang problema natin sa nalalapit na panahon (What the President did was to send assistance to the retailers so they can offset the losses caused by Executive Order 39. Our coordination with government agencies like DTI, DA and DSWD continues. Hopefully we can end the problem soon),” said Biazon.

The cash assistance was distributed by the Department of Social Work and Development, together with the verification teams from the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Local Economic Investment and Promotion Office (LEIPO), and Business Processing and Licensing Office (BPLO), which submitted the list of micro rice retailers.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you know anyone who sells rice for a living struggling right now? Do you think the current problem of rice grain pricing will continue to last over the next six to twelve months? How much did your household spend on rice grain over the last two 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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Las Piñas City Mayor and DSWD sign MOA on sustainable livelihood programs

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in Las Piñas City, Mayor Imelda Aguilar and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) formally signed a key agreement related to sustainable livelihood programs, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin. The signing was witnessed by Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery and other officials.

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

Las Piñas Mayor Imelda Aguilar and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) signed on Tuesday, April, 18, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on sustainable livelihood programs.

The signing of MOA on specific implementation and data sharing agreements on sustainable livelihood programs was held at the Mayor’s Office.

Aguilar represented the city government while Atty. Michael Joseph Lorico acted for the DSWD-National Capital Region during the signing of MOA.

Aguilar and Lorico were also joined by Vice Mayor April Aguilar and City Social Welfare Development officer-in-charge Lowefe Romulo.

According to Aguilar, the sustainable livelihood programs are social protection programs that aim to enhance the socio-economic status of target beneficiaries through the provision of livelihood projects in the city.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Las Piñas City resident, what is your reaction to this new development? Do you think the signed MOA will create positive results within the city? Do you know anyone who could somehow benefit from the MOA?

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