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Muntinlupa Mayor and One Muntinlupa teammates file certificates of candidacy (COCs)

October 5, 2024October 4, 2024carlocarrasco

Very recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, Mayor Ruffy Biazon and his teammates under the One Muntinlupa banner filed their respective certificates of candidacy (COCs) at the local Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office for the May 2025 elections, according to Manila Bulletin news report.

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

Reelectionist Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon and candidates from the One Muntinlupa (1Munti) political party filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) on Oct. 4 for the May 12, 2025 national and local elections.

They all trooped to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Muntinlupa office at South Park Center in Alabang to submit their COCs.

Biazon is running for reelection for his second term as mayor.

His vice mayoral bet is Allen Fresnedi-Ampaya who is the barangay captain of Poblacion and the president of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) in Muntinlupa.

Rep. Jaime Fresnedi also accompanied them and will be filing his COC with the Office of the Regional Election Director-National Capital Region in San Juan.

One Muntinlupa has been accredited by the Comelec as an official party-list.

The political party’s candidates for councilor in District 1 (Barangays Tunasan, Poblacion, Putatan and Bayanan) are re-electionists Atty. Raul Corro (majority floor leader of the City Council), Atty. Rachel Arciaga, Paty Katy Boncayao, Alexson Diaz, Ting Niefes, and Jedi Presnedi, and Amanda Camilon and Walter Arcilla.

The candidates for councilor in District 2 (Barangays Alabang, Ayala Alabang, Sucat, Cupang and Buli) are re-electionists Ryan Bagatsing, Engr. Arlene Hilapo, Eliot Martinez, Dado Moldez, and Metong Sevilla, and Shalimar Baes-Reyes, Kaye Ann Rongavilla and Atty. Reggie Landrito.

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, have you decided already which candidates to vote for in the May 2025 local elections? Are you satisfied with the way the current administration at City Hall has been governing since mid-2022?

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 Vice Mayor Aguilar appears at TUPAD orientation

October 3, 2024September 26, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, Vice Mayor April Aguilar appeared during the TUPAD orientation which was attended by hundreds of displaced and disadvantaged workers, the City Government announced via social media.

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

City Vice Mayor April Aguilar graced the TUPAD Orientation held at the City Hall Multipurpose Building on Monday, September 16, where hundreds of displaced and disadvantaged workers gathered to benefit from the program. The event, facilitated by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), aims to provide temporary employment opportunities to those in need within the community.

Vice Mayor Aguilar expressed her continued commitment to supporting programs that uplift the livelihoods of Las Piñas residents. The TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers) initiative, in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), helps beneficiaries gain temporary employment, allowing them to earn a living while contributing to community projects.

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 covered by the TUPAD 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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Las Piñas City police department receives fifteen bicycles from City Government

October 2, 2024September 25, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the local police department received new support from the City Government in the form of fifteen bicycles which should help the police officers navigate congested urban areas and other places within 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…

The Las Piñas city government donated 15 bicycles to the local police on Monday, September 23, as part of its efforts in ensuring peace and security in the city’s communities.

During its weekly flag raising ceremony, Las Piñas Vice Mayor April Aguilar turned over the bicycles to city police chief PCol. Samuel Tafalla.

Tafalla thanked the city government for its continued support to the local police, especially on its bicycle police patrols.

According to him, some of the benefits of expanding its bicycle patrols include enhanced mobility in crowded areas wherein bicycles allow officers to navigate congested urban areas, parks, and pedestrian zones more easily than patrol cars and other service vehicles.

Bicycle patrols also increase community engagement for the police because officers on bicycles are more approachable and visible to the public, promoting positive interactions with the community that enhances trust and communication between law enforcement and citizens.

Bicycles also provide officers with better crime detection as it enables them to observe minor details that might be missed from riding a vehicle.

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 the bicycles will help police officers patrol the city?

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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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?

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 Government releases free shoes to public school students

September 30, 2024September 27, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the City Government distributed free shoes to public school students, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the distribution of the said shoes.

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

The Muntinlupa City government distributed free shoes to students in public schools as part of its Balik Eskwela program.

Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the distribution of the MUNWalk sneakers to students in different schools including Muntinlupa Science High School, Muntinlupa Business High School, Lakeview Integrated High School, Muntinlupa Business High School Sucat Annex, Pedro E. Diaz High School, and Tunasan National High School and Senior High School.

“This is our assistance to students of the City of Muntinlupa,” said Biazon during the distribution at Muntinlupa Science High School.

The city government said a total of 90,000 students in Muntinlupa public schools will receive the free sneakers.

Last year, the city government gave free leather shoes to the students. This year, it decided to distribute rubber shoes.

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 with the City Government’s release of free shoes to the public school students?

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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95-year-old resident receives wheelchair donated by Las Piñas Vice Mayor Aguilar

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, a local resident described as being 95-years-old received a wheelchair donated by Vice Mayor April Aguilar, according to a City Government announcement via social media. The beneficiary is a resident of Barangay Pamplona Tres.

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 continued her community outreach by donating a wheelchair to a 95-year-old resident from Barangay Pamplona Tres. The donation was made in response to a request from the family of the elderly resident, who faces significant mobility challenges.

The family expressed their gratitude for the assistance, highlighting how the wheelchair will greatly improve the day-to-day life of their relative. Vice Mayor Aguilar emphasized her commitment to supporting the elderly and disabled, ensuring that residents in need receive the necessary aid.

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 want to see the Vice Mayor donate more wheelchairs for those who are having trouble moving around?

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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COMELEC requires candidates and political parties to register their digital accounts for 2025 election campaigning

September 26, 2024September 19, 2024carlocarrasco

With the 2025 National and Local Elections gradually approaching, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) told candidates and political parties to have their social media and online accounts registered and they must follow the rules that were recently announced, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article.

For the newcomers reading this, the heavy use of social media, digital activities and websites is election campaigns of the past several years by candidates and parties or political groups is the new normal here in the Philippines and there is simply no stopping it from further rising. Along the way, fake news, rumors and misleading pieces of information transpired. If these negative elements are left unchecked, it could make election integrity in the Philippines very questionable.

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

Candidates and political parties that would use internet and social media in campaigning for the 2025 midterm polls have to register their accounts with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

In a Sept. 17 resolution made available Wednesday, the poll body said official social media accounts and pages, websites, podcasts, blogs, vlogs, and other online and internet-based campaign platforms of candidates, and parties intending to participate in the polls and their respective campaign teams that are primarily designed or used to promote the election or defeat of a particular candidate or candidates should be registered with the Comelec-Education and Information Department (EID).

The registration period will commence within 30 calendar days after the filing of the Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) or from Nov. 8 to Dec. 13 this year. The filing period of COCs is from Oct. 1 to 8.

The registration form for social media accounts and other online and internet-based campaign platforms may be submitted only by the candidates and their authorized representatives, as well as authorized representatives of registered political parties/ coalitions, and party-list organizations.

The forms should be submitted to the EID, through the official online channels that will be provided by the Comelec.

Prohibited acts – The Comelec also listed acts that would be considered misuse and malicious use of digital technology in campaigning:

– use of “false amplifiers”, such as fake accounts, bots, and astroturf groups filled with fake users to propagate disinformation and misinformation in endorsing or campaigning against a candidate, a political party / coalition, or party-list organizations, or to propagate disinformation, and misinformation targeting the Philippine election system, the Comelec, and electoral processes during the election and campaign period;

– coordinated inauthentic behavior and utilization of hyperactive users for the aforementioned purposes;

– creation and dissemination of deepfakes, cheapfakes, and soft fakes for the aforementioned purposes;

– use of fake and unregistered social media accounts during the election and campaign period for the same purposes;

– creation and dissemination of fake news in furtherance of the aforementioned purposes.

It warned that such acts may constitute as an election offense under Section 261 (z) (11) of the Omnibus Election Code.

Task force – The poll body also created the Task Force sa Katotohanan, Katapatan at Katarungan sa Halalan (Task Force KKK sa Halalan) tasked to oversee the implementation of the guidelines, review of registration forms, validation, approval and endorsement to the Commission en banc.

It is also tasked to monitor registered and unregistered social media and online accounts or websites which are used to endorse or campaign against candidates, political parties/ coalitions, party-list organizations; to issue show cause order, and initial investigation of detected or reported prohibited acts under these guidelines; motu proprio filing of complaints against erring candidates, parties, individuals, and other entities.

The task force will be headed by the chiefs of the poll body’s EID and Law Department as chairperson and co-chairperson, respectively.

Election, campaign period – The Comelec added the election period for the 2025 midterm polls would be from Jan. 12 to June 11, 2025.

The campaign period for those seeking national positions (senator and party-list groups) will start on Feb. 11, 2025 and will run until May 10, 2025.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think all those many rules announced by COMELEC will help reduce, if not prevent, misinformation, fake news and other distortions from impacting the election campaigns and the voters? Do you agree with the COMELEC requiring candidates and political parties to have their digital accounts registered before they could campaign?

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 700 residents avail of free services from Las Piñas City’s Health and Wellness Caravan in Barangay Almanza Dos

September 23, 2024September 19, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, more than seven hundred people availed of the free services that were offered during the Health and Wellness Caravan held at the TS Cruz covered court, the City Government announced via social media. The caravan was organized by the local health office and was attended by Vice Mayor April Aguilar.

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

Over 700 residents of Barangay Almanza Dos benefitted from a Health and Wellness Caravan held at the TS Cruz Covered Court on Tuesday, September 10, providing a range of free health services aimed at promoting community health and well-being.

The event, organized by the City Health Office, featured services such as medical consultations, blood sugar (FBS/RBS) and cholesterol testing, blood typing, chest X-rays, ECG, and nutrition and counseling services. A highlight of the event was the presence of the Las Piñas Dental Health Bus, offering free oral examinations, oral health education, tooth extractions, oral prophylaxis, and the distribution of oral health kits. Senior citizens were given access to pneumococcal vaccines, and a Greencard Help Desk and PhilHealth registration were also made available.

City Vice Mayor April Aguilar and City Health Office OIC Dr. Juliana Gonzalez graced the event, ensuring the success of the outreach initiative that catered to the medical needs of numerous residents.

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 wish that the Health and Wellness caravan will happen in your local community soon?

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 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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P85 million worth of assorted products in Parañaque City seized by BOC

September 16, 2024September 8, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized about P85 million worth of agricultural products, beverages and other imported items after doing an inspection at a local warehouse, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article.

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

An inspection of a warehouse in Parañaque City has yielded around PHP85 million worth of smuggled frozen agricultural and beverage products, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Sunday.

Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said the operation was conducted after he issued a Letter of Authority (LOA) by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) on Sept. 5.

Rubio said operatives of the CIIS-MICP served the LOA to a representative of the warehouse that was found containing various poultry, meat and other products from China suspected to be without proper customs duties and taxes.

“The audacity of these people to smuggle and hide agricultural products right in the heart of Metro Manila is beyond me. They belittle our laws and make a mockery of our hardworking Customs agents by thinking they can operate these illegal activities just a few kilometers from our port,” he said in a statement.

BOC-CIIS Director Verne Enciso said they found frozen duck meat, chicken meat, pork meat and food items with Chinese markings, and assorted food and beverage with foreign markings.

“The initial inventory found that these poultry products will amount to about PHP85 million in the market. But we’re still determining the actual cost once final inventory is conducted by our examiners,” he said.

The warehouse was temporarily padlocked and sealed to protect the subjected goods as the final inventory will be conducted by the assigned Customs examiner and witnessed by warehouse representatives, CIIS and Enforcement and Security Service.

The owners of the warehouses will be given 15 days to present the proper documents to clear out allegations they were hoarding imported agricultural products.

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 more imported products may have been smuggled into the city?

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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