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Las Piñas City Is The Grand Winner In The 2025 Metro Manila SubayBAYANI Awards

October 16, 2025October 9, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently the City Government of Las Piñas achieved another tremendous honor as it emerged as the grand winner in the 2025 Metro Manila SubayBAYANI awards ceremony, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

The city government of Las Piñas was named as grand winner in the 2025 Metro Manila SubayBAYANI award which honors local government units that exemplify excellence, innovations, and accountability in local infrastructure governance.

Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the cities of Parañaque and Pasig also received an award during the ceremony held at the Manila Hotel on Oct. 7, organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-National Capital Region (NCR).

Aguilar said the recognition affirms the city government’s commitment to transparent, efficient, and community-centered implementation of infrastructure projects that continue to uplift the lives of its residents and promote sustainable urban development.

She said the SubayBAYANI grand award underscores the city’s consistent excellence in infrastructure management and progressive governance.

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 happy that the City Government emerged as the grand winner in the 2025 SubayBAYANI awards?? Does the latest award make you trust Mayor April Aguilar even more?

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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Dredging And Desilting Drive In Las Piñas City Launched By San Miguel Corporation And City Government

October 13, 2025October 11, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the dredging and desilting project – a partnership between San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the City Government – was launched and it is a part of the corporation’s Better Rivers PH program which can reduce the risk of flooding, the City Government announced via social media.

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

The City Government of Las Piñas, led by Mayor April Aguilar, formally launched the Dredging and Desilting Project in Las Piñas and Zapote River along C5 Extension, Barangay Pulanglupa Uno in partnership with San Miguel Corporation’s Better Rivers PH initiative.

The activity marks a major step toward improving flood control, restoring ecological balance, and ensuring long-term river rehabilitation in the city.

Present during the site inspection were Congressman Mark Anthony Santos, CENRO Head Engr. Cezar Perillo, City Engineer Mike Aguilar, City Administrator Reynaldo Balagulan, City Agriculture Head Dr. August Michael Basangan, and Councilor Henry Medina.

Representing San Miguel Corporation were Mr. Jimmy Lu, Vice President and Overall Project Manager of SMC Better Rivers PH, and Atty. Cynthia de Castro, Government Affairs and Advocacy Group Manager. Also in attendance were Gat Anthony Concepcion from the DENR Manila Bay Coordinating Office, along with Barangay Captains Guada Rosales of Pulanglupa Uno and Eduardo Robles of Elias Aldana.

Mayor Aguilar emphasized that dredging and desilting are crucial to the city’s flood mitigation efforts and environmental protection goals.

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 happy that the City Government and SMC teamed up for the dredging and desilting project? How often is your local community hit by flooding whenever heavy rain happens?

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 Receives Gawad Galing Award

October 11, 2025October 5, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar received a prestigious award related to healthcare and being a top public servant, the City Government announced via social media.

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

Congratulations to Mayor April Aguilar for being honored with the prestigious Gawad Galing: Global Award of Excellence in Healthcare, receiving the recognition as Top Public Servant in the Allied Health category. This accolade celebrates exceptional individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the healthcare sector in the Philippines and beyond.

The award, which highlights both healthcare professionals and visionary leaders driving improvements in health services, recognizes Mayor April’s transformative initiatives in making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and high-quality across the city.

Mayor April’s administration has set a new standard for local government-led healthcare programs, proving that innovation, dedication, and compassionate governance can transform public health delivery. The award further cements her reputation as a trailblazer in public service and a champion for the welfare of her constituents.

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 happy having April Aguilar as the mayor of 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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800 Locals Fed In Barangay Daniel Fajardo, Las Piñas City

October 2, 2025September 24, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, eight hundred locals availed of free food and water when the local feeding program occurred in Barangay Daniel Fajardo and no less than Mayor April Aguilar was present, the City Government announced via social media.

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

Through the initiative of Mayor April Aguilar, Vice Mayor Mel Aguilar, and the City Council, an auxiliary feeding program was held in Madrigal Covered Court, Barangay Daniel Fajardo to support the health and nutrition of children and families in the community.

A total of 800 beneficiaries received nutritious pork steak rice topping and bottled water that were carefully prepared and distributed with the help of Barangay Nutrition Scholars. The program was spearheaded by the Las Piñas City Nutrition Office under the leadership of OIC and City Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Julio P. Javier II.

Barangay Captain Dolphy Cristobal, together with Kagawads Melvin Cristobal, Irish Alinigue, Bernard Abersosa, Archie Casimiro, Bhong Ello, and Rodelyn Gonzales, joined the activity to show their support.

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? Has the City Government feeding program reached your local community recently?

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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Davao del Sur’s 2nd Most Wanted Person Arrested In Las Piñas City

October 1, 2025September 22, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, local police officers apprehended a man who turned out to be the 2^nd most wanted person in Davao del Sur, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. He was arrested for murder.

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

Authorities from the Las Piñas Police Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) arrested Davao del Sur’s No. 2 most wanted person in the municipal level in 2022 during the conduct of a manhunt operation against wanted fugitives.

Las Piñas City Police Chief Col. Sandro Tafalla identified the suspect as Jesan, 37, a laborer wanted for the crime of murder in Davao del Sur. He was arrested along Narra Street, Barangay CAA, Las Piñas City.

Tafalla said members of the Malalag Municipal Police Station coordinated with the Southern Police District and notified members of the Las Piñas City Police WSS conducting a manhunt operation against wanted fugitives for the arrest of Jesan.

He said Jesan was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Marivic Trabajo Daray of Digos City, Davao del Sur, Regional Trial Court Branch 18, for the crime of murder on May 31, 2022, with no bail recommended.

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 concerned that there could be wanted persons from the provinces hiding in 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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Las Piñas City’s Solo Parents Program Anniversary Celebrated

September 25, 2025September 16, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government celebrated the 10^th anniversary of its local program for solo parents at the Aguilar Sports Complex and Mayor April Aguilar personally distributed rice to the participants, according to the LGU’s social media post.

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

Las Piñas City celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Solo Parents program with a vibrant gathering at the Aguilar Sports Complex in Barangay Pilar.

With the theme “Solo Parent na Rehistrado, sa Gobyerno Tiyak na Protektado,” the event drew 800 participants and highlighted the city’s commitment to provide care, recognition, and protection for solo parents.

A key moment was the launch of the Solo Parent Purchase Booklet. The City Social Welfare and Development Office, led by Ms. Lowefe Romulo, detailed the qualifications, registration requirements, and benefits for solo parents which include a comprehensive package of social protection services, educational support, automatic PhilHealth coverage, and a 10% discount on essential needs such as baby products and prescribed medicines for children aged 6-years and below.

Each participant also received 3 kilograms of rice personally distributed by Mayor April Aguilar.

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 there many solo parents 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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Better than Streaming: Do You Have Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind In Your Blu-ray Collection?

September 24, 2025September 17, 2025carlocarrasco

Welcome back fellow geeks, Blu-ray collectors and movie buffs!

In recent times, the 1984 anime classic Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was shown in some cinemas here in the Philippines as part of the Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 which was exclusive to SM Cinema (the largest cinema chain in the country).

For the first time ever, I saw Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind inside the cinema at SM Southmall in Las Piñas City, and I can say it was an immersive experience to replay Hayao Miyazaki’s classic. To make things clear, I saw Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind a number of times since the mid-1980s starting with the bad English version Warriors of the Wind. I eventually saw the anime feature film in its uncut form on DVD (with the new English dub from Disney).

This leads me to my next point… Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was released three times on Blu-ray disc format over the past several years. The first was from Disney in 2011. Six years later, a 2^nd Blu-ray release came from Shout! Factory which had a newer scan of the film and improved picture quality over the Disney Blu-ray.

*The 2017 Blu-ray of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind from Shout! Factory.*

In 2020, Shout! Factory released Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind in Steelbook (Blu-ray.com describes the picture quality as follows: “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind has received a top-notch video-presentation with a high bit-rate encode from Gkids. The encode is of a new remaster of the film. This is a much better video-presentation than that of the original Disney Blu-ray released in North America. Colors are significantly better and more accurate to the original animation cells.”)

As the Steelbook Blu-ray of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is the most recent release, posted below for your reference are the technical details from its Blu-ray.com page.

Video

Codec: MPEG-4 AVC (35.00 Mbps)

Resolution: 1080p

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Audio

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)

Japanese: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)

French: Dolby Digital 2.0

Note: French track is (192kbps)

Subtitles – English, English SDH, French,

Discs –Blu-ray Disc, Two-disc set (1 BD-50, 1 DVD)

Packaging – SteelBook, Inner print, booklet

Playback – 2K Blu-ray: Region A

What caught my attention is the fact that – as of this writing – the 2020 Steelbook Blu-ray of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is only a few Dollars higher than that of the 2017 Blu-ray. As a Blu-ray movie collector, I see a really good deal with the Steelbook Blu-ray at its current price. Both the 2017 and 2020 Blu-ray versions of the classic anime feature film carry a booklet. There is a choice that both Studio Ghibli fans and casual anime fans can take advantage here.

*This is what the 2020 Steelbook Blu-ray of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind looks like.*

At this stage, I can only wonder if Studio Ghibli has plans to produce and release a 4K Blu-ray of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind someday. Perhaps if more than enough fans and 4K Blu-ray collectors would get together to express their demand for it, Hayao Miyazaki and his studio would be aware.

If you have decided to buy the 2017 Blu-ray of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, click here. If you want the 2020 Steelbook Blu-ray version, click here.

If you wish to join a group of movie enthusiasts and talk about cinema, cinematic trends, Blu-ray releases and more relevant stuff, visit the Movie Fans Worldwide Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/322857711779576

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Around 800 Las Piñas City Residents Avail Of Services From Medical Mission

September 23, 2025September 14, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, around eight hundred local residents availed of the services from a medical vision involving the Aivee Group, the City Government confirmed via social media.

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

Mayor April Aguilar, together with Vice Mayor Mel Aguilar and The Aivee Group led by Dra. Aivee Aguilar, brought premium medical care to the community through the “Aivee Beyond Borders” free medical mission held at the Equitable Covered Court, Barangay Talon Kuatro. Around 800 Las Piñeros benefited from the activity, receiving expert consultations, treatment procedures, post-procedure medicines and creams, as well as follow-up guidance.

The event also became a celebration of community spirit, with free meals and treats shared by the City Nutrition Office and Potdog, plus giveaways from The Aivee Group and the Las Pin̈as LGU. A raffle was likewise held, made possible through the generosity of sponsors including Unilab Foundation, Omni Med Hub Corporation, Vanguard, Siklab, and Ms. Maribel Mijares.

Joining Mayor April were Congressman Mark Anthony Santos, Councilor Alelee Aguilar, and special guest Mika Salamanca, PBB Celebrity Collab Big Winner, who all came together to show support for the beneficiaries.

Mayor April reiterated her commitment to bring quality health services closer to the people.

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 another medical mission involving the Aivee Group will be held again in the city 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 To Deploy Several TUPAD Beneficiaries To Fight Dengue

September 15, 2025September 9, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government formally deployed more than one hundred fifty beneficiaries of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) to do a series of activities to combat dengue, 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 city government of Las Piñas announced that over 150 beneficiaries of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) will be deployed to conduct cleaning operations in different communities and schools to fight dengue.

Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the TUPAD program against dengue is a collaborative effort between the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), City Health Office (CHO), and the Department of Education (DepEd).

Aguilar said the beneficiaries will help clean the community, clear potential mosquito breeding sites, and the school surroundings to prevent students from being infected with the mosquito-borne disease, and also to fight and reduce dengue cases in the city.

Beneficiaries are set to work for 24 days and will receive P695 per day, or a total of P16,680 compensation for their work.

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? Does your local community have a serious dengue problem 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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More Than 4,000 Kids Receive Free Uniforms And Useful Items From Las Piñas City Government

September 8, 2025September 2, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, more than four thousand young children received free uniforms from the City Government which is related with their enrollment with the local Child Development Centers (CDCs), 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 has distributed free uniforms to more than 4,000 toddlers enrolled in the city’s Child Development Centers (CDCs) to help ease the financial burden on parents.

The distribution was held at the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) and the Mayor Nene Aguilar Multi-Purpose Hall in BF Resort, Barangay Talon Dos.

This marks the first time the city has provided free CDC uniforms under the “Alagang April” program, which aims to help young learners focus on their studies while reducing school-related expenses for families.

Along with uniforms, the city also distributed school supplies and interlocking puzzles designed to enhance children’s memory, problem-solving, and planning skills.

She said that education starts at an early age, and by supporting the children’s needs, they can focus on their studies.

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 City Government should continue distributing more items for CDC-enrolled kids?

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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