Las Piñas City – Author Carlo Carrasco

Almost 1,800 Las Piñas City Senior Citizens Receive 4th Quarter Social Pension Payout

December 18, 2025December 10, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, almost one thousand and eight hundred senior citizens five barangays received their social pension payout for the 4^th quarter, the City Government confirmed via social media. Mayor April Aguilar personally attended the distribution.

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

The first day of Social Pension Payout was happily held, where almost 1,800 senior citizens from the barangays of Almanza Dos, Almanza Uno, Talon Dos, Daniel Fajardo, and Ilaya received their 4th quarter social pension.

Our seniors received 3,000 pesos (1,000 pesos per month) for the last quarter of the year. Payout was held at the air-conditioned Aguilar Sports Complex to ensure a comfortable and smooth flow of the program, especially for our seniors.

Mayor April Aguilar wants this pension to be given immediately to be used for their daily needs, and most of all, so they can have something to use this coming Christmas.

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? Did many senior citizens from your local community receive their social pension payout?

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 Lying-In Clinic Sets Schedule Of Check-Ups For High-Risk Expectant Mothers

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the Las Piñas City Lying-In Clinic will be available for check-ups of high-risk expectant mothers two days per week, according to a news report by the Daily Tribune.

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

The Las Piñas City Lying-In Clinic designated Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m to 5 p.m. for check-ups of high-risk expectant mothers.

According to the Las Piñas Public Information Office, patients qualified for the schedule include those with a history of cesarean section, or other uterine surgery, gynecological issues such as abnormal bleeding, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or myoma.

Mothers aged 35 to 39 in their first and fifth-time pregnancies, and those with existing conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or goiter are also qualified.

Patients are reminded to bring their voter’s registration record, greencard, referral from their respective health center, and previous results of ultrasound or laboratory.

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? Were there many AKAP beneficiaries among the members of your local community?

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 AKAP Beneficiaries Of Las Piñas Receive Financial Assistance

December 13, 2025December 5, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, more than seven hundred local Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) formally received financial assistance distributed by the City Government, 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 distributed financial assistance to over 700 Las Piñeros, amounting to P3,000, to beneficiaries of the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) program on Dec. 3.

Las Piñas Mayor April Aguilar said the beneficiaries of the AKAOP program will help them with their daily expenses.

Aguilar said the beneficiaries include members of the ERPATs organization, persons with disabilities (PWDs), senior citizens, and other vulnerable sectors in the community.

She said that through AKAP, the city government continues to strengthen programs that provide protection and much-needed support to families who need it the most.

The mayor expressed her gratitude to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and team leader Jessica Estevis for overseeing and assisting in the payout.

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 1,500 Las Piñas PWDs Receive School Supplies From City Government

December 11, 2025December 3, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, over one thousand five hundred persons with disabilities (PWDs) received free school supplies from the City Government and no less than Mayor April Aguilar herself witnessed the distribution, according to the local government’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…

More than 1,500 PWDs (Persons with Disabilities) and their families happily received the free school supplies from the City Government of Las Piñas.

Mayor April Aguilar, together with Elderly PWDs and PDAO Focal Person Ronald Monfero and CSWDO Head Lowefe Romulo, led the Awarding and Distribution of School Supplies for PWD in the city. Each bag contains school supplies, umbrella, lunch box, alcohol, and tumbler to ensure everyone is prepared for their studies.

The moment became emotional when Mayor April met especially the PWD beneficiaries. Feeling the joy and love in every hug, smile, and story with families.

PWDs and parents have extended their gratitude to the local government for its continuous program that helps, cares, and gives hope.

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 satisfied with what the City Government released to the PWDs? Has the City Government’s support for local PWDs been good over the past 12 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 Congressman Points To Construction Firm Of Former City Councilor Over Multiple Public Works Contracts Worth Billions

November 28, 2025November 21, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently Las Piñas City’s congressman Mark Santos pointed to the construction firm of former city councilor and mayoral candidate Carlo Aguilar having cornered multiple public works contracts worth several billions of Pesos since 2016, according to a Malaya Business Insight news report.

For the newcomers reading this, former councilor Aguilar is the cousin of Senator Mark Villar who himself took office as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in 2016 during the administration of then Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. During the 2025 National and Local Elections, Aguilar ran for mayor under the banner of the Villar political family but lost to then Vice Mayor April Aguilar.

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

LAS Piñas Rep. Mark Anthony Santos yesterday said a construction firm of Carlo Aguilar cornered 161 public works contracts worth billions since 2016, the same year that his cousin Sen. Mark Villar was appointed as secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) by then President Rodrigo Duterte.

“The scale, frequency, and consistency of these awarding raise serious red flags that warrant immediate scrutiny,” he said in a statement, adding there is a “deeply alarming pattern” in national infrastructure spending.

The Villar family was linked to the flood control controversy after Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Aguilar’s I&E Construction was awarded P18.5 billion worth of flood control and infrastructure projects during his tenure as public works secretary under the Duterte administration.

Santos said according to official documents he has obtained, I&E Construction Corp. secured multiple projects in Las Piñas starting in 2016, including the construction and rehabilitation of a flood control structure along the Alabang–Zapote Road, worth P6.9 billion.

In the same year, he said, the DPWH awarded a P64.5-million contract to I&E for the construction of a slope protection structure along Naga Creek, also in Las Piñas.

In total, Santos said, I&E bagged 13 public works contracts that year, the same year that Villar was appointed as DPWH head.

“There are so many projects, it’s one after the other, worth billions. These projects didn’t just fall from the sky. The public deserves full transparency on how and why a single family-linked contractor repeatedly secured massive government contracts,” he said in mixed Filipino and English.

He urged the Office of the Ombudsman, the Commission on Audit (COA) Congress to look into “potential conflicts of interest, preferential treatment or violations of procurement laws.”

He also called on the DPWH to release all documents related to bidding, awards, and implementation of the 161 projects to ensure full transparency.

Santos cited the testimony of former public works undersecretary Roberto Bernardo before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that commissions from approved DPWH projects were divided among officials: half to Aguilar and the remaining half was split between former undersecretary Maria Cabral and Bernardo, himself.

Santos said that in 2017, I&E secured six government infrastructure projects, including the P62.9-million construction of slope protection and other improvements at Talon Creek (from CAA Bridge to Talon Bridge).

Santos said the following year, I&E “captured” 12 multi-million-peso DPWH projects at a time when Mark’s mother, Cynthia, was an incumbent senator and his sister Camille was the lone representative of Las Piñas.

He said documents would show that the largest project that year was the construction of slope protection, including a box culvert and the removal of informal settlers, amounting to P120.7 million.

Santos said all 12 projects were implemented in Las Piñas “along routes leading to malls, subdivisions, and other business interests of the Villar family.”

In 2019, I&E got 14 additional government projects, including the P96.4 million for a flood control structure along the Las Piñas River and its tributaries and two major projects in Mariveles, Bataan: the P94-million road leading to tourism port facilities at the Freeport Area, and the P114.2-million network development program for the Bagac–Mariveles Road.

Santos, who noted that the Villar family has roots in Bataan, said Aguilar’s firm secured 10 government projects in 2020, including various local infrastructure improvements totaling P144.7 million, and the P96.5-million construction of port facilities in Mariveles.

The following year, he said, I&E was awarded 15 projects. Even after Villar resigned as DPWH secretary in October 2021 to run for senator, I&E “continued to secure contracts, cornering 22 projects in 2022, including the ₱144.7-million Laguna Lake Highway Extension (Phase 3), and the ₱289.301-million General Nakar–Dingalan Road, Package A in Quezon province,” Santos said.

This year, Santos said, the construction firm was awarded 17 government infrastructure projects, even as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered for a thorough investigation into the scam.

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 congressman Santos’ quest for truth behind the many projects involving I&E Construction will lead to a full investigation by the national government?

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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Get To Know The Las Piñas Persons with Disability Federation Inc. (LPPWDFI)

November 25, 2025November 23, 2025carlocarrasco

If you are a person with disability (PWD) living in Las Piñas City, be aware that there is an organization that is reaching out to you as it is active in empowering persons with disability through advocacy, developmental programs and organizing projects. That organization is the Las Piñas Persons with Disability Federation Inc. (LPPWDFI).

LPPWDFI’s Objectives

The LPPWDFI aims to know the status of persons with disabilities in your local area. They will use the results of the data to provide evidence for policy advocacy, program development, and disability inclusive budgeting at the barangay and city and municipal level.

The federation develops programs and projects appropriate to the needs and rights of the PWDs. The skills of the federation will be strengthened through the collective experience in data generation, analysis and advocacy which will strengthen the organizations.

Background of the LPPWDFI

In 2013, the federation implemented the profiling of persons with disabilities in partnerhship with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the National Capital Region (NCR). The project revolved around participatory research wherein PWDs were the main actors from planning, execution, to analysis of the research.

There were two fundamental gains:

1. The collective experience contributed to strengthening the federation at the village associations and Federal level.

2. The data generated provided strong evidence for policy and program development at the village and city level. Building up on this gain, the profiling was expanded and has been updated in 2021-2022 as a component of cbm global philippines’ “Capacity Building of OPDs for the Effective Participation of Persons With Disabilities in Governance” project funded by CBM Australia.

For more than a decade now, the Las Piñas Persons with Disability Federation Inc. has been active in representing the interests of PWDs in the city and they backed it up with action through the organizing of activities, projects and conferences. In 2015, the LPPWDFI was awarded as PWD Group of the Year by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. (PFRD) through the Apolinario Mabini Awards Committee.

In 2019, the federation was awarded as the Best Local Federation during the 1^st Dangal Ng Mga Taong May Kapansanan Awards.

To get connected with the Las Piñas Persons with Disability Federation Inc. (LPPWDFI) through social media, click https://www.facebook.com/laspinaspwds. To contact them, send an email to laspinaspwdfederation@gmail.com or contact them by mobile phone at 0922-620-5846.

*The office of the LPPWDFI is inside the Senior Citizens Center along Myrna Panlilio Street, Heritage Homes in Las Piñas City*

To visit the LPPWDFI office, go to the Senior Citizen Center, Myrna Panlilio Street, Heritage Homes, BF Resort Village, Las Piñas City. Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/a4U4wTV524SagqPm9

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New Learning Spaces Unveiled by Southville International School and Colleges

November 23, 2025November 21, 2025carlocarrasco

As it celebrates its 35^th year of delivering quality international education this year, Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) officially launched its newest learning spaces this past Friday at its campus in BF International, Las Piñas City.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony were (from L to R) Dr. Jocelyn P. Tizon (SISC President), Dr. Melva Diamante (SISFU Chairman), Dr. Ma. Felma C. Tria (Government Academe Industry Network Director), Dr. Gloria Baken Wong-Siy (Founding President and President Emeritus of the Association of Administrators in Hotel and Restaurant Management Education Institutions) and Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Laurel (Chief Executive Mentor and Founder of the Southville Global Education Network).

*The Southville executives, department heads, educators and guests engage in a prayer to the Lord at the ground floor.*

After the first ribbon cutting and prayer at the ground floor, SISC executives, department heads, educators, corporate partners and others guests proceeded to the brand new learning facilities of the Premier Psychology and Mental Wellness Hub at the 5^th floor which include a SPED Laboratory, an Accreditation Center and other modern rooms.

*Inside the SPED Laboratory of the Premier Psychology and Mental Wellness Hub at the 5th floor*.

*Group photo at the Premier Psychology and Mental Wellness Hub*.

At the lower ground floor was the brand new Digilab which is a modern digital workspace equipped with industry-grade tools for programming, data analytics and tech innovation. The Digilab was designed to empower students to bring digital ideas to life and it will be SISC’s place of developing computer engineers and tech developers in the years to come.

*Inside the band new and high-tech Digilab which will be the place of training for the next generation of tech developers and computer engineers.*

At the building of Southville International School affiliated with Foreign Universities (SISFU) is the Monarchs Hub which is a dynamic multi-functional space that integrates nursing, simulation labs, research areas, and collaborative learning zones. The Monarchs Hub also function well as a theater-type venue for special presentations, speaking events and seminars. It was designed to serve also as a training ground for future healthcare professionals, offering hands-on experience through high-fidelity mannequins and clinical equipment.

*A view of the Monarchs Hub which has many comfortable seats and high-tech equipment ideal for presentations and training.*

A special program and presentation was held at the Monarchs Hub were the SISC executives, department heads, educators, students, corporate partners and guests gathered. Through the speeches delivered and videos shown to the audience, SISC emphasized its legacy of high quality education with a global concept and its long-term mission to innovate, to develop globally competitive students and create the next generation of leaders.

*Chairperson for Psychology Diane Imperio delivered her remarks during the presentation at the Monarchs Hubs.*

The new learning spaces at Southville reflect the institution’s drive for modernizing learning and developing skills with a progressive future in mind. Each visit to the new facilities had its own ribbon cutting and blessing done by a priest.

To learn more about Southville International School and Colleges, visit https://www.southville.edu.ph/ or contact them at landline numbers 8825-6374, and 8820-8702 to 03. To visit the institution, go to 1281 Tropical Ave. corner Luxembourg St., BF Homes International, Las Pinas City.

About SISC

*The Southville executives, department heads and educators.*

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) is officially recognized as an educational institution of international character by Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9493, and the only international school in the Philippines offering a complete array of educational programs. Propelled by its main thrust of providing the highest quality standards of education to learners, SISC keeps in constant pursuit of excellence in instructional-related matters, research, and community services. SISC delivers excellent grade school, high school, IB, and college education and is one of the leaders in the Philippines.

Among the many reasons why students choose to study in SISC besides its complete educational offerings are its internationally-benchmarked curricula and learner needs-responsive programs that facilitate the students’ adjustment to their new environment. In fact, students from non-English speaking countries in Asia choose to enroll in the International Baccalaureate Program of SISC not just because of the comparatively lower school fees but because it is managed by a team of competent educators who have been trained in various parts of the world to ensure that the culture of each person is kept in SISC’s community of cultural diversity while acquiring excellent academic education.

As one of the top international schools in Manila, SISC employs innovative and internationally-benchmarked curricular offerings in College taking into account crucial factors in the job market to prepare all types of learners of various nationalities and cultures for global competitiveness. The astute academic, and character-building programs at all levels including high school, grade school, and preschool make it facile for the students to successfully hurdle all school requirements including social and environmental adjustment anywhere in the world.

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Man Arrested In Las Piñas City For Possessing Replica Gun And Ammunition

November 11, 2025November 4, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the local police arrested a man for possessing a replica gun and live ammunition, 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…

A 33-year-old man was arrested by members of the Las Piñas City Police CAA Substation for possession of a gun replica and live ammunition on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Col. Sandro Tafalla, Las Piñas Police chief, identified the suspect “Ethelbert.” He was arrested at around 5:55 a.m. along Chronicle Street in BF Homes, Las Piñas City.

Tafalla said a concerned citizen reported that the suspect was seen roaming along the road while carrying what looked like a gun.

Officers of the Las Piñas City Police CAA Substation immediately responded to the scene and found Ethelbert carrying a half-open black sling bag with the handle of his replica pistol extending from it.

The city police chief added that during verification, the responding policemen also found a magazine of .9mm pistol with one live ammunition from the suspect.

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? Did you notice any people carrying guns – replicas or actual – within your local community over the past three 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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Woman Wanted For Bouncing Checks Apprehended In Parañaque City

November 6, 2025October 29, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, local police officers armed with a warrant arrested a woman who has been wanted in nearby Las Piñas City for several counts of bouncing checks, 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 49-year-old woman wanted in Las Piñas for 13 counts of bouncing checks was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 28, by members of the Parañaque City Police Warrant and Subpoena Section.

The suspect, identified as Vanessa, a resident of Barangay Merville, (Parañaque) City, was nabbed at around 11:40 a.m. at Big C Supermarket at the corner of Russia and Dona Soledad Streets, Parañaque City.

Police said Vanessa, ranked as the No. 10 most wanted person, was arrested by virtue of a warrant issued by Judge Vladimir Berla Serohijos Daral of Las Piñas Metropolitan Trial Court, Branch 123, with a recommended bail of P144,000.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you know anyone in your local community who was issued a bouncing check?

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 Go Bags To First Batch Of Local Communities

October 21, 2025October 19, 2025carlocarrasco

In an attempt to prepare local residents and their communities to prepare themselves better for future disasters, the City Government of Las Piñas released several Go Bags (each with useful items for emergency use) to an initial batch of local communities, 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 distributed community go bags to different homeowners’ associations as part of the city government’s ongoing disaster preparedness and resilience campaign.

Barangays Manuyo Dos, Pulanglupa Uno, Zapote, and CAA were the first batch of communities to receive the go bags to equip households with essential emergency items that can be used during earthquakes.

Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the go-bags contained a first-aid kit, flashlight, lightsticks, and other essentials that can help in any calamities that may occur.

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 your local community received any Go Bags from the City Government already? Is your local community ready for potential disasters?

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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