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Wanted Construction Worker Apprehended In Las Piñas City

February 10, 2026February 5, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, local police officers arrested a construction worker who has been wanted for some time, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

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

Police arrested a construction worker, listed as the No. 8 Most Wanted Person at the station level, in Las Piñas City on Feb. 2

Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Wilson Delos Santos said the suspect, identified as alias DJ, 39, was nabbed at his residence on Gen. Luna Street, Barangay Manuyo Uno, Las Piñas City.

Delos Santos said the arrest was carried out by members of the Warrant and Subpoena Section for violation of Republic Act No. 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.

The warrant of arrest for the service of sentence was issued by Judge Mildred Jacinto Marquez of the Las Piñas City Family Court, Branch 2. He is currently detained at the custodial facility of the Las Piñas City Police Station.

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 thankful to the local police for arresting the suspect? Does this development make you feel safer?

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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Man Arrested In Parañaque City For Possession of Marijuana

February 10, 2026February 5, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, local police officers arrested a 21-year-old over the possession of marijuana kush, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin. The estimated value of the seized marijuana is P280,000.

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

Police arrested a 21-year-old man for possession of 199 grams of marijuana kush during a buy-bust operation launched by the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit on Feb. 4.

The suspect, identified as Paolo, a resident of Pasay City, was apprehended around 8:55 a.m. at Queensway, Pascor Drive, Barangay Sto. Nino, Parañaque City.

The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect was held after selling one sachet of marijuana kush worth P1,400 to an undercover police operative.

Confiscated from the suspect were 199 grams of marijuana kush worth P280,000, one black belt bag, one black cellular phone, and the buy-bust money.

Paolo was detained at the Parañaque City Police custodial facility and charged with violation of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs) and Section 11 (Possession of Dangerous Drugs) under Article II of Republic Act 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

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 there could be more people possessing and transporting marijuana 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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Wanted 20-Year-Old Man Arrested In Parañaque City

February 9, 2026February 4, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, local police officers armed with a warrant of arrest apprehended a 20-year-old man who has been wanted for the charge of rape, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin. The arrest happened within the premises of a shopping mall.

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

Police arrested a 20-year-old man ranked as the No. 2 most wanted person (station level) in Parañaque City on Jan. 28.

The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspect as Ckant, who was classified as a high-value fugitive. He was arrested at around 5:18 p.m. within the premises of SM City Sucat in Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City.

The SPD said the arrest was carried out by members of the Parañaque City Police Warrant and Subpoena Section through the service of a warrant of arrest.

The warrant was issued on Jan. 22 by Judge Moises Domingo De Castro, presiding judge of the Parañaque Family Court Branch 10, with no bail recommended.

SPD Director Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo said the arrest of the suspect, who ranked second on the police priority list for February, demonstrates the district’s unwavering resolve to pursue those who commit crimes against the public.

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 there could be a lot more wanted criminal suspects within 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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Wanted E-Bike Driver Arrested In Parañaque City For Robbery With Homicide

February 6, 2026January 29, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, local police officers armed with a warrant of arrest arrested an electric bike (e-bike) driver who turned out to be wanted for robbery with homicide, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

Police arrested an e-bike driver listed as the Top 3 Most Wanted Person in Parañaque City on Jan. 27.

Operatives from the Parañaque City Police Warrant and Subpoena Section, in coordination with Baclaran Police Substation 1, apprehended the suspect, identified as Abubakar, 39, at his residence in Barangay Baclaran.

The suspect was nabbed by virtue of a warrant of arrest for robbery with homicide issued on January 14 by the Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 110, with no bail recommended.

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 there could be more e-bike drivers who may have been involved in criminal activities like robbery and smuggling?

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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Wanted Man From Leyte Arrested In Las Piñas City Over Qualified Rape

February 2, 2026January 27, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the local police apprehended a wanted man from Leyte province over the charge of qualified rape, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The Las Piñas City police officers coordinated with their provincial counterparts.

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

A barber listed as the No. 2 Most Wanted Person at the municipal level in Dulag, Leyte, for qualified rape, was arrested in a highly coordinated police operation in Las Piñas City on Jan. 25.

Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Wilson Delos Santos identified the suspect as alias “Boy,” 41, a resident of Barangay Talon 1, Las Piñas City.

Delos Santos said the arrest was carried out through a joint operation of the Dulag Municipal Police Station (MPS) and the Las Piñas City Police, particularly its Warrant and Subpoena Section.

The suspect was nabbed by virtue of a warrant of arrest for qualified rape of a minor issued on July 7, 2025 by Judge Avelino Decoroso M. Basco of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 34, Tacloban City, with no recommended bail.

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 there could be wanted persons from the provinces who could be working and living in the city? Does this crime news make you concerned about the safety 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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Japanese Embassy In Manila Confirms Unprecedented Surge Of Filipinos Who Applied For Visas

January 31, 2026January 30, 2026carlocarrasco

For Filipinos who want to visit Japan, a visa is often required which is something I can relate with. In recent times, there has been this lack of available slots for visa appointments and the Japanese embassy in Manila confirmed that there is an unprecedented surge of Filipino visa applicants, 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…

Japan’s embassy in Manila is aware of the lack of available slots for visa appointments at its application centers and issued its response on the matter.

In a statement sent to the Manila Bulletin, the embassy cited the surge of Filipinos expressing interest in going to Japan.

Except during the surge of Covid-19 pandemic, the embassy said, Filipino visa applicants reached ”unprecedented levels.”

”The number of short-stay visas issued surged more than sixfold (6.15 times) over the decade from 2013 (73,143) to 2023 (450,087), and increased further to 490,907 in 2024,” it said.

According to the embassy, this prompted them to make significant changes in their visa processing system.

”In response to the increasing demand, the visa processing system underwent a fundamental overhaul starting April 2025 to maintain proper screening quality and streamline the process, transitioning to a Visa Application Center system,” it said.

”Furthermore, the introduction of the e-VISA began last December for visas issued to tourists in package tours organized by designated travel agencies,” it added.

The embassy acknowledged that people-to-people exchanges form the foundation of Philippines-Japan relations, and the embassy “welcomes our Filipino friends’ growing interest in visiting Japan, with the number of Filipino visitors reaching a record high of 880,000 in 2025.”

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Have you already applied for a visa to visit Japan over the past twelve months? How many people do you personally know want to visit Japan? If you intend to visit Japan soon, have you started finding out what the requirements are for application?

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 Reaffirms Commitment To Excellent And Faithful Public Service

January 31, 2026January 27, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government received various honors from different agencies of the national government and reaffirmed its commitment to rendering excellent service to the constituents and stakeholders, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

The City Government of Las Piñas reaffirmed its strong commitment to excellent and faithful public service after receiving various certificates and plaques of appreciation from national government agencies.

Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the recognitions were awarded in acknowledgment of the city’s high level of compliance, effective implementation of programs, and the concrete results of strong teamwork among local government offices—particularly the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO).

Aguilar said the city government received multiple honors from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), including a Certificate of Appreciation as the Highest Compliant in Health, a Certificate of Appreciation for the Social Welfare Development Indicator (SWDI) Excellence in Encoding Award, and a Certificate of Appreciation for the SWDI Submission Excellence Award.

She added that the city was also conferred a Plaque of Appreciation for Exemplary Support to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

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 the way Mayor Aguilar and the City Government are serving the constituents? Are you convinced that the City Government is compliant with the requirements of the national government agencies?

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 Intensifies Anti-Flooding Efforts

January 29, 2026January 24, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government continued its operations to prevent flooding and Mayor April Aguilar inspected the efforts on location, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

The Las Piñas City government has intensified its anti-flooding efforts through Operation Anti-Flood, with ongoing creek inspections and dredging activities aimed at reducing flood risks in vulnerable areas.

Mayor April Aguilar joined personnel from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) during the inspection and dredging operations at Pasong Cobra Creek in Aventine Hills, Barangay Talon Dos.

Aguilar said Pasong Cobra Creek, which spans approximately 520 meters, has undergone extensive dredging operations conducted on December 29 and 30, and Jan. 3 to 10.

She said that during the operations, around 90 cubic meters of mud and silt were collected and removed to improve water flow and significantly reduce the risk of flooding in the area.

The mayor assessed the progress of the dredging activities and discussed the next steps to ensure the continuous cleaning and proper maintenance of the waterway.

She said the initiative forms part of the city’s broader flood prevention program, which prioritizes proactive and sustainable measures. Operations will continue until waterways are fully cleared and maintained in good condition.

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 anti-flooding operations are sufficient enough? Are there huge parts of your local community that remain vulnerable to flooding during the rainy season?

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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Japan Warns Philippines About Right-Of-Way Hurdles Related To Infrastructure Projects

January 29, 2026January 26, 2026carlocarrasco

For many years already, the Philippines has infrastructure projects in development with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which executes the official development assistance (ODA). The right-of-way challenges, however, are putting the projects at risk and Japan has alerted the government of the Philippines about it, 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 Japanese government’s lead development agency said that right-of-way (ROW) hurdles, rather than the tightening Philippine fiscal envelope, pose the primary risk to the completion of multibillion-peso infrastructure flagship projects.

Takashi Baba, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) chief representative in the Philippines, said that while budget reductions are sovereign prerogative, the legal obligations of bilateral agreements necessitate that Manila provides sufficient funding for land acquisition

“At this moment, we do not see any kind of delay because of the delay of the budget, but the delay of the ROW, [and] the process,” JICA Philippines chief representative Takashi Baba told Manila Bulletin last Thursday, Jan. 22.

He noted, however, that delays in ROW acquisition have already had an impact on project implementation.

“We already observed the kind of delay of the progress of the project itself. That’s why we are carefully monitoring the progress,” Baba added.

The assurance comes as the Marcos administration navigates a tighter fiscal landscape. The national government reduced unprogrammed appropriations in the 2026 budget to ₱150.9 billion, the lowest level of standby funding since 2019.

The contraction in the budget’s “standby” category directly affects the accounting of projects like the Metro Manila Subway and the North-South Commuter Railway, which rely heavily on Official Development Assistance (ODA) under JICA.

Baba added that the budget cut in the Philippines should be respected, noting that it reflects a sovereign decision.

“It should be respected,” he said, adding that the move represents “the GOP [government of the Philippines] or the government or the Philippine people’s decision in general.”

However, Baba emphasized that under the legal requirements of bilateral agreements, “the necessary budget should be allocated by the Philippine government,” particularly for ROW financing.

“When we look at the current GAA [General Appropriations Act], we notice that it’s not sufficient to cover everything like necessary budget, [the] necessary amount should be prepared by the Philippine government,” he added, noting that they are closely monitoring the situation.

Baba also highlighted that executive agencies may face difficulties in securing sufficient funding by the middle of the year, raising concerns that funding shortfalls could lead to delays in project implementation.

He said JICA is closely coordinating with the Philippine government to secure additional funding in line with agreements between the two countries.

“We are closely monitoring and also we are keeping good relationship and discussion with the Philippine government to secure another budget to cover the necessary one, which in accordance with agreed between the two countries,” Baba said.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think the right-of-way issues will delay the completion of the multi-billion Peso infrastructure projects that are supported by the Japanese? What should the national government of the Philippines do to resolve right-of-way issues?

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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Two Suspects Arrested In Parañaque City Over Illegal Substances Worth P408K

January 27, 2026January 20, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, two persons were apprehended as a result of a successful buy-bust operation organized by the police over illegal substances worth more than P400,000, 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…

Authorities from the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested two suspected drug pushers during a buy-bust operation on January 14.

The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as Abet, 38, a housekeeper, and Rol, 28. They were apprehended at around 7:35 p.m. at Centro Purok 7, Barangay Moonwalk, Parañaque City.

Police said operatives of the Parañaque City Police SDEU conducted the operation after Abet allegedly sold shabu to an undercover police officer.

Seized from Abet were five grams of shabu and two additional heat-sealed transparent sachets containing about 50 grams, with an estimated value of P374,000, including boodle money.

Meanwhile, operatives recovered from Rol approximately five grams of shabu worth P34,000.

In total, authorities confiscated about 60 grams of shabu valued at P408,000.

The suspects were brought to the Parañaque City Police SDEU custodial facility and were charged with violations of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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 there could be more traders of illegal drugs who have yet to be caught?

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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