Muntinlupa – Author Carlo Carrasco

Two Suspects Arrested And P2.37 Million Worth Of Marijuana Seized In Barangay Alabang

July 22, 2026July 17, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Muntinlupa, local police officers successfully pulled-off a buy-bust operation that resulted in the apprehension of two suspects and the seizure of illegal substances worth more than P2 million, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

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

Police arrested two men and confiscated P2.37 million worth of kush, or high-grade marijuana, in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa, on July 16.

Personnel from the Muntinlupa Police Station’s Drug Enforcement Unit conducted the sting along 42 East Service Road in the barangay at about 10:25 p.m.

An undercover officer acted as a poseur-buyer and purchased kush from the suspects, leading to their arrest.

The suspects were identified as alias Pagong, 29, a resident of Alabang, and alias Bebe Dok, 21, a resident of San Pedro, Laguna. Both were classified as high-value individuals.

Seized during the operation were four vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing 1,583 grams of kush, three marked P1,000 bills used as buy-bust money, and a car used by the suspects during the transaction.

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 thankful to the local police officers for the successful buy-bust operation?

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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Housemaid Arrested In Muntinlupa City For Qualified Theft

July 19, 2026July 14, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Muntinlupa, a housemaid was apprehended by the local police for stealing and pawning the jewelry of her employer, 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…

Police arrested a 43-year-old housemaid in Muntinlupa after she allegedly stole jewelry worth more than P180,000 from her employer’s home in an exclusive subdivision.

The suspect, identified only as alias Janice, a resident of Balayan, Batangas, worked for a jewelry shop owner at her residence in Alabang Hills Village, Barangay Cupang.

Authorities said Janice is facing seven counts of qualified theft under Article 310 of the Revised Penal Code after her employer, alias Maricor, traced missing jewelry items to a pawnshop.

During an inspection of the suspect’s belongings, Maricor found a pawnshop receipt for a gold necklace valued at P12,571, which she identified as hers.

Police later verified that seven jewelry items worth P90,315 — including necklaces, rings, earrings, and pendants — had been pawned under Janice’s name.

The stolen items were recovered, but other valuables amounting to P94,145 –including a diamond ring, a necklace with a diamond and emerald pendant, a wristwatch, and a bracelet — remain missing.

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 concerned that house helpers could steal your valuables? Do you think the victim will be able to find and recover the missing jewelry worth over P94,000?

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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110,508 Muntinlupa Students Are Beneficiaries Of Local Scholarship Program

July 14, 2026July 8, 2026carlocarrasco

More than one hundred ten thousand students of Muntinlupa are officially beneficiaries of the local scholarship program which continued to expand, according to a news report by the Manila Bulletin.

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

A total of 110,508 students are now beneficiaries of the Muntinlupa City government’s scholarship program, Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced.

He said the city’s guiding principle is that “no child should be left behind,” noting that the program continues to expand alongside the annual Free Back to School Package.

“Bukod sa taun-taong Libreng Balik Eskwela Package para maging handa ang mga estudyante sa school, patuloy pang pinalalawak ang scholarship program para mas marami ang makinabang (So aside from the annual Free Back to School Package to get students ready for school, the scholarship program is continuously expanding so that more people can benefit),” Biazon said.

He added that the number of scholars is more than twice the maximum capacity of the Philippine Arena, regarded as the largest indoor arena in the world.

This year, the city government allotted P600 million for scholarships covering learners from Grade 1 to post graduate levels.

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 satisfied with the current state of education in the city? Do you approve of the local scholarship 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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NLCOM Assists Over One Thousand Families In General Santos City

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026carlocarrasco

New Life Community Care Foundation International, Inc. (NLCOM) – the compassion arm of New Life Philippines located inside Alabang Hills Village in Muntinlupa City – provided assistance and much-needed relief to more than one thousand families in General Santos City who were impacted by the powerful Mindanao earthquake.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the July 5 social media announcement by NLCOM. Some parts in boldface…

From June 22–25, we had the privilege of serving earthquake-affected communities across General Santos City, Sarangani, T’Boli (South Cotabato), and nearby areas. During those few days, we distributed relief assistance to 1,100 families, installed 17 community water filtration systems, and conducted Psychological First Aid (PFA) to help children, families, and communities.

Every disaster reminds us that the need is always greater than our capacity. While we thank God for every relief bag distributed, every family reached, every community given access to clean water, and every conversation that brought comfort, we also recognize that there are still many who need help, hope, and healing.

Our prayer is not simply to do more, but to be more prepared—to continue equipping ourselves, strengthening partnerships, and responding with excellence whenever communities are faced with crisis. We pray that God will continue to expand our capacity so that more lives can be served, more families can receive practical care, and more hearts can experience His love through the Church.

As we look ahead, we invite you to continue standing with us. Pray for the communities that are still rebuilding, pray for our local church partners, and if God is stirring your heart to be part of future disaster response efforts, we’d love to connect with you.

To watch the Facebook video post of NLCOM, click https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18fBh4XHGH/

For the newcomers reading this, I previously blogged about NLCOM back in 2020 which you can read by clicking here and my recent blog posts can viewed by clicking here, here, here, here, here and here. NLCOM has an established record of providing relief to disaster victims and helping them rebuild their lives and communities as they recover.

NLCOM is committed to organizing activities from disaster preparedness trainings, relief goods distribution, mobile kitchen feeding operations, Psychological First Aid to kids and adults traumatized by a disaster, and rebuilding of damaged houses. To get to know NLCOM better, I recommend you watch their official YouTube video below…

If you have decided to help people through NLCOM, be aware that New Life’s compassion arm is accepting donations. You may send your monetary donations to:

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CARE FOUNDATION INT’L. INC.

PESO CHECKING ACCOUNT:

Unionbank (Richville Branch)

00-133000543-3

US DOLLAR ACCOUNT:

Unionbank (Richville Branch)

13-133000530-7

Swift Code: ubpphphmm

Via PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nlcomPH

For more information about NLCOM, visit https://nlcom.org.ph/ or visit their office at 2 Don Manolo Boulevard, Alabang Hills Village, Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Contact them at landline 88091542 extension 426.

In ending post, let me share with you a few holy scriptures that should remind you that God is our source, our provider and the blessedness of giving is absolutely true. Be remind that Lord Jesus is the hope of all nations.

Mercy to the needy is a loan to God, and God pays back those loans in full.

Proverbs 19:17 (MSG)

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Philippians 2:3-4 (NKJV)

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Muntinlupa City Honored With Steward for Waterways Sustainability Award

July 6, 2026June 30, 2026carlocarrasco

In recognition of its support and implementation of the Adopt-An-Estero and Waterbody Program last year, the City Government of Muntinlupa was honored with the Steward for Waterways Sustainability Award, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Muntinlupa is notably the only local government unit (LGU) in the National Capital Region (NCR) to receive the award.

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

The Muntinlupa City government, through its Lake Management Office (LMO), was recognized with the Steward for Waterways Sustainability Award for its support and implementation of the Adopt-An-Estero and Waterbody Program in 2025.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau in the National Capital Region (NCR) conferred the award on the city government in recognition of its efforts to care for, maintain, and rehabilitate rivers, esteros, and other waterways.

Muntinlupa is the only local government unit in the NCR to receive the award, the city government announced.

“This is our strongest proof na sineseryoso natin ang pag-aalaga sa mga ilog, estero, at iba pang waterways sa lungsod, lalo na’t malaking bahagi ng Muntinlupa ay katabi ng Laguna Lake, na konektado rin sa Manila Bay (This is our strongest proof that we take the care of rivers, estuaries, and other waterways in the city seriously, especially since a large part of Muntinlupa is adjacent to Laguna Lake, which is also connected to Manila Bay),” Mayor Ruffy Biazon said.

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 happy with the award the City Government won? Do you think clearing up the esteros will reduce the risk of flooding 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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Better than Streaming: Free Movie Admission For Senior Citizens In Muntinlupa City Restored

July 3, 2026July 2, 2026carlocarrasco

Welcome back fellow geeks and film buffs!

In the progressive city of Muntinlupa in the Philippines, the City Government led by Mayor Ruffy Biazon formally signed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) with three cinema operators – Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall and SM Center Muntinlupa – granting free admission for senior citizens with limits starting July 6, 2026, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

This move effectively restored the movie benefit of senior citizens in the city. Regarding the limitations of the benefit, free movie admissions will happen once-a-week, either on Monday or Tuesday.

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

Senior citizens in Muntinlupa will once again be able to watch movies for free starting July 6, following the signing of an agreement between the city government and cinema operators.

On July 1, Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed a memorandum of agreement with SM Center Muntinlupa, Festival Mall, and Alabang Town Center granting senior citizens free movie admission.

Biazon said bona fide residents of Muntinlupa can avail themselves of the free movie admission once a week, either on Monday or Tuesday.

In May, Biazon signed City Council Resolution No. 2026-333, which authorized him to enter into the agreement with cinema operators in the city.

The resolution stated: “Senior Citizens of Muntinlupa City are given preferential attention and priority to enjoy additional grants of incentives as an expression of gratitude for their invaluable contribution to the progress and prosperity of Muntinlupa City.”

This latest development will eventually attract more senior citizens to enter the specific commercial places that have cinemas. Festival Mall’s modern cinemas are located at the 4^th floor (AKA 3^rd level) while those at Alabang Town Center are on the ground floor. Watching movies on the big screen inside the cinema is more immersive and clearly better than streaming.

Streaming extremists who oppose cinema viewing cannot argue with the fact that almost all movies released from long ago were made for the big screen inside the theaters, not for smartphones, not for laptops and not for TV sets. I should state that senior citizens can enjoy spending time inside commercial joints socializing with friends after watching movies, and it definitely is not ideal for them to spend all their free time inside their homes. There is the human need for the temporary change of place and it is only the cinema that can provide them the immersive, big screen entertainment experience.

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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Muntinlupa City Police Rescues 28 Individuals In Street Situations

July 2, 2026June 28, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Muntinlupa, local authorities rescued almost thirty individuals – including minors – who were spotted on local streets to ensure their safety, 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 Muntinlupa police rescued 28 Children, Individuals, and Families in Street Situations (CIFISS) during a reach‑out operation aimed at providing assistance and intervention.

A total of 61 police personnel, 20 barangay personnel, and three personnel from the Muntinlupa City Public Information Office participated in the one-time big-time reach-out operation in Barangays Alabang and Ayala Alabang.

Col. Olivia Ancheta, Muntinlupa police chief, led the pre-deployment briefing together with barangay offices that emphasized the importance of a coordinated, humane, and community-centered approach in assisting CIFISS.

CIFISS includes minors who live and spend time on the streets, adults who live in public spaces, and families living on the streets due to economic hardship. The composite teams were deployed to target areas, including a terminal and the Alabang viaduct.

The rescued individuals were turned over to the Barangay Social Services Department of Barangay Alabang for documentation, assessment, and the provision of interventions and social welfare services.

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 approve the way the local authorities rescued the individuals spotted on city streets?

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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AHVA Announces Updates On Ad Display Rates And Tarpaulin Sizes

June 25, 2026June 22, 2026carlocarrasco

Do you intend to advertise something within Alabang Hills Village? Be aware that the Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) formally announced that it has updated the ad display rates as well as tarpaulin sizes. Ads with political or malicious content are still unacceptable.

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

We are pleased to inform you of our updated advertising display rates & prescribed tarpaulin sizes in our ads display board located near our AHV- Tirona gate.

Effective July 1, the following are the rates for a 30-day ads placement: Resident – P3,600.00, Non-Resident – P7,200.00

Prescribed Tarpaulin size: 4ft x 6ft (maximum size)

For Garage Sale ads display, we have allocated one (1) frame for this, good for 4 tarpaulins. Fee is P500.00 for 7 days display, cartolina size. Only residents may avail of this.

Kindly note that tarpaulins beyond the prescribed size will not be accepted. We request your cooperation regarding this.

Procedure for the ads display

Proceed to the admin office & bring your tarpaulin

if tarpaulin is within the prescribed size, the help desk staff will accept the tarpaulin

Pay the ads display fee to our cashier

Ads will be displayed the following working day

if ads are not renewed on or before the 30th day (display), such will be removed accordingly.

Ads with political and / or malicious content will not be accepted.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you have advertised inside Alabang Hills Village before, did you get a good return in terms of responses or sales? What do you think about the new rates AHVA announced? Did you business get a good response from consumers of Alabang Hills?

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 Mayor Thanks Taxpayers For Back-To-School Program

June 23, 2026June 16, 2026carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Muntinlupa, the City Government distributed packages of school supplies to public school students and Mayor Ruffy Biazon expressed his gratitude to the taxpayers for their contributions to the local back-to-school program, 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…

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon, citing the vital role of taxpayers’ contributions, led the distribution of the city government’s “Balik Eskwela” packages to public school students on Tuesday, June 16.

“Salamat sa taxpayers kaya we are able to provide free school supplies to public school students (Thanks to the taxpayers, we are able to provide free school supplies to public school students),” Biazon said.

Each package contains backpacks, notebooks, pens and pencils, pencil cases, pad papers, and MUNwalk sneakers for learners from kindergarten to senior high school.

Biazon personally visited several schools, including Alabang Elementary School, Bayanan Elementary School Unit 1, and Muntinlupa Elementary School, to hand out the supplies.

“Maayos at smooth ang naging distribution natin ng libreng balik eskwela packages sa Alabang Elementary School. Tuwang-tuwa ang students at parents dahil sa excitement. Basta enrolled sa public schools sa Muntinlupa, mabibigyan (Our distribution of free back-to-school packages at Alabang Elementary School went smoothly. Students and parents were very happy because of the excitement. As long as they are enrolled in public schools in Muntinlupa, they will be given),” he assured.

It is estimated that about 100,000 public school students, including those in early childhood education, will each receive the package.

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 approve of the City Government’s distribution of school supplies to local 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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AHVA Issues Security Advisory To Alabang Hills Village Homeowners Over Attempted Scam By Gang

June 13, 2026June 9, 2026carlocarrasco

Has anyone in your local community received a phone call from a scammer? Recently the Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) posted a security advisory and warning to its homeowners as one particular household received a call from a gang that intended to execute a scam.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the AHVA’s official security advisory. Some parts in boldface…

Dear AHV Neighbors,

We had another attempted scam call from the “Dugo-Dugo” gang targeting a house in the village. Fortunately, the household staff was aware of this scam and did not believe the caller. Instead, they contacted the homeowner directly to verify the information before taking any action.

Please be reminded that these scams are still happening. We strongly encourage all homeowners to inform and regularly remind their household staff not to trust calls requesting money, valuables, or urgent action on behalf of a family member or homeowner.

If they receive any suspicious call, they should always contact the homeowner directly to confirm the information before doing anything.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Has anyone in your local community been a victim of the Dugo-Dugo Gang? Are telephones in your household capable of tracing the phone numbers of all callers? If you have house helpers, have you oriented them to beware of scam callers?

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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