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Muntinlupa Mayor Biazon reminds employees about serving the public

July 3, 2025June 30, 2025carlocarrasco

As his second term of office started this past Monday, Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon reminded the local government employees to serve the people with courtesy, politeness, respect and attention, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon started his second term of office at noon on June 30 and reminded employees of their duty to serve the public.

“We must serve and treat people with utmost courtesy, politeness, respect and attention that will make them feel that they are welcome and attended to,” he said in his inaugural message at the oath-taking ceremony of all newly elected officials of Muntinlupa on June 30.

Biazon took his oath before Muntinlupa Executive Judge Liezel Aquiatan.

“People are telling me that with my election this 2025, two ‘Firsts’ were accomplished. The first Muntinlupa Mayor to run unopposed, and the first to garner over two hundred thousand votes,” he said.

Also taking their oath were reelected Muntinlupa Rep. Jaime Fresnedi and Vice Mayor Stephanie Teves-Wong.

Councilors in Muntinlupa’s two districts also took their oath of office. They were District 1 Councilors Alexson Diaz, Raul Corro, Rachel Arciaga-Molina, Paty Katy Boncayao-Barreto, Jedidiah Presnedi, Walter Arcilla, Valentino Niefes and Amanda Jane Camilon.

The new District 2 councilors are Reggie Ann Landrito, Mamero Sevilla Jr., Kaye Anne Rongavilla, Francis Ian Bagatsing, Arlene Hilapo, Marie Shalimar Baes-Reyes, Rodolfo Moldez Jr. and Cornelio Martinez.

Biazon said in his first term of office, “good governance” meant something not only an Internet buzzword.

“Dito sa atin sa Muntinlupa, good governance means efficient and effective services, it means transparency and accountability in processes, it means we introduce innovation so that our programs continually improve to benefit our constituents especially those in vulnerable sectors,” he said.

He cited the accomplishments of the Muntinlupa City government in the last three years including getting the Seal of Good Local Governance award from 2022 to 2024 from the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

He said one of the major reforms that he implemented during his first term was to improve the services at the Ospital ng Muntinlupa (OsMun) in Alabang. The operation was the hospital was reverted back to the city government.

For 2025, he said, the city government allotted a P830 million budget for OsMun or about 10 percent of the total budget.

In addition, the city government allocated P100 million for the hospital’s infrastructure upgrades including rooms, critical facilities and new medical and laboratory equipment. He also formed the Mayor’s Patient Relations Team at OsMun to help patients and their families about concerns.

The mayor reminded employees of his “FREE (Fast, Responsive, Efficient and Effective) Service with a Smile” policy.

“Dapat ito ang maging tatak ng mga kawani ng lungsod—dapat hindi lang ito memory verse ng mga empleyado (This should be the brand of city employees—it shouldn’t just be a memory verse for employees). This should be a way of life, a standard operating procedure, an official policy,” he said.

Biazon said he will continue his 7K Agenda consisting of Kalusugan (Health), Karunungan (Knowledge), Kabuhayan (Livelihood), Kaunlaran (Progress), Kalikasan (Environment), Katarungan (Justice) and Kaayusan/Kapayapaan (Peace and Order).

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, what are you looking forward to from the City Government over the next three years?

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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Construction worker arrested in Parañaque City for stabbing a waiter

July 1, 2025June 26, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, local law enforcers arrested a construction worker for stabbing and wounding a waiter of a restaurant bar, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

A construction worker was arrested by the combined team from the Paranaque City Police and the Southern Police District Mobile Force Battalion for stabbing and seriously wounding a restaurant bar waiter.

The suspect, identified as Eric, 41, was arrested by the authorities a few meters away from a restaurant bar in Barangay Baclaran at around 10:40 p.m.

The victim was identified as Alex, 42. He suffered a stab wound in the body and was immediately brought to the Ospital ng Maynila for treatment.

The police who immediately responded after receiving the report spotted the suspect walking with blood stains on his shirt and holding a 12-inch kitchen knife.

The suspect was positively identified by a witness, Joemer, 44, as the one who stabbed and seriously wounded Alex after a heated argument.

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 have the feeling that violent crime will become more rampant over the next six 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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Filinvest Group still optimistic with Alabang central business district

June 29, 2025October 22, 2025carlocarrasco

Even though there are emerging rivals that each have distinctive attractions for businesses and residents, the Filinvest group remains confident and optimistic with its 244-hectare Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa, according to a business article by BusinessWorld. This is about the current state of corporate cities or central business districts (CBDs) which are contributing a lot to the economy of the Philippines in terms of financial value, jobs, properties and new residential communities.

For the newcomers reading this, Filinvest City is located within the Alabang area of Muntinlupa City, and it is connected with both the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the Metro Manila Skyway (which itself is connected to the NAIA Expressway and the North Luzon Expressway) which makes travel connectivity convenient.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the business article of BusinessWorld. Some parts in boldface…

THE FILINVEST group is banking on unsold inventory and infrastructure readiness at its 244-hectare Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa to support growth in its township portfolio, as new large-scale developments emerge in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

Catherine A. Ilagan, president and chief executive officer of Filinvest Alabang, Inc. (FAI), said Filinvest City continues to attract interest from businesses and residents, even as estates such as the 3,500-hectare Villar City, the 700-hectare Vermosa in Cavite, and the 74-hectare Arca South in Taguig expand their footprints.

“We’re the most developed. We have the essentials to back it up. We have the infrastructure and all of the utilities. All of that are already in place. Accessibility is also key. We also have access to talent,” Ms. Ilagan said in an interview with BusinessWorld.

“It takes a long time to develop into a real central business district (CBD),” she added.

FAI is the real estate arm of the Filinvest group, overseeing townships and high-end residential developments.

“In terms of densifying, there’s still a lot of potential for Filinvest City. The outlook for Filinvest City is really positive,” Ms. Ilagan said.

“The release of inventory is very deliberate,” she added.

According to a regulatory filing by the Filinvest group’s listed conglomerate, Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC), FAI beneficially owns 76.4 hectares of unsold lots in Filinvest City as of end-2024, indicating further growth capacity.

Launched in 1995, Filinvest City is a mixed-use township that integrates a CBD, residential communities, leisure destinations, educational institutions, and medical and wellness centers.

It is the country’s only CBD to hold both Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) certifications.

“The LEED and BERDE certifications are testaments to Filinvest City being a green development,” Ms. Ilagan said.

Filinvest City’s sustainability features include a district cooling system that reduces energy use and emissions by servicing multiple buildings, an integrated electric-powered transport system known as the 360 Eco-Loop, and dedicated green spaces and sustainable buildings in Northgate Cyberzone.

Under Ms. Ilagan’s leadership, FAI is replicating the Filinvest City model in other areas as it grows its portfolio of master-planned, sustainable townships and premium real estate developments under the Filigree brand.

Ms. Ilagan brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate and urban development.

“Filinvest City is a ten-minute city. Everything can be reached in ten minutes. This is the DNA that we want to replicate in the other townships,” Ms. Ilagan said.

“We’ve always subscribed to the idea of a balanced live-work-play. That’s the DNA of all of our townships, a well-rounded and balanced development,” she added.

Other FAI-led townships include the 58-hectare City di Mare in Cebu, the 201-hectare Filinvest Mimosa Plus in Clark, Pampanga, the 288-hectare Filinvest New Clark City in Tarlac, and the 677-hectare Timberland Heights in Rizal.

“Whether it’s a small development, a bigger development, a high development, or a denser development, there should always be that balance of live-work-play components. As a real estate developer, that is the sustainable way to do things. Now, we want everything to be walkable,” Ms. Ilagan said.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? What do you think that Villar City, Arca South and Vermosa don’t have when compared with Filinvest City? If you are developing properties, do you find Filinvest City advantageous and attractive for your business needs?

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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High-value suspect arrested in Parañaque City

June 27, 2025June 22, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, a buy-bust operation successfully organized by the local police resulted in the arrest of a high-value suspect and the seizure of illegal drugs worth more than half a million Pesos, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

Police arrested a suspected high-value drug personality and seized P544,000 worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City on Wednesday, June 19.

The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect, identified only as Jose, 21, was arrested at around 9:00 p.m. in Barangay San Isidro by operatives of the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU).

Police said the operation stemmed from reports by concerned residents about the suspect’s alleged involvement in illegal drug activities.

Confiscated from the suspect were 80 grams of shabu valued at P544,000, a black backpack, a cellphone used in illegal drug transactions, and P1,000 in marked buy-bust money. The seized drugs were turned over to the SPD Forensic Unit for laboratory examination.

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 think that the smuggling and selling of illegal drugs in the city will get worse over the next six 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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Gunrunning suspects arrested by PNP-CIDG in Parañaque City

June 26, 2025June 22, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the city of Parañaque, elements of the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) successfully pulled of an entrapment operation resulting in the apprehension of three gunrunning suspects and the seizure of loose firearms, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

Three gunrunning suspects were arrested and five loose firearms were seized by the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) during an entrapment operation in Parañaque City, a ranking official bared Friday, June 20.

Police Brig. Gen. Rolindo M. Suguilon, CIDG officer-in-charge, identified the suspects as alias “Johnel”, an electrical engineer; “James”, a businessman; and “Rolyn”, a dentist.

The suspects were allegedly caught in the act of delivering and trading five unlicensed firearms at an open parking lot of a mall in Barangay Tambo last June 18.

Authorities recovered from the suspects three caliber 5.56 Bushmaster rifles, a caliber 9mm pistol, and a caliber 22 pistol.

“The suspects are allegedly involved in gunrunning and the illegal firearms trade operating within the National Capital Region,” Suguilon said.

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 considering that there are a lot of loose firearms within the city? Do you think violent crime will get much worse in Parañaque over the next six 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 City Mayor-elect Aguilar and incoming Congressman Santos attend ERPAT-Pilar gathering

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities (ERPAT) Pilar Chapter had its gathering of members and Mayor-elect April Aguilar and incoming Congressman Mark Santos joined in as guests, 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 Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities (ERPAT) Pilar Chapter held its General Assembly on Sunday, June 15, in Pilar. The gathering brought together members of ERPAT for a day of fellowship, updates on organizational initiatives, and formal recognition of outstanding contributions to the group’s advocacy.

Mayor-elect April Aguilar and Congressman-elect Mark Anthony Santos joined the assembly and expressed their appreciation for the continued efforts of ERPAT in promoting responsible fatherhood and active community participation. In her message, Mayor-elect Aguilar commended the group for its unity and commitment to family-centered programs, particularly at the grassroots level.

One of the highlights of the event was the awarding of certificates to selected members who have shown exceptional support and service to the organization and active involvement in ERPAT initiatives.

The ERPAT organization continues to serve as a strong partner of the local government in advocating paternal responsibility, community building, and family welfare.

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 ERPAT have a lot of members in your local community right now? Is there an ERPAT chapter in your barangay?

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 residents served by Las Piñas City’s Lab for All caravan in Barangay Pilar Village

June 25, 2025June 19, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the Lab for All caravan was held in Barangay Pilar Village serving more than one thousand five hundred residents, the City Government announced via social media. First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Department of Health (DOH) secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar were present during the event.

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 of Las Piñas, led by Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar, welcomed the national government’s “Lab For All: Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot para sa Lahat” caravan on Tuesday, June 17, at the Aguilar Sports Complex in Pilar. The medical and social outreach provided free health services to more than 1,500 residents in coordination with the Department of Health, partner agencies, and the private sector.

Mayor Mel Aguilar expressed her deep appreciation to the Office of the First Lady and the Department of Health for bringing the Lab For All program to the city, citing its strong alignment with Las Piñas’ continuing thrust to deliver health services closer to the community. Vice Mayor April Aguilar likewise delivered a message of unity and compassion, thanking all volunteers and partner organizations who worked to serve Las Piñeros throughout the day.

Leading the national delegation was First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, who emphasized the administration’s support for maternal and child care, particularly through the First 1,000 Days Program. Also present at the event were Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla, who both expressed support for the caravan’s goal of providing accessible and people-centered health programs.

Among the services offered were free medical consultations, blood sugar and cholesterol tests, reproductive health services, eye checkups, free eyeglasses, family planning assistance, and the distribution of free medicines. Residents also received legal consultations from the Public Attorney’s Office, assistance from Pag-IBIG and the National Housing Authority, and support from the Senate’s outreach team.

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? Is your local community up next to host the Lab for All caravan?

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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Almost 500 residents served by Las Piñas City’s Lab for All caravan in Barangay Talon Kuatro

June 24, 2025June 17, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the Lab for All caravan was organized in Barangay Talon Kuatro serving almost five hundred residents, the City Government announced via social media. Mayor-elect April Aguilar was present to meet the locals.

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

The Lab For All Caravan continued its rollout of medical missions in Las Piñas with a second leg held on Saturday, June 14, at the Equitable Village Covered Court in Talon Kuatro. The initiative once again brought healthcare services directly to the community, with nearly 500 residents benefiting from the free consultations and treatments.

Mayor-elect April Aguilar personally joined the activity, alongside City Health Office head Dr. Juliana Gonzalez, to oversee the operations and engage with the beneficiaries. The event featured on-site medical check-ups, laboratory diagnostics, BMI computation, sugar and cholesterol testing, and distribution of maintenance medicines.

The City Health Office, in coordination with the national Lab For All team, ensured that residents received immediate medical attention and appropriate prescriptions.

Mayor-elect Aguilar expressed her continued support for the Lab For All program, thanking the healthcare workers and volunteers for their dedication.

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 confident that the Lab for All caravan will arrive at your local community very 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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NBI agents attacked by Chinese national during entrapment operation in Parañaque City

June 24, 2025June 19, 2025carlocarrasco

During an entrapment operation in Parañaque City, a Chinese national physically attacked three agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and it took a few men to subdue him, according to a GMA Network news report.

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

Three agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) were physically attacked by a Chinese man during an entrapment operation in Paranaque City.

In John Consulta’s exclusive report on “24 Oras” on Tuesday, the incident occurred against members of the NBI Criminal Intelligence Division inside a building in Parañaque City.

Video showed one NBI agent backing away after he was punched in the face by one of the Chinese men.

Authorities had difficulty in arresting the Chinese man after his violent outburst after his companion was being arrested.

“Nagulat kami. Lumaban. Nanakit ng mga agents natin. Very bothering yung ginagawa nung isang suspect na lumaban sa mga otoridad kasi parang hindi na niya kinakatakutan ang local authorities. Hindi na sila natakot kahit alam nila otoridad,” said Noel Bocaling, NBI Intelligence Service assistant director.

(We were caught off guard because he fought back and hurt our agents. What he did was very bothering because it seemed like he was not afraid of local authorities.)

“It took at least three men to subdue the said person pero kung unarmed, you will practice maximum tolerance din pagdating sa ganyan. Huliin mo talaga kaya tatlong agents dyan ang nasaktan,” he added.

(It took at least three men to subdue the said person, but he was unarmed, [so] you will practice maximum tolerance in this case. You need to arrest them, but in the process three of our agents got hurt.)

According to the NBI, one of the Chinese men is facing a complaint for allegedly keeping the complainant’s passport as ransom.

“Passport na ayaw isuli and the passport will be returned for a fee kaya pumunta kami doon in an entrapment operation. Naghanda kami ng pera, ng marked money, para ibayad and then after dun, ang plano huliin,” Bocaling said.

(The suspect will only return the complainant’s passport if he pays the fee, so we prepared marked money for the entrapment operation and the plan was to capture him.)

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 consider your city a hot spot of criminal activities and violent incidents involving Chinese nationals?

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 launches Lab for All caravan in Barangay BF International-CAA, over 600 residents served

June 22, 2025June 17, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the Lab for All caravan was formally launched in Barangay BF International-CAA and more than six hundred local residents availed of the free medical and social services, the City Government announced via social media. Mayor-elect April Aguilar attended the launch and met with locals.

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

The Lab For All Caravan officially launched its series of medical missions in Las Piñas City on Friday, June 13, with its first at the CAA Elementary School Covered Court in BF International / CAA. Over 600 residents gathered early in the day to avail of the free medical and social services brought by the program, which aims to deliver accessible healthcare and assistance directly to communities.

Residents availed of a wide range of free services including medical consultations, chest x-rays, blood sugar and cholesterol testing, body mass index computation, and the issuance of maintenance medicines.

Mayor-elect April Aguilar was present to oversee the conduct of the activity and express her gratitude to the organizers for choosing Las Piñas as one of the host cities. She emphasized the importance of making healthcare more reachable, especially for those who need it most.

Aside from medical services, Pag-IBIG Fund was also on site to assist residents with membership concerns, applications, and other related services.

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 know when will the Lab for All caravan arrive in 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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