Las Piñas City Vice Mayor approves requests for Green Cards

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery approved several requests for the local Green Card with health and welfare in mind, according to a May 31, 2023 social media post by the City Government.  

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

In a move aimed at prioritizing the health and welfare of its constituents, Vice Mayor April Aguilar has recently approved multiple requests for the city’s Green Card Program on Tuesday, May 30th in City Hall.

The initiative provides substantial subsidies for hospital bills, easing the financial burden on residents seeking medical treatment. The Green Card program, introduced by the local government of Las Piñas City, has garnered significant attention for its innovative approach to supporting the healthcare needs of its citizens.

Since its inception, the program has provided crucial support to countless individuals and families facing medical emergencies or requiring prolonged treatment. With Vice Mayor Aguilar’s recent approval of several requests, more Las Piñas City residents will benefit from the program’s subsidies for hospital bills.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Las Piñas City resident, what is your reaction to this new development? Were there many people in your local community who had been wanting to avail of the Green Cards from the City 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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COVID-19 Crisis: Active cases in Muntinlupa City fall down by 45.8%

In the progressive city of Muntinlupa, the City Government’s health office announced that the total active COVID-19 cases in the city fell down by 45.8%, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

Muntinlupa City’s total active Covid-19 cases continued to decrease in the past two weeks, dipping below 100.

According to the City Health Office (CHO), as of June 5, Muntinlupa has 52 active Covid-19 cases, down by 44 cases or 45.8 percent, compared to 96 tallied as of May 29. The city had 114 active Covid-19 cases as of May 22.

Of the 52 active cases, 13 were recorded in Barangay Putatan, eight in Tunasan, seven each in Poblacion and Alabang, six in Ayala Alabang, four each in Cupang and Sucat, two in Bayanan and one in Buli.

In the past week, Muntinlupa tallied 105 new Covid-19 cases with the confirmed cases totaling 47,110 from 47,005. There were zero deaths in the past week while recoveries totaled 149 from 46,245 to 46,394. There are 13 probable cases in Muntinlupa as of June 5.

The Department of Health (DOH) reported on June 5 that there were 9,107 new Covid-19 cases nationwide from May 29 to June 4, down by 22 percent compared to the total from May 22 to 28.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Muntinlupa City resident, what is your reaction to this development? Do you feel safer or more confident now that the number of active COVID-19 cases in the city went down sharply? Are there still lots of unvaccinated people in your local community right now?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Las Piñas-based 2023 SEA Games medalists commended by Mayor and Vice Mayor

Recently in the city of Las Piñas, Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar-Nery welcomed local residents and 2023 SEA Games medalists Jocel Lyn Ninobla and Ana Alicia “Khate” Castillo at City Hall and had a meeting together, the City Government announced via their Facebook page post dated June 2.

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

Two remarkable athletes, Jocel Lyn Ninobla and Ana Alicia “Khate” Castillo, who proudly represented the Philippines at the recently concluded 2023 South East Asian Games in Cambodia, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar on Thursday, June 1st in City Hall.

Jocel Lyn Ninobla and Ana Alicia “Khate” Castillo are the 2023 SEA Games medalists based in Las Piñas City. (photo source – City of Las Piñas Facebook page)
The SEA Games medalists in their meeting with Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar. (photo source – City of Las Piñas Facebook page)

Jocel Lyn Ninobla, an outstanding taekwondo athlete, won a prestigious Gold medal at the Women’s Recognized Team Poomsae event and a Bronze medal in the Mixed Recognized Pair Poomsae event, highlighting her versatility and talent in the discipline. Jocel, an alumna of Divine Light Academy in Las Piñas, returned to her hometown to express her gratitude to the city that played a significant role in her journey.

Jocel Lyn Ninobla showing her 2023 SEA Games gold and bronze medals while posing with the Vice Mayor and Mayor. (photo source – City of Las Piñas Facebook page)

Accompanying Jocel was Ana Alicia “Khate” Castillo, a basketball athlete who secured a Silver medal at the Women’s 5×5 Basketball event. She is a proud graduate of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Las Piñas.

Ana Alicia “Khate” Castillo with her 2023 SEA Games silver medal, and the Vice Mayor and the Mayor. (photo source – City of Las Piñas Facebook page)

Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar commended Jocel and Khate for their dedication, hard work, and perseverance, which led them to excel on the international stage and bring glory to both the Philippines and Las Piñas City.

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 delighted to see local residents who won SEA Games medals for the Philippines?

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 extends financial assistance to family of murdered minor in Barangay CAA

Recently in the city of Las Piñas, Mayor Imelda Aguilar extended financial assistance using her personal funds to the grieving family of a minor who recently was found dead inside a washing machine, according to a city government Facebook page post dated June 1, 2023.

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

Mayor Imelda Aguilar has taken swift action to provide financial assistance from her personal funds to the grieving family of a 4-year-old boy who was found dead inside a washing machine on Sunday, May 28th in Brgy. BF International CAA.

Through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Mayor Mel Aguilar reached out to the victim’s family in Brgy. CAA, expressing her condolences and assuring them of the city’s support during this difficult time.

Recognizing the emotional and financial burden they now face, the CSWDO representatives personally visited the bereaved family to provide immediate financial aid and offer additional support services including the cremation of their beloved child at the Las Piñas public crematorium.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you happy that Mayor Aguilar made a generous move by using her personal funds to assist the grieving family?

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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Illegal drugs worth P23.4 million yielded by suspect in Parañaque City

Recently in the city of Parañaque, the police pulled off a successful buy-bust operation which resulted in the arrest of a fire volunteer and the seizure of illegal drugs worth more than P23 million, according to a news report by the Philippine News Agency (PNA). The suspect has since been detained at the city’s police station.

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

Police arrested a 41-year-old fire volunteer after he yielded suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP23.4 million during a drug sting in Parañaque City at dawn Saturday.

Suspect Jonnie Romo was arrested during a buy-bust operation along Balimbing Street, Phase 3, Olivarez Compound, Barangay San Isidro, at 2:50 a.m., Southern Police District (SPD) Director, Brig. Gen. Kirby John Kraft, said.

Romo yielded eight plastic sachets containing white crystalline substances suspected to be shabu, two medium-sized plastic tea bags sealed with the label “Guar Yun Wang,” one medium-sized transparent plastic sachet, a genuine PHP1,000 bill on top of 139 pieces of buy-bust money, blue-green eco bag, a brown envelope, and a weighing scale.

The seized illegal drugs have an estimated combined weight of 3,450 grams, with the standard drug price amounting to PHP23,460,000.

The confiscated illegal drug items have been turned over to the SPD Forensic Unit for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? Do you think Parañaque City will still remain as a hot spot for illegal drugs?

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Two suspects arrested and almost P200K in illegal drugs seized in Las Piñas City

Recently in the city of Las Piñas, police officers pulled off another successful buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrests of two suspects and the seizure of illegal drugs worth roughly P200,000, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The apprehension happened within Barangay BF International-CAA.

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

The Las Piñas police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) conducted a buy-bust operation which led to the arrest of two siblings on Wednesday, May 24.

The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as Alvin Flores, 33, alias “Tol,” and Rosalyn, 40.

Col. Jaime Santos, city police chief, said the suspects were arrested at around 11:30 p.m. along Avocado Street, Barangay CAA, FB International, Las Piñas City.

Santos said the SDEU conducted the operation in response to complaints the police received from citizens concerning the alleged illegal drugs trading by the siblings.

Confiscated from the suspects were 29 grams of shabu worth P197, 200 and the P300 buy-bust money.

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 your local community is a hot spot for illegal drugs right now?

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Two suspects apprehended and Illegal drugs worth almost P900K seized in Las Piñas City

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, police officers pulled of a successful buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrest of two suspects as well as the seizure of almost P900,000 worth of illegal drugs, according to a Philippine Daily Inquirer news report.  

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

Police  seized nearly P900,000 worth of crystal meth or “shabu” and arrested two drug suspects  following a buy-bust operation in Las Piñas City on Tuesday.

The Southern Police District (SPD) said its District Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) operatives and other law enforcement units arrested Annie Dacut Evalla, 29, and Jenden Queen Romobio, 34, along Manukan St., Manuyo Dos, on Tuesday afternoon.

Confiscated from the suspects — who were considered high-value individuals — were 130 grams of shabu worth an estimated P884,000, and the buy-bust money.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Las Piñas City resident, what is your reaction to this new development? Are illegal drugs a very serious problem in your local community right now?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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NPA rebel wanted for murder arrested in Parañaque City

Recently in Parañaque City, police officers arrested an active member of the New People’s Army (NPA) who has been wanted for murder, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news report. The arrest took place at Barangay San Dionisio.

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

A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) facing murder charge was nabbed during a manhunt operation conducted by operatives of the Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO5) in Parañaque City on Tuesday, a police report said.

In an interview on Wednesday, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, identified the suspect as Ferdinand Nolasco, 42, an active NPA member belonging to Platoon 3, Komite ng Probinsya 3 of the Albay Bicol Regional Party Committee (BRPC).

He is being indicted with the crime of murder with no bail recommended issued by the court,” she said.

Calubaquib said Nolasco was tracked down after the conduct of surveillance and intelligence operations starting in April.

He was finally arrested around 5:20 p.m. in Barangay San Dionisio after the service of a warrant of arrest by joint personnel of the different units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Army (PA).

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a Parañaque City resident, are you concerned that there could be more Communists/socialists/Marxists who previously committed murder and could be living within your local community? Did you notice if your family members seem to be under the influence of the Satanic Left?

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Alabang Hills Village 2023-2024 Vehicular Sticker Program in effect, applications for non-resident stickers are accepted

Motorists who wish to avail of the newest edition of vehicular stickers (2023-2024) from the Alabang Hills Village Association (AHVA) are welcome to apply for them – online or offline – starting with the non-resident/pass thru stickers. For a general reference, posted below is the AHVA’s image with details about the program.

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

Dear AHV Neighbors,

This is to inform you that the AHVA Vehicle Sticker program for 2023-2024 will commence on Monday, May 15. Following is the schedule of the program by type of vehicle sticker:


Non-resident / Pass Thru: starting May 15

Commercial and Don Manolo Blvd (New Life Alabang, San Beda College Alabang): starting June 1

Resident (Homeowners, Lot Owners, Tenants) and Bicycle/Motorcycle: starting July 1.

For orderly and timely processing and as a Covid-19 safety precaution, applications for Sticker Processing & Issuance will need to be done by appointment. Here are the alternative approaches by which you could apply for a vehicle sticker(s):

Online Application

  1. Apply online via the AHVA website at https://alabanghillsvillage.com
  2. Click on the E-services tab and select “Vehicle Sticker”.
  3. Click on the vehicle sticker category that you are applying for. Please take note of the start dates by vehicle category. The online system for each category will go ‘live’ a few days before each of the indicated start dates.
  4. Download and print an application form and fill out as required.
  5. Follow the online instructions, ensuring you pick a Processing & Issuance day and time that will work best for you.

6.   You will see a Confirmation page after you successfully book an appointment. You will also receive a Confirmatory Email shortly thereafter.

Offline Application


A. AHVA Office Visit: If you cannot or have difficulty applying online, please drop by the AHVA Office during office hours and we will be happy to help you book an appointment. This facility will be available to both Seniors and non-Seniors.


B. Dropbox Submission: Alternatively, you can submit your vehicle sticker application form via dropbox. The Vehicle Sticker Application Form Dropbox will be located in the AHVA Office. Please allow our Sticker Processor a few days to call you to set up your appointment date and time.

You are required to wear a face mask and observe social distancing when you come to the Admin Office whether to apply for a sticker or to bring your vehicle for stickering.

Sticker FeesSticker fees will remain the same as last year’s except for the sticker fee for Don Manolo Blvd. An increase is needed to help the Association cover for increased maintenance expenses due to heavy wear and tear of this road.

For your convenience, posted below is the most recent application form from AHVA’s website…

For inquiries about this new development, visit https://alabanghillsvillage.com/ or call them at 88508254. You can visit their office at 1 Don Jesus Boulevard inside Alabang Hills Village from Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM. Always remember to follow their rules and speed limits whenever you are in the village.

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Muntinlupa City Government to provide free breast ultrasound and mammography tests

In the progressive city of Muntinlupa, the City Government will provide free breast ultrasound and mammography tests to specific and qualified patients, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

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

The Muntinlupa City government will provide free breast ultrasound and mammography tests to endorsed patients and beneficiaries of the Kalingang Munti Action Center (KMAC), a one-stop shop for the public in availing frontline services.

The Muntinlupa City Council approved Resolution 2023-238 authorizing Mayor Ruffy Biazon to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Medical Center Muntinlupa Inc., to provide free breast ultrasound and mammography tests.

“We definitely welcome this development as this enables the city government to address the problem of breast cancer head-on. By early detection, we hope to save many families from the heartbreak of losing mothers and women family members to an otherwise preventable disease,” said Biazon.

Under the agreement, the city government will shoulder the cost of the tests of patients and target beneficiaries identified by KMAC and verified by the Gender and Development (GAD) Office.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a Muntinlupa City resident, what is your reaction to this development? Do you think this new development will somehow make a positive impact with local patients?

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