Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, local police officers armed with a warrant arrested a wanted person for large-scale illegal recruitment, 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 boldfaceā¦
Police arrested a man wanted for large-scale illegal recruitment in ParaƱaque City on Oct. 7.
The suspect, identified as Jan, 37, of Barangay San Antonio, ParaƱaque City, was arrested at around 5:09 p.m. at City of Dreams, Barangay Tambo.
The suspect, ranked as the Top 6 most wanted person at the station level, was arrested by members of the ParaƱaque City Police Warrant and Subpoena Section during the conduct of āOplan Galugad.ā
Jan was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Ma. Christina De Pio Lim of ParaƱaque City Regional Trial Court, Branch 260, ParaƱaque City, 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 ParaƱaque, do you consider illegal recruitment a serious crime in the city?
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Recently the City Government of Las PiƱas achieved another tremendous honor as it emerged as the grand winner in the 2025 Metro Manila SubayBAYANI awards ceremony, 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 boldfaceā¦
The city government of Las PiƱas was named as grand winner in the 2025 Metro Manila SubayBAYANI award which honors local government units that exemplify excellence, innovations, and accountability in local infrastructure governance.
Las PiƱas City Mayor April Aguilar said the cities of ParaƱaque and Pasig also received an award during the ceremony held at the Manila Hotel on Oct. 7, organized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-National Capital Region (NCR).
Aguilar said the recognition affirms the city government’s commitment to transparent, efficient, and community-centered implementation of infrastructure projects that continue to uplift the lives of its residents and promote sustainable urban development.
She said the SubayBAYANI grand award underscores the cityās consistent excellence in infrastructure management and progressive governance.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you happy that the City Government emerged as the grand winner in the 2025 SubayBAYANI awards?? Does the latest award make you trust Mayor April Aguilar even more?
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, local police officers armed with warrants apprehended three suspects over different charges and one of them was arrested in one of the offices at City Hall, 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 boldfaceā¦
Police arrested three men facing cases of frustrated murder and violation of the anti-fencing law in separate operations conducted by members of the ParaƱaque City Police Warrant and Subpoena Section on Oct. 6.
The suspects were identified as John John, 25, Toto, 23, and Sadam, 40. John John and Toto, both wanted for frustrated murder, were arrested at around 5:51 p.m. along Tramo I, Barangay San Dionisio, ParaƱaque City.
They were arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Judge Leilanie Marie N. Dacanay-Grimares, of ParaƱaque City Regional Trial Court, Branch 294, with a recommended bail of P200,000 each.
On the same day, Sadam, who is facing violation of Presidential Decree 1612, otherwise known as the Anti-Fencing Law, was arrested at around 1:40 p.m. at the ParaƱaque Workers Affairs Office, ParaƱaque City Hall in Barangay San Antonio, ParaƱaque City.
The same judge issued the warrant of arrest against Sadam with a recommended bail of P120,000.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that someone suspected of committing a crime could be living next door to you?
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested two Chinese nationals ā one fugitive and the other with a hold departure order from a local court ā according to a news report by GMA News.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the GMA News report. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
A Chinese national wanted in his home country for allegedly duping his victims of over $900,000 through fraudulent investment schemes was recently arrested in ParaƱaque City, the Bureau of Immigration said on Monday.
The BI’s Fugitive Search Unit collared the 36-year-old suspect during an operation along Aseana Avenue in Barangay Tambo in the evening of Sept. 29. Aside from being a fugitive, the suspect was also found to be an overstaying alien.
The Chinese national is wanted by the Jiutai District Court in Chang Chun City, Jilin Province, China, for illegal absorption of public deposits.
The suspect allegedly conspired with other Chinese nationals in defrauding 6.54 RMB (renminbi) or around $918,603 from 42 investors between 2016 and 2019 by enticing them to put their money in fraudulent investment schemes.
During the same operation, the BI agents also encountered another Chinese national, a 53-year-old man with active derogatory records and is facing a hold departure order from a ParaƱaque City court.
Both foreigners were taken into custody following booking and documentation procedures and will be turned over to the BIās Warden Facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you concerned that there could be more Chinese fugitives living secretly in your local community? What do you think makes ParaƱaque a hot spot of criminal activity involving Chinese nationals?
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Recently in the City of Las PiƱas, the dredging and desilting project ā a partnership between San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the City Government ā was launched and it is a part of the corporationās Better Rivers PH program which can reduce the risk of flooding, 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 boldfaceā¦
The City Government of Las PiƱas, led by Mayor April Aguilar, formally launched the Dredging and Desilting Project in Las PiƱas and Zapote River along C5 Extension, Barangay Pulanglupa Uno in partnership with San Miguel Corporationās Better Rivers PH initiative.
The activity marks a major step toward improving flood control, restoring ecological balance, and ensuring long-term river rehabilitation in the city.
Present during the site inspection were Congressman Mark Anthony Santos, CENRO Head Engr. Cezar Perillo, City Engineer Mike Aguilar, City Administrator Reynaldo Balagulan, City Agriculture Head Dr. August Michael Basangan, and Councilor Henry Medina.
Representing San Miguel Corporation were Mr. Jimmy Lu, Vice President and Overall Project Manager of SMC Better Rivers PH, and Atty. Cynthia de Castro, Government Affairs and Advocacy Group Manager. Also in attendance were Gat Anthony Concepcion from the DENR Manila Bay Coordinating Office, along with Barangay Captains Guada Rosales of Pulanglupa Uno and Eduardo Robles of Elias Aldana.
Mayor Aguilar emphasized that dredging and desilting are crucial to the cityās flood mitigation efforts and environmental protection goals.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you happy that the City Government and SMC teamed up for the dredging and desilting project? How often is your local community hit by flooding whenever heavy rain happens?
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Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, RIDEMed (previously referred to as RIDE Med) was officially launched and Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the inaugural delivery, according to a news report by the Daily Tribune. RIDEMed stands for Responsive Integrated Delivery of Essential Medicines.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Daily Tribune. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
The Muntinlupa City government held its inaugural ride of the RideMed program, a free delivery service of maintenance medicines for senior citizens and bedridden seniors.
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the inaugural delivery of the program joined by the program riders, Barangay Health Workers and Councilor Rachel Arciaga. Their first stop was at Bliss Muntinlupa where they visited one of the beneficiaries.
Biazon said that the program covers seniors aged 80 and above, as well as bedridden individuals aged 60 and above, who will receive their maintenance medicines directly at home. The program forms part of the benefits and health programs for senior citizens of the city.
Under the program, each health center will have an assigned RideMed team accompanied by a barangay health worker.
āWe require that the Barangay Health Worker accompany the rider to check the beneficiariesā vital signs,ā Biazon said.
The program provides several maintenance medicines for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and for general wellness.
Registration is open at all barangay health centers on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For details on the registration for RIDE Med, click here.
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 there many senior citizens in your local community who need medication delivered to them?
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Recently Las PiƱas City Mayor April Aguilar received a prestigious award related to healthcare and being a top public servant, 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 boldfaceā¦
Congratulations to Mayor April Aguilar for being honored with the prestigious Gawad Galing: Global Award of Excellence in Healthcare, receiving the recognition as Top Public Servant in the Allied Health category. This accolade celebrates exceptional individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the healthcare sector in the Philippines and beyond.
The award, which highlights both healthcare professionals and visionary leaders driving improvements in health services, recognizes Mayor Aprilās transformative initiatives in making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and high-quality across the city.
Mayor Aprilās administration has set a new standard for local government-led healthcare programs, proving that innovation, dedication, and compassionate governance can transform public health delivery. The award further cements her reputation as a trailblazer in public service and a champion for the welfare of her constituents.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las PiƱas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you happy having April Aguilar as the mayor of the city?
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Recently the water concessionaire Maynilad announced that its P1.6 billion wastewater facility in Muntinlupa City ā referred to as the Cupang Water Reclamation Facility ā has officially been operating, according to a BusinessWorld news report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of BusinessWorld. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
WEST ZONE concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has started treating up to 46 million liters of wastewater daily at its newly commissioned P1.6-billion Cupang Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in Muntinlupa City.
The facility is intended to expand sewerage coverage and treat wastewater to meet environmental standards, Maynilad said in a statement on Monday.
It is designed to serve about 33,000 customers in Sucat, Buli, Cupang, and Bayanan in Muntinlupa, Maynilad said.
At the same time, the company said it has started upgrading the facility to comply with stricter effluent standards under Department Administrative Order (DAO) 2016-08, as amended by DAO 2021-19 of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
āWe are not only expanding our wastewater treatment capacity ā weāre also future-proofing our facilities to comply with the latest environmental standards,ā Maynilad President and Chief Executive Officer Ramoncito S. Fernandez said.
The Cupang WRF is one of two major wastewater treatment facilities recently completed in Muntinlupa, along with the nearby Tunasan WRF.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a Maynilad customer, do you think the newly launched wasterwater facility will achieve positive results in the near future?
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Welcome back fellow geeks, Blu-ray collectors and movie buffs!
I finally did it! After having seen it many times on home video, cable TV, local TV and DVD, I finally viewed NausicaƤ of the Valley of the Wind inside the local cinema here in the Philippines. I saw it on September 17 at SM Cinema inside SM Southmall in Las PiƱas City. This was also the first time in two years since I last saw any movie inside the cinema (I last saw Sound of Freedom).
An old movie poster of NausicaƤ Of The Valley Of The Wind.
For the newcomers reading this, NausicaƤ Of The Valley Of The Wind was part of the Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 which was exclusive to SM Cinema (the largest cinema chain in the country). While the said fest ended on September 16, there were still screenings of Studio Ghibli anime feature films shown in SM Cinema branches from September 17 to 23.
I paid P275 (US$4.72 according to the foreign exchange as of this writing) for my SM Cinema ticket and it includes a free drink. I entered the cinema carrying my ticket, drink and popcorn feeling excited and nostalgic to see NausicaƤ Of The Valley Of The Wind on the big screen for the first time ever. What was shown was the English-subtitled version with Japanese voiceovers (Sumi Shimamoto as NausicaƤ, GorƓ Naya as Yupa, Yoshiko Sakakibara as Kushana, YƓji Matsuda as Asbel, and more)
We were only seven people inside the cinema and there were lots of vacant seats beside, behind and in front of me. I was sitting very comfortably waiting for the screening to begin. At the same time, nobody had a noisy smartphone during the screening. As for me, I deliberately turned my smartphone off to ensure no communication-related distractions would happen.
Eventually NausicaƤ Of The Valley Of The Wind finally started playing on the big screen. After the short animated opening scene, the music by Joe Hisaishi started playing as the opening credits went on. At that moment, I was immersed into Hayao Miyazakiās anime classic immediately and I knew I made the right decision to see it inside the theater.
As the film went on, I adjusted myself to reading the subtitles while maintaining focus on the plot as well as the development of characters. Visually, the film turned out to be really spectacular on the big screen even though it had no computer-generated images at all (note: it is purely hand-drawn animation that was done with so much hard work by Miyazaki and the animators). With the higher resolution on the big screen, I saw a lot more tiny visual details here and there and the facial expressions of the characters became more lively than before. Very clearly, NausicaƤ Of The Valley Of The Wind is meant to be seen in the movie theater.
The sense of visual scale in scenes like this one is best viewed on the big screen in the movie theater. (photo source – IMDB.com)
There is nothing like exploring a very polluted forest filled with huge, mutated insects. (photo source – IMDB.com)
After about two hours ā the end credits includes animated scenes showing what happened after the climax ā of watching, I left the cinema feeling very satisfied and entertained even though I saw Miyazakiās 1984 masterpiece many times over the decades. The fact that the English-subtitled version was shown gave me an idea of what Japanese moviegoers saw inside their cinemas in 1984, and I can say that the Japanese voiceovers were engaging to listen to. The big screen experience alone made watching NausicaƤ Of The Valley Of The Wind worth it.
That being said, I want to express out loud to local movie theater operators reading this to consider showing more of the classic anime feature films as well as classic motion pictures during film festivals or special theatrical events. Personally, I want to see Casablanca, Macross: Do You Remember Love?, Metropolis (2001), Tron, Total Recall (1990) and Akira in the local cinemas.
I am very glad to have seen the 1984 classic anime movie inside the movie theater.
Going back to NausicaƤ Of The Valley Of The Wind, I am very glad to have seen inside the cinema and if ever your local cinema will have it screened, I encourage you to go for it. There is absolutely no way that that the screens of your smartphone, your tablet, your PC monitor and your high-definition TV could match the grand visuals of Miyazakiās film on the cinemaās big screen. Truly the cinema is better than streaming.
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Recently in the city of ParaƱaque, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended a Chinese national for human trafficking and cybercrime, according to a news report by the Daily Tribune.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the Daily Tribune. Some parts in boldfaceā¦
The National Bureau of Investigation-Cybercrime Division (NBI-CCD) arrested a Chinese national identified as Wang Gang, alias Kelvin Lee, in a hotel in ParaƱaque City for violating Republic Act No. 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003), as amended by R.A. No. 10364 and R.A. No. 11862, in relation to R.A. No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012).
The operation stemmed from an intelligence report identifying āKelvin Leeā as being engaged in human trafficking activities, particularly the sexual exploitation of women. Lee was reportedly offering women to foreigners for sexual favors at ā±20,000 per night.
NBI-CCD agents, together with an informant, contacted Lee through social media. During the exchange, Lee confirmed that he was offering women for sexual services at rates ranging from ā±25,000 to ā±70,000. He later agreed to meet poseur customers at a ParaƱaque hotel, where he promised to deliver two Vietnamese women for ā±35,000 each, demanding a ā±5,000 downpayment to finalize the transaction.
On September 25, 2025, NBI-CCD agents positioned themselves near the agreed meeting place. When the poseur customers arrived, they were met by a Chinese national later identified as Wang. With him were two Vietnamese women.
Wang escorted the group to a hotel unit and, after receiving the entrapment money, was immediately placed under arrest by NBI-CCD operatives. The operation also led to the rescue of two Vietnamese trafficking victims.
The suspect was presented for inquest proceedings for the cited violations.
Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of ParaƱaque, are you considered that human trafficking and prostitution involving Chinese nationals are still being done secretly in the city? What do you think makes ParaƱaque a hot spot for criminal activities involving Chinese nationals?
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Author Carlo Carrasco 