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New evacuation center in Barangay Zapote, Las Piñas City, inaugurated

March 18, 2025March 23, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, a new evacuation center in Barangay Zapote was inaugurated with the presence of Mayor Imelda Aguilar and other officials, 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 City of Las Piñas formally inaugurated the newly constructed Santos Homes Evacuation Facility on Saturday, March 1 at the Santos Village III Covered Court in Zapote. The facility aims to provide a safe and secure shelter for residents during emergencies and calamities.

The evacuation center is equipped with essential amenities, including restrooms, wash areas, and designated spaces for evacuees to accommodate displaced families during typhoons, floods, and other disasters.

Present at the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony were Mayor Mel Aguilar, Vice Mayor April Aguilar, and City Councilor Mark Anthony Santos, together with other local officials and community leaders.

Mayor Mel highlighted the importance of the evacuation center in ensuring the well-being of Las Piñeros, especially during natural disasters.

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 there a new evacuation center being constructed 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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Over 600 residents of Barangay Pamplona Tres fed by Las Piñas City Auxiliary Feeding Program

March 17, 2025March 23, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, more than six hundred residents – mostly children – of Barangay Pamplona Tres were served with food and drinks when the Auxiliary Feeding Program was held in their local community, the City Government announced via social media. Vice Mayor April Aguilar attended the program.

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 held an Auxiliary Feeding Program on Wednesday, February 26, at the Hernandez Compound in Pamplona Tres, benefiting more than 600 residents, particularly children.

Participants received nutritious “Creamy Veggie Macaroni Soup” and bottled water, prepared by nutritionist-dietitians and barangay nutrition scholars. The program aims to promote proper nutrition and support the health of young residents.

Vice Mayor April Aguilar joined the event, alongside Las Piñas City Nutrition Office OIC Dr. Julio P. Javier II, and barangay nutrition workers who helped facilitate the feeding program.

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? Has the City Government’s Auxiliary Feeding Program been held in your local community recently?

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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Foreign fugitive arrested by immigration operatives in Parañaque City

March 15, 2025March 5, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, elements of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a South Korean fugitive who has been hiding in the country for more than two years already, according to a GMA Network news report. The fugitive is wanted in South Korea for telecommunication fraud.

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

A South Korean fugitive wanted in his country for his alleged involvement in telecommunications fraud was arrested in Parañaque City.

Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) nabbed Park Seungeon, 24, along Bradco Avenue on February 27. He is now under BI custody and is detained at the warden facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, where he will remain pending deportation proceedings.

“He is also an overstaying alien as he had hidden in the country for more than two years to evade arrest and prosecution for his crimes,” BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said in a news release.

According to the BI, an Interpol red notice was issued against Park over a year ago after a warrant of arrest was issued against him by the Incheon district court in Seoul where he was indicted for fraud.

Korean authorities said that Park is a member of a telecom fraud syndicate who allegedly offered false low-interest debt consolidation loan to a victim from whom he fraudulent obtained and embezzled money amounting to more than 20.1 million won, or roughly US$14,000.

A check of his travel records showed that Park arrived in the Philippines as a tourist on August 2022 and has not departed since then.

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 foreign fugitives hiding 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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Over 700 Barangay Almanza Dos residents served during Health and Wellness Caravan in Las Piñas

March 13, 2025March 4, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, more than seven hundred residents of Barangay Almanza Dos got served when the Health and Wellness Caravan was held in their local community, 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 City of Las Piñas, through the City Health Office, brought its Health and Wellness Caravan to the TS Cruz Covered Court in Barangay Almanza Dos on Thursday, February 18. More than 700 residents benefitted from the free health services provided during the event.

Residents availed themselves of a range of medical services, including consultations, FBS/RBS testing, cholesterol examinations, blood typing, chest X-rays, ECG, dental services, and nutrition counseling. Other essential services such as risk assessments for non-communicable diseases, pneumococcal vaccination for senior citizens, mobile birth registration, and assistance with Green Card and PhilHealth registration were also offered.

Vice Mayor April Aguilar led the event, accompanied by City Councilors Mark Anthony Santos and Henry Medina. Their presence underscored the city’s continuous commitment to ensuring accessible healthcare services for all residents.

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? Has the Health and Wellness Caravan of the City Government arrived in your local community recently?

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 City sets guidelines and requirements for PWD ID cards issuance

March 12, 2025March 4, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, the requirements and guidelines for the issuance of identification cards to persons with disabilities (PWD) will be set very soon as a result of newly signed legislation, 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 City government approved an ordinance setting the requirements and guidelines for the issuance of IDs to persons with disabilities (PWD).

Ordinance No. 2025-310, enacted by the Muntinlupa City Council on Feb. 17, was signed by Mayor Ruffy Biazon on March 3.

The ordinance states that “the Muntinlupa Persons with Disability Affairs Office advocates the digitalization, verification and streamlining of the Person with Disability Identification Card issuance to protect the welfare and privileges of the genuinely identified Muntinlupa Persons with Disability.”

Muntinlupa’s Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) will issue the PWD IDs to eligible applicants.

Under the ordinance, PWDs “refer to people suffering from restrictions or different abilities as a result of mental, physical or sensory impairment to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for human beings.”

For the guidelines, requirements and other details, click https://mb.com.ph/2025/3/4/muntinlupa-lgu-sets-requirements-guidelines-for-issuance-of-pwd-i-ds

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 think the new guidelines and requirements for the issuance of PWD IDs make sense? Do you think the guidelines and requirements will prove to be effective in preventing fraud?

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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Mini-hospital found inside Parañaque City condominium unit, Chinese doctor and assistant arrested

March 11, 2025March 2, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, local authorities arrested a Chinese doctor and an assistant after discovering a condominium unit that was converted into a mini-hospital with medical equipment, several medical products and even a few patients, according to a GMA Network news report.

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

Authorities arrested a Chinese doctor allegedly running a mini hospital in a condominium in Barangay Tambo, Parañaque City.

The doctor was identified only as Dr. Lee, according to a report on Unang Balita on Wednesday.

The suspect also allegedly sells medicines not registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Also arrested was the doctor’s assistant.

Police found a hospital bed, medicines, and equipment used for critical operations inside the unit.

Two patients were also at the alleged mini hospital at the time the police came in. They were transferred to a legitimate hospital.

The suspects will face charges of violation of the FDA Act of 2009 and the Medical Act of 1959. The doctor did not give any statement.

Police said they will look into whether the mini hospital caters to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

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 Chinese nationals doing something illegal behind closed doors inside rented units within your local community? Did you notice a Chinese national bringing in unusual things into the local community over the past three 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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New 4-storey building at Las Piñas Nation Senior High School – Doña Josefa Campus inaugurated

March 11, 2025March 3, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the brand new four-storey school building at Las Piñas National Senior High School – Doña Josefa Campus in Barangay Almanza Uno was formally inaugurated with the presence of Mayor Imelda Aguilar, Vice Mayor April Aguilar and other officials, 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 City of Las Piñas, led by Mayor Mel Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar, officially inaugurated a four-storey school building with a roof deck at the Las Piñas National Senior High School – Doña Josefa Campus in Barangay Almanza Uno.

The ceremony, held on Monday, February 24, marked another milestone in the city’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure, benefiting 400 students who are currently using the new facility.

The newly constructed building features a school auditorium and function hall on the ground floor, three science laboratories on the second floor, three computer laboratories on the third floor, and three classrooms on the fourth floor. Additionally, the roof deck houses a covered multipurpose hall, providing students with a space for various activities.

Also present at the event were City Councilors Mark Anthony Santos and Henry Medina, who joined Mayor Mel and Vice Mayor April in the ribbon-cutting ceremony and a walkthrough of the new facilities. School administrators, teachers, and students warmly welcomed the city officials, expressing their gratitude for the improved learning environment.

Mayor Mel Aguilar emphasized that the project is part of the local government’s ongoing efforts to upgrade school facilities and support students with modern learning spaces.

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 current administration will be able to inaugurate more educational facilities before the campaign period of the local elections begins?

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 police officers apprehend two women for selling shabu in Alabang

March 10, 2025February 28, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, local police officers arrested two women for selling the illegal substance shabu during a buy-bust operation in Alabang, 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 arrested two women after they sold shabu to an undercover officer in Alabang on Feb. 27.

The buy-bust operation was conducted by the Muntinlupa Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit at about 2:40 a.m. at the Old City Terminal in Alabang, leading to the arrest of suspects identified as Nobaisa, 38, and Milla, 34, both residents of Purok 4, Balbanero Compound in Alabang, Muntinlupa.

Authorities seized a plastic sachet of shabu, the item sold during the undercover transaction. The police confiscated three more sachets containing shabu from the suspects. The total confiscated shabu weighed 55 grams valued at P374,000.

Also seized during the operation were a genuine P500 bill and 10 pieces of counterfeit P500 bills used as boodle money. The seized illegal drugs will undergo laboratory examination at the Southern Police District (SPD) Forensic Unit.

The two suspects are detained at the Muntinlupa police’s custodial facility. They will face charges for violation of Section 5 (sale of dangerous drugs) and Section 11 (possession of dangerous drugs) under Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

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 feel safer now that the police caught the two suspects who sold shabu in Alabang?

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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Three suspects arrested in Parañaque City for robbery and illegal possession of firearms

March 9, 2025February 28, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, law enforcers apprehended three men for the robbery of a restaurant as well as the illegal possession of firearms and explosives, 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…

Three men were arrested for robbing a restaurant and for illegal possession of firearms and explosives following a backtracking police operation conducted by the Parañaque City Police on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as alias “Samrix,” 32; alias “Jhoward,” 24; and alias “Rowel,” 26.

The police report showed that the suspects were arrested at around 3:41 a.m. after their heist at a restaurant in Barangay San Isidro.

The police said the suspects, armed with firearms and a hand grenade, immediately fled going to the direction of Barangay Baclaran after taking with them P13,000 cash and multiple mobile phones from the employees who they locked inside a locker room.

After their arrest, the suspects yielded a .22 caliber revolver with three live rounds, a hand grenade, two pen guns loaded with four rounds of .9mm ammunition, and a black motorcycle without a plate number.

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 armed robbers operating 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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Muntinlupa City’s two most wanted persons apprehended

March 8, 2025February 28, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, local police officers arrested two most wanted persons – ranked 9^th and 10^th most wanted respectively – over illegal drugs cases, 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 arrested the No. 9 and No. 10 most wanted persons who are facing cases for possession of illegal drugs on Feb. 27.

The first operation was conducted in Barangay Bayanan, Muntinlupa that led to the arrest of alias Ricardo, 23, a tricycle driver and a resident of Barangay Alabang. Ricardo was ranked as the No. 9 top most wanted person for the first quarter of 2025.

Ricardo was apprehended by operatives from the Muntinlupa police’s Station Intelligence Section based on a warrant of arrest dated Jan. 28 issued by Presiding Judge Liezel Aquiatan of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 205.

After his arrest, Ricardo was taken to the City Health Center for a medical examination before being turned over to the police’s custodial and detention facility.

On the same day, police operatives arrested alias Cesar, 41, ranked as the No. 10 top most wanted person, on Montillano Street in Alabang.

He was nabbed based on a warrant of arrest issued by Presiding Judge Abraham Joseph Alcantara of the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204.

The two men are facing cases for possession of dangerous drugs under Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).

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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