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PDEA raids house in Las Piñas City, arrests five suspects and seizes drug-related materials

April 17, 2025April 12, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) raided a house resulting in the arrests of three foreigners, two local cohorts and the seizure of equipment and chemicals that could have been used to make illegal drugs, according to a GMA Network news report.

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

Five suspects, including 2 Chinese and a Taiwanese, were nabbed in a raid on a shabu lab in Las Piñas.

According to a 24 Oras Weekend report by John Consulta on Saturday, members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) were able to seize large flasks, weighing scales, and drums of chemicals used to create illegal drugs in an exclusive subdivision in Las Piñas.

“Doon sa nakuha natin kanina, yung isang drum can manufacture around 50 to 100 kilos of shabu. Napakarami hong nakuha. Isipin niyo nalang po, kung sakaling natuloy po ang pagmanufacture niyan, ilang buhay yung masisira po niyan,” said PDEA spokesperson Atty. Joseph Calulut.

(From what we seized earlier, a drum could manufacture around 50 to 100 kilos of shabu. We got a lot. Just imagine if the manufacturing pushed through, how many lives could have been ruined.)

Some of the nabbed suspects denied accusations of illegal drugs. However, one of the foreigners and a Filipino runner tested positive in a drug test.

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 that there could be more secret or hidden drug labs established inside houses within the city? Do you think your barangay or your village is really drug-free?

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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Eight EPD cops charged over illegal operation in Las Piñas City

April 16, 2025April 11, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, eight members of the Eastern Police District (EPD) got charged over a rogue police operation in which P85 million was stolen from a Chinese businessman, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article.

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

State prosecutors found probable cause to charge eight members of the Eastern Police District (EPD) who allegedly stole PHP85 million from a Chinese trader in an unauthorized police operation in Las Piñas City.

In a statement on Friday, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director, Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin, said the Office of the City Prosecutor filed before the court on Thursday a complaint of kidnapping and two counts of robbery against the eight suspects, who are members of the EPD’s District Special Operations Unit (DSOU).

These cases stemmed from an operation where the eight officers served a bogus arrest warrant against the victim on April 2.

The victim and the relatives claimed that the cops shut down their closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera, forcibly opened their vaults, and took away the money in pesos, US dollars, and Malaysian ringgit; jewelry; gadgets, and other personal belongings worth PHP85 million.

“Let me be clear – the NCRPO does not shield any wrongdoing. I will not condone any misdeed perpetrated by any member of NCRPO and I will ensure the filing of airtight cases against police scalawags,” Aberin said.

“We will closely monitor the progress of these criminal cases and we shall ensure that the administrative investigation will result in their dismissal from the service, based on evidence and due process of law.”

Philippine National Police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo earlier said the sacked DSOU commander, Maj. Emerson Coballes, was tagged as AWOL (absent without official leave) after he did not comply with a return to work order from the NCRPO.

Coballes did not report for duty after the NCRPO found out that the raid on the house of the Chinese businessman was intended to rob him, as the foreigner did not fit the description of the man in the arrest warrant.

Aberin said the complaint against Coballes is set for preliminary investigation on April 22 and 29.

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 concerned that there could be other crooked cops out there who might organize a rogue operation against your household 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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P28.5 million in illegal drugs seized and one suspect killed in Parañaque City

April 15, 2025April 10, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, a buy-bust operation organized by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) resulted in the seizure of illegal substances worth more than P28 million, three suspects apprehended and one suspect killed, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article. The operation turned out violent as a few PDEA agents got harmed.

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

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives seized suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP28.5 million during a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City on Wednesday, which resulted in the death of one suspect and the arrest of three others.

In a statement Thursday, the anti-narcotics body said the suspects, with aliases Lala, Allan, and Binny, were nabbed during the operation in Barangay San Antonio at about 5 p.m.

Another suspect, alias Sady, was killed while four PDEA agents were wounded in the ensuing gunfight.

Seized from the operation were 4.2 kg. of suspected shabu, a vehicle, mobile phones, buy-bust money, identification cards, drug paraphernalia, a firearm, ammunition, and several documents.

The arrested suspects will face charges for violation of Sections 5 and 11 of Article II of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

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 criminals involved with illegal drugs are infiltrating 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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Use of licensed software mandated in Muntinlupa City

April 15, 2025April 10, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed into law an ordinance mandating the use of licensed software specifically in government offices and contracted private entities, 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 has enacted an ordinance mandating the use of legal and ethical software in its offices and private entities where it has contracts and agreements.

Ordinance No. 2025-328, or the “Legal and Ethical Software Use Ordinance of Muntinlupa,” passed by the Muntinlupa City Council, was signed by Mayor Ruffy Biazon.

The local law cited Republic Act No. 10175, or the Anti Cybercrime Law, which “explicitly recognizes in Section 4 the act of copyright infringement as a punishable offense when committed using electronic or digital means, thereby underscoring the importance of adhering to software licensing agreements in all technological applications.”

The ordinance emphasized that “the unauthorized use of unlicensed software applications poses significant risks, including compromised cybersecurity, exposure to malware, operational inefficiencies, and violations of intellectual property laws, which collectively endanger individuals, businesses, and government institutions, undermining public trust and efficiency in digital operations.”

It added that “the proliferation of unlicensed software deprives software developers, both local and international, of fair compensation for their intellectual property, stifling innovation, discouraging investment in technological advancement, and weakening the overall digital economy by promoting unethical business practices.”

The ordinance covers all departments, offices, agencies, and personnel of the Muntinlupa City government; all hardware and electronic devices, whether owned, leased, or under the custody of the city government, that use software applications for official functions; and private entities engaged in contracts, projects, or partnerships with the city government, insofar as their transactions involve the use of software.

A licensed software is defined in the ordinance as “any software application that is legally acquired and used in accordance with its licensing agreement, including commercial, freeware, and open-source software.”

The city government will “strictly enforce the use of legally acquired and licensed software in all its offices, transactions, and operations.”

“This mandate aims to safeguard government systems from cybersecurity threats, enhance operational efficiency, and uphold transparency in technology use,” it added.

The ordinance states that “all software applications used by the City Government of Muntinlupa, including operating systems, office productivity suites, specialized applications, cybersecurity tools, and other digital solutions, shall be duly licensed or legally acquired in accordance with applicable copyright laws and licensing agreements. City departments and offices shall ensure that all software installed on government-owned devices and systems has a valid license and complies with legal agreements.”

It mandates that “the acquisition, installation, or use of unlicensed, counterfeit, or pirated software within the City Government of Muntinlupa is strictly prohibited.”

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 mandated use of licensed software by the government and contracted private entities make a lot of sense?

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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Buy-bust operation in Parañaque City results in five suspects arrested and illegal drugs seized

April 12, 2025April 8, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, local law enforcers successfully pulled of a buy-bust operation that resulted in the apprehension of five suspects for illegal drugs, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The value of the illegal drugs seized was estimated to be over P476 thousand.

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

Five people, including two seafood vendors and a construction worker, were arrested by members of the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) allegedly for selling illegal drugs on Sunday, April 6.

The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as alias “Ramil,” 54; alias “Judy,” 28; alias “Jayson,” 43, a construction worker; and alias “Ginalyn,” 51, and alias “Raquel”51, both seafood vendors.

They were arrested in a buy-bust operation at around 9:50 p.m. on M. Rodriguez St., Barangay La Huerta, Paranaque City.

Police confiscated from the suspects 70 grams of shabu worth P476,320, one cellular phone with recorded drug transactions, and drug paraphernalia. The confiscated shabu was brought to the SPD Forensic Unit for analysis.

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Use and play of audio materials in Muntinlupa quiet zones restricted

April 11, 2025April 8, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, Mayor Ruffy Biazon formally signed into law an ordinance that restricts the playing of audio materials in residential areas and other quiet zones within city jurisdiction, 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…

Amid the election campaign, the Muntinlupa City government has passed an ordinance restricting the playing of audio materials through loudspeakers in residential areas and other quiet zones in the city.

Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon signed Ordinance No. 2025-330 (Quiet Zones Ordinance) passed by the Muntinlupa City Council which regulates “the use or playing of marketing or information campaign audio materials through loudspeakers, mixers, amplifiers, microphones, and other similar sound-producing systems and audio devices mounted on any roving manual, motor, or electric vehicle within designated quiet zones in the City of Muntinlupa, prescribing allowable hours for use, imposing penalties for violations, and for other purposes.“

One of the bases for the ordinance is a memorandum from the Department of the Interior and Local Government issued in January, with the subject “Highly Encouraging Local Government Units (LGUS) to Address Public Nuisance and Noise Pollution.”

“The City Government of Muntinlupa recognizes the need to regulate excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud sound from mobile sound systems and audio devices that exceed acceptable levels and extend beyond the allowable time period, particularly within residential areas and designated quiet zones,” according to the ordinance.

It added that “there has been a clamor from the public against excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud sound from mobile sound systems and audio devices that exceed acceptable levels, contribute to noise pollution and disrupt the peace in communities.”

The ordinance covers “all individuals, groups, and organizations within Muntinlupa City who use or play marketing or information campaign audio materials through loudspeakers, amplifiers, microphones, or similar audio devices mounted on roving manual, motor, or electric vehicles (EV).”

“Violators include, but are not limited to, vehicle operators, information campaign promoters, and initiators. If marketing or information campaign audio materials are played through sponsorship, the sponsor, benefactor, donor, vehicle operator, and driver shall also be liable for the penalties herein,” according to the local law.

Under the ordinance, the quiet zones in Muntinlupa are residential areas, places of worship, schools, hospitals and health centers, secondary roads, and inner roads.

The playing of marketing or information campaign audio materials with roving or mobile vehicles in residential areas is allowed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Friday to Saturday.

The use of campaign audio materials is prohibited within 100 meters of places of worship, schools, hospitals and health centers at all times.

In Muntinlupa’s secondary and inner roads, the playing of the marketing or information campaign materials is allowed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Friday to Saturday.

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 newest ordinance related to noise in quiet zones?

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 Government approves new ordinance versus fake PWD IDs

April 10, 2025April 5, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Muntinlupa, the City Government passed a new ordinance against the use of fake person with disabilities (PWD) identification cards, according to a GMA Network news report. The move was done in response to the rise of fraud related to the proliferation of fake PWD IDs.

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

The city government of Muntinlupa has approved an ordinance penalizing the use of fake person with disabilities (PWD) identification cards.

City Ordinance No. 2025-325 imposes a fine ranging from P2,000 to P5,000 to persons who use or owns fake PWD IDs; tamper, alter, or produce fake IDs; declare false information in the application, renewal, and update of PWD ID; and issue fake certificate of disability and other medical documents.

The local law also imposes penalties to those who give or receive money or any exchange for a PWD ID; phishing and scamming through text, email, or other online methods; and the use of PWD ID by other persons.

Business establishments that do not post the ordinance in their establishments, as well as those that do not verify the PWD IDs of the customers will likewise face penalties under the local law.

Individuals who violate the ordinance would be fined P2,000 for the first offense, P4,000 for the second offense, and P5,000 for third offense.

If applicable, violators will face one-year ineligibility on all the benefits, services, and programs of the city government of Muntinlupa.

Stiffer penalties will be imposed to those who sell, produce, and proliferate fake PWD ID. They will face P5,000 fine, imprisonment of up to six months, and one-year ineligibility on all the benefits, services, and programs of the Muntinlupa City government.

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 newest ordinance against fake PWD IDs? Did you notice a local surge of fraud related to the use of fake PWD IDs?

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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Mitsubishi and Ayala seal P18 billion GCash deal

April 8, 2025April 2, 2025carlocarrasco

Finally, the P18 billion GCash deal was sealed by Ayala Corp. and Mistubishi Corporation resulting in equal ownership of AC Ventures Holding Corp. which itself has a stake in the e-wallet giant’s operator, according to a Daily Tribune business news report. Take note, however, that the big deal is still subject to approval by regulators. The deal between the two corporations was previously disclosed last October.

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

Ayala Corp. (AC) and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. (MC) have finalized a P18.4-billion agreement that will give them equal ownership of AC Ventures Holding Corp. (ACV), which holds a stake in GCash operator Mynt.

In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Wednesday, Ayala said it formally signed an investment agreement with Mitsubishi last 31 March for the subscription to 18,033,946 common and redeemable preferred shares of ACV.

AC noted that the agreement amends a previous disclosure from 18 October 2024, which outlined a binding term sheet between the two firms. The proceeds of the transaction will be used to redeem AC’s redeemable preferred shares in ACV and cover related costs.

The deal, however, remains subject to regulatory approvals, including amendments to ACV’s articles of incorporation by the Securities and Exchange Commission and clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission.

Ayala President and CEO Cezar Consing previously said that the tie-up with Mitsubishi “can add meaningful value to Mynt, which will allow Mynt to deliver significant value to its over 94 million registered users.”

Ayala announced plans to bring in a strategic investor in August last year to strengthen GCash, which saw a surge in popularity during the pandemic. The conglomerate invested P22.4 billion in Mynt, increasing its stake in Globe Telecom, Inc.’s fintech arm.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think improvements with GCash will be realized under the Ayala-Mistubishi deal? Do you think the sealed deal will eventually get approved by the regulators? If you are a GCash user, what kind of improvements do you hope to see?

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 target and cohorts arrested in Parañaque City, P340,000 in illegal drugs seized

April 5, 2025April 1, 2025carlocarrasco

Recently in Parañaque City, local law enforcers successfully pulled of a buy-bust operation that resulted in the apprehension of several suspects – including one high-value target – and the seizure of P340,000 worth of illegal drugs, 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…

A woman tagged by the police as a high value individual (HVI) and her five cohorts were arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by members of the Parañaque City Police last March 29.

The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspects as alias “Anne,” 43, alias “Maite,” 45; alias “Donna,” 31; alias “Peter,” 28; alias “Darwin,” 47 and alias “Jeffrey,” 33.

The police said members of the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) conducted the buy-bust operation at around 5:30 p.m. in Barangay Don Bosco, Parañaque City due to the reported proliferation of illegal drugs in the area.

Authorities seized multiple sachets containing 50 grams of shabu worth P340,000, P500 buy-bust money, two mobile phones containing drug transactions, and other drug paraphernalia.

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 people engaged in illegal drugs doing secretive operations within the city? Do you think a lot of money from illegal drugs made its way into Parañaque’s local economy?

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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Several Chinese nationals arrested by NBI inside Ayala Alabang Village, firearms seized

April 4, 2025April 3, 2025carlocarrasco

With the support of the local community, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested twelve Chinese nationals in three houses inside Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa City, and seized varied firearms, ammunition and equipment, according to a news article by the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

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

The National Bureau of Investigation- National Capital Region (NBI-NCR) on Wednesday said it has arrested 12 Chinese nationals in Muntinlupa City for violation of Republic Act No. 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act).

In a news release, the NBI said the foreigners were nabbed in an operation conducted Monday evening to Tuesday morning in three residential houses in in Ayala Alabang Village by virtue of search warrants issued by the Regional Trial Court of Muntinlupa City.

The NBI operatives, together with representatives from the barangay, homeowners’ association and village security personnel, searched the premises and seized five pistols, along with magazines and ammunition in the first location; four pistols with magazines and ammunition, two taser guns, three bulletproof vests, tactical knives, and handcuffs on the second; and one pistol with a magazine and ammunition and tactical gear for pistols on the third.

Various identification cards belonging to individuals named Yi Wan, Wang Zenghui, Yichun Liu, Zhou Chenchen, Zhang Yu, Xiu Zhang, Zhang Qi Ja, Wang Zenghui and Wang Weibin were also seized.

The NBI said four vehicles were also impounded for verification after the owners failed to present the necessary documents.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Are you concerned that there could be more Chinese nationals living here in the Philippines armed with guns and other deadly weapons? How do you think the suspects acquired the firearms and ammunition in the first place? Do you think the arrested Chinese nationals were plotting a violent takeover of the community? Do you think violent crimes involving Chinese nationals in other cities could be connected with the suspects?

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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