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First Aid Kits Distributed to Las Piñas City Child Development Centers

In preparation for emergency situations, the City Government of Las Piñas distributed first aid kits to the many child development centers around the city, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Mayor April Aguilar led the distribution. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin report. Some parts in boldface… The city government of Las Piñas…

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Parañaque Congressman Files Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers Proposal

In his latest move, Parañaque City 2nd District Representative Brian Yamsuan filed a proposal in Congress that aims to help more than 230,000 barangay health workers nationwide in the forms of monthly honoraria, health, and educational benefits, 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…

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A Look Back at Independence Day #0 (1996)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book, watching the 1996 movie and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A.…

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I Love Israel: Israel Sees the Philippines as Emerging Market for Cybersecurity Solutions

Recently, Israel and its technology and cybersecurity companies saw potential in the Philippines as an emerging and interesting market for cybersecurity solutions, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article. Israel also noticed the Philippines’ strong potential for long-term business partnership. To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the PNA news article.…

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2025 Chemical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination Topnotcher Will Be Rewarded by Muntinlupa City Government

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the City Government confirmed that it will reward 2025 Chemical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination Topnotcher and local resident Patricia Isabel Soriano P100,000 for her achievement, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article of the Manila Bulletin. Some…

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Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025 Causes Disturbance on Philippines Information Technology and Business Process Sector

More than twenty years ago, I had a job at an American call center in Mandaue City, Cebu Province here in the Philippines. Back then, the call center industry of the nation was very young and yet quickly growing in terms of revenues, new foreign investments and new jobs. Today, the Philippines has a large information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector. That being said,…

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What to watch on YouTube right now – Part 96

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching. Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination? I recommend you check out the following videos I found. #1 Bill…

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Kira Ellis Wins 2025 Europe Triathlon Junior Cup Title

This past weekend, national triathlete Kira Ellis achieved tremendous honor for the Philippines by winning the gold in the 2025 Europe Triathlon Junior Cup held at Riga, Latvia, according to a Manila Bulletin sports news report. For the newcomers reading this, Kira Ellis came back from injury and was sidelined for several months which makes her victory in Latvia even more special not only for…

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New Patrol Cars Donated by Las Piñas City Mayor to Police Department

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, brand new patrol cars were formally turned over by Mayor April Aguilar to the police force to enhance their law enforcement capabilities, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Each new car has the latest in features designed to meet the operational standards for law enforcement. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila…

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P7-billion redevelopment and expansion of SM Megamall pushing through

When was the last time you visited SM Megamall here in the Philippines? I was there a few months ago and it still has that same long rectangular structure with lots of stores, restaurants and service providers occupying spaces. It has been 33 years since my first-ever visit at SM Megamall. That being said, SM Megamall is up for major changes as a P7-billion redevelopment and expansion plan for it…

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Man arrested in Parañaque City for cutting telecommunication cable wires

Recently in the city of Parañaque, two security guards caught a man cutting telecommunication cable wires resulting in his arrest, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The suspect will be charged for with theft and violation of Republic Act No. 10515. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface… A…

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A Look Back at What If #85 (1996)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised…

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First Human Milk Bank in Muntinlupa City Inaugurated

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the first human milk bank located inside the Ospital ng Muntinlupa (OsMun) was formally inaugurated just as the local celebration of National Breastfeeding Month went on, according to a news article by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). For the newcomers reading this, Ospital ng Muntinlupa is located in Filinvest City and is a short distance…

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Festival Mall acquisition boosts FILRT growth and portfolio size

Remember when Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILRT) acquired Festival Mall for P6.26 billion months ago? Already the premier Alabang shopping mall has boosted the earnings and portfolio size of FILRT, according to a business news report by the Manila Bulletin. For the newcomers reading this, read my previous posts about Festival Mall (which first opened in May 1998) and FILRT by clicking here, here and…

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Man arrested in Parañaque City for fraud and identity theft

Recently in the city of Parañaque, local law enforcers arrested a 44-year-old man over the use of fake identification as well as using a credit card to purchase almost P390,000 worth of gift certificates, 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 boldface… A 44-year-old man was…

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Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) officially moved to November 2026

In case you missed the news, the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) – originally scheduled for this year – has officially been moved to November 2026 as Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., signed into law a measure passed by Congress, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Notably, the BSKE will be held every four years staring in 2026. To put things in…

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What to watch on YouTube right now – Part 95

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching. Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination? I recommend you check out the following videos I found. #1 PatmanQC…