Category: Las Piñas

NPA leader nabbed in Las Pinas

From inquirer.net: By Frances Mangosing   MANILA, Philippines—A  top-ranking communist rebel with cases of kidnapping and murder was arrested at a shopping mall in Las Piñas in a joint operation by government forces Tuesday,...

Another breach in BF Homes security; Home of banker Aguirre attacked–3 dead

Sunday, 08 April, 2012 Written by Ferdinand Fabella   GUNMEN stormed the residence of Banco Filipino owner Albert “Bobby” Aguirre in Las Piñas City late Saturday, killing three of his security escorts in an...

15,115 public school students in Las Pinas graduate for free

Around 15,115 public elementary and secondary students in Las Pinas enjoyed subsidized graduation rites last month. This was the report coming from Las Pinas City Hall as Mayor Vergel Aguilar reportedly said that he...

More groups oppose reclamation project in Manila Bay; Paranaque residents join protest

By Miko Morelos Philippine Daily Inquirer 12:35 am | Sunday, April 1st, 2012 The diocese of Parañaque has joined the mounting opposition to the Three Island Reclamation and Development Project, which a number of...

15th Las Pinas Cityhood anniversary slated

Committed to serve, Las Piñas City Mayor Vergel ‘Nene’ Aguilar and other city officials lead activities to highlight the city government’s banner programs and to further provide and improve public service and care for...

Prolonged blackouts loom in Metro Manila

From abs-cbnnews.com: MANILA, Philippines – A key transformer broke down last night, rendering a huge part of Metro Manila without electricity that could last for days, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said. “The reliability...

Man in LP allegedly stabbed dead by two friends over “Counter Strike”

A man was stabbed dead by his playmates Sunday night in Las Piñas City allegedly after having a misunderstanding while playing computer game “Counter Strike”. The victim, identified as Eric Cristobal, was declared dead...

2 Las Piñas political siblings at odds over bay reclamation project

From inquirer.net: By Miko Morelos     The legal battle between Las Piñas City residents and the contractor for the reclamation project beside a bird sanctuary in Manila Bay may put siblings belonging to...

Cops tighten security on oil firms headquarters in southern Metro Manila

From gmanetwork.com:   Police in southern Metro Manila on Thursday tightened security around the offices of major oil firms, in anticipation of protests by militant groups against high prices of fuel. Southern Police District...

Las Pinas residents encouraged to avail of free dental services in barangays

From pia.gov.ph: LAS PIÑAS, March 10 (PIA) — The city government of Las Piñas is inviting residents to avail of the free dental care services.    Las Piñas Mayor Vergel ‘Nene’ Aguilar urged residents...