Category: News

Complaint about jeepneys in Paranaque

We received another “sumbong” via our second Facebook account (add our account here!) about jeepneys plying their route in Paranaque. Here it is: Eunice Laput October 11 at 3:59am I want to ask where...

Firearms and ammunition seized in LP

GMANews.TV – Thursday, October 7 A cache of high-powered firearms and ammunition was recovered from the house of a Chinese businessman in Las Piñas at past midnight Wednesday, the National Capital Region Police Office...

Counterfeit bills in the “South” prevalent? Group arrested in Pque

A syndicate making counterfeit peso bills was believed busted after government agents raided its printing facilities in Parañaque City Wednesday night. On Thursday, radio dzBB reported that the National Bureau of Investigation seized several...

Munti, GK to Build New Housing Project

From Manila Bulletin (Oct. 10, 2010) MANILA, Philippines – A new housing project that will benefit rank-and-file Muntinlupa City government employees will rise in Barangay Putatan. The housing project will be built through a...

Manila on the list of not the most ideal places for driving

Manila was listed as one of 10 worst cities in the world to drive in. According to MSN.com, Manila along with Rome, Mumbai, Paris, Beijing, Seoul, and others were not ideal places for driving....

Oct. 25 declared a special non-working holiday

To encourage voters to come out and vote in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, Malacanang yesterday declared Oct. 25 (Monday) a special non-working holiday. You probably heard it here first that it was...

Comelec makes changes in Bgy/SK election procedures to avoid confusion

By Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star) Updated October 04, 2010 12:00 AM MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has altered the procedures for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on Oct....

Comelec reminds everyone; Barangay polls not a popularity contest

Jimenez also reminded voters that the barangay and SK elections are not popularity contests. Instead of voting for candidates who can sing and dance, he said voters should go for literate bets. “Mahirap ang...

Election days are usually holidays – Comelec

Those who want Oct. 25 to be a holiday, let us all cross our fingers. In a news item today, Alabang Bulletin found out that the Commission on Elections is about to ask Malacanang...

Relocation site for Paranaque illegal settlers eyed

Site development work is now underway at the 4.2 hectare parcel of land which the Parañaque City Government has earmarked as socialized housing site for families who are living in shanties along the banks...