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Pagsanjan Mayor Januario Ferry “Jan” Garcia Leads Meeting on Proposed New Pagsanjan Information Website

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 Pagsanjan Mayor Januario Ferry “Jan” Garcia Leads Meeting on Proposed New Pagsanjan Information Website PAGSANJAN, Laguna — In a recent meeting headed by Mayor Januario Ferry Garcia, Innovators Computer Software Trading collaborated with the Municipal Information System Office (MISO) to discuss the proposed creation of an official Pagsanjan Information Website.“The new website aims to provide residents with easier access to essential information, public services, official announcements, and interactive updates on daily happenings in the municipality. A key feature of the platform will be live streaming of public news and updates, ensuring constituents stay informed in real time.“Mayor Garcia emphasized that this digital initiative is designed to strengthen communication between the local government and the community, making government services more accessible and keeping the public connected to the latest developments in Pagsanjan.“The proposed website represents a significant s...
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Dishes on Screen

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 Dishes on Screen From supplying food tours across the country to styling dishes for a film set, this is Procy B. Balasoto, 53, from Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Cooking for her was once just a way to make ends meet. But today, it became her pathway to opportunities she never thought were within her reach.  First opportunity  A single mother of three, Procy had no steady source of income and was looking for ways to support her family. In 2013, Procy became a client of CARD MRI Rizal Bank, Inc., a microfinance-oriented rural bank under CARD MRI. Through business guidance in their center meeting and her first loan, she began a small charcoal and rice suppiy business. But even then, her passion for cooking was already simmering in her ways. She prepared home-cooked dishes and placed them in front of their house to offer them to neighbors and passersby. To augment her earnings, she also became a reseller of personal care products.  But she didn’t stop there. Procy also att...
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A Dish of Warmth and Tradition

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 A Dish of Warmth and Tradition In lloilo City, a Creative City of Gastronomy, a woman has built a life rooted in tradition and purpose. Through cooking and preserving the city’s heritage dishes, she sustains both culture and her family. She is Juvy B. Jayme, 51, a devoted mother and proud culture keeper from La Paz.  Together with her 71-year-old sister, Jean, she runs an eatery known for its specialty dishes, Pancit Molo and Kadyos Baboy Langka (KBL), two well-loved signature dishes of Iloilo. Everyday, customers compliment the taste of their dishes, the cleanliness of their place, and the warmth of Juvy’s service. But all of this doesn’t sprout up like sudden magic.  A tasteful start  Ever since she was a teenager, Juvy discovered her love for cooking by watching her parents in the kitchen and tasting their dishes, From them, she learned the family recipes for Pancit Molo and KBL, the very dishes that became her personal favorites. Years later, in 1999,Juvy tr...
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SIKAPING MAPAGTAPOS ANG ANAK NG KURSO SA KOLEHIYO

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 SIKAPING MAPAGTAPOS ANG ANAK  NG KURSO SA KOLEHIYO Nang si Vice Mayor Justin G. Colago ay maging panauhing tagapagsalita sa unang araw ng San Pablo City Day Care Centers Moving Up Ceremony noong nakaraang araw ng Sabado, Marso 21, 2026, na ginanap sa Atrium ng SM City San Pablo, ay kaniyang pinaalalahanan ang mga magulang ng mga batang “learners” na ang kanilang anak ay gabayang bumalangkas ng pangarap na makatapos ng pag-aaral hanggang sa kolehiyo upang matiyak na ang kanilang bukas ay magiging matatag. Sa Lungsod ng San Pablo ay may nakatatag na Day Care Center sa 80 barangay sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ni City Social Welfare and Development Officer Marilyn S. Escondo na ang pangunahing layunin ay ang mga bata  na sa kanilang murang gulang pa lamang ay makintalan ng mga pangunahing kamalayan at kasanayan tungo sa pormal na  pag-aaral upang sila ay  “makabalangkas  ng isang pangarap na gagabay upang sila ay magkaroon ng matatag na bukas.” At ang Pamahalaa...
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DTI Laguna Brings Entrepreneurship Training to Women PDLs at Santa Cruz District Jail

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 DTI Laguna Brings Entrepreneurship Training to Women PDLs at Santa Cruz District Jail Santa Cruz, Laguna  March 25, 2026  In celebration of National Womens Month, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Laguna Provincial Office, through Negosyo Center Santa Cruz, partnered with Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Santa Cruz to bring entrepreneurship education directly to women Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the BJMP Santa Cruz District Jail. The seminar, titled How to Start a Business, provided participants with practical knowledge and basic entrepreneurial skills, empowering them to explore sustainable livelihood opportunities and prepare for successful reintegration into society. Women PDLs were introduced to essential business concepts, including identifying viable business ideas, managing limited resources, basic financial planning, and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. This initiative is part of DTI Lagunas ongoing efforts to expand access ...
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BIR Seizes 11,309 Illicit Vapes; Nets over P33M in Unpaid Taxes in 5-Region Crackdown

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 BIR Seizes 11,309 Illicit Vapes; Nets over P33M in Unpaid Taxes in 5-Region Crackdown The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), seized 11,309 illicit vapor products and uncovered over 33 million in estimated tax liabilities during simultaneous enforcement operations conducted across Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, and Laguna. On Thursday, March 12, multiple BIR revenue regions carried out synchronized inspections and tax compliance verification drives targeting establishments engaged in the illegal sale and distribution of untaxed vape products. “These operations are part of the BIR’s intensified enforcement against the illegal sale and distribution of untaxed vapor products. In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen tax compliance and protect government revenues, the Bureau will continue to conduct coordinated enforcement actions...
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SM Supermalls Announces New Nationwide Mall Hours Starting March 30

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 SM Supermalls Announces New Nationwide Mall Hours Starting March 30 SM Supermalls, the country’s leading integrated property developer and retailer, officially announced today a nationwide adjustment to its standard operating hours. In response to the National Energy Emergency, all SM Supermalls across the Philippines will shorten mall operating hours effective Monday, March 30. This strategic shift is a direct response to the urgent need for nationwide power conservation. By adjusting daily opening times, SM Supermalls aims to significantly reduce demand on the national grid. This measure ensures that the company effectively manages resources during this time. "SM is proactively adapting to the current situation by adjusting our operating hours. We remain committed to delivering elevated retail experiences for all Filipinos, supported by our increased use of renewable energy to power our malls," said Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls. For more information on your prefe...
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