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 Weaving her way back While some discover their skills later in life, others begin honing theirs from an early age. For Eleodora Carreos, at six years old, her tiny hands knew the rhythm of weaving. Although she pursued a career in teaching, life eventually led her back to the craft that has always been part of her.  Before weaving became her story  Eleodora, now 63, from Calamba City, was born and raised in Luisiana, Laguna, where she learned the art of weaving. After graduating, she initially worked as a teacher in Victoria, Laguna, before transferring to a private school in Calamba in 1991. In 1993, her teaching career was interrupted after she was diagnosed with laryngitis. This throat condition causes hoarseness or loss of voice and, if left untreated or worsened by continued teaching, could lead to cancer. As a result, she became a librarian.  Finding her way back to weaving  For nearly two decades, she dedicated herself to her role as a libraria...

 Laguna PIO Led Flag Ceremony Showcases Major Gains in Scholarships, Education Reviews, and Wellness Advocacy Laguna-During the ceremony, Carina Macalos, Assistant Provincial Administrator, praised the leadership of Governor Sol and reaffirmed the administration’s strong commitment to education. “Ngayong taon na ito, kokompletuhin niya ang 25,000 scholars,” Macalos said, adding that 35,000 applicants have already taken the qualifying examination, reflecting the high level of interest in the provincial scholarship program. ““Meanwhile, Atty. Nathalie Velasquez, Provincial Administrator, greeted provincial employees in celebration of Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year and emphasized the value of dedication and punctuality in public service through the Be On Time Initiative. She also announced ongoing academic support programs, saying, “Right now, magbibigay po tayo ng review for around 243 education graduation student. ‘Yun po ay dadagdagan pa ni Governor Sol this coming year...

 Entrepreneurship Skills Boost: DTI-Laguna and CARD-MRI Train Future Business Owners February 9, 2026 | Bay, Laguna  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Laguna, in partnership with the Center for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentMutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD-MRI), successfully conducted a Livelihood Training Program Seminar for CARD-MRI members aspiring to establish and expand their own businesses. The seminar aimed to enhance participants entrepreneurial skills by providing practical, up-to-date knowledge essential for starting, managing, and sustaining a business. It addressed common challenges faced by start-up and aspiring entrepreneurs, focusing on building a strong foundation for enterprise development. Key topics included business registration and licensing, effective branding, compliance with packaging and labeling standards, and accurate product costing to ensure competitiveness, profitability, and long-term success. Business Counselors from the N...

Cayetano muling nanawagan para sa 24/7 barangay health clinics Muling iginiit ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano ang pangangailangang dalhin ang serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga komunidad, kasabay ng dumaraming panawagan online para sa 24/7 na health clinics sa bawat barangay. Usap-usapan ngayon sa internet ang kahalagahan ng 24/7 barangay health clinics lalo na sa mga biglaang karamdaman na nauuwi sa emergency dahil walang agad na mapuntahang health facility. “What if every barangay had a 24/7 Health Clinic? Imagine a barangay where basic care is always open — day or night. Would early treatment stop small illnesses from becoming emergencies? Would hospitals finally decongest and focus on serious cases?” sabi ng isang netizen sa isang social media post na na-share na ng lampas apat na libong beses. Ayon kay Cayetano, kaayon ito ng layunin ng kanyang panukalang Health Centers in All Barangays Act o Senate Bill No. 421, na naglalayong ipatayo ang kumpleto at maayos na ...

 Ordinansa para sa 7 Lawa ng San Pablo, Ipinasa ng Sangguniang Panglunsod San Pablo City-Inaprubahan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod ng San Pablo ang isang ordinansa na nagtatatag sa paggamit ng Decision Support System (DSS) at Knowledge Sharing Platform (KSP) para sa pamamahala ng Seven Lakes (DSS-KSP 7Lakes) ng lungsod kasama ang suporta ng LGU ng San Pablo. Ang Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) ang magbibigay ng kaalaman at mga dapat gawin ng LGU ng San Pablo upang mas mapabuti ang ekolohiya at maging alinsunod sa RA No.7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) na ang lokal na pamahalaan ay inaatasan na makibahagi sa responsibilidad at pangangalaga ng mga likas na yaman sa isang lungsod o bayan. Ang may akda ng Ordinansa Blg. 351 S, 2025 ay si Konsehala Carmela A. Acebedo at ang co-author at si Konsehal Martin Angelo B. Adriano, Jr. Ang lokal na batas ay kinikilala bilang “An Ord...

 Unang araw ng early registration, maayos na naisagawa Ganap na pinahahalagahan ni School Principal Primativa D. Ocampo ang mga  magulang ng mga batang nakatakdang mag-aaral bilang Grade 7 student ngayong School Year 2026 – 2027 sa kanilang masiglang pagtugong ipatala na kaagad  ang kanilang mga anak dito sa Dayap National High School-Mabacan Annex  (DNHS-MA) noong nakaraang Sabado sa ilalim ng Early Registration Program na isinusulong ng Department 0f Education. Ang Early Registration for Incoming Grade 7 Learners  ay isinasagawa tuwing araw ng Sabado simula noong nakaraang Enero 31, at matatapos sa Pebrero 27. Pinahahalagahan din ng punong guro ang Sangguniang Barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan ng Mabacan sa pangunguna ni Punong Barangay Jaycee N. Manalo, gayon na rin ang pamunuan ng mga kanugnog na Barangay ng Masiit, Balayhangin, at Paliparan, sa kanilang pakikipagtulungang mapaalalahanan ang mga magulang na may anak na kuwalipikadong magpatala bilang Kinder...