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CHIZ PROPOSES 5-YEAR TERM FOR BARANGAY, SK LEADERS Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed Senate Bill No. 2387 to extend barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) terms from four to five years , a move that would also reset their election to November 2028.  Escudero’s bill amends Republic Act No. 12232, which currently provides a four‑year term, and allows incumbent officials to remain in office until 2028 to complete a full term under the proposal, because of the previous two-year extension of their tenure. In his explanatory note, the Bicolano senator said giving village and youth leaders longer cycle in office would allow them to implement programs more effectively with fewer disruptions, cognizant of the central role of barangay governance in frontline service delivery. “Barangay governance plays a crucial role in the effective delivery of public service, peace and order, and community development,” Escudero wrote. A longer cycle, he said, would “ensure stability, cont...

HIGIT 1,600 ANG NAGING BENEPISYARYO NG MEDICAL-DENTAL MISSION SA VICTORIA VICTORIA, LAGUNA — (August 8,2026) Higit 1,600 residente ang nakinabang sa libreng Medical at Dental Mission na isinagawa sa Bayan ng Victoria sa pagtutulungan ng tanggapan ni Laguna 3rd District Representative Loreto “Amben” Amante at ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Victoria. Tampok sa programa ang libreng medical check-up, laboratory tests, ultrasound, ECG, X-ray gamot at dental services kabilang ang libreng pagpapabunot ng ngipin, na naglalayong mailapit ang serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga mamamayan, lalo na sa mga pamilyang kapos sa buhay. Sa kanyang mensahe, binigyang-diin ni Cong. Amante ang kahalagahan ng kalusugan at maagap na pagpapagamot, lalo na para sa mga pamilyang kadalasang inuuna ang pagkain, edukasyon, kuryente, tubig at iba pang pangunahing pangangailangan kaysa pagpapatingin sa doktor. Aniya, hindi dapat maging hadlang ang kahirapan upang mapabayaan ang kalusugan. Ibinahagi rin ...

 Laguna PPO Strengthens Family Values Through Pamilya ng Pulis Program The Laguna Police Provincial Office under the leadership of PCOL SANDRO JAY DC TAFALLA, Acting Provincial Director, successfully conducted the Pamilya ng Pulis Program on August 1, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Center, Camp BGen Paciano Rizal, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The program formally commenced with the Invocation, followed by the Welcome Remarks delivered by PLTCOL FRANCO ALLEX M REGLOS, Deputy Provincial Director for Administration. In his message, he emphasized the vital role of the family as the foundation of a dedicated, resilient, and service-oriented police organization. An Audio-Visual Presentation highlighted the importance of maintaining strong family ties and promoting a healthy work-life balance among police personnel. This was followed by the Pledge of Commitment and Inspirational Message from PCOL SANDRO JAY DC TAFALLA, Acting Provincial Director, which was delivered on his behalf ...

forefront: Kahanga-hanga Ka sa Paningin ng Diyos ni Mhadz Sa mundong puno ng paghahambing at kompetisyon, madaling makalimutan ng tao ang kanyang tunay na halaga. Marami ang naghahanap ng pagkilala sa tagumpay, kayamanan, o popularidad. Ngunit ang tanong ay nananatili: Saan ba talaga nakasalalay ang ating halaga? Simple ngunit napakalalim ng sagot ng Biblia. Ang bawat tao ay nilikha sa wangis ng Diyos (Genesis 1:27). Ibig sabihin, walang sinuman ang walang halaga. Mula pa sa simula, itinuring na ng Diyos na natatangi at mahalaga ang bawat buhay. Hindi lamang tayo nilikha ng Diyos. Siya rin ang nagbigay sa atin ng hininga ng buhay (Genesis 2:7). Ang bawat araw na ating ginigisingan ay paalala na ang ating buhay ay regalo ng Maykapal. At sa mga sumasampalataya sa Kanya, ang Banal na Espiritu ang nananahan sa ating puso (1 Corinto 3:16). Kaya’t hindi kataka-takang sinabi ng salmista, “Ako’y ginawa na may takot at kagila-gilalas na paraan” (Awit 139:14). Ang ating halaga ay hindi nakab...

 BRAP Mobile Registration Successfully Conducted in Brgy. Balagtasin and Brgy. Balagtasin I, San Jose, Batangas The BRAP Mobile Registration Team successfully conducted a mobile registration activity in Barangay Balagtasin and Barangay Balagtasin I, San Jose, Batangas, as part of its continuing effort to bring government services closer to the community and ensure greater accessibility for eligible beneficiaries.A total of 23 individuals were successfully assisted and interviewed during the activity. Following the initial assessment and validation, 10 applicants qualified to proceed to the next stage of the BRAP registration process.Among the registrants, 6 were male and 17 were female, demonstrating the active participation of community members in the program. The mobile registration activity provided applicants with guidance throughout the registration process while ensuring that all required information and supporting documents were properly assessed. Through this initiative, th...

 Tree planting activity, matagumpay na isinagawa sa Brgy. Anibong Campsite Pagsanjan, Laguna — Matagumpay na isinagawa ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Pagsanjan ang isang tree planting activity sa Brgy. Anibong Campsite noong nakaraang July 30, 2026 sa pangunguna ni Punongbayan Kgg. Januario Ferry “Jan” Garcia. Nakiisa sa nasabing aktibidad ang Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Pagsanjan Water District, Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), at Laguna Water bilang bahagi ng sama-samang adhikain na mapangalagaan ang kalikasan at maisulong ang pangangalaga sa kapaligiran. Layunin ng programa na makatulong sa pagpapanumbalik ng luntiang kapaligiran sa pamamagitan ng pagtatanim ng mga puno na magsisilbing ambag sa pangangalaga ng kalikasan at sa kapakinabangan ng mga susunod na henerasyon. Ayon sa Pamahalaang Bayan, ang bawat punlang itinanim ay sumisimbolo sa pagkakaisa at malasakit ng komunidad para sa kalikasan. Ipinakita rin ng matagumpay na aktibidad ang kahalagahan ng pagtutulung...