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 Gob Sol Dedma lang sa mga Basher at Btikos; Pinaigting ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ang mga Programang Pangkalusugan at Planong Pagpapalawak ng Ospital sa Laguna Hindi na pinapansin ni Gob. Sol Aragones ang mga batikos at paninira sa kanyang administrasyon. Sa halip, binigyang-diin ng administrasyon ni Gobernador Sol Aragones ang tuloy-tuloy na pagpapatupad ng mga programang nakatuon sa kalusugan at mga planong pagpapalawak ng mga pangunahing pasilidad medikal sa Laguna. Ipinabatid ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang mga pag-unlad sa proyekto ng Laguna Medical Center (LMC), na isinasagawa sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Sa pagbisita ni DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, ipinahayag ang suporta at pangakong pondohan ang planong pagpapatayo ng isang apat na palapag na gusali ng ospital, alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na palakasin ang imprastraktura ng pampublikong kalusugan sa bansa. Layunin nitong palakihin ang kapasidad ng osp...

 Lake Mojicap Recreation Park: Where Nature, Art, and Tourism Meet in San Pablo City San Pablo City, Laguna– Tucked along the shoreline of one of the city’s famous Seven Lakes, Lake Mojicap Recreation Park stands as a unique blend of natural beauty and artistic expression, offering residents and tourists alike a refreshing escape from urban bustle. Situated in Barangay San Buenaventura, the park sits beside Lake Mojicap, a volcanic crater lake covering 14.5 hectares and located 80 meters above sea level. It is a privately owned destination developed by local entrepreneur and artist Sir. Eddie Boy Gamo, who transformed what was once arable land into a thriving nature and recreation hub. According to Gamo, the park was envisioned as an eco-friendly getaway that combines conservation efforts with creative flair. As a visual artist, photographer, and antique collector himself, he integrated his passion into the site, showcasing some of his personal artworks and rare vintage collections...

 DTI Laguna Empowers MSMEs Through “Plan, Promote, Profit Business Growth Seminar” in Mabitac Mabitac, Laguna   April 9, 2026  The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Laguna Provincial Office, through Negosyo Center Mabitac in collaboration with JLR Consultancy and REV.  Premium Shoe Cleaner, conducted the Plan, Promote, Profit: Business Growth Seminar at the Mabitac Town Plaza, strengthening the capabilities of local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The seminar gathered 33 participants, including existing and aspiring business owners, who received practical training aimed at improving digital skills, branding strategies, and business operations in todays competitive market. Resource speakers from DTI and the private sector delivered targeted sessions on key areas of entrepreneurship: · Social Media Management  Mr. Kent Cainto, DTI Business Counselor (Negosyo Center Paete), on content strategy and platform optimization for business visib...

 Cooperative in San Juan, Batangas expands ice enterprise through DOST’s upgrading program The Bulsa Multipurpose Cooperative (BMPC) in San Juan, Batangas, secured a technology partnership with the Department of Science and Technology Batangas to upgrade its ice-making operations following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement at the DOST Batangas Office in Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City, on March 30, 2026. The partnership, implemented under the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program, will support the cooperative in adopting new technology to improve production efficiency and expand its product line. The project, valued at Php 398,000, includes the acquisition of an ice-making machine to enhance the cooperative’s existing water refilling operations. Mr. Remil Luistro, General Manager of BMPC, and Mr. Melchor Ayap, Chairman of the Board, signed the agreement on behalf of the cooperative, while Ms. Felina C. Malabanan, Provincial Science and Technology Director, repre...

 2 Lider Ng Simbahang Katoliko Sa Pilipinas, Itinalaga Sa Vatican Communications Body San Pablo City-Itinalaga ni Pope Leo XIV sina Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle at San Pablo City Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit Jr. bilang mga bagong miyembro ng Dicastery for Communication ng Vatican. Ang Dicastery ang nangangasiwa sa kabuuang network ng komunikasyon ng Holy See. Layunin nitong pag-isahin at palakasin ang lahat ng gawain ng Simbahang Katoliko sa larangan ng komunikasyon, kabilang ang opisyal na balita, website, social media, at press operations. Batay sa abiso ng Holy See na inilabas noong Abril 9, kabilang sina Cardinal Tagle at Bishop Maralit sa mga bagong hinirang na miyembro ng nasabing tanggapan. Si Cardinal Tagle ay kasalukuyang nagsisilbi bilang Pro-Prefect ng Dicastery for Evangelization, habang si Bishop Maralit ay obispo ng Diyosesis ng San Pablo. Ayon kay San Pablo City Mayor Najie B. Gapangada, ang kanilang pagkakatalaga ay itinuturing na pagkilala sa ambag ng ...

 RDO NO. 55 EAST LAGUNA OPENS ELOUNGE TO ASSIST TAXPAYERS WITH ITR FILING San Pablo City – Revenue District Office (RDO) No. 55 East Laguna has opened its eLounge facility today, March 28, 2026, to provide hands-on assistance to taxpayers filing their 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns. Led by Revenue District Officer Alver Bryan M. Barcelona and Assistant Revenue District Officer Rosemarie B. Luces, the office deployed OIC-Chief Patrisha Ann M. Barcelona and Revenue Officers Valora Evelyn V. Galing, Aileen R. Rosales, and Allen Paul G. Flores from the Collection Section to man the facility. The eLounge is designed to accommodate taxpayers and guide them on how to efficiently use the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) electronic services (eServices). This initiative aims to encourage early compliance and make the filing process more convenient for the public within the prescribed period