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 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 ...

 WalterMart Community Malls welcomes the first Starbucks in Cabuyao City Cabuyao City, Laguna – August 2, 2026 — A new milestone in Cabuyao City's continued growth was celebrated today as Starbucks officially opened its doors at WalterMart Cabuyao, marking the first-ever Starbucks store in Cabuyao City and the second Starbucks branch located inside a WalterMart Community Mall. The opening reinforces WalterMart's commitment to bringing globally recognized brands closer to Filipino families while creating meaningful everyday experiences within the communities it serves. Designed to become a welcoming destination for families, professionals, students, and friends, Starbucks WalterMart Cabuyao offers the world-renowned Starbucks experience in a warm and convenient community setting. The store is open daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, providing customers with more opportunities to enjoy their favorite handcrafted beverages and food throughout the day. For WalterMart Community Mall...

 Forefront ni Mhadz Marasigan: Kahanga-hanga Ka sa Paningin ng Diyos 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...

 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...

 CARD MBA, nagsagawa ng global seminar para patatagin ang proteksyong pinansyal ng mga nangangailangang komunidad sina CARD MRI Founder at Chair Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip (una mula sa kaliwa) at CARD MBA CEO Jocelyn Dequito (ikaapat mula sa kaliwa) kasama ang iba pang mga pioneer microinsurance leaders habang nagaganap ang isang panel discussion sa Mutual Microinsurance Network Seminar.  Pinangunahan ng CARD Mutual Benefit Association (CARD MBA) ang kauna-unahang Mutual Microinsurance Network Seminar sa pakikipagtulungan sa International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF) Foundation mula Hunyo 17 hanggang 19, 2026 sa AIM Conference Center sa Lungsod ng Makati upang patatagin ang kolaborasyong nakalaan sa pagprotekta sa mga pamilyang may mababang kita. Nakasentro sa temang Replicating Success Globally: Scaling the Mutual Microinsurance Model for the Poorest, ang tatlong-araw na seminar ay nagsilbing plataporma ng pagtutulungan para sa mga kalahok u...