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SSS taps tech firm Standard Economics for micro loan initiative Social Security System (SSS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro (4th from left) and Standard Economics President and Chief Executive Officer Evan Stanley Jones (3rd from left) inked the MOU to formalize the partnership for the implementation of the upcoming SSS Micro Loan Program. Also present during the MOU signing representing Standard Economics were James Musk (2nd from left), Paul Del Vecchio (left), Juan Paolo Villonco, and Atty. Mark Tiaoqui while representing SSS include Social Security Commission (SSC) Commissioner Victor Alfonso A. Limlingan (5th from left), Senior Vice President for Lending and Asset Management Group Pedro T. Baoy (6th from left), and SSS Senior Vice President for Member Services and Support Group Joy A. Villacorta (right). QUEZON CITY — The Social Security System (SSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Non-Disclosure Agreement with Standa...

Makabagong poultry dressing plant ng ART Fresh Chicken Corporation, binuksan sa San Pablo City San Pablo City, Laguna — Pormal nang binuksan ang makabagong ART Fresh Chicken Corporation Poultry Dressing Plant sa Barangay San Bartolome, San Pablo City, Laguna, isang malaking pamumuhunan na inaasahang magpapalakas sa produksyon ng manok, lilikha ng trabaho, at susuporta sa food security ng bansa. Ang bagong pasilidad ay idinisenyo bilang isang integrated food processing facility na may food processing area, cold storage, at blast freezing facility upang matiyak ang kalidad, kaligtasan, at pagiging sariwa ng mga produktong manok. Ang programa ay pinangunahan ni Atty. Jose Arturo "Jayart" M. Tugade Founder ng ART Fresh Chicken Corp. kasama ang pamilya nito. Dumalo sa nasabing programa sina City Mayor Arcadio“Najie" Gapangada, Jr.,Rizal Vice Mayor Tony Aurelio na kumatawan kay Laguna Governor Marisol “Sol' C. Aragones, Department of Transportation Sec...

 The sweetest hustle For over three decades, Evangeline Caballero from Pagsanjan, Laguna, has mastered the art of making kalamay, perfecting a homemade recipe that keeps her customers coming back for more.  Kalamay is a beloved Filipino delicacy made from glutinous rice, brown sugar, and coconut milk. Because making this delicacy requires a lot of effort, it is served only during special occasions. But over time, it has evolved into an everyday treat.  Mastering the recipe Originally from Quezon, Evangeline moved to Laguna in pursuit of a good life. She eventually met her husband there, leading her to settle in the province for good.  Driven by the need to provide for her growing family, she tried her hand at making kalamay. With no prior experience, she closely observed her acquaintances who made the delicacy, and by studying their methods, she picked up the necessary techniques to start her venture.  “If they can make it, I can do it too,” she shared...

 Bagong Municipal Assessor sa Alaminos Nanumpa na si Bb. Jam Maygen Basilan Mueco sa harapan ni Alkalde Ericson R. Lopez noong Miyerkoles ng umaga, Hulyo 1, 2026,  bilang bagong Municipal Assessor ng Bayan ng Alaminos. Ang kanyang pinalitan ay nagretiro na. Napag-alaman na ang pangunahing pananagutan ng isang municipal assessor ay maayos na tasahan ang lahat ng real estate properties o mga pag-aaring di-natitinag;  tayahin ang mga fair market value;  at tiyakin ang tamang buwis sa bawat pag-aaring di-natitinag.  Siya ay isang letihimong taga-Alaminos.  (Ruben E. Taningco)

 Aboitiz Construction Plants Trees in Laguna, Albay, and Surigao del Norte for Environment Month In observance of Philippine Environment Month and the company’s third annual Safety, Health, Environment, and Security (SHES) Month, Aboitiz Construction reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through a two-day tree-planting initiative across three key locations in the country. Known as Project TERRA (Tree Planting for Environmental Restoration and Renewal Action), the company collaborated with AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) and Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation to conduct the initiative on June 26 and 27. Nearly a thousand seedlings were planted by 85 Aboitiz Construction and ACI Plus volunteers in the following locations: Bay, Laguna; Tiwi, Albay; and Claver, Surigao del Norte. This initiative highlights the company's key partnerships and demonstrates its genuine commitment to sustainability by encouraging employees to actively participate. Ms. Karmine Andrea Chin...

 Libu-libong School Bags at School Supplies, Ipinamahagi sa mga Mag-aaral ng Pagsanjan, Laguna Pagsanjan, Laguna — Bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagsuporta sa edukasyon, namahagi ang pamahalaang bayan ng mga school bags at school supplies sa mga mag-aaral mula Kindergarten hanggang Grade 3 sa iba't ibang pampublikong paaralan sa bayan noong Hunyo 29, 2026. Pinangunahan ang pamamahagi nina Mayor Jan Garcia at Vice Mayor  Cocoy Fernandez, kasama Konsehal Nat Bernales, Kon. Melvin Madriaga, Kon. Ronnie Leron, Kon. Noel Cabela, Kon. Vince Gonzales, ABC Pres. Noogine Pabilionia, at SK Pres. Patrivia Abaquin Ayon kay Mayor Jan, layunin ng programa na mabigyan ng sapat na kagamitan ang mga batang mag-aaral upang maging handa at mas inspirado sa kanilang pag-aaral sa pagbubukas ng panibagong taon ng klase. Patuloy na isinusulong ni Mayor Garcia ang mga programang nakatuon sa edukasyon bilang bahagi ng kanyang adbokasiya na matiyak na walang batang Pagsanjeño ang mapag-iiwanan sa p...