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 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...

 PhilHealth Calamba Holds YAKAP Orientation for ADHIKA Members to Strengthen UHC Awareness Calamba City, Laguna — The Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) Calamba conducted a Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) orientation for the officers and members of ADHIKA Calamba Inc. on June 5, 2026, as part of its continuing efforts to strengthen public awareness and participation in the implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC). The activity aimed to provide participants with a better understanding of the YAKAP program and its role in promoting preventive healthcare and ensuring access to appropriate health services through empaneled healthcare providers. During the orientation, PhilHealth representatives discussed the benefits of PhilHealth membership, the importance of maintaining updated membership records, and the various healthcare services available to members under the National Health Insurance Program. Participants were likewise informed about the significance of selecting...

 SSS opens first campus-based Offsite E-Center in Laguna STA. CRUZ, Laguna — The Social Security System (SSS) Sta. Cruz Branch has inaugurated its first campus-based Offsite E-Center at Laguna University, bringing vital services closer to more than 6,700 students, 250 faculty and staff, and nearby communities. SSS Sta. Cruz Branch Head Eleanor Ebreo said the facility serves as a dedicated hub for faster and more efficient online services, including membership assistance, online verification of records, filing of benefits and claims, and other essential online transactions. “By establishing this facility inside Laguna University, we aim to strengthen our partnership with academic institutions and promote greater social security awareness among the youth, preparing them to become responsible, future-ready members of society,” Ebreo said. Laguna University President III Dr. Charlemagne G. Laviña underscored the university’s commitment to student-centered service, noting that i...