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HEROW SANTOS, PATULOY ANG PAGLILINGKOD SA KABATAAN NG BRGY. SAN FRANCISCO-CALIHAN San Pablo City — Patuloy na isinusulong ng youth leader na si Herow Santos ang iba't ibang programa at aktibidad para sa kapakanan at pag-unlad ng mga kabataan sa Barangay San Francisco-Calihan, San Pablo City. Sa pamamagitan ng mga programang pangkabataan, layunin ni Santos na makatulong sa mga kabataang nangangailangan, mahikayat silang makilahok sa mga positibong gawain, at mailayo sila sa masasamang bisyo at gawain. Kabilang sa mga programang kanyang isinagawa mula 2022 hanggang sa kasalukuyan ang libreng legal consultation, volleyball at basketball leagues, pagpapapinta ng basketball court, pamamahagi ng libreng laruan, gayundin ang pamimigay ng mga damit, sapatos at bags. Isa rin sa kanyang patuloy na isinusulong ang taunang libreng programa para sa mga kabataan sa barangay. Binigyang-diin din ni Santos ang kahalagahan ng pagtulong sa mga estudyanteng nahihirapang ipagpatuloy ang kan...

CaMIA marks 19 years of service in providing a safety net to Filipino families CaMIA officers and staff, together with other CARD MRI leaders, gathered for a Thanksgiving Mass to mark 19 years of providing reliable microinsurance products to Filipino families nationwide.  CARD MRI Insurance Agency (CaMIA), a member institution of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), celebrated its 19 years of securing the lives of Filipino families on August 4, 2026. “As CARD MRI’s insurance arm, our goal is to build resilient communities and provide a reliable safety net for all. We ensure that every client and their family understand the value of insurance so that when unforeseen challenges arise, they are better prepared to cope with and recover from them,” said CaMIA President and General Manager Vener S. Abellera. For almost two decades, CaMIA has dedicated its service to protecting Filipino families. As of June 2026, the Agency has issued 2,418,051 policies amounting...

Free Flu Vaccines and Free Maintenance medicines given and distributed to thousands of Lagunenses as Akay ni Gob Mobile Botika goes to Biñan and San Pedro City Thousands of residents from cities of Biñan and San Pedro receive, not only free flu vaccines, but also free maintenance medicines as simultaneously, two of continously expanding medical and healthcare programs of the Provincial Government of Laguna through the leadership of Gov. Sol Aragones Gov. Aragones was joined by Provincial Administrator Atty. Nathalie Velasquez andProvincial Health Office OIC, Dr. Odilon Inoncillo. The Free vaccination and the Free maintenance medicine distribution through the Akay ni Gob Mobile Botika proceeded with the vaccination drive and distribution in Barangay Platero in Biñan and in PEA 2-B Court in Barangay Langgam, San Pedro City. Thousands of residents from the two cities were able to receive free vaccines and free medicine.  Inoncillo also reiterated the readiness of the Provi...

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 ...