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What to watch on YouTube right now – Part 47

Welcome back, my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching. Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination? I recommend you check out the following topics and the related…

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10% discount for property owners in Las Piñas City in effect until March 2025

Good news for those who own properties in Las Piñas City! The City Government announced that property owners will be granted a 10% discount on their 2025 annual real property tax (RPT) once they pay their taxes specifically from December 1, 2024 up to March 21, 2025, according to a Manila Standard news report. Be aware that the City Government launched its official app to make payments easier to…

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Chinese national arrested in Parañaque City for possessing illegal drugs and firearm replica

Recently in the city of Parañaque, the local police arrested a Chinese national who was carrying illegal substances and a firearm replica, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The apprehension happened in Barangay Tambo. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface… A Chinese national was arrested by the…

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Armed men disguised as police personnel entered Parañaque village and kidnapped a foreigner

Very recently in the city of Parañaque, a group of armed men mostly disguised as personnel of the police entered a residential community and managed to kidnap a foreign national who was described as a “boss” of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation (POGO), according to a GMA Network news report. The kidnapping was captured on camera. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from…

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Las Piñas City Councilor Mark Santos asks DHSUD to start city housing project before 2025 election campaign period begins

Recently, Las Piñas City Councilor Mark Santos formally requested the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to start the housing project (under the “Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pamilyang Pilipino” program) before the 2025 election campaign begins, according to a news report by the Manila Standard. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from news report of…

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More than 500 residents of Barangay Pulang Lupa Dos served with health services

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, more than five hundred residents of Barangay Pulang Lupa Dos were served when the Health and Wellness Caravan was held locally, according to the City Government’s social media announcement. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the City Government’s social media announcement. Some parts in boldface… The Las Piñas Health and Wellness…

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A Look Back at Backlash #6 (1995)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised…

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Bureau of Immigration (BI) intensifies search for foreign fugitives all over the Philippines

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it is intensifying its efforts to find and arrest foreigners who illegally staying in the Philippines, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article. The BI also warned fugitives overseas not to attempt to enter the country. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface… The…

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Las Piñas City to add P40 million into Green Card program

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, Councilor Mark Santos announced that the local Green Card program will have an additional P40 million in funding in order to serve the residents who need health-related help, according to a Manila Standard news report.   To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from new report the Manila Standard. Some parts in boldface… Las Piñas City’s green…

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Muntinlupa City Government receives 2024 SGLG award from DILG

Recently, the City Government of Muntinlupa received the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) award from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the award ceremony held at the Manila Hotel and it is the 3rd straight SGLG award won, Mayor Ruffy Biazon announced via social media. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the social media post of…

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What to watch on YouTube right now – Part 46

Welcome back, my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching. Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination? I recommend you check out the following topics and the related…

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Muntinlupa City Government reminds public of firecracker, open pipe ban

With the Christmas season and order in mind, the City Government of Muntinlupa recently issued reminders to the public about the establish ban on firecracker use and modified mufflers and pipes, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface… The Muntinlupa City government reminded…

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President Marcos signs into law VAT refund for foreign tourists

In a move to boost the Philippines’ standing in international tourism, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., signed into law the priority measure of providing Value Added Tax (VAT) refund for foreign tourists, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) news article. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA news article. Some parts in boldface… President…

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Foreigner arrested in Las Piñas City for illegal possession of firearm and grave threat

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the local police arrested a foreign national for illegally possessing a firearm and committing a grave threat, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. Recovered from the suspect was an air gun revolver, 25 air gun pellets and some live ammunition. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from new report the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in…

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Retro Gaming Ads Blast – Part 24

Welcome back readers, fellow geeks and electronic gaming fans! In this edition of the Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) series, we will take a look at another batch of retro gaming print ads – including arcade flyers – from the 1980s and 1990s. For the newcomers reading this, Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) looks back at the many print ads of games (console, arcade, computer and handheld) that were…

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Four persons arrested in Parañaque City for illegal sale of firearms

Recently in the city of Parañaque, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended four individuals for the illegal sale of firearms, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.    To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface… Four persons have been arrested in Paranaque City for illegal sale of…