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Rapids Journal, Brgy. Del Remedio, San Pablo City (2026)

09/06/2026

LGUs, Business Leaders Highlight CALAX Subsection 3’s Role in Driving Growth

The economic landscape of Cavite is poised for greater growth following the opening of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 3, extending the expressway to Governor’s Drive Interchange in General Trias City.

With CALAX now spanning 26 kilometers from Mamplasan, Biñan, Laguna to General Trias, Cavite, local government officials and business leaders cited the project’s role in improving connectivity, attracting investments, and creating new opportunities for businesses and communities.

Florencio Ayos, President of the GenTri Business Club, said the new subsection is a long-awaited development that cuts travel time between Laguna and Cavite’s industrial hubs to just 26 minutes.

"We are no longer a destination that is hard to reach — we are now a city that is impossible to ignore. Infrastructure is not just about roads; it is about opening doors for every Filipino entrepreneur. General Trias is now better positioned than ever to attract investments, generate employment, and build a more resilient economy,” Ayos stated.

General Trias City Mayor Luis “Jon Jon” Ferrer IV described the new interchange as ‘a gateway to greater opportunities’ that positions the city as a thriving center of industry. “Habang patuloy na lumalago ang General Trias bilang sentro ng industriya at kaunlaran, mahalaga ang proyektong tulad nito upang mas mailapit ang mga oportunidad sa ating mga kababayan,” said Mayor Ferrer.

The positive outlook was echoed by Dasmariñas City Mayor Jennifer Barzaga, who emphasized that the expressway enhances access to commerce, education, and tourism.

“Ang proyektong ito ay hindi lamang tungkol sa bagong kalsada, ito ay tungkol sa mas magandang kalidad ng buhay. Ang CALAX ay simbolo ng patuloy na progreso at ng ating sama-samang pangarap para sa isang mas maunlad, mas konektado, at mas maaliwalas na kinabukasan para sa bawat mamamayan,” Mayor Barzaga noted.

Barangay Adlas (Silang) Captain Joelito Generoso highlighted the project’s impact on local development. "Napakalaking benepisyo ng pagbubukas ng CALAX Governor’s Drive. Nagkaroon ng oportunidad sa negosyo, pagbubukas ng mga bagong trabaho, at pagtaas ng presyo ng lupa. Pinalakas din nito ang turismo at transportasyon ng mga kalakal," Barangay Capt. Generoso said.

Meanwhile, Barangay San Francisco (General Trias) Captain Ryan Santor pointed to the long-term benefits of improved accessibility. "We believe that the opening of CALAX SS3 will bring lasting benefits to nearby communities through improved connectivity, increased investments, and easier transportation of goods and services,” said Barangay Capt. Santor.

Beyond improving travel, the opening of CALAX Subsection 3 is expected to strengthen trade, support business expansion, and enhance Cavite’s competitiveness as an investment destination.

CALAX is an MPCALA Holdings Inc. project with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as project grantor.

MPCALA Holdings Inc., the developer and operator of CALAX, is a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road arm of the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).
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08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

Tiwala ng Publiko sa Pamumuno ni Governor Sol Aragones, Nanatiling Matatag sa CALABARZON Survey

Si Governor Sol Aragones ng Laguna ay lumampas sa 55% governance benchmark ng RPMD Foundation, Inc. matapos makapagtala ng 73.1% Index of Governance sa “Boses ng Bayan” nationwide survey na isinagawa mula Abril 1 hanggang 8, 2026, na nilahukan ng 5,000 respondents mula sa CALABARZON. Sinuri sa pag-aaral ang antas ng pamamahala batay sa tiwala at epektibidad ng serbisyo, kabilang ang serbisyong pangkalusugan, social services, imprastraktura, transparency, kahandaan sa sakuna, at kabuuang pagtugon sa pangangailangan ng mamamayan.

Ipinapakita ng resulta ang patuloy na mataas na antas ng suporta ng publiko sa mga pangunahing programa ng pamahalaang panlalawigan, partikular sa pagpapalakas ng mga serbisyong pangkalusugan at pagpapalawak ng access sa mga serbisyong panlipunan. Kabilang sa mga programang binigyang-diin ang mga inisyatibang pangkalusugan at mga community-based na tulong tulad ng Laguna Pantry, na nakatulong sa pagpapalawak ng akses sa pangunahing pangangailangan ng mga residente, lalo na ng mga nasa laylayan.

Ayon sa RPMD Index of Governance framework, na nakatuon sa aktuwal na resulta ng pamamahala kaysa sa popularidad, ang nakuhang marka ni Aragones ay sumasalamin sa patuloy na pagtanggap ng publiko sa kanyang epektibong pamumuno at pagbibigay-prayoridad sa kapakanan ng mamamayan. Napansin din ng mga respondent ang mas pinahusay na accessibility at responsiveness ng pamahalaan, na nagpapakita ng mas inklusibong serbisyong panlalawigan.

Ipinapakita rin ng pag-aaral na nananatiling matatag ang antas ng tiwala sa pamahalaang panlalawigan ng Laguna, na nagpapahiwatig na ang patuloy na pamumuhunan sa serbisyong pangkalusugan at mga programang panlipunan ay may positibong epekto sa pananaw ng publiko. Ayon sa obserbasyon, ang matatag na resulta ng governance rating ay sumasalamin sa lumalakas na papel ng mga programa at inisyatiba sa pagpapatibay ng kredibilidad ng lokal na pamahalaan at pakikilahok ng mamamayan.(Report mula sa PIO-Laguna)

08/06/2026

3rd Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Company actively participated in the Brigada Eskwela 2026 at San Antonio National High School Annex, demonstrating its commitment to community service and support for the education sector

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna - The 3rd Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Company actively participated in the Brigada Eskwela 2026 at San Antonio National High School Annex, demonstrating its commitment to community service and support for the education sector. The activity was conducted in partnership with school officials, teachers, parents, and volunteers to help prepare the school facilities for the opening of classes.

Through its manpower assistance, the 3rd CMO Company contributed to various cleaning, repair, and maintenance activities within the school premises. The personnel worked alongside stakeholders to ensure that classrooms and school grounds were safe, clean, and conducive to learning for students returning for the new academic year.

The initiative was led by Mrs. Mercidita P. Padico, Principal III, who expressed her appreciation for the valuable support extended by the unit. She highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts among government agencies, community members, and educational institutions in creating a positive learning environment for learners. #

07/06/2026

BotiCARD celebrates 15 years of bringing affordable healthcare closer to communities

BotiCARD, Inc., a pharmacy under CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), celebrated its 15th anniversary on May 20, 2026, at its Paulino Branch in San Pablo City, Laguna, by providing free health consultations, dental extraction, and blood pressure monitoring services.
The services were open to clients of CARD financial institutions, their children, as well as non-clients and community residents. The anniversary program also included the distribution of free vitamins such as B-complex, multivitamins, ascorbic acid, non-acidic supplements, and vitamin C for children. Clients from CARD MRI financial institutions also continue to receive 20–28 percent discounts on medicines purchased at BotiCARD pharmacies.
The free healthcare services are part of BotiCARD’s mission of providing affordable and quality medicines to underserved communities. BotiCARD CEO Florife T. Reynido said they chose to celebrate the milestone through these services to promote the importance of maintaining good health. “Para kapag senior citizen na tayo, malalakas at masisigla pa rin tayo,” she said, addressing the CARD clients and community residents present in the program, reminding them of the value of maintaining their overall well-being.
In its 15th year, BotiCARD has expanded to 27 branches serving provinces across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The pharmacy continues to implement efforts that bring medicines and healthcare services closer to communities, including over-the-counter (OTC) medicine counseling, where pharmacists guide patients on the proper use of medicines.

BotiCARD has also introduced programs such as the BotiCARD Health Plus (BH Plus), which supplies vitamins, maintenance medicine packages, and emergency medicines for CARD clients as part of their insurance, as well as the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) system of medicines and essential supplies for CARD MRI employees.
BotiCARD Chairman Rosenda P. Aquino expressed her gratitude for the pharmacy’s milestone. For the past 15 years, BotiCARD has continued to bring affordable and quality medicines closer to communities, and we remain committed to doing so in the years ahead,” she said, reflecting on the pharmacy’s healthcare efforts. “We are happy that BotiCARD has reached 15 years, and will continue exploring healthcare innovations to remain responsive to evolving health needs.”

The celebration also featured free haircut services, free herbal coffee tasting, and raffle promos. Also present during the anniversary program were CARD MRI senior advisers Grace Contreras and Dr. Lorenza dT. Bañez, along with BotiCARD staff and CARD clients.(Report ni Jireh Pearl Casionan)

BotiCARD’s 15th anniversary was celebrated through free health services, including health consultations, blood pressure monitoring, dental extraction, and distribution of free vitamins.

07/06/2026

SSS begins early June rollout of 2026 pension hike, citing need for early relief for pensioners

QUEZON CITY, June 2, 2026 – The Social Security System (SSS) today begins the early rollout of the second tranche of the Pension Reform Program (PRP) to 4.1 million pensioners, advancing the originally scheduled September pension increase to provide SSS pensioners with earlier financial relief.

Finance Secretary and Social Security Commission (SSC) Chair Frederick D. Go and SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. de Claro said the agency is releasing approximately ₱6 billion in additional pension benefits from June to August 2026 to help pensioners cope with inflationary pressures and higher energy costs.

“We are releasing the second tranche of pension increases ahead of schedule to support millions of pensioners and their families, helping them meet their daily needs and enjoy greater financial security sooner,” Go said.

“With the early implementation, we hope to provide timely relief to our pensioners and their families as they continue to face every day financial challenges,” de Claro said.

He explained that SSS pensioners as of May 31, 2026, will be eligible to receive the pension hike beginning June 1, 2026, while those whose contingencies fall between June 1 and August 31, 2026, will receive their increased pension starting September 1, 2026.

Under the second tranche of the PRP, retirement and disability pensioners will receive a 10% increase in their monthly pensions, while death and survivor pensioners will receive a 5% increase.

“We recognize that rising prices and economic uncertainty continue to place pressure on Filipino families and businesses,” de Claro added. “Through the PRP, SSS ensures that our pensioners have access to timely, affordable and reliable financial support when they need it most.”

The PRP is the first-ever multi-year pension increase in SSS history. Under the program, pensioners will receive annual increases in their pensions every September from 2025 to 2027. #

07/06/2026

CAMP VICENTE LIM PRESS CORPS, INC. KASAMA ANG MGA PARTNERS NA INSTITUSYON NAKILAHOK SA BRIGADA ESKWELA 2026

Magdalena, Laguna— Matagumpay na isinagawa ng Camp Vicente Lim Press Corps, Inc. o CVLPC ang Brigada Eskwela 2026 sa Maravilla Elementary School sa Barangay Maravilla, Magdalena, Laguna noong Hunyo 5, 2026

Pinangunahan ni CVLPC President Daniel Castro kasama ang mga opisyal at miyembro ng organisasyon ang pamamahagi ng school supplies sa 80 mag-aaral mula Grade 1 hanggang Grade 6 bilang paghahanda sa nalalapit na pasukan.

Nagpasalamat si Magdalena Mayor Dario “Jun” Lapada sa CVLPC at mga sponsor nito sa kanilang patuloy na suporta sa edukasyon ng kabataan.

Nagpahayag din ng pasasalamat si Daniel Castro sa pamunuan ng paaralan sa pangunguna ni Principal Desiree Tagle para sa kanilang pakikiisa sa programa.

Ayon sa CVLPC, patuloy silang magsasagawa ng mga proyektong makatutulong sa komunidad, lalo na sa larangan ng edukasyon.
(Report ni Mhadz)

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