While the entire Philippines was riveted to the unfolding drama inside the Senate last Wednesday, most residents of Laguna province were left in the dark on the issue – literally and figuratively.

IN THE DARK

Nangibabaw ang kahusayan ng ipinagmamalaking Lolo Uweng Shrine ng San Pedro City, Laguna matapos ang idinaos na 1st Sancti Pauli Media Awards noong Sabado, May 9.

Lolo Uweng Shrine, ginawaran sa 1st Sancti Pauli Media Awards

Mahalimuyak na pagsalubong ang bumungad kay Paraguay President Santiago Peña Palacios matapos itong bumisita sa Malacañang Palace noong May 11.

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Binawian ng buhay ang isang babae habang sugatan ang kanyang anak matapos umanong mabangga ng isang motorsiklo sa Calamba City, Laguna noong May 7.

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Since PBBM’s ‘State of the Nation Address’ (SONA) last July 28, 2025, a Monday, the Filipino people’s anger has surged and waned. On three dates, September 21 and November 30, 2025, and February 25, 2026, there were multiple rallies against the flood control scam. The INC organized a three - day Rally for Transparency and Democracy on November 16 – 18, 2025.

The Pieces of the Puzzle are Falling in Place!

Dalawang lalaki ang nahuli sa akto na iligal umanong nagre-refill ng mga tangke ng liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sa San Pablo City, Laguna noong Sabado, May 9.

Iligal na refilling ng LPG, bistado

For decades, Santa Rosa City has led the way in the transformation of Laguna from a predominantly-agricultural province to one of the largest industrial hubs outside Metro Manila.

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Mamarag's artworks grace Biñan City anew

“Ang sining ay hindi lamang dekorasyon. Ang sining ay kaluluwa ng bayan. Ang ang kaluluwa ng Pilipino ay hindi kailanman magagapi.”

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As part of honoring the contributions of the Filipino worker last Labor Day, May 1, the Social Security System (SSS) said it has rolled out enhanced and expanded programs for its members.

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Bagong Liderato sa Senado: Pag-asa ba o Paulit-ulit na Ikot?

Sa tuwing nagpapalit ng liderato sa Senado, lalo na ang puwesto ng Senate President, maraming Pilipino ang muling nagkakaroon ng pag-asa. Para itong pagbabago ng kapitan sa barko....may bagong direksiyon, bagong istilo, at bagong pangakong ihaharap sa sambayanan. Ngunit kasabay ng pag-asang ito ay ang tanong: tunay bang may epekto ang pagpapalit ng liderato, o isa lamang itong paulit-ulit na pag-ikot ng kapangyarihan?

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THE POLITICS OF DISTRACTION

The unfolding political drama has once again seized the nation’s attention. In the Philippines, this is a familiar and time-tested formula: when one controversy threatens to become too dangerous, drown it with new ones. It is political misdirection elevated into an art form, amplified by a well-deployed army of media mercenaries and partisan influencers.

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Within the realm of mind, body, and spirit awareness, I, Tato Malay, once a recording industry executive, have shifted my focus to become a speaker and proponent of the transformative potential of consciousness manifestation. Through my innovative I AM Kamalayan initiative, I share insights on how altering one's beliefs can significantly reshape one's life.

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Ang Kaso ni Senador Bato: Absent Pero Suweldo’y Tuloy

Sa ating bansa, kilala ang mahigpit na patakaran sa trabaho. Kapag ang karaniwang empleyado ay lumiban sa serbisyo, ibinabawas ito sa kanyang sahod o kukunin naman mula sa kanyang naipong service credit.

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My long-time colleague in newspapering Roy Mabasa posted this on Facebook:

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