Authorities have apparently seized the opportunity to use the recent accident involving a passenger jeepney in Nagcarlan, Laguna to justify the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) of the national government.

‘JUSTIFIED’ Authorities cite Laguna jeepney accident to press for PUV modernization

Last week, Biñan City, Laguna once again celebrated its rich historical and cultural heritage with the “Araw ng Biñan,” a three-day celebration of three important moments in the city’s history.


Finding one’s local identity

Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers, no matter what their marital status might be.

100 couples tie the knot in Biñan City’s ‘Kasalang Bayan’

The recent explosion inside a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City, Laguna should serve as a wake-up call for authorities on the real and present risks of so-called “backyard” factories.

A wake-up call

People's interest or self-interest? That was the question some sectors are now asking those who are allegedly conducting "signature campaigns" in Laguna to entice residents to join calls to amend the Constitution.


PEOPLE'S INITIATIVE in Laguna province?

As the government is now indicating its openness to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, there are already reports here in Laguna province about certain groups pushing to amend the Constitution through the so-called “People’s Initiative.”

People’s Initiative must come from informed public

Araw ng Biñan 2024 unleashes passion for history and heritage

During the Araw ng Biñan celebration from February 2 to 4, Biñanenses and tourists alike shared in jubilance the events that highlighted the success of the city government's efforts to promote culture-based development.

LIVING CULTURE

Pakil, Laguna is now joining the growing number of towns and cities in the province who have embarked on an “age of rediscovery” as the town seeks to revive and promote its fame as a haven for musical talents in Laguna.

Pakil aims to showcase musical heritage

Authorities are investigating the fire and explosion in Cabuyao City, Laguna that killed six people, and many Lagunenses are concerned that other potential ticking “time bombs” may be operating outside the boundaries of the law in the province.

NEGLIGENT?

Next week, approximately more than 1,000 franchises of traditional jeepneys here in Laguna province that have failed to “consolidate” their franchises will be branded as colorum by authorities. (Editor’s note: on January 25, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. extended the deadline of PUV franchise consolidation to April 30.)

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