Las Pinas News

Businessman kidnapped in Las Piñas
MANILA, Philippines – A businessman was kidnapped by unidentified armed men on Saturday while riding a bike along Daang Hari road in Las Piñas City.

Young executive kidnapped while biking in Las Piñas
What began as a bicycle ride with friends for the manager of a local shipping firm on Saturday ended in his abduction, with a number of men dressed in police uniforms whisking him away to a still unknown location.

Shipping exec abducted in Las Pinas
A 27-year old shipping executive was abducted by heavily-armed men in Las Pinas City early Saturday morning, a police spokesperson said.

School preparation
The Las Piñas City government came out with a directive to the city's public elementary and secondary schools to conduct massive cleanup activities in preparation for the school opening next month.

Free Septic Tank Cleaning Offered
MANILA, Philippines - West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) has announced that they will be giving septic tank cleaning service to its customers in chosen areas in Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Valenzuela, Malabon, Navotas, Pasay, Las Piñas, Parañaque, and Cavite "at no extra cost."

Beckham wants to be picked for football team on merit
ATHENS (Reuters) - David Beckham hit back on Friday at suggestions that he might be selected for the British Olympic football side at the London Games because of his celebrity status rather than on merit alone.

More than just football
Like many developing countries across the world, football has become a popular sport seen to effectively imbue positive values on street children and bring their plight into the consciousness of the public as well.For the past couple of years, Tambayan Center for the Care of Abused Kids has networked with international and national organizations working to change the lives of street kids through ...

First official apps released for Olympics
The organizing committee for the 2012 Olympics in London have announced the release of two free applications for following the event, available for iOS and Android. One, released this past week, concerns organizing one's arrival and stay in London and sharing the experience with friends. The second, which will allow fans to get sports events results live, should be available within the coming ...

Davao is Rugby’s next target
Davao is the next target for the Philippine Rugby Union Federation (PRUF) where national coach Expo Mejia hopes to develop the sport and widen the base of rugby talents in he country. Mejia was at the first ever Davao Sports Expo at the Annex of SM City Davao with members of the Philippine Volcanoes John Paul Jordan, Timothy Kog, Rose Lanticse, Aiumi Ono and Blessie delos Santos. In the press ...

Olympic torch relay starts in Britain
Sailor Ben Ainslie was the first torchbearer as the Olympic flame began its 70-day journey around Britain and Ireland on Saturday ahead of the 2012 London Games.