BAGUIO CITY – The city government will explore other options for the redevelopment of the city 's public market following SM Prime Holdings ' (SMPH) withdrawal of its public-private partnership (PPP) proposal for the measure. In an interview on Tuesday, Councilor Paolo Reynor Salvosa,...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government must resolve long-standing issues over the Baguio public market after SM Prime Holdings withdrew its unsolicited proposal to redevelop the more than three-hectare property, officials said Monday. Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan said the city needs to settle problems...
BAGUIO CITY – Two firecracker-related injuries were recorded in this city on New Year’s Eve. A total of four persons have been injured here since Dec. 21. Mayor Benjamin Magalong has directed the heads of police stations and barangay chairmen where the incidents occurred to submit an...
BAGUIO CITY – The National Nutrition Council-Cordillera Administrative Region (NNC-CAR) has renewed its call for the public to resume physical activity following the holiday season, warning against the health risks associated with prolonged feasting and a sedentary lifestyle. Velanie Balajadia,...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said there is no foul play in the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral in Barangay Camp 4, Kennon Road, Tuba, Benguet. “Personally, I am convinced that there was no foul play, and I also have no...
BAGUIO CITY – Police destroyed 500 illegal firecrackers here on Saturday, Dec. 27. Baguio City Police Office Director Police Col. Ruel Tagel, along with city officials, led the destruction ceremony. Tagel said the contraband were recovered from various barangays where they were illegally sold....
BAGUIO CITY – No firecracker injuries were reported on Christmas Eve and Christmas here. But Mayor Benjamin Magalong said 2,206 different fireworks and illegal noisemakers were seized during the period. He said this was the result of the vigilance of barangay officials, the Baguio City Police...
BAGUIO CITY – The first born or “panganay” of working parents here was named by the National Correspondents Club of Baguio (NCCB) as this year’s Lucky Christmas Baby on Christmas Day. Baby boy Kyro was born at 3:04 a.m. at the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center to Charlize Nicolie...
BAGUIO CITY – Two minors were injured by firecrackers here on Dec. 21 and 22. The Baguio City Health Services said an 11-year-old boy was injured after a Five Star firecracker exploded in his right hand in Barangay Lower Dagsian on Dec. 21. The next day, Dec. 22, a 12-year-old boy was injured in...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong assured the people that security and safety plans remain in place for the expected influx of tourists this holiday season here. According to Magalong, the city government does not see the need for major changes in the overall security and safety framework for...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office urged the people to look after their health during the holidays after 828 individuals died from cardiovascular diseases from January to Dec. 15. “Don’t neglect your heart and mental health during the holidays,” Dr. Donnabel T. Panes, head of the...
BAGUIO CITY – The hotel in this city where former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral stayed prior to her death last week is fully cooperating with authorities in the investigation. Ion Hotel said they "will provide any information that may be legally...
