European Union (EU) Ambassador Luc Véron will visit the various EU-funded development projects in the Cordillera Administrative Region during his first regional outreach in the Philippines starting today, Oct. 20 until Friday, Oct. 22. EU Ambassador Luc Véron (Photo courtesy of the European Union...
Tons of unsold tomatoes in Cordillera will reach Metro Manila next week in a bid to prevent further losses from local farmers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. UNSOLD TOMATOES -- Tons of unsold tomatoes that are feared to be thrown away in Ifugao after non-arrival of buyers will be...
Local farmers were told to coordinate with agriculture regional offices prior to harvesting their produce to prevent oversupply of vegetables that usually end up being thrown away. (Photo courtesy of the DA) Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar made the call when sought for...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar on Wednesday, Sept. 22, encouraged the anti-communist insurgency task force in Cordillera to seek the participation of local government units in insurgency-related dialogues. DA Secretary William Dar (Photo courtesy of DA) “There should be a...
The road network in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has so far improved with 1,304 kilometers of built and improved roads coupled with 263 completed individual bridges, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. Apayao-Ilocos Norte Road (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) Of the...
The Cordillera Regional Peace and Order Council (CRPOC) is seeking a ‘tokhang'-type of campaign against activists and persons believed to be connected with the alleged front organizations of the communist rebels. In its resolution, the CRPOC reportedly sought law enforcement agencies, including...
Three roads in Luzon remained impassable as of Saturday, July 24, due to damage caused by the heavy downpour that had been enhanced by typhoon Fabian. NO ACCESS-- Busa Bridge along Baguio-Bontoc Road in Sabangan, Mt. Province became impassable due to soil collapse triggered by typhoon Fabian....
Aside from being the country's "salad bowl," the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is also a model against climate change. (Photo courtesy of the DA) Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar said the region up north is indeed a strategic region that serves as a model in averting...
The government has declared two Minahang Bayan (MB) areas in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) covering a combined mining area of 50 hectares. In two separate announcements, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in CAR said that the Provincial Mining and Regulatory Board of Abra (PMRB-Abra)...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is committed to ensure that the gong-making tradition in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), especially among the youth, will be preserved. Gongs, or locally known in Cordilleran communities as “gangsa” (DOST-CAR Facebook Page) DOST Secretary...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced that it will establish the first metals and engineering innovation hub in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña said the groundbreaking of the CAR’s first DOST-Metals and Engineering...
Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), commended on Wednesday, June 30, a policewoman who donated breastmilk for babies in need in Baguio City. Eleazar said the good deed of Police Corporal Aimarie Boadilla is another proof that the PNP has never run out of...