BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Tuesday, April 14, ordered the closure of a snack house here which was hit by an explosion and later turned out to be an illegal gambling den. Fourteen persons were injured in the explosion from an improvised explosive device thrown by a 32-year-old male...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government encouraged people to take advantage of the lighter traffic and more relaxed atmosphere due to the oil crisis to visit the country’s summer capital. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the current situation offers a unique opportunity for tourists to enjoy this city...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government is crafting an economic continuity plan to help cushion the impact of soaring oil prices on various sectors, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday. “The plan aims to address identified risks and outline solutions for each of the affected sectors to help sustain...
Fourteen persons were injured in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device explosion in Baguio City on Monday, April 13. The Baguio City Police Office said a 32-year-old miner from Itogon, Benguet was allegedly drunk and committed acts of lasciviousness against a snack shop caretaker. Bystanders...
BAGUIO CITY – Residents and public utility vehicle (PUV) associations here agreed on a "voluntary" fare hike that would help address the woes of both commuters and transport sector workers following a public consultation. “The different associations conducted public consultations to inform the...
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Tourism-Cordillera will hold the 7th Mangan Taku Cordillera Food Festival featuring the delicious culinary tapestry of the region with the theme Preserving Traditions, Preserving Flavors at the Rose Garden in Burnham Park here from April 23 to 27. Executive Order...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has signed Resolution No. 257-2026 of the City Council declaring this city under a state of calamity due to the oil crisis that has severely affected various sectors here. Magalong stated that the tourism industry has suffered a 40 percent to 50 percent drop...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday that taking pictures at Lion’s Head on Kennon Road here is not banned. But Magalong said that vehicles are prohibited from stopping in front of the iconic monument to take pictures. He said there is a designated parking area near the Lion’s...
BAGUIO CITY – People going to this city will no longer be able to see the famous Lion’s Head on Kennon Road a tarpaulin has been placed in front of the popular landmark to ease traffic and in response to Interior and Local Government Secretary’s DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s recent call...
The Baguio City Police Office is enforcing an ordinance prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in public places in response to the order issued by Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Secretary Remulla on Monday. Baguio City Ordinance No. 1-1990 or the Baguio City Liquor Ordinance...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong has expressed concern about the impact of the energy crisis on the local Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This city recorded a 40 percent to 50 percent drop in tourist arrivals during the Holy Week compared to last year. Magalong said hotels in Camp John Hay...
BAGUIO CITY – Fewer tourists were recorded in this city and neighboring areas this Holy Week. Mayor Benjamin Magalong admitted a decline in tourists after the Panagbenga Festival which was followed by the oil crisis caused by the war in the Middle East. “Our tourist arrivals dropped by 40 to 50...
