The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers remained undefeated after routing the Baguio Lady Highlanders, 25-12, 25-10, 25-6, in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation Champions League (PNVF) Sunday, Nov. 21 at the Aquamarine Recreational Center. Kim Dy (Pool photo) Kim Kianna Dy led the Cargo Movers...
Staff and volunteers from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) supported the vaccination of a total of 740 individuals at the government-run Bakuna Center at the Athletic Bowl drive-thru in Baguio City every Wednesday since it opened on Nov. 8. (Photo courtesy of the Philippine Red Cross / MANILA...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Roger G. Mercado officiated the oath-taking ceremony of DPWH Directors following the approval of their appointment papers recently by the Office of the President. Sworn to the position of DPWH Director IV are Khaddafy D. Tanggol, Rey Peter B....
Anti-narcotics authorities seized P600,000 worth of marijuana bricks from two alleged drug pushers who were nabbed in a buy-bust operation in Mariveles, Bataan on Thursday, Nov. 11. (Photo from PDEA) In a statement, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspects as Challikis...
Various universities in Baguio declared academic break following students' calls for a break from online classes and academic requirements. (Photo courtesy of NUSP Cordillera) On Thursday, Nov. 4, the Benguet State University (BSU) declared a six-day academic break from Nov. 8 to 13 "to help in any...
Six more sites have been identified for the country’s yearlong real-world study on the effectiveness of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said on Monday, Oct. 25. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) DOST Undersecretary for...
Road trip, anyone? The Philippines is known for its beaches and hospitable people. But in the middle of the ongoing health crisis, we hold the record for the longest lockdown in any country. Filipinos are eager to break away from quarantine. And on the rare occasions we are allowed to go out, road...
Taguig City recorded the highest number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines in the Oct. 9 tally. This is according to Dr. Guido David of OCTA Research based on data from the Department of Health (DOH). PCR testing in Taguig (Taguig City government) According to David,...
A seemingly ecstatic Narciso Solis, a miner from Baguio City, filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator at the Sofitel Tent in Pasay City on Monday, Oct. 4. Narciso Solis (Comelec Facebook Live Screenshot) The miner, who wore a white hard hat, is running as an independent candidate....
If you live in or have been to Baguio City in Benguet, you’ve probably heard of or visited Narda’s Handwoven Arts and Crafts, a Benguet institution. The company is named after its founder, Leonarda “Narda” Capuyan, an Igorot entrepreneur who helped popularize Cordillera’s woven fabrics...
The Senate on Monday, Sept. 27, approved on third and final reading the bill revising the 112-year-old charter of Baguio City. House Bill No. 8882 or the Revised Charter of the City of Baguio was approved with 23 affirmative votes, no negative votes, and no abstention. The House of Representatives...
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has announced new risk-level classifications for Abra, Baguio City, Bohol, and Ilocos Norte, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement on Thursday night, Sept. 23. The Baguio City Hall (Zaldy Comanda/ MANILA BULLETIN) Specifically, the government's...
