BAUKO, Mountain Province – Two laborers drowned while fishing in a lake in Barangay Mayag, Bauko, Mountain Province, on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Police identified the victims as Mayzzon Vicente Batatas, 24, and Czar Jay Vicente Opag, 20, residents of Barangay Kayan West, Tadian, Mountain...
HIGHER LOVE The author at 5,000 meters (15,000 ft.) above sea level, raising a DIY Philippine flag The other night, we had some friends over for dinner. School is out and many of our friends are going away on holiday so we decided to hold a final catch up with our kids with us before we go our own...
A former squad leader of the New People’s Army surrendered to authorities in Camp Henry Acmor, Barangay Butigue, Paracelis, Mountain Province on Dec. 8. A report submitted to Brig. Gen. Mafelino Bazar, director of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera, said the surrenderer, “Ka Rogelio,” led...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has targeted to open the initial 10.7 kilometer central portion of the 45.5 kilometer Davao City Bypass Construction Project by 2024 as it accelerates excavation works in the twin-tube road mountain tunnel. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain...
PARACELIS, Mountain Province – A New People’s Army leader surrendered to authorities on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Camp Henry T. Acmor, Barangay Butigue, here. The surrenderer was identified as Arnold Quelang Baquiran, 42, alias “Cobra,” of Sitio Pagga, Barangay Bantay, this town. Baquiran is...
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that it is now accepting applications for the Calamity Assistance Package from earthquake-stricken members and pensioners in Abra and Mountain Province. (SSS Main Office / File Photo) The application for the package, which consists of Calamity Loan...
Members and pensioners affected by the July 27 magnitude 7.0 northwestern Luzon earthquake may now avail of the Calamity Assistance Package, state-run Social Security System (SSS) announced. The Calamity Loan Assistance Program (CLAP) for members and three-month advance pension for retirees may be...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – The Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region awarded two police units and one non-uniformed personnel during the 121st Police Service Anniversary celebration attended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Camp Crame, Quezon City Monday, August 8. The...
BITAGCOL’s body in a hospital in Mountain Province. SABANGAN, Mountain Province – A 20-year-old man died after he was electrocuted while removing a light bulb in a covered court in Barangay Poblacion here Thursday, August 4. The Sabangan Municipal Police Station identified the victim as Kenji...
Rizal 4th District Rep. Fidel Nograles introduced a bill to Congress to establish the Sierra Madre Development Authority (SMDA) that would protect and conserve the 500-kilometer-long mountain range that protects Luzon from typhoons. (Forest Foundation Philippines / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The...
Public servants should embark on leading by example and always capitalize on integrity and honor over personal interests, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) spokesperson Supt. Xavier Solda stressed Sunday, June 12. BJMP photo Solda, who is also the BJMP’s Community Relations Service...
The first ever long-distance road mountain tunnel in the Philippines will soon be established in Davao City. (Photo courtesy of DPWH) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday, June 10, that it has reached a “new milestone” in the Davao City Bypass Construction Project with...
