BAGUIO CITY – Most bus companies serving this city have reduced regular trips by 30 percent in line with fuel conservation measures due to overseas conflict. Police Lt. Col. James Allen Dogao, chief of the Baguio City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit, said bus companies have increased their...
BAGUIO CITY – At least 1,300 jeepney drivers will each receive P5,000 from the local government as assistance to the sector, the first of a series until the situation in the Middle East stabilizes, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said on Thursday. “Hindi puwedeng one time. Magbibigay ulit kami. Iba pa...
Only vehicles weighing up to five tons are allowed on Kennon Road as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cited ongoing safety risks along the route. Heavy vehicles remain banned and are advised to use Marcos Highway as an alternate route, the agency said. Authorities highlighted...
BAGUIO CITY – The local market rice retailers ' association here said Wednesday they are doing their best to cushion the effect of fuel price increases on their commodity while ensuring a buffer supply for city residents. John Paul Peralta, spokesperson of the Baguio City market rice...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government and the municipality of Tuba in Benguet have reached an agreement on a swap deal involving parcels of land that each owns but lies within the other 's political jurisdiction, seeing an end to a century-old boundary dispute. Both parties agreed to adopt the...
BAGUIO CITY – This city’s Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC) under the City Health Services Office (CHSO) recorded 1,000 animal bites in the first two months of the year. Nurse Agnes Johanna Abad, ABTC manager, said the high number of individuals who sought treatment is a clear indication of...
The northeast monsoon (amihan) continued to bring chilly weather across parts of the country, with Baguio City recording its coldest temperature so far this amihan season at 9 degrees Celsius (°C) early Saturday, March 14, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government will implement a four-day work week starting Monday, March 16, in line with government energy conservation protocols. Mayor Benjamin Magalong has signed Executive Order No. 31-2026 enforcing the measure from Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government said Wednesday that gasoline stations here are generally compliant with measures against overpricing and hoarding of fuel. Darryl Kim Longid, head of the city’s Public Order and Safety Division, in a video statement posted by the Public Information Office, said...
BAGUIO CITY – One-hundred jeepney drivers received free gasoline from a barangay here to help ease the impact of the oil price increase due to the conflict in the Middle East. Barangay AZCKO (Abanao, Zandueta, Chugum, Kayang, and Otek), where the largest jeepney terminal in this city is located,...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government and national government agencies have teamed up in cracking down on overpricing of commodities amid soaring oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East. Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Tuesday said he ordered the Local Price Coordinating Council in a meeting on...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday warned fuel sellers in the city of sanctions if they raise prices without authority or hoard supplies. “Subukan nila na magtaas at huhulihin namin sila agad. Ganun lang iyon, lalo na ang nagho-hoard (We will immediately apprehend them if they...
