President Marcos declared that he would not leave Malacañang until the country’s flood control problems were resolved, calling out corruption and poor workmanship in government projects. “If there’s one thing I will not leave this office until I fix this. This is one of those things,”...
BAGUIO CITY – The long-awaited monthly food vouchers of indigent college students will be fulfilled after the City Council approved the Free Youth Meals for College Students Ordinance of 2023. The free youth meals program under the ordinance aims to make education more accessible by reducing food...
In a move aimed at rekindling the spirit of the once-vibrant Baguio landmark, the historic Mile Hi complex inside Camp John Hay is making a comeback after remaining nonoperational for six years. Luigi Nuñez, CEO of the BBZ Group of Companies, has teamed up with the Bases Conversion and Development...
BAGUIO CITY – A new electric vehicle (EV) shuttle system is expected to ease traffic, cut emissions, and provide free transport for residents, workers, and tourists in Camp John Hay here. Dubbed the “John Hay Loop,” the service will operate three EV units that can carry up to 31 passengers...
The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded Happy Hollow National High School (NHS) in Baguio City for winning the prestigious Healthiest School Award in Asia. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 12, DepEd commended the school and cited its flagship organic farming program as a model for...
BAGUIO CITY— Twelve Computer Science and Communication students have been awarded scholarships by Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. in partnership with the University of the Philippines Baguio to help meet the growing need for skilled professionals in the country 's digital...
BAGUIO CITY – In a move to boost transparency and public access to information, the Baguio City Council has launched an “Online Archive” of all city ordinances and resolutions dating back to 1945. Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan on Monday said the project, spearheaded by the council’s research...
BAGUIO CITY – This city sustained more than P40 million in damage to infrastructure from July 17 to July 31 due to heavy rains and strong winds from tropical cyclones ‘’Crising,’’ ‘’Dante,’’ and ‘’Emong’’ and the southwest monsoon, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong supports Senate President Chiz Escudero’s plan to file a bill that would prohibit relatives of public officials up to the fourth degree from entering into government contracts. Escudero proposed the law to eliminate the conflict of interest that persists in...
BAGUIO CITY – Two caretakers were found dead inside a house in Barangay Manuel Roxas here on July 29. The victims were identified as Sean Jestin Matubang Agnas and Fernando Inventado, both 21. Investigation said a man, Jimmy, called the victims to open the gate of the house. Nobody answered,...
BAGUIO CITY – A 62-year-old taxi driver was found dead inside his vehicle at the parking lane near City Hall on Thursday morning, July 31. The driver was a resident of Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet. Police said the driver was unresponsive when a security officer conducting a routine check of the...
Search and rescue (SAR) operations were conducted amid heavy rain for a missing 35-year-old man in Barangay Kias, Baguio City, on July 30. The man was reported missing after he allegedly slipped and swept away in a river on Tuesday, July 29. Rescuers expanded their search area from Barangay Kias to...
