BAGUIO CITY – Two women were killed and three others were injured by a wayward van in Barangay Irisan here on Saturday night, July 12. The fatalities were aged 35 and 60. Injured were two children of one of the fatalities aged nine and three and a 34-year-old woman. Police said that the victims...
The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed another criminal and administrative case filed against Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong over the purchase of land in 2023 valued at P95 million in Topinao, Tuba, Benguet. The case for violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong expressed relief after the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed the cases filed against him by former Councilor Mylene Yaranon. “Our pure and honest desire for the development of our city is only proven, our management under Good Governance will continue to...
In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Filipino hero Dr. Jose Rizal on June 19, 2025, the Baguio Museum unveiled a thought-provoking exhibition titled “Rizal: Indio-Genius ng Ating Lahi.” Curated by the venerable National Artist for Film Kidlat Tahimik, the show offers a powerful tribute...
BAGUIO CITY – The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Tuba, Benguet, urged motorists on Wednesday to avoid Kennon Road when traveling to and from Baguio City, citing safety concerns due to landslides and rockfalls. “It’s safer to avoid Kennon Road. We never know where...
Four Philippine Military Academy (PMA) cadets were charged by a freshman whom they allegedly maltreated inside the military learning institution, an official confirmed Monday, July 7. PMA spokesperson Lieutenant Jesse Saludo said the victim, a fourth class male cadet, was repeatedly punched,...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong here was sworn in and vowed good governance on his third and final term on Monday. “Now in my third and final chapter, we move forward with great purpose and I vow to you, what we showed before, we will continue to show today. Good governance, consistency...
BAGUIO CITY – Another fetus was dumped in this city, the fourth this year. Garbage collectors discovered the fetus in a sack in a garbage can in Barangay Upper Rock Quarry on June 25 with fresh blood dripping at around 7 a.m. They reported their discovery to the barangay which informed the City...
BAGUIO CITY – This city received another global award for its efforts in reducing tobacco use and protecting public health. Mayor Benjamin Magalong accepted the Global Tobacco Control Champion award during the World Conference on Tobacco Control on June 23 in Dublin, Ireland. “Baguio humbly...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government reminded motorists, especially tourists, about the strict implementation of City Ordinance No. 18, Series of 2019, or the Speed Limit Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 7-2010, or King of the Road Ordinance. Under City Ordinance No. 18, motorists have a maximum speed...
BAGUIO CITY – One-hundred solo parents received grocery packs during the 24th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day celebration at the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Park at the Botanical Garden here on June 14. The event was attended by Consul and Head of Post Ren Faquiang, consulate of China in Laoag...
BAGUIO CITY – A Land Transportation Office official here was sacked for drunk driving on Tuesday, June 10. Police said the official was involved in a vehicular accident with another government official on Legarda Road at around 9:10 p.m. They were invited to discuss the incident at the police...
