BAGUIO CITY – This city is bracing for the impact of oncoming tropical cyclone “Uwan.” Mayor Benjamin Magalong has suspended classes on Monday, Nov. 10, when the storm is expected to slam into Luzon. Magalong also suspended vehicle number coding to enable residents to use their vehicles in...
BAGUIO CITY – This city registered a 5.8 percent economic growth in 2024 and remains the fastest growing economy among all Cordillera provinces and highly urbanized cities, the Philippine Statistics Authority-Cordillera said. PSA-Cordillera Chief Statistical Specialist Aldrin Federico Bahit Jr....
BAGUIO CITY – The city government is intensifying its campaign for cleaner restroom facilities, giving business establishments until the first quarter of 2026 to fully comply with sanitation standards. Mayor Benjamin Magalong on Monday said the city will not relax its enforcement. "It is about...
BAGUIO CITY – A popular mall here lighted a 35-foot Christmas tree on Friday to usher in the holiday season. The University of Baguio Chorale serenaded and the Baguio Ballet and Axis Dance Group performed during the unveiling at SM City Baguio. The centerpiece tree is dressed in sparkling red and...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office (CHSO) reported a total of 2,657 influenza-like Illnesses (ILI) cases from January to October this year, a 44 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2024. CHSO head Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes said no outbreaks or deaths were recorded and the...
BAGUIO CITY – The annual Christmas Village of the Baguio Country Club has opened to bring joy to residents and tourists. This year’s theme, Rising Sun, features famous parks in Japan and used eco-friendly materials. Andrew Pinero, BCC communications officer, said artificial snow has been added...
At least 40 students were rushed to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) on Thursday, Oct. 9, after a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck parts of Northern Luzon, triggering panic and anxiety in schools and communities, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. Health Secretary Ted...
Forty-six individuals were admitted to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center due an earthquake that rocked Baguio City and nearby areas on October 9. The BGHMC said most of the patients were students who experienced panic and anxiety attacks during and after the tremor. Patients and...
BAGUIO CITY - Mayor Benjamin Magalong suspended classes here following an earthquake that rocked La Union and environs on Thursday morning. Magalong cancelled classes from pre-school to K-12, except for universities where the school administration will decide. Also canceling classes were...
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck La Union at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was located 2 kilometers northeast of Pugo, La Union, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor was felt...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong is pushing for the adoption of blockchain technology to enhance transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service. “Blockchain technology was really designed to secure documents,” Magalong said in a position paper he delivered before a Senate...
BAGUIO CITY – This city bagged six awards in the 26th Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards here on Oct. 2. These are: Best Event Hosting: International Event (HUC Category), first runner-up, World Ikat Textile Symposium (WITS) Best Event Hosting: Local Event (HUC...
