April 18, 2026

News

Barangays sternly warned

For collecting illegal fees from jeepney drivers City Administrator Vittorio Jerico Cawis has issued a stern warning against barangay officials allegedly collecting unauthorized fees often disguised as "donations" from public ...

Cordillera high-value crop farmers urged to join registry for aid

BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday reiterated the need for farmers to register with the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) as the department ...

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After days of restricted access due to a no-photo order, Mayor Benjamin Magalong emphasized that there is no prohibition on photographing the famed Lion's Head on Kennon Road. **Photo by ...

Baguio takes steps to address economic slump

The city government is bracing for the economic slowdown as tourist arrivals in the city continue to decline as a fallout of the fuel supply disruption due to the Middle ...

Easter College on its 120th Founding Anniversary Commences Grand Alumni Homecoming

More than 800 alumni from various graduating classes of Easter College Incorporated (ECI), formerly called Easter School, gathered to celebrate the 120th Founding Anniversary of their Alma Mater on April ...

Lagawe MSWDO deeds to translate in time

LAGAWE, IFUGAO- - Expectedly, a large crowd gathered recently for the annual Women’s Month Celebration in Lagawe. Attendance was placed at about 700. Folks will be watching how women power ...

CSC expands incentives for Gawad Lingkod Bayani awardees through new partnerships

Expanding its institutional partnerships, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) now provides Gawad Lingkod Bayani national awardees with improved access to executive check-ups and scholarship opportunities nationwide Under the incentives package, ...

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The Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) assured that mitigation measures within its capability are being put in place with the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. BENECO officials led by General ...

PhilHealth Enhances Payment System with SPA Generator for Self-Paying Members

As part of its digitalization efforts to improve service efficiency, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is rolling out the Statement of Premium Account (SPA) Generator for self-paying members beginning ...

Baguio looping circular economy ideals in tourism industry an opportune move

March 31, 2026 - The conduct of the Baguio Circular Tourism Summit 2026 which seeks to integrate circular economy practices in the tourism industry is an opportune move in these ...

Honor vets’ legacy by helping protect PH peace, Filipinos urged

BAGUIO CITY – Filipinos should always be ready to protect the nation's freedom and peace as the best way to honor the sacrifices of veterans, a lawmaker said on Wednesday ...

FROM LEARNING TO LEADING: Cordillera fisherfolk leaders champion aquaculture innovation, elect woman RFD

Baguio City. Empowered fisherfolk leaders and the provincial fishery officers in the Cordillera region moved beyond discussion into action as they engaged in a strategic benchmarking activity on crayfish production ...

Police Corner from PROCAR PIO

Over P31.9M Worth of Illegal Drugs, Seized; 9 Drug Suspects Arrested in PRO CAR’s Weeklong Drug Ops The regionwide implementation of intensified anti-illegal drug operations by the Police Regional Office ...

Mayor: Now is best time to visit Baguio

With a noticeable drop in tourist arrivals, the city government is encouraging visitors to take advantage of the lighter traffic and more relaxed atmosphere in the country’s summer capital. Mayor ...

Stage set for Asipulo brgy irrigation project

LAGAWE, IFUGAO—Sure, the utilization of crop seeds will spell increased yields, says former Asipulo mayor Eladio Bang-ud, now a farmer at Barangay Pula, but its better to first focus on ...

DTI-CAR warns profiteers, hoarders as monitoring heightens

BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cordillera warned business establishments that take advantage of the current fuel crisis to engage in profiteering and hoarding of products ...

Brewing heritage: Benguet tribes keep tapuy alive

For generations, tapuy has been part of life for the Ibaloi, Kankanaey, and Kalanguya tribes of Tuba. Brewed from local kintuman rice and shared during gatherings and celebrations, the traditional ...

Nominations for Outstanding Baguio Citizens, ongoing

March 24, 2026 -- The Society of Outstanding Citizens of Baguio (SOCOB) is urging residents to nominate individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the Summer Capital as its search ...

CHSO cites unhealthy food choices, low physical activity as causes of obesity

March 24, 2026 – Obesity is no longer just a personal issue but a widespread public health problem driven by modern lifestyles, unhealthy food choices, and low physical activity, according ...

Kalinga gets P17M under Local Government Support Fund

TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) — The Kalinga provincial government announced that it will receive P17 million financial support under the 2026 Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) that aims to boost ...