CBAO and DPWH called out on illegal structures along Kennon Road
The Baguio City Council called out the Baguio City District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (BCDEO-DPWH) and the City Buildings and Architecture Office (CBAO) over ...
City records one confirmed leptospirosis death even as cases decrease
The City Health Services Office (CHSO) has reported one confirmed death due to leptospirosis in the city even as the number of cases decreased by 39 percent this year. Because ...
Benguet declares state of calamity as damage reaches P1B
BAGUIO CITY – The provincial board of Benguet has placed the province under a state of calamity after initial damage from continuous rains reached PHP1.06 billion, officials said Tuesday. Vice ...
DA-CAR: Vegetable supply remains adequate despite rains
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region said the country's supply of temperate vegetables remains adequate despite weeks of heavy rain that have damaged crops and disrupted transport ...
Benguet estimates 477M in damage to agriculture, urges farmers to report losses due to inclement weather
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA) — The provincial government of Benguet is closely coordinating with the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera to look into ways to support affected farmers amid the continuing inclement ...
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The indigenous Igorot spirit of binnadang—the tradition of coming together to help those in need—was brought to life once again in Natonin, Mountain Province, as police officers and residents joined ...
DPWH eyes modern mountain tech to curb landslides
BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it is eyeing modern mountain technologies to solve the persistent erosion problems besetting the Cordillera region. "Hindi na ...
Baguio to enforce strict waste segregation in 6 pilot areas
BAGUIO CITY – The city government here will enforce stricter waste segregation in six pilot barangays starting Monday, as part of efforts to strengthen its circular economy program and address ...
Baguio council raises alarm over sophisticated online scams
The Baguio City Council raised alarm over increasingly sophisticated online scams victimizing residents and tourists. The local lawmakers cited schemes involving fake prosecutors, fraudulent booking accounts, loan applications, spoofed bank ...
126th Civil Service Anniversary launches month-long tribute to over 2 million civil servants
A nationwide tribute honoring over two million public servants takes center stage this September as the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) unveils a packed, month-long slate of events championing ...
Eight skin lightening products sold online among those found with Mercury in New York skin care survey
21 August 2026, Quezon City. At least eight of the skin lightening products found to contain mercury in a skincare survey conducted in New York City, USA, can be obtained ...
MBLISTTDA to align six LGUs’ plans while preserving local autonomy
The Metropolitan Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay Development Authority (MBLISTTDA) will coordinate and align the development plans of its six member local government units (LGUs) without taking ...
245 Benguet teachers to train as mental health first responders
BAGUIO CITY – At least 245 public school teachers in Benguet will undergo a six-month training program to become mental health first responders and coaches as part of efforts to ...
Police Corner from PROCAR PIO
PRO CAR's Weeklong Drug Ops Yield Over P50.3M Worth of Illegal Drugs; Four Drug Personalities Arrested In its continued efforts to protect communities and suppress illegal drug activities, the Police ...
Coordinated action on bullying cases sought amid unconsolidated data
Baguio authorities called for a more centralized and institutionalized mechanism to address bullying cases in the city amid unconsolidated data, varying approaches, difficulties in sharing information, and questions over the ...
Baguio dengue cases reach 543; Peak expected in late August
Baguio City has recorded 543 dengue cases since January 2026, with local health officials expecting the number to peak toward the last week of August before cases begin to decline ...
City to assess landslide risks, seek engineering solutions in hazardous areas
The city government will conduct a more intensive assessment of landslide-prone areas and explore engineering solutions to mitigate risks following the deadly landslide in Guisad Surong that claimed ten lives ...
SSS offers existing Emergency Loan Program to members affected by Tropical Storm Maymay, Habagat
QUEZON CITY, 17 August 2026 – The Social Security System (SSS) announced that members affected by Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) may avail themselves of the ...
Kalinga PHO warns public against dengue
TABUK CITY, Kalinga — The Provincial Health Office (PHO) calls on the public to take action against dengue, reiterating the 4S strategy to prevent the mosquito-borne illness amid rising cases ...
Public reminded to take precautions vs leptospirosis
Baguio health officials reminded residents to take precautions against leptospirosis, particularly after exposure to floodwater or areas that may have been contaminated by rat urine. The situation was discussed during ...
