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 ...
Baguio solon pushes pre-audit, geo-tagging law for infra projects
BAGUIO CITY – Lone District Rep. Mauricio Domogan is pushing for the passage of a law to make pre-audit and geo-tagging mandatory requirements before the government pays for infrastructure projects ...
PMA formally welcomes 342 new cadets
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Philippine Military Academy formally welcomed 342 fourth class cadets during this year’s Incorporation Rites at the Fort Del Pilar on August 8, 2026, amid the ...
City council approves P23.1-M funding for disaster risk reduction
The Baguio City Council has approved the appropriation of P23.1 million for various disaster risk reduction and management projects including slope protection, drainage and riprap rehabilitation, riverway improvements, and disaster ...
Know TB, protect yourself: DOH-CAR reminds citizens this National Lung Month
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — As the country observes National Lung Month this August, the Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) reminded the public that tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public ...
Philhealth rises together with global and strategic partners for the coordinated success of Universal Health Care under the RISE30 Mission
The Department of Health (DOH), and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) presented a 16-month runway of shared reforms aimed at advancing not only PhilHealth’s RISE30 Mission, but also improving ...
Outstanding citizens of Baguio 2026 known
The Society of Outstanding Citizens of Baguio (SOCOB) has concluded the search for outstanding citizens of Baguio for 2026 with five brilliant individuals making the cut. SOCOB president Joel Arthur ...
Scientists uncover potential new species in Apayao’s forests
The forests of Apayao may still be keeping some of their secrets. A collaborative scientific herpetofaunal survey in Calanasan from August 13 to 19 documented at least 15 species of ...
Solo parents watching legislators for clue
LAGAWE, IFUGAO- - Filipinos have all heard of the difficulties of solo parents, for it is very distressing. Vast members of them are in pain each day as they try ...
Police Corner from PROCAR PIO
Over P227M worth of illegal drugs seized, 12 arrested in PRO CAR's weeklong drug ops The continuous anti-illegal drug campaign of the Police Regional Office Cordillera Administrative Region (PRO CAR) ...
