August 14, 2026

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SNAP-Benguet recognized by ERC for operational excellence

SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAP-Benguet) was recognized by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for Binga hydroelectric power plant’s outstanding operational performance and steadfast commitment to ensuring reliable and secure electricity ...

DAR scholar graduates cum laude at Benguet State University

BAGUIO CITY(PIA) — A scholar of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently graduated with flying colors from Benguet State University. Novy Mae Delmas from Bauko, Mountain Province, a beneficiary ...

Baguio cites gains in disaster resilience on 36th quake anniversary

BAGUIO CITY – Thirty-six years after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that devastated Baguio and much of northern Luzon, city officials on Thursday said the tragedy transformed disaster preparedness and resilience ...

PMA honors Gen. Brawner

BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) held a testimonial parade and review to honor Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr ...

Baguio health board backs creation of alcohol regulation task force

BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Local Health Board is pushing for the creation of the City Alcohol Regulation and Enforcement (CARE) Task Force to strengthen interagency coordination and reduce ...

Sanitation office reports on action vs. erring water businesses from Jan. to June

17 July 2026 - The Environmental Health and Sanitation Division of the City Health Services Office (CHSO) has ordered the temporary cessation of operations and corrective measures for commercial water ...

City launches Pansa-nopen tayo fellows program to build circular economy champions

17 July 2026 - The city government has launched the Pansa-nopen Tayo Fellows Program, a city-led initiative that aims to develop and mobilize Circular Economy (CE) champions who will help ...

Baguio leaders seek faster path to Cordillera autonomy; Plebiscite set for 2027

The push for Cordillera regional autonomy has entered a critical phase as leaders and economic experts unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for the passage of House Bill 6981, aiming for a ...

BENECO projects another hike in July, expects rates to normalize by September

The Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BENECO) is projecting another increase in consumers' electricity bills this July of about P0.60 per kilowatt-hour, attributing the adjustment to higher electricity prices in the ...

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Despite the inclement weather, TIEZA General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong led an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation works at the Burnham ...

Fashion show highlights Cordillera fabrics’ versatility

BAGUIO CITY – Handwoven textiles of the Cordillera Administrative Region are proving their versatility in donning an OOTD (outfit of the day) — from formal attire and office uniforms to ...

Police Corner from PROCAR PIO

35 Wanted Personalities Arrested in PRO CAR's Weeklong Manhunt Ops; 58 Municipalities Record Zero Crime A weeklong anti-criminality operation across the region yielded significant results as the Police Regional Office ...

Dads pass strict road safety ordinance for heavy vehicles

The Baguio City Council has officially passed Ordinance Numbered 58 (Series of 2026), a proactive measure designed to mitigate the risks associated with heavy vehicles navigating the city’s unique and ...

Baguio launches Farm-to-table circular economy partnership

The city government, on July 6, 2026, formalized a farm-to-table circular economy supply chain partnership with four local farmers' organizations and Newtown Plaza Hotel to advance the city's circular economy ...

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On July 9, 2026, at 2:37pm, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Baguio City causing elementary and high school students to experience intense fear, dizziness, and some even became unconscious. **Photo ...

DA-CAR: Autonomy would boost Cordillera’s unique agriculture

BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera (DA-CAR) said on Wednesday that converting the region to an autonomous region would boost its specialized agricultural produce and allow the adoption of ...

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Cordillerans gathered to formally open the 39th Cordillera Month celebration at the Benguet Sports Complex in Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The kick off program was ...

Ending intergenerational poverty key to long-term progress — NAPC

BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — Poverty often passes from one generation to the next when families have limited access to education, health care, and livelihood opportunities, said National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) ...

Nominations for Gawad Lingkod Bayani Awards Soar by 25% in 2026

Government agencies nationwide earned praise from the Civil Service Commission (CSC) after nominations for the 2026 Gawad Lingkod Bayani soared by 25 percent, reflecting a growing commitment to honoring exemplary ...

July 15 declared holiday in Cordillera region

BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — Malacañang has declared July 15, 2026 (Wednesday), a special non-working day in the Cordillera Administrative Region, marking the 39th founding anniversary of the region. “It is ...

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