Vendors’ group hit Baguio market dev’t negotiations
‘We were left out’ BAGUIO CITY -- A leader of an association of vendors at the City Public Market assailed the city government’s negotiations with SM Prime Holdings (SMPH) despite their clamor the...
View ArticleMayors league head hits Abra poll violence reports; no deaths
By Liza AgootBAGUIO CITY – The president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), Mayor Joseph Bernos of La Paz, Abra assailed Wednesday reports of political violence in the province...
View ArticleUnique gift ideas
SM Updates Josie Lin Galario Love is in the air! Last Valentine’s Day, SM City Baguio presented a selection of heartfelt gifts, showcasing handcrafted treasures from local micro, small, and medium...
View ArticleLes-eng Rice Terraces: Kibungan’s ‘hidden treasure’
LES-ENG, Batangan, Wallayan, Culiang and Lanipew Rice Terraces Eco-tourism Nilo P. Cacay KIJBUNGAN, Benguet – In the mountains of Kibungan, Benguet, lies a breathtaking yet little-known wonder—the...
View ArticleBeyond the cage’ Joshue ‘The Passion’s’ fight for purpose
Sports Laren P. Longbabe LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- As the crowd roars in anticipation, a lone figure stands at the center of the cage, eyes focused, fists clenched, and heart pounding. For Joshua Felix...
View Article‘The last Itneg speaker’
Language Via Amor Perillo ‘When a language fades, what do we lose?’ An unfamiliar sound echoes through the small room. The midday sun casts a warm yellow glow on the gathering of babaket—elderly...
View ArticleA call for clearer legislation
Espresso Mornings Joe Zaldarriaga On various social media platforms, the issue of discounts for vulnerable groups specifically senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) has been a...
View ArticleDemonic attacks on the rise
THOUGHTS AND VIEWS Fr. Roy S. Cimagala THIS should be no surprise to us. With the way things are now—new technologies offering more temptations than real advantages, and people spiritually and morally...
View ArticleThe power of community engagement in education
EDUCATION UNBOXED Erwin L. RimbanTUGUEGARAO CITY -- In the realm of education, the power of community engagement cannot be overstated. When parents, students, teachers, and community members come...
View Article‘Native Title’ Day
LETTERS FROM THE AGNOMarch L. Fianza BAGUIO CITY -- Just like all the rest of the special days that we commemorate, February 23 that would be 116 years by next Sunday, cannot be moved and should not...
View ArticleThe native wines: Nectars of love
Cultural NotesRichard Kinnud There’s a story from an Ifugao wedding that illustrates the significance of their traditional rice wine, bayah. At the "punlistaan"—a table where gifts for the newlyweds...
View ArticleTagel campaigns for revival of customary politics in Benguet
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- For decades, campaigning in Benguet was a friendly competition. Candidates may have had differing opinions and strategies on how to address issues in the province but dirty...
View ArticleLaw on use of public infra, business in parks violated
By Gaby B. Keith BAGUIO CITY – Implementation of city ordinance 67, series of 2008, that prohibits and makes it unlawful for any person, individual, or group to obstruct, cover or use any portion of...
View ArticleTravelers told: Skip Kennon Road to avoid heavy traffic
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – Motorists are advised to avoid Kennon Road in going to or from Baguio to avoid being caught in heavy traffic due to repairs at the temporary bypass area.In an advisory sent...
View ArticleCity Council eases process, rules for power connection
By Jordan Habbiling BAGUIO CITY -- The Baguio City Council recently enacted an ordinance that will simplify the process for obtaining Certificates of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI) or Certificates...
View ArticleFilipinos warned against visa fraud, scam artists
As peak travel season comes By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora Filipinos traveling abroad are advised to be vigilant against visa scams and fraud by entities promising they can influence approval. Visa...
View ArticleDOH: Dengue cases now 491 in Cordillera towns
BAGUIO CITY -- The Cordillera regional office of the Dept. of Health here bared fever cases in the region dropped by 19 percent first five weeks of the year compared to cases recorded same period last...
View ArticleLocal absentee voting registration ongoing; deadline up March 7
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Baguio urged eligible individuals to avail of local absentee voting (LAV) option. Comelec-Baguio Election Officer John Paul Martin...
View ArticleBaguio Mpox cases 4; warning out on many sex mates, male to male
BAGUIO CITY — Two new Mpox cases have been recorded in this city, bringing to four the number of laboratory-confirmed infections.Donnabel Panes, chief of the city health services office’s epidemiology...
View ArticleMore CJHDevCo sub-lessees withdraw injunction against Camp John Hay recovery
BAGUIO CITY -- More sub-lessees of CJH Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) have withdrawn their injunction application seeking to stop the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) from fully...
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