To mark Baguio City’s role in the end of World War 2 in the Pacific region, bike enthusiasts all over north Luzon are set to relive the journey of war veterans to commemorate Victory Day. Set on September 3, close to 150 biking enthusiasts and history buffs will embark on a journey to honor the …
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Baguio City was declared under the state of calamity after the members of the city council approved resolution 494-2023 citing multi – million damages in infrastructure caused by Super Typhoon Egay. Initial damages were reported at P18,403,943 sustained by the electric distribution utility Beneco including reports from the City Building and Architecture Office, City Engineering …
BANGUED, Abra — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) together with the engineering offices of the local government units in the province are doubling efforts to open more roads for easier delivery of relief assistance to Abrenian families affected by Super Typhoon Egay. Latest report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management …
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LAGAWE, Ifugao (PIA)—The province is looking forward to strengthening its climate change mitigation and adaptation with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Ifugao along with the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao in the Cordillera region are among the nine provinces selected nationwide for the GCF. The other provinces are Cagayan, Isabela, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Bukidnon, …
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LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The “fruit capital” of Benguet is set to hold its 9th Fruit Festival from August 7 to September 4, 2023 in celebration of nature’s bounty. Mayor Alfredo Dacumos Jr. said that despite recent typhoons that hit Northern Luzon and affecting the province of Benguet, they are ready to showcase locally grown …
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Carlo Von Bumina-ang wasted no time in showcasing his talent as he finished his opponent in less than a minute to kick off his debut at ONE Friday Fights 27 on August 4. Bumina-ang impressed the crowd inside the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand with a 52 second finish of Reza Saedi. The multi …
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Benguet athletes representing Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) seeing action in the ongoing Palarong Pambansa were given a big boost following the visit from members of the House of Representatives. ACT-CIS Party List representative Edvic Yap, brother of Cong. Eric, represented by his chief of staff Kevin See visited the quarters of the athletes and coaches …
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The Philippine Sports Commission underscored the importance of grassroots and assured the return of Batang Pinoy and the Philippine National Games this year. “We want to put that premium for our grassroots sports programs,” said PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann when he announced Friday the return of the Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG) …
Rituals marked the end of harvests in Hungduan in the hope for a year of success. To celebrate the Punnuk Festival, in a display of color and tradition, residents from barangays Hapao, Baang and Nungulunan traversed the rice terraces, forming a line, towards the Hapao River while reciting local chants for the bountiful harvest. Marking …
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Following the loss of countless lives and properties in the province of Benguet, members of the provincial board in a special session declared the state of calamity due to the damages brought upon by Super Typhoon Egay. During a special session August 2, members of the board approved resolution no. 2023-68 based on the report …
