The Baguio City Council is reviewing a proposal to increase the college financial grant from P8,000 to P10,000 per semester. Initiated by Councilor Benny Bomogao, this proposal seeks to further amend Ordinance 94-2023 which provides financial assistance to qualified college students. The ordinance was first amended in 2019, raising the grant from P6,000 to P8,000. …
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As coffee demand continues to surge across the Philippines, the highland municipality of Bakun, Benguet is brewing its way to becoming one of the country’s sources of high-grade Arabica coffee. Recognized for its distinct quality and flavor, Benguet Arabica Coffee has cemented its reputation as a top-tier type, with Bakun poised to meet the market’s …
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A prime mover in the country’s rapidly evolving technology industry, Dennis Anthony H. Uy, co- founder and CEO of Converge ICT Solutions Inc., is set to take the level of discourse on digital connectivity and transformation to another level, as he chairs the 51st Philippine Business Conference in October this year. The Philippine Chamber of …
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The Baguio City Council has called for standardized guidelines for the operation of the Session Road Creative Sundays to address issues of fairness, consistency, and accountability. During their regular session on February 3, 2025, city council members noted the lack of clear written guidelines for participants which reportedly resulted in varying interpretations of the regulations. …
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It’s love month, this column turns one year this February and I’m sharing hugs to all of you – at least, figuratively speaking. The love witch (tita) is here again. January came too fast, how are you so far? I guess we are thriving and hanging by a thread. Doesn’t matter, as long as you’re …
The Forum for Family Planning and Development, an NGO comprised of health, population, economics, and social development experts, raises urgent concerns about the growing spread of misleading information against Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). As a long-standing advocate for adolescent reproductive health, The Forum reaffirms its commitment to supporting key government agencies and legislative champions in …
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – It’s down to four after top seeded Sablan, La Trinidad, Kapangan and Tuba disposed their rivals with ease in the Cong. Eric Go Yap Congressional Cup – Benguet Women’s Volleyball League. Tuba earned the last ticket for a semis slot after Mary Ann Atuban exploded for 25 points – 11 attack …
Congressional Cup Women’s V-league ‘Final 4’ cast complete Read More »
SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime), a pioneer in sustainability initiatives in the Philippines, has long been committed to environmental stewardship and building resilient structures. From its early adoption of water recycling and innovative energy management programs to operationalizing renewable energy and waste management, SM Prime has consistently prioritized sustainability. This commitment was further underscored by …
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Leading Philippine fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. battened down the hatches and doubled down on its security efforts in 2024, blocking a whopping 183 billion attempts on its network to access illegal sites, its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) reported. Likening the Converge network to a digital fortress, CISO Andrew …
CCP The Met: LIVE in HD continues to fulfill its promise of bringing the magic of opera closer to the Filipino audience in its 10th season beginning this February. In partnership with the Metropolitan Opera of New York, The Filipinas Opera Society Foundation, Inc. (FOSFI), and the Ayala Malls Cinemas, eight (8) new operas will …
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