The Baguio Water District was commended by the city government of Baguio for being recognized as one of the World’s Climate Smart Utilities for the Achiever Category during the 3rd International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition 2024 in Toronto, Canada. Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan, and city council members awarded …
Warmth of a bonfire while bundled up under a starry night as the December Yuletide chills is set in. The Siberia Cold front is an annual weather phenomenon as weekend vacationers enjoy the glow of city lights of Baguio City amdist the warmth of a fire. Photo by Dave Leprozo Jr.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) Executive Committee Chairman Hans Sy has been conferred the prestigious title of Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Philippines. The recognition highlights his significant contributions to corporate governance, sustainability, disaster resilience and education, alongside his efforts to advance best practices within the private sector. The Honorary …
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Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr. has proposed an ordinance mandating restaurants and other similar establishments in the city to disclose the calorie count of every food they serve. The proposed ordinance seeks to prevent the prevalence of obesity in the city. According to Yangot, there is a need to craft policies that address obesity as this …
A proposed ordinance, if and when enacted, would institutionalize a comprehensive city-wide anti-drug program in Baguio City. Authored by Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr., the proposed measure would provide substance abuse victims an opportunity to receive rehabilitation interventions and integrate into society. According to Yangot, the use of illegal drugs remains an ongoing longstanding problem, threatening …
The Commission on Election Second Division recently granted a petition declaring Congressional candidate Adam Yap as a nuisance candidate citing his apparent lack of genuine intent to actively engage in the election process as candidate. Benguet Cong. Eric Go Yap, who filed the petition, said his namesake maliciously filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) and …
The next MMA superstar could be seeing action Friday night, Nov. 29, as the 20th Team Lakay Championship: Benguet Explosion 3 heats up Adivay Festival celebration. Headlining the fight card is Argentinian Nahuel Gandolfi taking on Aljon Parba of T-Rex MMA in a featherweight contest. Gandolfi will be making his second Team Lakay Championship and …
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Renewable energy provider SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet (SNAP-Benguet) convened its annual host communities’ forum in Itogon, Benguet on November 26, 2024. This year’s event centered around the theme,”Redefining Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Age of Sustainable Development.” The forum gathered around 70 participants, including representatives from local government units and indigenous people’s organizations (IPOs) in …
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The city government of Baguio commends Major Al Anthony Pueblas of the Philippine Army for his untiring service to the Baguio community especially through his exemplary community based peace initiatives. He was awarded with the certificate of Commendation by Mayor Benjamin Magalong with Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan and city council members during the Flag Raising …
The City Government of Baguio will study a proposal to establish a communal waste processing facility for the city and the entire Benguet Province. On November 19, 2024, Jhaze Asuncion, Business Development Director of Cal Phil Builders and Management Philippines, presented their company’s proposal to the Baguio City Council. According to Asuncion, the solid waste …
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